An Interactive Cooking Party is Great for Children Ages 8 and Up
There are many themes for children's birthday parties these days. Cooking parties are the perfect activity for young children and teens. It teaches them how to work together and also gets them comfortable and confident in the kitchen. An Italian pasta dinner is fun to prepare and it allows every child the opportunity to contribute to the meal. They will be proud of the results of their efforts when they sit down to eat the delicious meal they prepared.How to prepare for your Italian Pasta Party
You will need a large table that all the children can work around. Make sure to cover the table with a plastic table cloth to make cleanup easier. Start the party by having the children decorate their own aprons with markers or paint pens. Blank aprons can be found at local craft shops or by searching on the internet for "aprons."
Get Cooking
There are three recipes you will need for this party. Marinara sauce, meatballs and homemade ricotta cheese raviolis. Find a favorite recipe by doing a search on the internet. Or you can contact Chef Lia at Home Cooking Consultant for suggested recipes. To make the ravioli preparation easier it is suggested that you use wonton wrappers or prepared fresh pasta that can be purchased from your local Italian specialty store.
Make the Marinara Sauce First
The first recipe you should prepare is the marinara sauce. The children can help with opening the tomato cans and for those who can handle a knife, mincing the onions and garlic. Once the ingredients are in the saucepan, the sauce can simmer on the stove while the meatballs and pasta are prepared. You can assign a few children to keep and eye on the sauce and stir it occasionally. Again, just be sure they are of the age where they can see into the pot without leaning too far over the stove. Adult supervision is key here!
Prepare the Meatballs and Bake
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