The Little Chefs Corner

Welcome to the Little Chefs Corner

The Benefits of Cooking with Children

DYK: When you cook with children, you create family bonds and encourage healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime.

By following step-by-step directions, measuring ingredients and counting serving sizes, your little chefs are learning basic math concepts, which can lead to a future STEM career. Use the resources below to learn more about the benefits of cooking with children:

Tips to Introduce Your Little Chefs to New Recipes:

Start with simple, no-cook recipes for beginners.
Review the recipe step-by-step with your little chefs.
Ask your little chefs to gather all the ingredients and equipment needed, including the measuring cups and utensils.
Wash hands using plain soap and water, and scrub the backs, between fingers and under nails for at least 20 seconds.
Encourage your little chefs to smell, taste and feel the ingredients.
Ensure they measure each ingredient accurately.

Discover MFE’s favorite healthy recipes children love to make and eat:

The Little Chefs Certificate

Whether your little chefs plan to cook for a living or just for fun, children develop critical life skills from cooking. Share your photos or videos of your little chefs “in action” with @MDEngageEarly on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram using the Hashtags #MyLittleChefs and #HealthyGreenFamilies.