5th Grade Mains Activities

Get your kids in the kitchen this Fourth of July and celebrate the holiday with some delicious and nutritious kid-friendly recipes!

Introduce your kid to cooking basics as you make shepherd's pie: a traditional Irish dish thanks to the trusty potato!

This gumbo recipe is a yummy way to celebrate Black History Month, and get a little practice in measurement.

Nothing warms a wintry afternoon like a warm bowl of soup - especially when it's homemade!

This St. Patrick's Day, bond with your child over delicious potato pancakes that work for any meal.

These kid-approved chicken strips are not only easy to make and quick cooking, they're also gluten-free.

Watch your fifth grader hone his basic kitchen and measuring skills as he helps you whip up a batch of this soothing, savory soup.

Need to cool down on a hot summer night? This gazpacho recipe does the trick.

Introduce your budding chef to a traditional Irish dish this St. Patrick's Day by making Irish lamb stew, a fantastic one-pot meal the whole family can enjoy.

Next time your fifth grader's in the mood for a tasty treat, try whipping up some homemade drop scones!

Cook Halloween pasta on All Hallows' Eve. This green pasta with toothy almonds is a super scary and tasty dinner for trick-or-treaters on Halloween night.

Salmon is a great source of protein and essential omega 3's, which makes this dish just what the doctor ordered for your growing child.

Let your child show off his culinary prowess as he whips up this nutritious and delicious salmon recipe!

Celebrate fall by stuffing some healthy sweet potatoes for a dinner side dish. Your child can learn more about cooking as well as expand his flavor palette.

Put a flavorful twist on a classic dish, and make tortilla lasagna! All your favorite ingredients from traditional Mexican food will go into this creation.

Your child can turn dinner into a flavorful adventure that transports the entire family to a land far away with some quick and easy Thai peanut noodles.

Similar to fried rice, this quick fix scramble uses leftover quinoa and vegetables.

A great recipe for a Cinco de Mayo party or any fiesta, any time of the year!

Instead of loading up on mayonnaise based potato salad, your child can whip up something healthier: German potato salad!

Part food craft, part witchcraft, this is a yummy delight your middle schooler will want to make à and eat!

Sweet potatoes lend a creamy texture and peppery seasoning gives a spicy kick in this fall hash recipe.

Crusted with gluten free Panko breadcrumbs and crushed pecans, this baked chicken is crunchy, tasty, and nutritious.