LIFE INGREDIENTS FOOD
I believe the kitchen is the nerve center of the house. It’s not just where we cook, it’s often the case that the kitchen is also the place where we connect with one another, either in conversation during meal prep or because that’s where the kids plop down at the counter to do their homework after school, or for 100 other reasons.
Sausage And Jalapeno Pizza
The kitchen is where all the action is, and I’ve always encouraged families to lean into this fact and bring their kids in to help cook. In fact, I wrote a whole book about this, called Family Table.
But what’s fun for kids to make? And for adults at the same time? Why not try the most popular takeout food in the world? PIZZA.
For whatever reason, kneading dough is irresistible for little ones, and choosing and applying your own toppings from a “pizza bar” you set up lets them get creative. Below you’ll find my recipe for one of my favorite topping combinations—sausage and jalapeno—but obviously you can feel free to disregard that and go traditional. Or wilder and weirder. Whatever you’re feeling. The dough is the most important part of the recipe. Don’t stray from those instructions. If you have little ones, I recommend giving them a small portion to make their own personal pies.
