Kids in the Kitchen Wednesday: A Recap

One of the main reasons we developed Cool Dads Cook, was to get kids into the kitchen, cooking more and allowing them to have pride in the food they prepare. IE: preventing them from eating the same boring chicken nuggets and buttered noodles all the time. We've found that the more active kids are in cooking, the more likely they are to want to try new and different kinds of food.

We haven't had as many Kids in the Kitchen posts lately, because our kids have been super busy! But, here are some of our favorites we've posted over the last 3 years!


Our first ever Kids in the Kitchen post was Melt in Your Mouth Meatballs and Cauliflower Puree. These are still dishes the Wisconsin Test Kitchen makes to this day. If you're looking for another way to get veggies into your kids diets, this Cauliflower Puree is ideal; it's a great substitution for mashed potatoes. 

Strawberry Muffins are another great way to get fruit into your kids diet- first thing in the morning. These muffins are a great grab-and-go breakfast idea. 

Homemade Fruit Snacks was a really popular post! We are all about finding out how to make snacks at home, and not spend money on individual packaged food from the store. Making fruit snacks is a really fun activity for the kids to help with!

Indoor S'mores!!! It's getting colder out, and bonfire season is almost behind us. But we taught our readers how to make their own s'more makers. This is a fun activity and snack for the kids to try. 

Butter Beer was a nod to all our Harry Potter fans out there. This was a delicious beverage- without the trip to Hogsmeade to enjoy it!

We'll be back soon with new recipes and ideas to keep your little ones in the kitchen with you.

Stay Cool,
The Cool Dads Crew