(Contributor Post)
A family dinner is when everyone can come together after a long day and truly bond over delicious tastes and succulent aromas. Whether you enjoy cooking or not it’s certainly something you should always be experimenting with, in order to keep your taste buds on their toes. Exploring different types of cuisine, using new kitchen equipment and researching recipes is all part of the fun of food. Cooking is always a fun bonding idea to do with your kids too, so try to get them involved in the preparation process. This is especially useful if your children are fussy eaters as it allows them to be more free and adventurous with their food and how it shows them exactly how ingredients are combined into a delicious dish. Try out these exciting ideas next time you a stumped for inspiration in the kitchen.
1.The Wonderful Wok
Instead of reaching for your closest Chinese takeout menu, try out their famous dishes for yourself. If you don’t already own a decent wok amongst your array of kitchenware then you should definitely buy one. They are so versatile and will allow you to cook a variety of Asian inspired dishes with minimal effort. Check out woks guide for more information on how to incorporate this new item into your home cooking. From healthy sweet and sour recipes to sumptuous stir fries, the whole family will be coming back for seconds.
2. Amazing Appetizers
Appetizers are they key to firing up your palette and preparing it for some sumptuous scran. Have a go at creating something new for your starters this year. Nibbling on a bitesize treat before you delve into a nutritious dinner is the ultimate treat for everybody. Put a twist on a prawn cocktail and add a touch of spicy magic to it. Heat up your prawns until they’re sizzling in a pan, throw in some spices like crushed chillies and cumin. Stir them into a homemade berry compote and sprinkle some ice burg lettuce on the side. It is way more authentic than a store-bought starter, so teach your little ones how to make gourmet treats and show off!
3. Decadent Desserts
Dessert is everybody’s favorite part of a meal. Satisfying your sweet tooth doesn’t need to be difficult either. Whet your appetite with a crumbly, decadent dessert made with love and plenty of apples. It’s so simple to create a homemade apple crumble with dollops of thick creamy custard. Stew some peeled green apples in a pan with a squeeze of natural honey and a pinch of cinnamon. Line a baking dish with your sweetened apples and sprinkle over some organic rolled oats and toasted almond flakes. Crank up your oven and bake until golden and crispy on top. Serve as your finale dish and you’ll have everybody begging for seconds. If your little ones are running around and dying to get involved then why not make the most delicious chocolate chip cookies together as a family? They will last for a week in an airtight container to try not to eat them all at once!
Be as exploratory and brave as you like with these inspirational ideas. Fill up your ingredients cupboards and use those untouched spices that have been sat on the rack for months. You will soon have a go-to favorite that your family loves to indulge in every single week.
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