Cooking with Kids: Delicious Sticky Chicken and Irresistible Fruity Loaf Cake Recipes

Annabel Karmel's latest recipe book, "My First Cookbook," offers a wide selection of simple and nutritious recipes that are perfect for both kids and adults to make together. From fun lunchbox ideas like Caterpillar Sandwiches to seasonal specials like Monster Pizzas, this book provides plenty of inspiration for busy working parents who struggle to find the time and creativity to cook healthy meals at home. The book also helps children learn essential kitchen skills, making it a valuable resource for families.

Nobody can resist the delicious combination of sweet and sticky chicken served with healthy baked sweet potato fries. This recipe serves 4 and only takes about 40 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

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1. Put the chicken into a medium mixing bowl. Add the ketchup, soy sauce, honey, and garlic, and mix together to coat the chicken. Leave for 30 minutes, then arrange on a baking tray lined with baking paper.

2. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) Fan. Slice the sweet potatoes into thin chip shapes. Place on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Add the oil and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and coat with semolina to make them crispy. Mix everything up with your hands. Spread out on the baking sheet in a single layer.

3. Put both baking sheets into the oven. Cook for about 25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked and golden brown and the fries are lightly golden and cooked through.

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This fruit-filled loaf cake is a delicious treat that can be sliced and decorated to look like a dog's face. It serves 8 and takes about 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F) Fan. Grease and line a loaf tin with non-stick paper.

2. Whisk the butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl until fluffy. Add the eggs, vanilla, bananas, flour, and mixed spice. Whisk together using an electric hand whisk.

3. Fold in the blueberries and spoon the mixture into the loaf tin. Bake in the oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour until well risen and lightly golden.

4. Slice the cake and arrange the slices on a plate to look like a dog's face and ears. Use banana slices and blueberries for the eyes and nose, and a raspberry for the tongue.

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My First Cookbook by Annabel Karmel is available to buy now for £12.99.