School Holiday Activity - 3 Course Meal Challenge

Seems like only yesterday my brothers and I were planning a surprise anniversary dinner for Mum & Dad. We’d make up a menu, set the table beautifully then serve them up a stunning 3 Course meal (well we thought it was anyway).  Our parents always looked delighted at the effort we had gone to put on such a spread!

Reminiscing about such occasions we arrived at our Term 2 theme – ‘3 Course Meals’.  This term our LittleCooks have prepared several Entrées, Mains and Desserts and have learned how to set a table properly!

Recently, my oldest son Samuel and his friend Stefan were on ‘Sticky TV’, competing in the Sticky Diner Competition.  Their challenge was to prepare a 3-Course meal for 9 people with 30 minutes for the Entrée, 1 hour for the Main and 45 minutes for the Dessert! Let’s not overlook the 20 minutes for shopping and a budget of $150.00.  The boys came a long way, made it happen, and did a marvellous job. Needless to say I am a very proud Mum. Check out the gorgeous lads below.

So with the holidays coming up, what better way to get the kids in the kitchen with a ‘3 Course Meal’ challenge in preparation for your next Anniversary dinner!

Here is a snapshot of the 3 course themes we have covered this term.  (If you would like a copy of any of these recipes drop us at team@littlecooks.co.nz)

THEME – Italian 

• Entrée       White Bean Dip and Bruschetta
• Main          Spaghetti & Meatballs
• Dessert     Mini Italian Apple Cakes

THEME – Kiwiana

• Entrée       Curried Kumara soup with Alphabet Toast
• Main          Sausage Rolls with Apple
• Dessert     Hokey Pokey Cupcake Cones

Until next time,

Bex