Not every teen can make a fancy 3-course meal, but knowing how to cook solo in the kitchen is completely doable, and there's no better time to learn than now.
We've gathered no-fuss recipes that will appeal to teens of all ages and will get them off to a great start in the kitchen.
Not only will knowing how to cook make it easier for them down the line, but maybe you'll get treated to a home-cooked meal in the process.
- Cheesy BBQ Mock Meat Pizza by Estee Kafra
- Omelet with Feta and Fresh Tomatoes by Estee Kafra
- Good Ol' Guac by Avigail Maizlik
- Mexican Quesadillas by Jamie Geller
- Pretzel Dogs by Esty Wolbe
- No-Grease Everything Knots by Esther Deutsch
- Sprinkle Cookies from the Dining In Cookbook
- Maple-BBQ Franks 'n Beans by Miriam Pascal
- Faked Ziti by Esty Wolbe
- Maple Granola Fruit Cups by Nechama Norman
- Heavenly French Onion Soup by Rivky
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Honey Coated Crispy Chicken by Elky Friedman
- Fried Mozzarella Sandwich by Sussy Krausz
- Chocolate Chip Pancakes by Sweet Moments: Rega Matok
- DIY Popsicles by Miriam Pascal and Chanie Nayman
- Light, Refreshing Tuna Salad Sandwich by Sussy Krausz
- Chocolate Clusters from the Nitra Cookbook
- Sensational Strawberry Lemonade by Faigy Grossman
- Meat Calzones by Chayie Schlisselfeld
- Three Apple Sandwiches by Esty Wolbe
- Turkey & Avocado Sandwich with Herby Slaw and Mustard-Mayo by Victoria Dwek
- Vegetable Lasagna by Brynie Greisman
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S’More’s Trifle by Victoria Dwek
- French Toast with Vanilla Butter by Sharon Zwickler
- Shakshuka by Dorot Gardens
- Tomato Soup with Cheese Croutons by Efrat Libfroind
- The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie by Estee Kafra
- Chicken Breast Baguette Sandwich by Mighty Sesame Co.
- Pretzel Brownies by Sina Mizrahi
- Caesar Salad with Cheese Toasts by Nechama Norman
- Oatmeal Craisin Bars by Brynie Greisman
- White Chocolate Cookie Butter Nutty Buddies by Chaia Frishman
- Deli Roll Pinwheels with Chopped Salad by Jamie Geller
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