Cooking Necessities – Middle School Monday

Miss L (I cannot believe she now fits the definition of a middle school student!!!) has been expressing a desire to learn how to cook more things lately. So, I have been trying to make a more intentional effort to bring her into the kitchen often to help prepare dinner.

Some of the things she has been learning how to cook:

bread (we use a bread maker so it is really quick and easy)
rice
dessert apples
potatoes
eggs (boiled and scrambled)
pizza
veggies (steaming them)

These are some of the more intentional items and dishes we have been working on in the last few weeks.

Since we love dessert apples, I thought you might like the “recipe.” I call it a recipe very loosely because it is really simple and you add things to the amount your family would like. 🙂

For our family of 5:

5 small apples, diced
3-4 T ground cinnamon (this is really a “to taste” measurement – change it as needed)
1/2 C brown sugar (again, this is “to taste” – adapt as desired)
1/2 – 3/4 C raisins

Combine all ingredients in a microwave safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for about 8 minutes, stirring halfway through. These are best served warm.

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