What are some kid-friendly recipes for a fundraiser cooking event?

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses ideas for kid-friendly recipes suitable for a fundraiser cooking event aimed at Girl Scouts. Participants share their experiences and suggestions for engaging activities and recipes that can be used during the event.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, is organizing a "Kids in the Kitchen" show for Girl Scouts and seeks recipe ideas for a main dish, dessert, and drink.
  • Another participant offers to share outlines from a previous scouts show, suggesting a collaborative approach to planning.
  • One participant mentions the availability of the Kids in the Kitchen Cookbook and the Let's Eat Cookbook, noting that they contain great recipes and suggesting checking eBay for these retired items.
  • Another participant shares their experience of making pizzas with kids at a church event, detailing the process and how the children enjoyed creating their own designs with the ingredients.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

No clear consensus emerges, as participants share varied experiences and suggestions without a unified approach to the recipes or activities.

Contextual Notes

The discussion centers around planning a cooking event for children, with an emphasis on fun and creativity in the kitchen. Participants share personal experiences and resources that may enhance the event.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for inspiration and ideas for kid-friendly cooking events or fundraisers may find the shared experiences and suggestions valuable.

Christ Follower
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Hi All!

I am going to be doing a "Kids in the Kitchen" type of show for some Girl Scouts. It will be set up as a fundraiser for a local shelter so they can get their cooking badge AND another badge for fundraising for the shelter.

I am pretty sure these girls will be around 9 or 10 years old. Their moms will be there to shop at the end.

I am looking for recipe ideas. Any suggestions? I think I will have to set up about 3 different "stations" of 5 girls each. So maybe a main dish, dessert and drink? I don't know how it's all going to work just yet. It's next month towards the end of September so any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

TIA! :)
 
I've got some files of outlines of a scouts show from one of my Director friends if you want them. Email me at [email protected] and I will send them to you.
 
If you can get your hands on the Kids in the Kitchen Cookbook or the Let's Eat Cookbook, there are great recipes in both. Check eBay since these are retired. Email me at [email protected] and I can give you some recipes as well!
 
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Has anyone else here done anything like this before?
 
I did pizzas just today with the kids at our church using the tic-tac-toe pizza from the kids cookbook. (discontinued). Here is what I did and they loved it:

Buy round pita pocket breads
pizza sauce
pepperonis
string cheese

Pour pizza sauce into the small stainless steel bowl or batter bowl. Lay pocket breads on flat stones. They use one of our measuring spoons to scoop out around 2 TBS of sauce and the back of the spoon to spread it on the bread. Then tear the string cheese into strings - this was the fun part. They can use their imagination and create designs with the cheese.

The original recipe calls for them to put the cheese like a tic-tac-toe grid on the bread and to cut a green pepper into squares. They use the star shape from the creative cutters and cut the green pepper squares into stars and place between the grids with pepperonis in the other grids - like a tic-tac-toe game. That being said - I did NOT do that because I have done this before and none of them wanted green pepper. So - I just let them make designs with the string. Alot of them made spider webs, initials, hearts. I took squares of cheddar cheese and let them play with the creative cutters and took some pepperonis. You could also take the cheese grater and let them grate parmesan.

Only takes about 10 min to bake and they loved it. Easy to do with setting up stations too.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some easy kid-friendly recipes for a fundraiser cooking event?

Some easy kid-friendly recipes include mini pizzas, fruit kabobs, and no-bake cookies. These recipes are simple to prepare, require minimal adult supervision, and can be customized to suit various tastes.

How can I make mini pizzas fun for kids to prepare?

You can set up a mini pizza station with various toppings like cheese, pepperoni, vegetables, and sauces. Let the kids create their own personal pizzas using pre-made dough or English muffins, making the experience interactive and enjoyable.

What ingredients are needed for fruit kabobs?

For fruit kabobs, you will need a variety of fresh fruits such as strawberries, grapes, melon, and pineapple. You will also need skewers for assembling the kabobs. Consider providing yogurt or chocolate for dipping to make them even more appealing.

Are there any no-bake cookie recipes suitable for kids?

Yes! A popular no-bake cookie recipe involves mixing oats, peanut butter, honey, and cocoa powder. Kids can help measure and mix the ingredients, and then scoop them onto a baking sheet to set in the refrigerator.

How can I ensure the cooking event is safe for kids?

To ensure safety, supervise all cooking activities closely, use age-appropriate tools, and set clear guidelines for handling food. Make sure to have first aid supplies on hand and educate kids about kitchen safety, such as not running and being careful around hot surfaces.

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