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Kids Can Cook
Whip Up Summertime Recipes in the Kitchen

There is life beyond baseball, swimming and lounging in the sun. We all must eat and cooking dinner with your kids can create a rich environment for new learning opportunities. Not only will you sharpen your youngster's culinary skill set, but cooking provides hand-on training in nutrition, organization, sanitation and safety ― not to mention math, reading and chemistry. Even young children can measure and scoop, stir and assemble to help create a dish the family will enjoy.

Teaching children how to make healthful food choices and to approach cooking as an enjoyable activity is a step toward empowerment and away from those familiar meal-time struggles. Mini-chefs take pride in the foods they prepare, which encourages adventurous eating and discourages dinnertime protests.

When it comes to the kitchen, togetherness can be a good thing. So try these special kid-friendly recipes. Tell the kids to roll up their sleeves and tie on the aprons. They're sure to learn something — and have fun at the same time.

Guacamole

Makes 4 servings
Guacamole is best made at the last minute, as oxidation changes avocados from green to black. For a quick and easy version, mash an avocado and mix in some salsa.

 
2 ripe avocados ½ teaspoon coarse salt
1-3 tablespoons lemon or lime juice Dash freshly grated black pepper
½ white onion, chopped (½ cup) 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped  
   
1. Cut avocados in half and remove pits. Using a spoon, scoop avocado out and put it into a bowl. Sprinkle with lemon or lime juice.
2. Mash coarsely with a fork. Gently stir in onion, cilantro, salt and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
3. Drizzle olive oil over guacamole and cover flush with plastic wrap until ready to serve.
This is an excerpt from an article featured in the Summer 2006 issue. Click here  and order Summer 2006 to get the rest of the recipes.

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