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A new cookbook from food journalist Mark Bittman invites kids into the kitchen

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Nov 28, 2024
Mark Bittman's new cookbook embraces the delightful mess of cooking with kids. The discussion highlights child-friendly recipes like crispy cornflake chicken nuggets and baked ziti. Engaging young chefs promotes essential skills while making cooking fun. Bittman shares insights on how these hands-on experiences can spark curiosity about food and foster a love for wholesome meals. Tune in for a lively cooking session with kids that transforms the kitchen into a playground of culinary exploration!
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ADVICE

Embrace the Mess

  • Embrace the mess and chaos of cooking with kids.
  • It's the best way to get them comfortable and curious about food.
ANECDOTE

Late Bloomer Chef

  • Mark Bittman didn't start cooking until he was 18 years old.
  • Ayesha Roscoe's kids were already more experienced cooks than Bittman was at their age.
ANECDOTE

Cornflake Nuggets

  • The chicken nuggets recipe uses crushed cornflakes instead of breadcrumbs.
  • Ayesha Roscoe's kids enjoyed crushing the cornflakes.
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