I thought I would add a new category that is stuff my kids have cooked. For the most part, these are fairly simple recipes. I don't use very many mixes though, I want them to know how to make a bechemel or gravy or cornbread without a mix. You know your child better than I do though. If they can't make an edible peanut butter and jelly sandwich, then they probably aren't ready for the more complicated stuff. Some of the other stuff posted is something kids can cook, but mine haven't yet. So look for the label Kids Cook .