Cooking is an activity that parents and children can enjoy together.

Here are some simple recipes.

Waffle Stacker Sundaes

Vanilla ice cream

Frozen waffles, preferably whole-grain

Chocolate, butterscotch or other sundae syrup, warmed

Aerosol whipped cream

Sprinkles

Soften ice cream slightly. Toast two waffles per serving. Quickly spread ice cream between waffles, drizzle on warm syrup, top with whipped cream and sprinkles.

Cinnamon-Raisin Roll-ups

? cup each granulated and brown sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

A handful of raisins snipped into small pieces with child-safe scissors

Refrigerated crescent rolls

Margarine (spreadable)

Toss together sugar, cinnamon and raisins. Unroll dough. Spread each triangle with a tiny bit of margarine and sprinkle with sugar mixture. Roll up, bend into crescents and bake as directed.

Grilled Pizza Sandwiches

Thin-sliced pepperoni

Thinly sliced mushrooms, onions, green pepper, other veggies

Sliced mozzarella cheese

Sliced sourdough bakery bread (olive-rosemary bread works well, too)

Spaghetti sauce from a jar

Microwave pepperoni and veggies for 2 minutes in a single layer.

Spray a large skillet with olive oil; heat to medium.

Lay a slice of cheese on a slice of bread. Arrange pepperoni, veggies, a spoonful of sauce over cheese. Top with another slice of cheese and the second slice of bread. Don't make sandwiches too thick. Carefully place in skillet, press down with a spatula and cook until brown. Turn, cook on second side. Cut sandwich into quarters and serve.

Egg in the Hole

Unsliced bagels

Butter or margarine

Eggs (graded medium or small)

Seasoned salt

Slice bagels crosswise into thirds. Heat a small amount of butter or margarine in a skillet. Place bagel thirds, cut-side down, in skillet (middle slice will have two cut sides) and toast until lightly browned. Break egg into the bagel hole. Cover skillet and cook over medium-low heat until egg is set. Sprinkle with seasoned salt and serve.

Contact Deborah Salomon at debsalomon@nc.rr.com.