Cooking With Teens - Bonding With Teenagers, Family Recipes, Dinner Ideas

In today's episode, we are talking all things refreshing summer treats that are perfect for teens! From frozen yogurt bark and sour patch grapes to watermelon slushies and granitas, these recipes are easy, mostly healthy, and designed for teens to make independently. There's nothing like the joy of seeing kids create their own culinary masterpieces while giving parents a break from snack duty - tr...

In today's episode, my son Lucas and I take you on our culinary adventures of the past week, sharing our takeaways, insights, and recipes for versatile chicken thighs, oven-baked quesadillas, tender steaks, and vibrant vegetarian options! We also highlight the convenience of making delicious meals using leftovers, providing ideas for creative dinners, lunches, and even quick breakfast options. It'...

In today's episode, we talk about a variety of summer activities perfect for spending quality time with your teenager. From beach and pool days to backyard movie nights, discover creative ways to bond through cooking and fun. A few ideas mentioned are: Setting up game nights with tasty snacks, enjoying breakfast for dinner, creating snack platters, celebrating summer birthdays, transforming your k...

In today's episode, we're exploring various breakfast ideas perfect for summer that your teens will LOVE making! With summer approaching, teens have more leisure time in the mornings, and these recipes are great for a nutritious start to the day. From sweet options like granola, yogurt bowls, and smoothies to savory choices such as waffles, bacon-egg-cheese sandwiches, and avocado toast, there’s s...

In this episode, I'm joined again by my son Lucas to explore the eight essential skills teens should master before diving into cooking. We discuss the importance of knowing your way around the kitchen, maintaining kitchen safety and cleanliness, reading recipes thoroughly, developing basic knife skills, using proper tools and measurements, managing time effectively, and grocery shopping including...

In today's episode, we chat with my 14-year old son James, who shares his experience with cooking, and the relatable perspective he brings unlike his total foodie brother Lucas. James discusses his favorite dish to make - fried chicken - detailing the learning process and the challenge of mastering the recipe. We dive into life skills gained from cooking, such as organization and time management,...

Today's episode is all about preparing easy, teen-approved meals using leftover cooked chicken as the key protein. I share 10 versatile recipes that encourage teens to experiment with cooking while using simple, often on-hand ingredients. Recipes mentioned in this episode: -Chicken nachos -Chicken caesar wraps -Chicken fried rice -Barbecue chicken pizza -Chicken salad -Chicken quesadillas -Asian c...

In today's episode, we chat about how involving your teen in the kitchen can teach them responsibility and gratitude. The truth is that kitchen duties are more than chores; they're opportunities for character building, teaching perseverance, and family unity. Trust me- I get it. There may be some reluctance to accept help due to the extra effort required, but what's more important is delegation an...

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of welcoming my 16-year-old son, Lucas, on the podcast to share his perspectives and tips on cooking as a teen. We discussed easy starter dishes like the perfect BLT and simple pasta meals, (you HAVE to hear how he makes his BLT stand out!) plus, we dove into knife skills essential for any budding chef, and explored more complex recipes like steak searing. Lu...

Cooking with Your Teen Made Easy: 5 Must-Know Tips Okay, parents, we've all faced the challenge: trying to get our teens involved in anything can feel like pulling teeth. The dramatic sighs, eye rolls, and barely decipherable grunts can make asking them to hang out seem like a battle. But here’s the game-changer from a mom of five (yes, I’m that brave): cooking together! It’s surprisingly simple a...

Introduction to Me and Why I Started This Podcast Well, hello there and welcome to the very first episode of Cooking With Teens I'm so excited to get this podcast started. But before we dive in, you might be wondering, who is this person and why should I listen to her?   I’m a mom of five, with kids ranging from three to 21. I'm also an adoptive mom; my twin girls were adopted as teenagers an...

Welcome to "Cooking with Teens" - the podcast bringing warmth and joy to family life by transforming kitchen time into an opportunity for parents and teens to truly connect. Because getting real conversation flowing with your phone-obsessed teen can often feel impossible, am I right? Remember when your kids couldn't wait to share their day over dinner? We're reigniting that spark! I'm a parent, ju...