Kids in the Kitchen: Fourth of July Barbeque (continued)

Place the chicken in the oven and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, having your parents turn the strips halfway into the cooking time so that they can cook evenly on both sides.

Farm Fresh Green Beans

What You Need:

• Green Beans
• Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper

What You Do:

Parent Prep: Set up a saucepan with water and bring it to a boil. Since hot water is involved, keep an eye on the kitchen at all times to make sure there are no accidents.

Kids in the Kitchen: Wash and sort your green beans, throwing away any old beans. With your fingers (or a butter knife on a chopping board) snap or cut off the ends (just the very tips) of the beans. Add to the water and cook for about eight minutes.

With the help of a parent, drain the beans. Drizzle a little olive oil (not too much or you’ll have greasy beans!) over the beans and toss to coat. You can then season to taste with salt and pepper.

Corn on the Cob

What You Need:

• Corn
• Buttermilk
• Butter
• Salt and Pepper

What You Do:

Parent Prep: Since hot liquid is involved, keep an eye on the kitchen at all times.

Kids in the Kitchen: Shuck your corn (remove all the husks and the silk with a paper towel) and wash the corn. Add the corn cobs to a large pot, fill with water to cover the cobs, and then add about 2 cups of buttermilk. Bring the pot to a boil and cook for about seven minutes. With the help of a parent, drain the corn. Then add a little butter pat to each cob and season with salt and pepper and enjoy!