Cooking with Kids

Our House Dad makes: Diamond Jubilee Cupcakes

By Keith Kendrick, May 19, 2012

There are few things as stressful as the notorious fundraising Class Teas.

Jubilee biscuits: Red, white and blue iced gems

By Katie Bryson, May 14, 2012

Iced gems spell pure nostalgia, so why not bring them to the table of your Jubilee party? Eye popping colours are great for creating a nice visual on the table.

Easy and delicious Jubilee cake

By Katie Bryson, May 14, 2012

This classic Victoria sponge filled with a patriotic red, white and blue filling is perfect to take centre stage at your Jubilee tea party table.

Sweet treats without heat

By Ellie Levenson, Apr 26, 2012

Most kitchen activities involve melting, baking or grilling, which rules out young kids making them without help. But there are some sweet treats kids can make with just minimal supervision

Lakeland and CBeebies team up for kids' I Can Cook range

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Apr 12, 2012

We know just how much little ones – and not so little ones – enjoy the CBeebies I Can Cook programme, so when we had the chance to chat to Lakeland about their collaboration with the show, we jumped at it!

WIN I Can Cook kitchen goodies from Lakeland worth £100!

By Liz Stansfield, Apr 11, 2012

Enter our competition to win a bumper pack of I Can Cook Kitchen equipment from Lakeland

Cooking with kids: Chocolate orange pots for Easter

By Katie Bryson, Mar 11, 2012

I love the cuteness of individual pots of pudding - especially as it’s an excuse to use my Granny’s beloved Spode tea cups which add a touch of vintage to proceedings. Easter dessert needs to have chocolate in it, it’s the law.

Chocolate Easter nests

By Katie Bryson, Mar 8, 2012

Easter nests are a classic chocolatey treat and just brilliant for making with children. Apart from melting the chocolate, they can make them pretty much by themselves.

Blueberry pancakes

By Katie Bryson, Mar 2, 2012

Treat mum to breakfast in bed this Mother's Day, with these delicious American-style pancakes flecked with juicy blueberries.

Easy peasy chocolate fudge cake

By Katie Bryson, Feb 26, 2012

This is the most reliable chocolate cake recipe I know - I've made it so many times and it's never let me down. Not only does it taste delicious but you can practically make it with your eyes closed.

Spiced love heart cookies

By Katie Bryson, Jan 31, 2012

In this cash-strapped climate, home made gifts continue to rock our world, so why not join the trend and bake some cookies to give away this Valentine's Day?