Behind the Scenes of a Homeschooling Teen- What did Stephen cook? These will be any cooking creations that Stephen, my son and co-creator makes: young chef recipes he has either created himself, followed one of our recipes, or someone else’s recipe, but mostly his own, as that is his current favourite way to cook.

Stephen and I have been cooking together since he was 3, and now he’s the one who creates these amazing recipes and dishes. 😯🤩

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Cooking is more than just a way to feed ourselves — it’s a skill that fosters independence, creativity, and responsibility. When kids learn to cook, they gain a sense of accomplishment and build confidence in their abilities. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to introduce them to healthy eating habits and expand their palate.

Cooking Is More Than Just Food

Cooking teaches responsibility, creativity, and self-sufficiency. Plus, it’s an incredible way to bond as a family. When your kids learn how to cook, they gain independence, confidence, and a deeper appreciation for what goes into creating a meal

My meals tend to be more functional; Stephen’s are a creative powerhouse! So I came up with this idea of sharing what he’s cooking as inspiration and fun for everyone, but especially other children and teens looking for cooking confidence. Also, our family and friends are often asking us to share this information, so we thought maybe you, our readers, would be interested too in these kids in the kitchen ideas.

Please follow along as we document what he’s cooking next 🧑🏼‍🍳

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These are not meant to be curated and picture-perfect photos; they are meant to be everyday real photos taken by either myself or Stephen. They are meant to be inspirational and not intimidating, ideas of what you and your children might want to cook together. Some might end up in future recipes in our printables.

So, without further ado, Stephen’s first culinary creation is French toast. He makes this every few months, but we all love it. This dish was made using sourdough bread, so it got a bit darker, but it wasn’t burnt at all. Easy to do and made as part of our homeschooling morning.

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Below is a very tasty breakfast that Stephen cooked for his Dad. My husband loves eggs, and most mornings that’s what one of us makes for him. These scrambled eggs and rice were extra tasty because of the home-grown green onions 😍 For more breakfast ideas and recipes, check out this blog here

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The next one is a full lunch, all cooked by Stephen. Because we homeschool, we can enjoy full lunches almost every day. This meal was baked salmon, rice, and cucumbers, but these are also great family cooking activities. This could be made into dinner also as a family bonding activity at home. If you’re interested in recipes, please reach out below the blog. If they are related to recipes in units, we will link them, or if they are from a different blog post, we will link it too.

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If you’re interested in a planner to help your children learn to cook, check out this one

Please check back often as we will be updating this post approximately every other week.

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