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Learning the basics for kids

These are the recipes that every child should learn how to cook. Once they've mastered these classics they can start experimenting with new dishes.
How to cook the perfect omelette
by Ellis Barrie

A perfectly cooked fluffy omelette is just the ticket when you need a quick and filling meal. Stuffed with cheese and spinach, it's a well-balanced meal for one that you will have on the table in a couple of minutes.

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Cheese scones

by The BBC Food team
Cakes and baking

Tomato eggy bread

by Hattie Ellis
Brunch

Homemade tomato sauce

by Justine Pattison
Main course

Salad verte with croƻtons

by Amanda Grant
Side dishes

How to make pancakes

by Claire Thomson
Desserts

Fresh fruit salad

by Ramona Andrews
Desserts

Tuna pasta salad

Light meals & snacks

Breaded chicken nuggets

by Justine Pattison
Main course

Tuna and sweetcorn sandwich

by Amanda Grant
Light meals & snacks

Boiled egg with rye bread soldiers

by Justine Pattison
Brunch

Berry yoghurt

by Justine Pattison
Brunch

Mary Berry's simple chocolate cake

by Mary Berry
Cakes and baking

Microwave jacket potatoes with various toppings

by Let's Get Cooking
Main course

Easy vegetarian tacos

by Amanda Grant
Main course

Ham and cheese pancakes

by Amanda Grant
Light meals & snacks

Tuna fishcakes

by Rachel Phipps
Main course

Butterfly cakes

by Stacie Stewart
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Mary Berry's scones

by Mary Berry
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Birthday cake

by The BBC Food team
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