KS2 World Recipes

This document provides a recipe and instructions for children to make mango lassi, an Indian yogurt-based mango smoothie, while learning about its origins, ingredients, and the importance of kitchen safety. The activity aims to educate children about healthy eating, cooking techniques, seasonality, and the origins of ingredients.

This document, from Hands-OnEducation.com, guides children in preparing mango lassi, a traditional Indian mango smoothie. The recipe uses simple ingredients: "1 large ripe mango (250 g chopped), 250 g plain yogurt, 125 ml milk, and a pinch of ground cardamom (optional)." The activity aims to teach children about healthy eating, cooking techniques, and the origins of ingredients, aligning with curriculum points such as understanding a healthy diet, preparing savory dishes, and understanding seasonality. The document highlights the drink's origin in the Punjab region of India around 1,000 BC, where it was "consumed after meals to help digestion." It emphasizes the importance of using ripe mangoes, advising to "try to get one which is as ripe as possible; it should feel fairly soft to the touch and smell fruity near the stem area." Safety is a key concern, with instructions to "support your child in using equipment safely and as is suitable for their age and ability," particularly when dicing the mango and using the blender. The activity encourages discussion about the mango's origin, taste, and texture, both before and after blending. The recipe itself involves peeling and dicing the mango, blending it with yogurt and milk, and optionally adding cardamom. Finally, the document suggests that "using the Mango Lassi Recipe as a starting point, your child can add adaptations to create their own recipe."

This document provides a hands-on educational activity for children to learn about healthy eating and cooking techniques by preparing a traditional Greek Horiatiki salad. It emphasizes safe food preparation, sensory exploration of ingredients, and recipe adaptation.

This educational resource guides children in preparing Horiatiki salad, a traditional Greek dish, to learn about healthy eating and cooking skills. The activity aims to help children "understand and apply the principles of a healthy and varied diet" and "prepare and cook a variety of predominantly savoury dishes using a range of cooking techniques." The recipe includes ingredients like tomatoes, cucumber, feta, Kalamata olives, red onion (optional), olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and oregano. The resource highlights the importance of using suitable equipment safely, stating, "Support your child in using equipment safely and as is suitable for their age and ability." It encourages sensory exploration by inviting the child to "taste a small piece of each vegetable separately, as well as a small piece of feta, before mixing them in the salad bowl." The origin of the ingredients is also explored, prompting discussion about where tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives, and feta cheese are produced. The recipe is presented as adaptable, allowing children to "experiment by adding more or less of each of the listed ingredients based on their taste." Safety is a key concern, with emphasis on supervising children while using knives and other sharp tools, "ensuring your child is supervised throughout this activity." The resource also encourages children to create their own Greek salad recipe, "making any adjustments they would like," fostering creativity and culinary independence. The document notes that "the ingredients for this recipe are commonly found in the UK, so you won’t have a hard time trying to get hold of them." Finally, the activity concludes with a discussion about the preparation process, ingredients used, and the overall taste of the salad, prompting reflection and reinforcing learning.

This document provides a recipe and instructions for children to make Pão de Queijo, a traditional Brazilian cheese bread, while learning about Brazilian culture, food origins, and safe kitchen practices. It encourages hands-on learning, discussion about ingredients, and safe use of kitchen equipment.

This educational resource from Hands-OnEducation.com guides children in preparing Pão de Queijo, a popular Brazilian snack. The activity aims to teach children about Brazilian culture and food, while also developing their cooking skills and understanding of food origins. "Your child will use suitable equipment and utensils to prepare this traditional Brazilian snack, learning about its popularity in the country." The recipe uses readily available ingredients in the UK, substituting traditional Brazilian ingredients like manioc starch and ‘meia cura’ cheese with tapioca flour and mozzarella/Parmigiano due to their limited availability. "The original Brazilian version of pão de queijo uses manioc starch and ‘meia cura’ cheese, but as these ingredients are not easy to find in other countries, they can be replaced with different types of flour and cheese." The resource emphasizes safety, particularly when using the hob, oven, and hand mixer, advising adult supervision throughout the activity. "Support your child in using equipment safely, as is suitable for their age and ability." Children are encouraged to discuss the origins of the ingredients, such as mozzarella and Parmigiano, and to consider why a Brazilian recipe might use Italian ingredients. The recipe itself involves preheating the oven, combining ingredients, shaping the dough into balls, and baking them until puffed up. "Preheat the oven to 200°C...Bake the balls for 15-20 minutes until they puff up." The activity also promotes sensory exploration, inviting children to touch and compare tapioca flour with wheat flour. "Invite your child to touch the tapioca flour...How does the tapioca flour feel in your hands? How is it different from wheat flour?" Post-cooking, children are prompted to reflect on the process, the ingredients used, the ease of preparation, and the taste of the Pão de Queijo. "How did you make the pão de queijo? Which ingredients did you use? How easy was it to prepare it? How does the pão de queijo taste? Do you like the taste?" The resource highlights the importance of understanding a healthy and varied diet, preparing savoury dishes, and knowing where ingredients come from. "DT2/2.1a understand and apply the principles of a healthy and varied diet DT2/2.1b prepare and cook a variety of predominantly savoury dishes using a range of cooking techniques DT2/2.1c understand seasonality, and know where and how a variety of ingredients are grown, reared, caught and processed." Washing hands before preparing the ingredients is also emphasized. "Ask your child to wash their hands before preparing the ingredients." The recipe printout provides easy-to-understand instructions. "The Pão de Queijo Recipe printout provides easy to understand instructions for your child to follow when preparing this Brazilian dish."

The provided text is a recipe and activity guide for children to prepare fruity couscous, emphasizing the cultural significance of couscous in Morocco and encouraging exploration of ingredients through sensory experiences. It aims to teach children about healthy eating, cooking techniques, and cultural traditions while promoting safe kitchen practices.

This educational resource from Hands-OnEducation.com provides a recipe and activity guide for children to make fruity couscous, connecting the dish to Moroccan culture and traditions. The activity aims to teach children about healthy eating and cooking techniques. "Your child will use suitable equipment and utensils to make this couscous recipe, learning about its cultural importance and related traditions in Morocco." The recipe includes ingredients like couscous, vegetable stock, chickpeas, dried fruits, nuts, and spices. "Couscous is a versatile ingredient made of durum or semolina wheat flour, which is a staple of Moroccan cuisine." The guide highlights the cultural significance of couscous, noting that "It is typically eaten on Fridays, a holy day for Muslims, when it is cooked in large quantities and served as a communal dish to be shared with friends and family." The resource encourages children to explore the ingredients using their senses before cooking, asking them to consider where the ingredients come from, their smells, and their tastes. Safety is emphasized, with instructions to "Support your child in using equipment safely and as is suitable for their age and ability," particularly when chopping vegetables, cooking on the hob, and using the oven. The recipe involves sautéing onions, boiling vegetable stock with spices and chickpeas, adding couscous, toasting almonds, and mixing in fruits and nuts. The guide also suggests adapting the recipe based on personal preferences, encouraging experimentation with ingredients. "This recipe can easily be adapted by your child, who may want to experiment with ingredients, adding more or less of each one based on their preferences." After preparing the dish, children are encouraged to discuss the process, ingredients, and taste. Finally, the resource suggests using the recipe as a model for creating their own couscous variations.

This document provides a recipe and instructions for children to prepare Pasta al Ragù, a classic Italian dish, while learning about Italian cuisine, cooking techniques, and food safety. It encourages experimentation and recipe adaptation, fostering culinary skills and cultural awareness.

This educational resource, "Pasta al Ragù," guides children through the process of making a classic Italian pasta dish, emphasizing hands-on learning and safety. The recipe originates from Bologna, Italy, and the sauce is known internationally as Bolognese. The document aims to teach children about Italian cuisine and cooking techniques, while also promoting a healthy and varied diet. Key ingredients include minced beef, tomato passata, tagliatelle pasta, onion, carrot, celery, white wine, and Parmigiano. "The Pasta al Ragù Recipe printout provides easy to follow instructions that your child can use when preparing this dish." The activity encourages children to explore the differences between this authentic Italian version and other versions commonly found in the UK. Safety is paramount, with instructions emphasizing the need for adult supervision, especially when chopping vegetables, cooking on the hob, and straining pasta. "Support your child in using equipment safely and as is suitable for their age and ability." The resource also encourages discussion about the dish's international popularity and its ingredients. "Encourage your child to think about the international popularity of this Italian dish and whether they have tasted it before." Furthermore, it prompts children to experiment with different pasta shapes to alter the overall experience. "If your child would like to experiment with different ingredients, the easiest thing to do would be to serve the ragù sauce on different pasta shapes, as this can alter the overall experience and make the dish taste slightly different." The recipe itself involves sautéing vegetables, browning the meat, simmering the sauce, and cooking the pasta. "Chop the onion, carrot and celery and sauté it with olive oil in a saucepan for 5 minutes." Finally, the resource suggests that children create their own pasta recipes, fostering creativity and culinary independence. "Using the Pasta al Ragù Recipe as a model, your child can create their own pasta recipe making any adjustments they would like, for example suggesting different pasta shapes." The document also highlights the importance of understanding seasonality and where ingredients come from.

This document provides a recipe and instructions for children to bake Irish soda bread, emphasizing the educational aspects of understanding ingredients, cooking techniques, and cultural context. It also highlights the importance of safety when using kitchen equipment.

This resource from Hands-OnEducation.com guides children through baking Irish soda bread, focusing on both the culinary and educational aspects of the activity. The recipe uses bicarbonate of soda as a leavening agent instead of yeast, making it a quick and simple bread to prepare, requiring no kneading. "Soda bread is one of the simplest and quickest types of bread to bake." The activity aims to help children "understand and apply the principles of a healthy and varied diet" and "prepare and cook a variety of predominantly savoury dishes using a range of cooking techniques." The recipe calls for ingredients like all-purpose flour, buttermilk (or milk with lemon juice), salt, and baking soda. Children are encouraged to consider the differences between soda bread and other breads, exploring how different countries use different ingredients. "Encourage your child to think about different types of bread they have tasted before." Safety is a key concern, particularly when using a sharp knife to make a cross on the dough and when handling the oven. "Support your child in using equipment safely and as is suitable for their age and ability." The document suggests discussing the effect of baking soda on the bread and comparing its taste and texture to yeast-based breads. "What effect do you think it will have on the soda bread?" The resource also mentions the cultural significance of soda bread in Ireland, where it is often eaten with stews, and the traditional cross on top, believed to ward off evil spirits. "Soda bread is staple food in Irish homes, where people often eat it with a thick meat, potato and vegetable stew." Finally, the document suggests experimenting with different types of flour to alter the taste of the bread. "If your child would like to, they could experiment with different types of flour to see how that affects the final taste of the bread."

This document provides a recipe and instructions for children to make Australian Lamingtons, emphasizing kitchen safety and encouraging experimentation with flavours. It aims to teach basic cooking skills, introduce cultural cuisine, and foster creativity in the kitchen.

This educational resource from Hands-OnEducation.com guides children in preparing Lamingtons, a classic Australian dessert. The activity aims to teach children how to bake sponge cake from scratch and explore flavor combinations, while also emphasizing kitchen safety. "Your child will prepare a classic Australian dessert, learning how to bake sponge cake from scratch and exploring interesting flavour combinations." The recipe includes ingredients for both the sponge cake (flour, cornflour, baking powder, eggs, sugar, milk, butter) and the icing (cocoa powder, icing sugar, butter, milk, desiccated coconut). The recipe printout provides instructions that the child can use when preparing this dish. The document highlights the importance of safety, especially when using the hob and oven, and encourages parental supervision. "Support your child in using equipment safely and as is suitable for their age and ability." It also suggests using shop-bought sponge cake as a shortcut. "If baking homemade spongecake sounds a little too challenging or you are short of time, feel free to use shop bought spongecake as the base for your lamingtons." The activity encourages discussion about the chocolate/coconut combination and tasting the ingredients separately and together. "Invite your child to have a little taste of the desiccated coconut, at first by itself and then, separately, with a tiny bit of raspberry jam and a tiny bit of cocoa powder." The recipe involves preheating the oven, mixing ingredients, baking the cake, and assembling the lamingtons by dipping sponge cake squares in chocolate icing and covering them with desiccated coconut. "Cut the cake into squares and dip each one of them into the chocolate icing, immediately covering them with the desiccated coconut." Finally, the document encourages children to create their own recipes by adjusting ingredients and flavours. "Using the Lamingtons Recipe as a model, your child can create their own recipe making any adjustments they would like." Lamingtons are described as "a famous Australian dessert, often consumed during afternoon tea or special occasions." The document also mentions the history of Lamingtons, stating that "This recipe is believed to have come about by accident, when the chef of Lord Lamington, Queensland’s eighth governor, accidentally dropped sponge cake into melted chocolate."

This educational resource provides a hands-on activity for children to learn about German culture and cuisine by preparing Käsespätzle, a traditional dish. The activity aims to develop cooking skills, understanding of healthy eating, and awareness of food origins, while emphasizing safety in the kitchen.

This resource from Hands-OnEducation.com guides children in preparing Käsespätzle, a popular German dish, to learn about its cultural significance and develop cooking skills. The recipe, originally from the Swabia region, is described as "a classic German comfort food...very popular all over the country, especially in Bavaria." The activity aims to help children "understand and apply the principles of a healthy and varied diet" and "prepare and cook a variety of predominantly savoury dishes using a range of cooking techniques." It also encourages them to "understand seasonality, and know where and how a variety of ingredients are grown, reared, caught and processed." The recipe includes ingredients like flour, eggs, Emmental cheese, and red onion, and requires equipment such as a bowl, pot, pan, and cheese grater. Safety is emphasized, particularly when using sharp tools and working with boiling water: "Support your child in using equipment safely and as is suitable for their age and ability." The resource suggests discussing different types of egg noodles and the taste of Emmental cheese with the child. The preparation involves making the spätzle batter, caramelizing onions, grating cheese, and pressing the batter through a cheese grater into boiling water. Finally, the resource encourages children to create their own spätzle recipes with different toppings and side dishes, fostering creativity and culinary exploration.