Cooking together as a family offers a number of great benefits. It's a fun way to spend time together, while also teaching your children valuable life skills. You can get your little ones involved in meal prep starting at a young age with simple recipes that require only measuring and mixing ingredients and work your way up to more complex dishes as they grow and develop.

Here are three easy meals to get your kids involved with and excited about cooking, all while making wonderful memories in the process. Spaghetti Spaghetti is such a good meal choice when it comes to fun in the kitchen. It's so simple to prepare. You can find lots of healthy jarred sauces at many grocery stores in Vancouver for added convenience, but making your own doesn't have to be complicated. Adding each ingredient to the blender and watching it pulverize them is a thrill for most kids. Making spaghetti sauce also gives you an opportunity to discuss the nutritional benefits of the ingredients, how they're grown and the flavour notes each adds to the mix. Also, spaghetti is just so much fun to eat. Quesadillas Another kid-approved favourite that's a blast to make together is quesadillas. They're fun to layer and are a great family meal choice that can be tailored to each member's tastes. Have a picky eater? Cheese and chicken quesadillas are a safe bet. You can add any number of diverse ingredients for those with more adventurous palettes. Go for pineapple salsa or add a spicy Jamaican flair. You can even make a vegetarian option if you'd like. Pizza What kid doesn't love pizza? Instead of buying processed frozen pizzas, why not try making your own as a family? They're inexpensive and can even be frozen for a convenient meal on one of those busy nights when you don't have time to cook. You can make your own crust or even use baguettes or bagels as a foundation for your toppings. Plus, the kids will love being able to mix things up by choosing their own combinations of cheeses, meets and vegetables. These are just three easy, kid-friendly recipes to get you started. You'll soon discover the joys of cooking as a family and the many benefits doing so can bring. The ingredients in these recipes are easy to find at Famous Foods, one of the local grocery stores in Vancouver, so you can get everything you need during your weekly shopping trip. Enjoy cooking with your kids and making memories!