Easy Summer Recipes for Kids

Easy Summer Recipes for Kids
Posted July 2, 2024 Kids in the Kitchen

The summer months are a perfect time to introduce your kids to the joys of cooking. With school out, there’s more time to spend together as a family, and the warm weather invites fresh, seasonal ingredients into the kitchen. Getting kids excited about cooking not only helps them develop practical skills but also fosters a love for healthy eating and creativity.

Here are some recipes from Tasteful Selections that are perfect for getting kids involved in the kitchen:

Tasteful Selections recipe for Garlic Ranch Sheet Pan Roasted Nibbles made with Sunrise Medley baby potatoes

Garlic Ranch Roasted Potatoes

Why It’s Kid-Friendly: This recipe is a one-pan meal, making it easy to prepare and clean up. Kids can help with seasoning and arranging the ingredients on the sheet pan.


Garlic Ranch Roasted Potatoes

Recipe for Chicken & Potato Masala made with fingerling potatoes (1)

Chicken & Potato Tikka Masala

Why It’s Kid-Friendly: This one-dish meal is great for teaching kids about different spices and flavors. It’s a simple recipe that combines pre-cooked chicken and potatoes with a flavorful sauce.


Chicken & Potato Tikka Masala

Bacon & Potato Skewers – Baby Potato Kabobs

Bacon & Potato Grilled Skewers

Why It’s Kid-Friendly: Skewering ingredients is a fun activity for kids, and they can help assemble the skewers. Plus, grilling is a great summer cooking method.


Bacon & Potato Grilled Skewers

Recipe for Crispy Potato Bombs made with small potatoes

Crispy Potato Bombs

Why It’s Kid-Friendly: These bite-sized snacks are perfect for small hands and involve simple steps like mixing and scooping.


Crispy Potato Bombs

Recipe for Campfire Potato Nachos made with fingerling potatoes

Cheesy Potato Nachos

Why It’s Kid-Friendly: Kids love nachos, and this recipe adds a fun twist with potatoes. It’s easy to customize with their favorite toppings.


Cheesy Potato Nachos

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Why It’s Kid-Friendly: This recipe is straightforward and involves fun, hands-on steps like smashing the potatoes. The use of baby potatoes makes it easy for little hands to manage.


Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Cooking with kids can be a delightful and educational experience. By choosing simple, engaging recipes, you can help your children develop a love for cooking that will benefit them for a lifetime. For more recipes, check out our full list here.