The Little Chef’s Corner

Welcome to the Little Chef’s 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 chef is learning basic math concepts, which can lead to a STEM career. Use the resources below to learn more about the benefits of cooking with children:

Tips to Introduce Your Little Chef to New Recipes:

Start with simple, no-cook recipes for beginners.
Review the recipe step-by-step with your little chef.
Ask your little chef 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 chef to smell, taste, and feel the ingredients.
Ensure your little chef measure each ingredient accurately.

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

The Little Chef’s Certificate

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