Photo: Linda Pugliese • Food Styling: Christine Albano • Prop Styling: Carla Gonzalez-Hart. Photo: Linda Pugliese • Food Styling: Christine Albano • Prop Styling: Carla Gonzalez-Hart
If you’re a mom, the last thing you probably want to do on Mother’s Day is be in the kitchen, especially with your kids, but hear me out. As a chef, I already spend more time in the kitchen than the average person, but it feels different when my daughter’s by my side. The cooking process may be slower and messier, but it’s also fun and educational. The key is to stick with something simple. By simple, I mean recipes that don’t involve a ton of prep (no chopping, searing, or anything precarious) or cleanup— the goal is minimal effort, high reward for me and my little one (smoothies totally count as cooking together!). The following recipes fit the bill perfectly: they’re easy, adaptable crowd favorites that kids of all ages and skill levels can make with just a little adult supervision. And that adult doesn’t have to be mom! No matter who’s in the kitchen with the kids, just make sure the menu includes something she’s craving—it is Mother’s Day, after all.
Blueberry Muffins Kelly Campbell Kelly Campbell
A classic for a reason! Kids will love baking and eating these, guaranteed, so get your cupcake liners out and gather your ingredients (you’ll probably already have most of them in your pantry). Finished with a light dusting of sugar rather than a fussy
