On Feb 1, 3:47*pm, "cshenk" > wrote:
> "Horry" wrote
>
> > Is anyone able to suggest recipes suitable for a 12-year-old to cook/
> > prepare?
>
> Generally stick to ones that have not too much more than 5 ingredients
> (unless the extras are a little measure of dried spices etc). *This is a
> good age to learn some simple cassaroles.
>
> > At the moment, he's basically limited himself to baking cakes -- and I'd
> > like to expand his repertoire.
>
> Definately time.
>
> > Dishes suited to a 12yo's palate would be best -- as he'd be reluctant to
> > cook things he doesn't like to eat
>
> What does he like? *There's really little a kid age 12 cant manage unless
> they arent used to a knife yet, and if so, supervise for a few months til
> they get the hang of it.
>
> > 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).
>
> Actually, naked flames as in gas stove is fine. *Hot liquids fine but teach
> him to use a ladle to pull out a portion of soup, and get a strainer on a
> handle so he can dip out hot pastas (eblows and the like shapes) from the
> boiling water (vice lifting the pot to the sink). *Get some tongs for that
> too as spagetti shaped things are easier to manage that way.
>
> On knives, 12 is old enough but no matter what the age, supervision and
> showing 'safe cutting techniques' is needed at the start.
>
> In my opinion, 12 is actually past the age when I expect a kid to be able to
> handle basics in the kitchen with a knife. *Maybe not yet to the 'slit a
> pork loin so we can stuff it' level, but common things like chopping carrots
> and such are well in line with that age. *It's ok though if you are just
> starting that. *Not all kids are the same on all things and if this is the
> age when you start, it's still in plenty of time.
>
> In our home,cookingis a fun little event and normally involves all 3 of us
> doing some portion. *Charlotte could load the breadmaker by age 8 though
> we'd have to put the pan in for her (not tall enough). *By age 6 she was
> helping wash vegetables and by age 7 able to handle a safety peeler (looks a
> bit like a cheese slicer). *By age 10 she was well into cutting vegetables
> but not yet to 'fancy cuts' (home fries were her level). *She's 15 now and i
> can call her and tell her I'm running late and ask what's for dinner ;-)



here you go, this is an easy recipe for a 12 year old . .so i was
told.


2 c (24) Chocolate-Creme filled Cookies (very finely chopped)

6 tbs Margarine, Softened

1 ea Env. Unflavored Gelatin

1/4 c Cold Water

8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)

1/2 c Sugar

3/4 c Milk

1 c Whipped Cream

1 1/4 c Chocolate-Creme filled Cookies (coarsely chopped)


How to Prepare :


Combine cookie crumbs and margarine; press onto the bottom of a 9-inch
spring-form pan. Soften gelatin in water; stir over low heat until
dissolved. Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing at medium speed with
an electric mixer until well blended.



Gradually add gelatin mixture and milk, mixing until well blended.
Chill until mixture is thickened but not set. Fold in whipped cream.
Reserve 1 1/2 C cream cheese mixture; pour remaining cream cheese
mixture over crust. Top with cookies and reserved cream cheese
mixture. Chill until firm.