Older kids can be very helpful in the kitchen, especially during holiday times, when there are lots of fun recipes to make. Let them help you with holiday baking.
Children love making and decorating cakes, pies and cookies.
Older kids may be able to make entire recipes from scratch without a lot of help, while younger children will need more assistance and supervision. Teach them some favorite family recipes in every family, there are certain dishes that just have to be on the holiday table, and your kids will have fun learning the stories that accompany their holiday favorites. Get them to be prep cooks well in advance of the holiday meal. There are lots of recipes that need to be started a day or two before a big feast, and other simple preparations that can be done well in advance. This means your kids can work with you while the house is still calm and quiet.