On Sun, 1 Feb 2009 01:22:15 +0000 (UTC), Horry wrote:

> Is anyone able to suggest recipes suitable for a 12-year-old to cook/
> prepare?
>
> At the moment, he's basically limited himself to baking cakes -- and I'd
> like to expand his repertoire.
>
> Dishes suited to a 12yo's palate would be best -- as he'd be reluctant to
> cook things he doesn't like to eat
>
> Obviously, no naked flames, hot liquids, sharp knives (unless it'd be
> possible for an adult to pre-prepare the parts of the recipe requiring
> those things).
>
> Thanks!

a twelve-year-old should be able to handle all those things.

your pal,
blake

On Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:48:34 GMT, blake murphy
> wrote:

>On Sun, 1 Feb 2009 01:22:15 +0000 (UTC), Horry wrote:
>
>> Is anyone able to suggest recipes suitable for a 12-year-old to cook/
>> prepare?
>>
>> At the moment, he's basically limited himself to baking cakes -- and I'd
>> like to expand his repertoire.

Some kids are more comfortable with baking. Think of main dishes he
can make in the oven, like lasagne or roasted chicken. My daughter
preferred using the oven as a kid. She's an awesome cook in general,
but still prefers using the oven.
>>
>> Dishes suited to a 12yo's palate would be best -- as he'd be reluctant to
>> cook things he doesn't like to eat
>>
I can only say that I remember starting off with hamburgers and
spaghetti. If you have a bbq, this is the time to teach him he-man
bbq cooking (aka: grilling to some). Age 12 is certainly old enough
to man the tongs and learn the stages of doneness. Start with hot
dogs, if you must - but AFAIC they're never too young to learn about
grilled italian sausages. My son was a stovetop and bbq guy - that's
his preference today.

>> Obviously, no naked flames, hot liquids, sharp knives (unless it'd be
>> possible for an adult to pre-prepare the parts of the recipe requiring
>> those things).

Good grief. I can't believe the way people baby their kids!
>>
>> Thanks!
>
>a twelve-year-old should be able to handle all those things.

No kidding!
>
Mine were doing their own laundry by age 7 and I got surprise
breakfasts in bed with eggs over easy and hash browns (no supervision)
before they were 10. Sheesh. Give kids some credit and some
responsibilities! It'll pay off in the long run.


--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that
interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West

On Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:48:34 +0000, blake murphy wrote:

>> Obviously, no naked flames, hot liquids, sharp knives (unless it'd be
>> possible for an adult to pre-prepare the parts of the recipe requiring
>> those things).
>>
>> Thanks!
>
> a twelve-year-old should be able to handle all those things.

Agreed. But he's not doing any of them (at least without supervision),
while he's with me.

In retrospect, I should have omitted the word "obviously" and clarified
that my kitchen is all-electric.

On Fri, 6 Feb 2009 09:09:16 +0000 (UTC), Horry wrote:

> On Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:48:34 +0000, blake murphy wrote:
>
>>> Obviously, no naked flames, hot liquids, sharp knives (unless it'd be
>>> possible for an adult to pre-prepare the parts of the recipe requiring
>>> those things).
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>
>> a twelve-year-old should be able to handle all those things.
>
> Agreed. But he's not doing any of them (at least without supervision),
> while he's with me.
>
> In retrospect, I should have omitted the word "obviously" and clarified
> that my kitchen is all-electric.

well, good luck with the little nipper in any case.

your pal,
blake