Easy meals to start
No-cook. Sandwiches, yogurt with fruit, cereal, or a salad.
Microwave. Oatmeal, frozen meals, or leftovers.
Stovetop. Scrambled eggs, pasta, or grilled cheese (with an adult's help at first).
Kitchen safety rules
- Wash your hands before you cook.
- Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove.
- Use oven mitts for hot pans and dishes.
- Turn off the stove and oven when you're done.
- Keep a towel away from the burner so it can't catch fire.
Keep food safe to eat
Put cold food (like milk and meat) in the fridge right away. Check the date on food. If something smells bad or looks moldy, throw it out.