How to teach your teenager to cook on a very tight budget

From a spice-themed week to letting your teen choose the menu, Gemma Bradley discovers there are many ways to inspire young people in the kitchen.

Photo series of two female teenage vegans learning to cook while watching tutorials in internet.

Leaving home and starting college is a daunting experience – even more so if you don’t know a thing about cooking.

For many teens, the summer break offers a chance to master some basic kitchen skills. But learning to make meals from scratch can be expensive, and chances are their early efforts might not even be edible.