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Recipes for all ages levels and palates, including no-churn ice cream and granola & yogurt muffins.
As the weeks have turned into months at home, my kids have become regular helpers, and even dinner makers. From basic to advanced skills, they each have their specialty, from baking to bbqing and lots of great dishes in-between. I love having my kids involved. They not only help but learn about cutting, measuring, techniques and cooking times, and about clean up too. I’ve included recipes for all ages levels and palates. From a savory salad, to sweet popcorn and easy no-churn ice cream, there is something for every budding chef.
Photo by Taste of Home
Serves 5
I used to order this in every restaurant that had it on the menu. Now we make it at home and my kids like it as much as I do.
Sesame Dressing
For the dressing: Mix rice vinegar, oil, sugar, and soy sauce in a bowl.
Add grated onion and ground sesame seeds. Add mayonnaise and mix well.
For the salad: In a large salad bowl mix all vegetables. Add chicken, clementines and wonton strips to the top of the salad. Drizzle dressing over, toss and serve.
Photo by Sweet Pea
Serves 5
Spoiler alert, this is the easiest creamiest ice cream hack! I first saw it in Martha Stewart magazine but didn't try it for a few years. Now I use it for homemade creamsicles, and add tons of mix-ins. It does work with coconut milk in place of sweetened condensed milk (and pareve whipping cream) for a pareve alternative but this original is sweet and creamy just like slow-churned homemade ice cream.
Pour the sweetened condensed milk into a large bowl. Mix the vanilla extract into the condensed milk.
In an electric mixer, beat the cream until it holds stiff, billowy peaks, about 3 minutes.
Gently mix a scoop of the whipped cream into the condensed milk, then fold the whipped cream into the condensed milk. At first, it will look very lumpy. As you continue to fold, the mixture will smooth out and become soft and silky. Be careful not to deflate the mixture too much or over-mix.
Transfer the ice cream base to a loaf pan lined with parchment paper (I use a 9 x 4 inch pan). Use a spatula to scrape all the ice cream base into your freezer container. Smooth the top, then press a piece of wax paper against the surface to prevent ice crystals from forming.
Freeze for at least six hours, or up to 2 weeks: The ice cream will become more firm the longer you let it freeze. For best texture and flavor, eat within two weeks.
Adding a Mix-in to Your Ice Cream: Lighter mix-ins, like chopped chocolate, can be gently folded into the base before being transferred to the freezer container. For heavier mix-ins, like caramel swirls, fruit mixtures, and candied nuts, transfer half of the prepared ice cream into the freezer container, sprinkle the mix-in over top, and then top with the remaining ice cream. Use a knife to swirl the mix-in into the ice cream.
Photo by Jackie Alpers
Serves 5
Place popcorn on two large cookie sheets lined with parchment or a baking mat. Heat the white chocolate melts in the microwave for one minute or until melted, stirring halfway though. Stir in the melted butter. Drizzle over the popcorn and mix with a spatula to coat; be careful, it will be very hot. Toss in the salt, sprinkles, and pearl sprinkles. Let cool completely, then break apart any large pieces that are stuck together.
Makes 12
Add blueberries, strawberries, chocolate chips or bananas to the batter for even more fun. I’ve encouraged my kids to start the day with eggs, omelettes and healthy waffles. Some days they whip out recipes for cinnamon buns, so I’ve at least moved them into homemade muffins and can control the sugar and oil additives. These are good and a healthier alternative to many muffins.
For the streusel:
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line 12 standard-sized muffin cups with paper liners.
Mix together flour, granola, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, mix sugar, yogurt, butter, eggs, and vanilla until well blended. Add flour mixture, and mix just until blended.
Fill each muffin cup with about ½ cup of batter, to about ⅔ full spreading evenly into 12 cups.
For the streusel topping
Combine granola, brown sugar, and butter until combined and crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over muffin batter in pan.
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until muffins are set and edges are browned.
Cool in pans on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Then, remove from pans to cool completely.
Photo by Sarah Lasry
Serves 5
My friend Sarah Lasry posted this recipe on instagram last week and it’s become an instant favorite for me. Sweet lemonade with frozen mashed strawberries that keep it cool and even sweeter. I love the way she pours the strawberries on top of the lemonade for that “AWWW” effect before it all blends together.
With a blender purée frozen strawberries until slightly chunky.
Fill your pitcher with lemonade and pour the strawberry purée on top. Mix and drink. Keep cold.