The kitchen has been said to be the heart of the home and there are few better ways to enjoy some quality family time than making a meal together.

There are few ‘better’ ways to enjoy time as a family than being in the kitchen together. Many families consider the kitchen the hub of the house, and being there together as a family just helps that closeness develop. At your next family meal, instead of cooking things and then presenting them to your family, try cooking together. These meals are simple and use easy ingredients like whole wheat bread and white bread, making them perfect for kids and adults alike.

Turkey And Stuffing

If you prepare the turkey ahead of time, making stuffing is an easy family recipe.  Leave some whole grain bread or whole wheat bread out until it gets stale and crunchy.  Then cut up the bread into chunks and pre-chop and measure the other ingredients.  Invite your kids to help mix everything together and help stuff inside the turkey.  You’ll have a filling, wholesome family meal that everyone will be proud to eat!

Casseroles

Have your family help choose the ingredients or go with a beloved recipe that you’ve used before.  Cut up ingredients beforehand and then have your kids help mix everything together and put into the baking dish.  Remember that casserole reheats very well and can make a great sandwich between two slices of whole wheat bread or whole grain bread.  It’s a great option for a busy week!

Chili/Hamburger Sandwiches On Wheat White Bread

Chili sandwiches are fun to make and eat – especially for kids.  Be sure to pick up all the ingredients beforehand (don’t forget some whole grain bread or whole wheat bread!) and pre-cut anything that requires chopping.  When you’re ready to start cooking, get your family involved with seasoning, mixing and tasting.  Once cooked, serve between two slices of whole wheat bread.  You can also serve over a slice of whole grain bread or white bread.