"Carefully chopping and cutting can be a great learning activity, as well as a good way to get children to eat more fruit."

"There are many different cookie shapes that can be made for Easter, bunnies, eggs, hearts, baskets, flowers, the list goes on."

"Seasoning your food is important for getting good, tasty flavours. It is a great technique to learn as it comes in handy with all savoury cooking, and some baking too."

"...the wonderful sweet and nutty smells in your kitchen as it bakes will help to keep little ones interested in the end result"

"For preschool and young primary school children simply washing and patting dry vegetables is a good activity"

The household staple can turn into so many dishes for young chefs and diners!

"There are quite a few skills to master in the kitchen - children can build these up one by one."

"Some children will love to help no matter the outcome, others, like my niece and nephews, will need a little more coaxing. The two recipes here will hopefully entice all ages."

Did you know vinegar can be used in many ways when baking, even acting as a substitute for eggs and buttermilk

Get the whole family involved with this recipe for Vanilla and Rosewater Biscuits, or show off with a special cake