Our KIWI nutrition expert explains how cooking with your kids encourages them to try new ingredients, diversify their palates, and become more adventurous eaters.
A–Z Food Terminology: Teach Your Budding Chef
Eleanor King
Whether your kids are just starting their culinary foray or you have a little cook, teach your budding chef the kitchen lingo they need to know!
How to Prepare an Artichoke Heart
KIWI Magazine, Illustrations by Anna Raff
Prepare an artichoke heart in four simple steps. Place the artichoke on its side and cut off the top two rows. Ask a parent to help. Peel back the tough outer leaves until only about 6 rows of soft leaves remain. Save outer leaves for steaming and dipping in butter later! Scoop out the center and cut off the stem—and …
How To Shape a Cookie
KIWI Magazine, Illustrations by Anna Raff
How To Shape a Cookie Use a teaspoon to scoop out a small mound of cookie dough. It should be about the size of a grape, but don’t worry about being too exact. Gently roll the cookie dough in the center of you flat (clean!) palms to form a round little ball. Roll it around 5 or 6 times, working …
How to Make Croutons
KIWI Magazine, Illustrations by Anna Raff
Click “Start the Guide” for step-by-step instructions, or download an infographic with instructions here. Check out How to Make Croutons by Kiwi Magazine on Snapguide.
Spring Pea and Almond Pesto Pasta Salad
Christina Stanley-Salerno
Basil-packed pesto is usually reserved for summertime, when the herb is plentiful. But you can actually make the sauce with any herb or green veggie you have on hand—like spring—ready fresh peas or mint. This particular pesto pasta salad is a great dish to make with kids: Your child will get a kick out of popping the peas out of …
Chocolate Fudge Bites
KIWI Magazine
Kids (and adults!) get bombarded with sticky, gooey sweets around the holidays. So try making these super easy, super healthy chocolate fudge bites—they make for a tasty, healthier alternative to traditional holiday treats. Place 1 1/2 cups each of pitted dates and walnuts in a large bowl and add enough hot water to cover. Let the dates and walnuts soak …