Cooking with Penelope

My oldest daughter, Penelope, is learning how to cook dinner. The first meal that she made by herself is called Garlic Basil Chicken.

Penelope was very excited when I told her she was going to cook dinner. She stated, “I don’t know how to make anything, Mama.” I got out the ingredients for her, and set them beside the slow cooker. It was an easy recipe that she could handle.

Beside the slow cooker I set:

3 pounds of Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

1 can of diced tomatoes

Garlic Basil seasoning (recipe calls for 2 tablespoons)

Penelope was not excited to touch the chicken. She said, “It feels funny, Mama.” She hesitantly placed the chicken in the slow cooker one at a time. I opened the can of diced tomatoes for her. Slowly, she poured in the can of diced tomatoes. She loves to add the seasoning. I said, “Penelope, add two scoops of the Garlic Basil seasoning.” She smiled, took the container and the scooper. She carefully measured out two scoops of the Homemade Gourmet Garlic Basil seasoning. She carefully placed the lid on the slow cooker and turned the dial to low. She let it cook all day.

“Penelope, you did a great job! Thanks for helping to make the dinner.” She was so proud of herself for helping out. She loves to be Mommy’s helper. We served our Garlic Basil Chicken over pasta with a fresh salad on the side. It was quite tasty.

At dinner that night, she declared to all that she made the garlic basil chicken. He father and I oooowwwed and aaahhhhhed over her chicken. I think she will cook for us again.

Penelope is 6 years old and loves to help out with almost anything at home. She is a blessing to our family.

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Stacey Walker has a Homemade Gourmet Home Business. She uses her Homemade Gourmet products regularly for cooking fast and easy to prepare meals. She is currently using Homemade Gourmet in her meal planning and when teaching her children to cook. Visit her website at www.4minutemeals.com

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