Chef in Training
Kids Cooking Lessons
7-11 year olds
Lesson 10

For today's kids cooking lessons your chef-in-training will be learning about using the microwave. What kid in the kitchen doesn't look at the microwave like a forbidden toy that they can't play with?

Part 1: Using the Microwave

As many other things in the kitchen the microwave is fascinating but they must learn and understand how to correctly use it.


Tip: Place your microwave at counter height not above their head.  This will make it safer and easier for them to use.

Part 2: Microwave Cooking For Kids

Prepare the following kids recipe in the microwave:

Baked Apples
2 Granny Smith apples
2 Tablespoons butter
Cinnamon
2 Tablespoons brown sugar

Have adult core apples or show child how to core apples with an apple corer. Child can place apples in microwave safe dish. In each apple add 1 Tablespoon of butter, 1 Tablespoon of brown sugar and sprinkle with cinnamon. Add a little water to the bottom of the dish. Microwave 4-5 minutes. Don’t forget to use pot holders to remove dish from the microwave. Let apples sit for a few minutes before eating.