Fun with the kids a fun meal

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Since the little ones are always wanting to help me cook, I came up with a neat meal for us to enjoy. Keep in mind that everytime a child is helping you cook, they think every task is important.... ok let's move along... Ages 10, 8, 6 Goal: Onion Rings Assignments: 8 year old: Whisk 1 1/2 cups of milk with 5 eggs in bowl * Whisk until completely yellow 10 year old:(batter) * in another bowl, add 2 cups flour, 1 cup corn meal * add egg milk mixture from 8 year old * whisk until no lumps 6 year old: in another bowl * add 2 cups flour, a heap of paprika *knead with hands until well mixed, should be red/brownish in color (caution 6year to go slow or you'll have flour everywhere... lesson learned) Together: Set Station: 6 year old: bring over bowl with sliced onions 8 year old: bring over flour / paprika mix 10 year old: bring over batter Adult: bring over empty pan In turn, we each dip an onion ring into the batter then the flour mix. Only to place the battered and floured ring onto empty pan. Repeat until all onions have been prepared. Adult: set deep fryer to 375 or so. Fry until golden brown. Let cooked rings sit about 5 minutes before serving. Together: Sit back, enjoy the onion rings. Adult: Giggle to self as children brag about how well they cook onion rings. Repeat when needed. Enjoy!