Cooking with kids has endless benefits, so if you are ready to give it a go, check out my top nine tips first. 1. Age and ability –– ADVERTISEMENT ––Make sure to note your kid’s age and cognitive development. A toddler is better off stirring, washing fruit or veggies, or handing over ingredients. Older children can stir-fry, chop or invent recipes. 2. Plan a menu and shopping list together Kids feel empowered when you let them make choices, so offer them a limited selection of recipe options to cook, then together make a list of everything you will need to pick up at the sto..