I hope you enjoy the dozen egg-citing recipes you can make for yourself, your family or friends. Find an adult helper (mom or dad would be a good choice) and try out these "kid-tested and approved" and easy to do recipes!

So roll up your sleeves... get cracking... and cooking!

BEFORE You Get Cracking...

Get permission from your mom or dad. Wash your hands well - that means using soap too! Read the recipe from start to finish and get out all the ingredients and equipment you will need. Prepare the ingredients so they match the description on the ingredients list (e.g. for "grated cheese," grate cheese and then measure). Ask for help when using a sharp utensil like a knife or grater. Using kitchen utensils correctly prevents accidents. Be careful when using the stove or microwave oven. Always use pot holders or oven mitts when handling hot pots and pans. Turn the stove dial to "off" when you have finished cooking. Turn pot handles in toward center of the stove. As these recipes all contain eggs, they shouldn't be eaten by anyone allergic to eggs.

AFTER You Finish ...

Put away unused ingredients. Wash, dry and put away all of your dishes and equipment. Clean the countertops, stovetop and any spills on the floor.

Egg-cellent Recipes ... are divided into "Easy" and "Not As Easy" categories. Beginner and younger cooks might want to start with "Easy" ones as they require no stove (only a microwave oven) and no sharp knives!

Have fun!