🧑🍳 From One Potato to One Confident Kid 🥔
Why Kids Cook Real Food is our favorite way to teach kids independence, resilience, and life skills.
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👨🍳 Purchase the Kids Cook Real Food eCourse so your kids can learn how to cook and not simply follow a recipe - give them the life skills to not only survive, but thrive! Scroll down to read more about the course, and why we love it.
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Why We Love Kids Cook Real Food
At One Potato, we’re all about easy. An easy way to feed your family, an easy way to meal plan, and an easy way to get your kids excited about helping out in the kitchen. But you know what? Beyond being easy, teaching kids to chop veggies or stir sauces, we believe there’s something even more valuable that comes from cooking together: confidence.
That’s one of the many reasons we’re such big fans of Katie Kimball and her Kids Cook Real Food eCourse. Katie goes beyond teaching kitchen skills—she’s passionate about helping kids feel capable, curious, and ready to take on real responsibility in the kitchen. We love that. And we’re right there with her.
Confidence Starts in the Kitchen
Katie says it best:
“Confidence blooms from doing authentic tasks, from being able to give of oneself to others, and from knowing without being told that you’ve done a great job, particularly if the work is real and important.”
And what’s more real and important than helping to feed yourself and your family? Whether it’s measuring ingredients, cracking eggs, or making a simple pasta dish, every small task in the kitchen builds self-trust. Kids learn that they’re capable, they’re contributing, and their work matters.
In fact, in a survey of Kids Cook Real Food families, the top benefit parents reported wasn’t just better eating habits or more kitchen skills — it was their kids’ increased confidence.
Cooking is one of the best ways to teach resilience, patience, and problem-solving. Maybe the cookies didn’t turn out perfectly, or the eggshell made it into the bowl — but with practice, kids learn to adapt, keep going, and celebrate their progress.
—> Wondering about food allergies or dietary restrictions? Katie has made sure her course is adaptable with allergy-friendly recipes and substitutions — because every child deserves the chance to feel confident in the kitchen. Have any more questions about the course? Katie has the answers!
A Class for Every Family
Kids Cook Real Food is designed for every kind of family. Whether you have a curious 4-year-old who wants to stir pancake batter or a hesitant tween who thinks cooking isn’t their thing, Katie’s step-by-step lessons meet kids where they are. The course is divided into three skill levels: With three levels of access, you can choose the perfect fit for your family:
🥕 Beginner Access: Best for ages 2 to 7, this level covers the basics like spreading, measuring, and peeling. It’s a great choice if you have younger kids who are excited to help and build confidence in the kitchen. Bonus: It makes snack time and sandwich-making so much easier!
🍳 Intermediate Access: Designed for kids ages 6 to 12, these classes introduce essential knife skills, stovetop safety, and simple meal prep. If your child is eager to become more independent or wants to start cooking family meals, this level is a fantastic step up.
🔪 Advanced Access: Perfect for ages 8 and up, this level is for kids who are ready for more responsibility in the kitchen. They’ll learn to cook full meals, work with hot ovens, and sharpen their confidence with more advanced recipes and techniques. If you’re hoping for a little extra help at dinnertime, this is the way to go!
And the best part? You can mix and match based on your family’s needs. Younger kids might stick to Beginner Access while older siblings dive into Intermediate or Advanced. Plus, with lifetime access to your chosen level, your kids can grow their skills at their own pace.
Give Your Kids the Gift of Confidence
Every moment spent peeling carrots, stirring soups, or setting the table helps them grow into independent, capable people.
If you’re ready to see that confidence blossom in your own home, we wholeheartedly recommend Kids Cook Real Food. It’s the kind of class that sticks with kids long after the meal is done — and one that might just become a core memory for your family.
Take a look at the course and see how your kids can get started!
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Here’s to more confident kids, happier kitchens, and memories made around the table. 🥰