Cooking With Kids: Rachel Zentgraf

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Cooking With Kids: Rachel Zentgraf

Thursday, February 22, 2001

Tested by Kathleen Ganster

Age: 9
Parents: Bob and Cheryl Zentgraf
Siblings: Brother, Andrew, 4
Community: Oakmont
School: Tenth Street Elementary School third-grader
Hobbies: Snow skiing, biking, roller blading, swimming
Favorite food to cook: This Corn Pudding
Favorite food to eat: Pizza
Favorite subject in school: Gym and math
What she wants to be when she grows up: Veterinarian
Favorite TV show: "Early Edition"
Pets: One dog, Sam, a cockapoo
Favorite movie: "The Sound of Music"

According to Rachel's mom, Cheryl, Rachel has been cooking since she was a toddler. "We have a video of her helping me mix brownies when she was 18 months old." Cheryl's friends gave them this recipe a few years ago, and Rachel has been making it ever since. Not only is it easy, but it's a taste winner. "Everyone likes it," said Rachel.

She's more of a baker than a cook. In addition to the Corn Pudding, she also enjoys baking cookies and brownies. She offered this tip for other cooking kids: "If you are cooking something on the stove, always have a parent with you."

Rachel's Famous Corn Pudding

2 (15-ounce) cans creamed corn 1 (7 1/2-ounce) package corn muffin mix 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup margarine, melted

Mix all ingredients and pour into a greased 2-quart casserole dish. Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

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