Make pancakes with your kids today: Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is about 15 minutes. Try to pour the batter in the shape of a heart for an early Valentine’s Day celebration. This recipe serves 8 and comes from Allrecipes.com. Your kids can help measure out and mix. You should do the actual cooking.

1 and 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 3 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, one tablespoon white sugar, 1 1/4 cups milk, 1 egg and 3 tablspoons melted butter

Sift together the dry ingredients, Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and butter; mix until smooth. On a lightly oiled griddle or in a frying pan ove medium high heat, pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve.