Fun Food Recipes for Kids

Do Something Sweet: Treats That Talk Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

All your sweethearts deserve a sweet heart treat! They’re easy to make in just a few steps.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS'
ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Wilton Standard Muffin Pan
* Wilton Hearts Standard Baking Cups
* Wilton Nesting Heart Cutter Set
* Wilton Rose, Violet Icing Colors
* Wilton Pastel Colors Fondant Multi Pack
* Wilton FoodWriter™ Edible Color Markers, Primary Colors, Fine Tip
* Cornstarch
* Buttercream Icing:
* 1⁄2 cup Solid Vegetable Shortening
* 1⁄2 cup Butter or Margarine*
* 1 teaspoon Wilton Clear Vanilla Extract
* 4 cups Sifted Confectioner’s Sugar (approx. 1 lb.)
* 2 Tablespoons Milk**
* *Substitute all-vegetable shortening and 1⁄2 teaspoon Wilton No-Color Butter Flavor for pure white icing and stiffer consistency.
* **Add 3-4 tablespoons light corn syrup per recipe to thin for icing cake.

Cupcake Baskets Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

These darling and delectable delights are almost too cute to eat, and sure to be a hit at your next Easter party!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS'
ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Wilton® Pastel Silicone Baking Cups
* Wilton® Cookie Sheet
* Wilton® Cooling Grid
* Wilton® Spatula
* Wilton® Tip, No. 2
* Wilton® Easter Mega Candy Kit (includes 3 candy molds and Wilton Candy Melts® Brand confectionery coating in White, Pink, Yellow and Light Cocoa (5 oz. each), 4 disposable decorating bags and decorating brush used in project; additional Candy Melts may be needed)
* Wilton® Cake Board
* Wilton® Candy Melts® Brand confectionery coating, White
* Wilton® Disposable Decorating Bags
* Wilton® Icing Color, Leaf Green*
* Wilton® Icing Color, Lemon Yellow*
* Wilton® Garden Candy Colors Set
* Wilton® Primary Candy Colors Set
* Wilton® 6-Mix Sprinkles Assortment
* Buttercream Icing Recipe
* Favorite Cupcake Recipe
* Waxed Paper
* Cellophane Tape

All-Star Patriotic Cupcakes Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Celebrate in true patriotic style with these all-star cupcakes!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS'
ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Wilton®:
Standard Muffin Pan
Star Cut-Outs™
Patriotic Stars Standard Baking Cups
Patriotic Mix Sprinkle Decorations
Sparkle Gel, Blue
* Favorite Cupcake Recipe
* Buttercream Icing Recipe

Edible Decorations ! Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* A half pear (in syrup) per person,
* candy in round and rectangular shapes,
* A strand of licorice.

Homemade Taffy Recipe Idea Tutorial For Kids

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Ingredients:

* 2 cups sugar
* 2/3 cup light corn syrup
* 2/3 cup water
* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
* Butter to grease cookie sheets

Equipment:

* Heavy saucepan
* Candy thermometer
* Cookie sheets
* Spatula
* Kitchen shears

Leprechaun Chowder Kids Arts & Crafts Recipe Project Idea Tutorial- This is a great snack to do as a project with a group of kids for St. Patricks Day!

This is a great snack to do as a project with a group of kids for St. Patrick's Day!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
A 3.4 oz. package of instant pistachio pudding mix contains 8T of mix. Put 1T (that's 3 teaspoons lol) pistachio pudding mix in a baby food or small jar. Add label. Note: A name brand package was 75 cents...less than 10 cents per jar!

Leprechaun Chowder Kids Arts & Crafts Recipe Project Idea Tutorial- This is a great snack to do as a project with a group of kids for St. Patricks Day!

This is a great snack to do as a project with a group of kids for St. Patrick's Day!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
A 3.4 oz. package of instant pistachio pudding mix contains 8T of mix. Put 1T (that's 3 teaspoons lol) pistachio pudding mix in a baby food or small jar. Add label. Note: A name brand package was 75 cents...less than 10 cents per jar!

Edible Christmas Tree Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Sugar cookie recipe; Star shaped cookie cutters (package with assorted sizes); Green, red, yellow and blue food coloring; icing (home made or store bought); icing bag.

Pumpkin Bread Kids Arts & Crafts Recipe Project Idea Tutorial - Make Your Own Pumpkin Bread with your parents help.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1/2 cup water; 4 eggs; 1-3/4 cups molasses; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup of cooked pumpkin; 1 cup brown sugar; 2 cups whole wheat flower; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. cloves; 1 tsp salt; 1-1/2 tsp. baking soda; 2 tsps. cinnamon.

Veggie Tale Cookies Kids Arts & Crafts Recipe Project Idea Tutorial - Make Veggie Tale Cookies from any Mrzipan cookie recipe.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Laura the Carrot - Use orange dough for her body and yellow for her hair. Shape the orange dough into a carrot shape. Make two small orange balls for her eyes and flatten them out. Make a small orange ball for her nose. Make 8 small yellow balls of dough, four different sizes, for her hair. Make two each of each size. Starting at the top of her head attach the largest balls, then the next size smaller at each side and keeping adding smaller balls on each side until you don't have any left. Use dark icing to make the mouth and irises.

Junior Asparagus - Use green dough to shape the long narrow body. Make a bunch of other little green balls. Flatten two balls to from the eyes. Use one for his nose. Use the rest of the balls to form his hair. Use dark icing to make the mouth and irises.

Bob the Tomato - (not pictured) Use red dough to make a large red ball (about one inch wide) for his body. Make a 3 small red balls and flatten two of them for his eyes. Use the other small ball for his nose. Roll out a small amount or green dough and cut out some leaves to put at the top of his head. Use dark icing to make the mouth and irises.

Pickled Worms Kids Arts & Crafts Recipe Project Idea - A concoction of jelly gummy worms and jello.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
orange jello
green jello
jars
gummy worms
fabric
ribbon

Gingerbread House Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Make a Gingerbread House with this easy & fun arts & crafts project tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1 cup brown sugar (dark); 1-3/4 cups corn syrup (light); 8 cups un-sifted flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup margarine; Icing (recipe below); Variety of candies for decorating.

Sugar Christmas Ornaments Arts & Crafts Recipe Project Idea - Make Sugar Christmas Ornaments with this arts & crafts recipe Idea For kids.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
3 tbs. egg white; 3 cups white granulated sugar. Icing Recipe: 1 1/2 tbs. egg white; 1/8 tsp. cream of tartar; 1 cup confectioners sugar. Food coloring. Petit-Four molds or cookie cutters. Narrow ribbon. Cake sprinkles and or small candies.

Easter Bread Egg Nests Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Make an easter bread that looks like a nest with a birds egg in it.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Yeast Bread Dough and icing (recipes below); 1 egg; 1 tbs. water; hard cooked eggs (colored as desired). Plastic wrap; ruler; baking sheets; pastry brush; wire racks; decorating bag; metal decorating tip No. 3.

Bread Dough:

1 package dry yeast; 1 cup + 2 tbs. warm water, divided (water temp 105-115 degrees); 2 tbs. butter or margarine; 2 tbs. shortening; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1/4 cup + 2 tbs. sugar; 3/4 tsp. salt; 3 1/2 to 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided

Caramel Popcorn Arts & Crafts Activity For Kids - Make your own caramel popcorn (parental supervision).

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Adult helper
8 cups popped, unbuttered popcorn
1/2 cup peanuts + raisons (optional)
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup

Cup of Fish Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial - Make an edible aquarium in a cup. This is a great party treat you can make with your child.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* blue jello
* gummy fish (or fruit-flavored sharks)
* clear plastic cups.

Easy Recipes for Kids Arts & Crafts Tutorial- Easy recipes including Soft Pretzels, Peppermint Ice cream, Gingerbread Men, and Rice Krispies Treats.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:

Elmo Biscuits Kids Recipe Project - Have a monster morning with these easy to make Elmo biscuits!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
5 tablespoon chilled solid vegetable shortening
1 cup buttermilk

Gingerbread Ornaments - Make Gingerbread ornaments with this easy & fun arts & crafts project tutorial for kids.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Gingerbread dough and frosting; food coloring; yarn scraps (variety of colors). Patterns below. Watercolor brushes ( 1 fine point and 1 No. 6 or 8). 1 drinking straw.

Gingerbread Dough for Gingerbread Houses Kids Recipe Project Idea -YOu and your children can make a gingerbread house - its a lot of Christmas fun.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1 cup Shortening
1 cup White Sugar
3/4 cup Fancy Molasses
1/2 cup Cooking Molasses
2 Eggs, slightly beaten
5 1/2 cups Flour
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Salt
2 tsp. Ginger
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1 tsp. Cloves

Stegosaurus Cake Recipe Project For Kids - Make a Stegosaurus cake with your child from a round cake.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* A large round cake
* A sharp, serrated bread knife
* Brightly-colored frosting
* For the eye, use a chocolate chip, a jellybean, or a dark M&M

You will love celebrating the holidays or just having a good time with your kids by making these Easy Candy Houses with your kids. These are meant to be similar to Gingerbread houses, but it is a LOT easier to make then Gingerbread houses. To make these Candy houses with your children, you can learn how to make an easy candy house with these easy instructions.

Materials Needed:

Graham Wafer Crackers
--4 - 2"x4" crackers
--2 - 2"x2" crackers
Royal Icing
Candies
Pine cones
Styrofoam Meat Trays covered with Tin foil
Icing Sugar

Paper Mache Pulp - This pulp mixture is great for making smooth, fine details in your paper mache creations, or for creating small objects.. Use this recipe to make a pulp mixture to make fine details on paper mache projects.

Materials Needed:

* Newspaper
* Water
* Salt
* Glue

Save those Christmas candies for this unique Valentine's Day craft!

You'll need:
2 candy canes for each heart
wrapped hard candy
hot glue gun (adults or older kids)
yarn or ribbon
decoration - optional

Three sweet ways to transform lollipops into a Valentine's Day bouquet! This is also a great arts and crafts project for Mother's Day and Grandmother's Day.

wrapped heart shaped lollipops
green chenille stems
scissors

Healthy and safe birthday cake recipes for a baby's first birthday. Here are some ideas that keep the tradition of the birthday cake treat, but add some healthy twists (you can use these ideas for any age!)

Healthy and fun school lunch recipes for kids lunch boxes. Here are some fun ways to get him to eat a healthy lunch, without a lot of extra packaging, preservatives and sugar. Here are some favorite school lunch recipes and tips to help you prepare healthy lunches all school year!

With all the fun of this holiday come a parent’s worst fears -– too many sugary treats in your kid's possession and the arguments that ensue over this treasured trove. If you don’t feel like to contributing to the neighborhood children’s tooth decay, consider giving treats that are healthier. Here are some suggestions.

This Haunted Candy House serves as a super table centerpiece for a Halloween party!

You'll Need:
Single serving milk cartons, empty and washed
Royal Decorating Icing (recipe below)
Graham Crackers
Decorations-candy corn, pumpkin candies, black licorice, "peeps" ghosts, chocolate bar miniatures, green decorating sugar, other candy suggestions....Necco Wafer Candies, Reese's Pieces, gum drops....

Do you remember the first recipe you ever prepared. Or, the first time you baked and decorated a cake? I do, and my love for cooking has never dwindled. It began, with my first illustrated children's cookbook. At only eight years old, the clear step-by-step instructions and simple recipes, helped me become independent in the kitchen. At least I remember it that way, my "big sisters" might beg to differ.

Cooking with kids, easy recipes that children can cook. Children of all ages and gender, benefit from spending time in the kitchen. With the easy to follow children's recipes listed below, kids are introduced to basic math skills, reading and comprehension. Using a recipe will also develop their ability to follow directions, one of the most important skills
a child needs for a successful school experience.

AmazingMoms.com - great ideas for family fun, kids birthday parties, kids craft, Highlights Catalog. Parties - Arts and Crafts - Holidays - Kids Recipes - Outdoor and indoor play ideas, cozy treats and snacks kids can make and enjoy on a cold winter day! When it comes to enjoying the snow, kids don't need and ideas from grown-ups; building a snowman, throwing snowballs, making snow angels and riding a sled what else is there?

No tricks just treats with these Halloween recipes you can your kids can make, silly and easy recipes for childrens halloween parties. Halloween has become the most popular holiday, next to Christmas. Family and friends having fun together--which is what these Halloween recipes are all about. Dress up your table, as well as your children, with these recipes ranging from simple tips to more advanced Halloween creations.

Hanukkah recipes to make with children, potato latke recipe, dreidle cookies and more. Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights is a holiday shared with family and friends. These are traditional recipes that you can make with your children.

Fun Easter recipes for kids, scout troops, classrooms, Sunday school can make these Easter treats.

When kids are wet and cold from playing outside, a cup of hot cocoa will make them feel warm and toasty.

Make a Ladybug cake to match your ladybug birthday party theme with this birthday cake recipe. Children will be delighted by these adorable ladybug cakes and cupcakes, to match your ladybug birthday party theme! They look wonderful and you don't have to be a professional cake decorator to make either one!

Kids love to cook! With these easy recipes they'll make healthy treats, have fun and learn. These treats include Honey Buns and Peanut Butter Nuts and Bolts.

2 healthy kids treat recipes that they can help you make including No-Bake "Dreamsicle" Yogurt Pie and Waffle Sandwich.

With these easy recipes kids can cook healthy treats, have fun and learn! Kids love to cook! With these easy recipes they'll
make healthy treats, have fun and learn! Here you will learn to make Cheesecake snacks and Creamy Swirled Popsicles.