10 half-term recipes for kids

1. Easiest ever biscuits

Different shaped biscuits on cooling rack

Teach little cooks to weigh ingredients, cream butter and sugar, and roll out their dough, then let them loose with their favourite (clean) plastic toys to make their mark on their own completely personalised batch of biscuits. The recipe is particularly good for the youngest cooks as they need only pinch and pull off pieces of dough before rolling it out.

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2. Healthy Halloween stuffed peppers

Get the family in the Halloween spirit this half term with our healthy stuffed peppers. This low-calorie vegan recipe is made with just 10 simple ingredients in four easy steps – perfect for getting kids involved in the kitchen. You can guide while they take the lead, but be sure to supervise, especially when carving the peppers’ spooky faces.

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3. Fairy wand biscuits

For kids who prefer sparkle over scares, these fairy wand biscuits are a magical treat. Baked, iced and topped with sprinkles, they’re perfect for a fairy queen or wizard – and little ones can add as much colour as they like.

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4. Pear and chocolate flapjacks

Pear and chocolate flapjacks squares with chocolate sauce

Flapjacks are a super easy bake to make with kids and only require a handful of ingredients. We've included chopped pears in these for a gorgeously squidgy texture and drizzled them in dark chocolate for a touch of indulgence. Porridge oats are a source of slow release energy, so these are a great snack to keep your youngsters going through the day.

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5. Cooking with kids: spaghetti & meatballs with hidden veg sauce

Written with kids in mind, this spaghetti and meatball recipe lets them take the lead, boosting reading skills as they guide you through the steps. The hearty, freezable sauce hides plenty of veg, making it a great way to get them eating more. It also serves six, so you can batch cook it and have again on a night when you're all feeling a little less energetic.

For more information on teaching your kids to cook pasta, read our guide to boiling skills. Also, browse more of our kids' pasta recipes for midweek meal inspiration.

6. Double-dipped shortbread cookies

Cookies on cooling rack dipped in chocolate

This recipe is perfect for baking with children because what can be better than shortbread cookies? Well, cookies dunked in two different types of delicious chocolate! This recipe is simple to follow with only three steps that take 20 minutes of prep time. It’s great for batch cooking as it makes up to 15 cookies, but, if you want to save some for later, you can freeze the raw dough.

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7. Easy blueberry muffins

These delicious muffins are a classic for a reason – each moist bite contains a burst of juicy blueberries. Simple with only three steps. They can be prepped and baked in under an hour.

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8. Chicken & mushroom hot pot

Potato, chicken, peas and sweetcorn in a baking dish

This dish is excellent for cooking with kids to demonstrate the benefits of leftovers. Children can see how one dish can transform into a completely different and tasty meal. It is also great for kids to practise their chopping techniques, with only a few ingredients needing slicing: the onions, mushroom and potato.

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9. Baked veggie korma

Dish full of cauliflower, chickpeas and green beans

This vegan take on an Indian classic is an excellent recipe for children aged seven to 11 to take the lead on. There is a clear list of ingredients, including utensils and step-by-step instructions. Parents may need to take more responsibility for handling the hot dish for younger children.

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10. Halloween spider pizzas

Hand holding up a mini pizza decorated like a spider

Use a packet of pizza base mix to make these easy Halloween spider pizzas. Let kids top their own – we’ve used salami and olives for our spooky spiders, but the possibilities are endless. A fun half-term activity to keep them busy and get everyone excited for Halloween.

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