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There's something quite sweet about watching kids working with food, so I thought you might enjoy a trip back to old-school Sesame Street.

Above, two tykes talk about their family's Mexican restaurant, and how they make a few dishes. Since this is a children's show, the kids are involved in all of it, from the grating of the cheese (with a healthy dose of cheese eating and finger-licking) to serving the meal.

And to get even more hands-on, hit the jump to watch another little one make a fruit salad. From start to finish, he slices and dices until he has a bowl full of fruit -- which his friends instantly devour. ...if only we saw that more often on the television! Personally, this one jets me back to my youth and the large fruit compotes my father would always make -- just about the one way my parents could always get me to eat fruit!

I hope you enjoy, and if you know of any other great retro SS food videos, share them in the comments!

Sometimes, nothing is as special as a hand-made gift from a kid. However, when we're talking about food, it's sometimes better to plan and prepare, rather than fall victim to a tyke's whimsical and questionable cookery. (Not to mention the potential mess that will result from willy nilly cooking kids.) What follows is an easy to whip up menu for kids to make mom on Mother's Day. It's tasty, easy to prepare, requires minimal parental intervention, and can be adapted to your kid's age and cooking prowess.

On the pages that follow, you will find:

Miniature Speared Caprese Salad Bites
Garlic Bread
Lasagna
Cinnamon Sugar Drop Cookies

Get your kids cooking and have a happy Mother's Day!

*Note: Much of this menu is really easy, but please supervise and help the kids to make sure they're prepping and cooking each bit safely.