Seven kitchen skills kids need before they leave homeFAIRFAX NZ If you can boil water, you'll have more meal options in your repertoire. So what basic cooking skills do kids need? Make sure the oil or butter is hot before adding the food, and stir occasionally with a spatula or spoon to keep food cooking evenly. Even without a kitchen in his dormitory, Solomon found plenty of opportunities to cook at friends' houses and on team trips. Making one of their favourite things to eat -- whether it's burgers, salad, corn on the cob, pasta or omelets - is a great place to get them started on picking up basic cooking skills.

Source: Stuff July 10, 2016 05:54 UTC