Look Ma! Messy Hands Cookbook

Look Ma!

Messy Hands

A Mommy & Daughter Cookbook

Designed by. Andrea Starkey

“Look Ma! Messy Hands” Designed By: Andrea Starkey

Introduction

Table of Contents Introduction

Breakfast Pancakes

Blueberry Muffins Scrambled Eggs

6 8 10

Mini Turkey Burger Personal Pan Pizza Sushi Rolls

12 14 16

Treats

Dinner Sausage Spaghetti Chunky Chili Easy Made Tacos

Lunch

18 20 22

Caramel Apples 24 26 Fudge Brownies Sugar Ghost Cookies 28

The kitchen can be a fascinating place for young children. They see grown-ups working briskly in there, watch the steam rise from pots on the stove, and smell what’s on the menu that night. Even older kids might be intrigued by how baked goods and meals come together. It isn’t always convenient to invite them into the kitchen to help, but consider doing so when time allows.

Parents get something out of this kitchen togetherness, too. First, there’s the quality time you’ll share. Then there’s the pleasure of sitting down at the table together to enjoy what you’ve whipped up.

Teens might appreciate the chance to improve their cooking skills, good preparation for when they’ll need to cook for themselves. Teens also might be interested in trying different cuisines.

To the kids, it will seem like fun,but there are Preschoolers see how the dishes they eat are put together and they get hands-on experience, other benefits to this time together: which is a great way to learn and feel like they Younger kids can watch what you’re doing and are helping out. help out with small tasks, like stirring something or setting the table. Older kids can be taught School-age kids can learn some cooking basics how to crack eggs or measure ingredients. Even and use their math skills as they help combine teens might be lured into the kitchen if you tell ingredients for recipes. You also can use the them they can choose the dish and you’ll help time to talk about good nutrition and why you chose the ingredients you’re using. It can lay prepare it with them. the groundwork for healthy eating later on.

Pancakes

DIRECTIONS

INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons sugar 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups milk 2

large eggs

3 tablespoons vegetable oil,

plus more for greasing

griddle

TOOL BOX • Measuring spoons • Measuring cups • Mixing bowls • Sifter • Whisk • Spatula • Griddle or skillet

Prep Time

1.

If using an electric griddle, heat to 325° or turn stove to medium heat

Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl.

2.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk

4.

5.

milk, eggs, and oil.

Pour wet ingredients into dry; whisk 10 seconds. Don’t overmix.

Grease griddle or skillet, if using skillet set on medium heat.

6. When hot, pour on ½ cup batter per

pancake. Flip when small holes appear, about 1½ minutes.

7.

Cook second side until brown.

30 minutes

Serving size 10 pancakes

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Blueberry Muffins

DIRECTIONS

INGREDIENTS 1 cup flour 1

cup oatmeal

3 tablespoons sugar 1

teaspoon salt

1

cup blueberries, washed

1

egg

1

cup milk

TOOL BOX • 2 large bowls • Muffin/cupcake tin • Paper muffin/cupcake liners

1. Preheat oven to 400° F. 2.

In a large bowl, mix together flour, oatmeal, sugar, salt, and baking powder.

3.

Mix in blueberries.

4.

5.

Add egg mixture to the dry ingredients in the large bowl.

6.

Mix about 25 or 30 times.

7.

Prep Time

30 minutes

Serving size 6 muffins

In another bowl, break the egg and use a fork to beat it just a little bit. Then add the milk and vegetable oil, and mix.

Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly spray with nonstick spray. Fill each muffin cup about ½ of the way up.

8.

Bake for about 20 minutes.

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Scrambled Eggs

INGREDIENTS 8 eggs 2 tablespoons sour cream 1 tablespoon water 2 tablespoons butter ¾

cup cheddar cheese salt and pepper to taste

TOOL BOX • Mixing bowl

DIRECTIONS 1. In a medium size bowl, beat

2.

3.

eggs, sour cream, water, and salt and pepper until fluffy.

Using a nonstick skillet or pan, melt butter and cook eggs over low heat, stirring occasionally with parent’s help.

Stir in the cheese and cook until scrambled.

• Spatula • Spoon • Knife • Measuring cups • Fork or whisk • Measuring spoons • Skillet or pan

Prep Time

10 minutes

Serving size 4 plates

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Mini Turkey Burger

DIRECTIONS

INGREDIENTS 2

slices white sandwich

1.

bread (about 1 ounce each)

1

pound ground turkey

2

ounces cheddar cheese,

½

small onion

1

tsp olive oil

12 party-size rolls condiments of choice

TOOL BOX • Food processor • Large non-skillet • Medium bowl • Spatula

Prep Time

2.

In a food processor, pulse bread until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a medium bowl.

Add turkey, cheese, and onion.

Season with salt and pepper, and mix gently just until combined.

3.

Form twelve 2-inch patties

4. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over

5.

medium heat. Cook patties until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.

Serve on rolls with lettuce, tomatoes, ketchup, and mustard, if desired.

30 minutes

Serving size 4 mini burgers

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Personal Pan Pizza

DIRECTIONS

INGREDIENTS 1 Pizza Dough recipe ¾

cup pizza sauce or home

made marinara sauce

¾

cup Mozzarella cheese

½

cup Toppings of choice

1.

2.

3.

• 2 baking sheets • Non-stick cooking spray

Spread each pizza with pizza sauce, then sprinkle on grated mozzarella cheese.

5. Now for the fun part, add

6.

Prep Time

Spray 2 baking sheets with non-stick cooking spray.

Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces, and using your hands spread the dough to the size of a salad plate,

4.

TOOL BOX

Preheat the oven to 425°

whatever toppings your heart desires.

Bake the pizzas in the oven for 12-14 mins

30 minutes

Serving size 4 pizzas

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Sushi Rolls

INGREDIENTS 1 cup sushi rice 1½ cups water 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 6 sheets nori

bamboo mat carrot sticks cucumber sticks cooked beef or chicken avocado slices soy sauce and pickled ginger, to serve

TOOL BOX • Bowl • Saucepan • Ceramic dish • Sushi Mat • Knife

Prep Time

60 minutes

Serving size 4 sushi rolls

DIRECTIONS

1. Place rice and water in a saucepan,

cover and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to a simmer for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and leave for 10 minutes covered.

2. Spread rice into a container and allow

to cool, then sprinkle with combined vinegar and sugar. Stir thoroughly.

in half. Place nori shiny side down on the bamboo mat. Place some of the rice on the sheet, press down with wet fingers to a depth of 0.5cm, leaving a 1cm gap at one end. Arrange in a line on top of the rice.

the bamboo mat and roll tightly. Wet the strip at the end and push gently to seal the edges. Slice into six or eight pieces using a sharp, wet knife.

3. Use scissors to cut a sheet of nori

4. Start rolling up from the end with fillings. Lift

5. Place on a serving platter, cover with plastic

wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes to allow the nori to soften.

6. Serve with soy sauce and pickled ginger.

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Sausage Spaghetti

INGREDIENTS 2

lbs Italian sausage,

1

small onions, chopped

3

garlic cloves, minced

1

cans diced tomatoes

2

cans tomato paste

2

cans tomato sauce

2

cups water

3

teaspoons basil

2

teaspoons dried parsley flakes

1

teaspoon salt

¼

teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

TOOL BOX • Stockpot • Knife • Large spoon • Pot for spaghetti noodles

Prep Time

60 minutes

Serving size 10 bowls

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

DIRECTIONS In large, heavy stockpot, brown Italian sausage, breaking up as you stir.

Add onions and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until onions are softened.

Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce and water.

Add basil, parsley, salt, crushed red pepper, and black pepper.

Simmer on low, stirring frequently for at least an hour.

Cook spaghetti according to package directions.

7. Spoon sauce over drained spaghetti

noodles and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

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Chunky Chili

INGREDIENTS 2 pounds lean ground beef 1

cup chopped yellow onion

1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper, to taste 1

teaspoon garlic powder

1

can mild chili bean

1

can dark red kidney beans

2

can stewed tomatoes

2 tablespoon brown sugar 1

pack mild chili seasoning

DIRECTIONS 1.

2.

3.

4.

Brown ground beef and onion in large skillet.

Drain off grease and add salt, pepper, and garlic powder and fry until beef is done.

Transfer to stock pot or large kettle and add remaining ingredients.

Cook over medium low heat for 30- 50 minutes or longer if desired.

TOOL BOX • Stockpot • Knife • Large spoon

Prep Time

120 minutes

Serving size 6 bowls

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Easy Made Tacos

INGREDIENTS 1 pound lean ground beef 1 cup chunky salsa 10

taco shells

½

head lettuce, shredded

1 medium tomato, chopped 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1.

Stir salsa into beef. Heat to boiling,

stirring constantly; reduce heat to medium-low.

• Stockpot • Skillet • Knife • Serving bowl • Large spoon • Spoon

Prep Time

Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.

2.

3.

TOOL BOX

DIRECTIONS

4.

5.

Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour beef mixture into large serving bowl.

Heat taco shells as directed on package.

Serve taco shells with beef mixture, lettuce, tomato and cheese.

30 minutes

Serving size 10 tacos

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Caramel Apples

INGREDIENTS 1

cup butter

2

cups packed brown sugar

1

cup light corn syrup

1

can sweetened condensed

milk 8

wooden sticks

8

medium tart apples

1

cup peanuts crushed

TOOL BOX • Wooden Sticks • Heavy saucepan • Candy thermometer • Wax paper

1.

Insert 1 wooden stick into each apple. In a heavy saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and milk Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

2. Cook and stir until a candy

thermometer reads 248° (firm ball stage) about 30-40 minutes and for a softer caramel cook just 240°

3. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.

4.

5.

6.

Prep Time

DIRECTIONS

Set on generously buttered wax pa per to cool (make certain to gener ously butter the paper).

Dip each apple into hot caramel mixture; turn to coat.

Holding by the stick, sprinkle with nuts or whatever you desire while the caramel is still warm (work quickly the caramel sets up fast).

40 minutes

Serving size 8 apples

25

Fudge Brownies

INGREDIENTS ½

cup butter, melted

1.

½

cup unsweetened cocoa

1

cup sugar

2

eggs

2

teaspoon vanilla

½

cup flour

¼

teaspoon salt

3.

TOOL BOX

4.

• Medium bowl • Baking pan • Mixing spoon • Knife

Prep Time

2.

5.

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8 inch square pan or line with foil.

In a medium bowl combine melted butter and cocoa and stir until cocoa is dissolved.

Add sugar and mix well. Add eggs one at a time and stir until well combined.

Stir in vanilla, flour and salt until you no longer see any flour.

Spread in pan and bake for approximately 25 minutes.

Cool completely before cutting into squares.

45 minutes

Serving size 16 brownies

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Sugar Ghost Cookies

INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 batch Royal Icing (see below)

Chocolate chips for

decorating

TOOL BOX • Large bowl • Cookie sheet • Whisk • Wooden spoon • Standing mixer • Cookie cutter

Prep Time

60 minutes

Serving size 36 cookies

1.

2.

3.

DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until smooth. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder and salt; stir thoroughly.

Preheat oven to 400°. Roll cookie dough out onto a floured surface. Roll dough until it is ¼ to ½-inch thick. With cookie cutter, cut dough into fun shapes.

Place cookies onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Keep cookies at least 1-inch apart.

4.

Bake cookies 6 - 8 minutes.

5.

With beaters or a standing mixer, whip the egg white and lemon juice until frothy. At medium speed, beat in the confectioners’ sugar.

6. Then beat on high until the mixture

is thick and glossy, about 3 mins.

Royal icing will set to a firm, glossy finish when applied to a cookie.

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Credits

Colophon

Pancakes

Jo’Mama Spaghetti

http://www.marthastewart.com/275624/easyrecipes-kids-can-help-make#/263403

http://www.food.com/recipe/jo-mamas-world-famousspaghetti-22782

“ Look Ma, Messy Hands! ” is a cookbook filled with yummy recipes for little

Berry Tasty Muffins

Easy Made Tacos

girls to make with their mothers. The book was made to be easily read by children,

http://kidshealth.org/kid/recipes/recipes/berry_ muffins.html#cat20229

http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/easy-beeftacos/426c261d-b2eb-4e22-9cba-0066f3335591?p=1

and the recipes are simple and easy to follow. The compliation of recipes have been

Scrambled Eggs

Chunky Chili

Typefaces used are Gill Sans and Baskerville and colors that have been used are

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/ the-ladys-perfect-scrambled-eggs-recipe/index.html

http://www.food.com/recipe/kids-chili-15603

compliled by Andrea Starkey, Graphic Designer. Made using Adobe InDesign CS5. ones that are bright and engaging to the childs eye. I dedicate this cookbook to my

Mini Turkey Burgers

Sugar Ghost Cookies

daughter. When I’m in the kitchen, she tries to find a way to participate in cooking

http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/men uitem.0e0eb51a2e6b5ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnex toid=40ced0f19132f010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRC RD&vgnextfmt=default&slide=268626&center=0&gal lery=275624

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sugar-cookieghosts-recipe/index.html

dinner. However I felt that at her age she was too young, so when this oppourtunity

Personal Pan Pizza

Caramel Apples

http://heykidsletscook.com/personal_pizzas.php

http://www.food.com/recipe/kittencals-caramel-apples-73274

Sushi Rolls

Fudge Brownies

http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/25564/sushi+for+kids#

http://www.familyeducation.com/whatworks/item/ front/1,2551,1-10149-12354,00.html

All photos are from thinkstock.com

presented itself she was the first person that came to mind.

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Cooking together can be a delicious learning experience for children and their parents.Kids can explore new foods,learn about nutrition,and develop math and reading skills as they measure and read directions.

These simple guidelines are designed to help you make cooking safe and fun, and to entice your children into trying something new!

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