Cooking is one of my favorite activities to do with my daughter. Here are a few quick recipes for dads who want to spend some time in the kitchen with their children and cook up some meals and memories.

Bacon and Grilled Mac N Cheese

Ingredients:

• 2 slices ciabatta bread
• 1-1/2 tablespoons butter
• About 1/3 cup cheddar mac and cheese
• 1 slice provolone cheese
• 2 pieces bacon

Directions

1. Preheat a griddle or panini press.
2. Butter both slices of bread. Layer the cheese, mac and cheese and bacon on 1 bread slice. Top with the second piece of bread and slightly push them together.
3. Place sandwich on the grill press and press it down. Cook the sandwich until both sides are golden brown and cheese is melted.

S’mores Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 (16 1/2 ounce) package Pillsbury refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
• 2 cups chocolate chips
• 2 cups graham crackers, broken in 1 inch pieces
• 2 cups miniature marshmallows
• chocolate syrup, for garnish (optional)

Directions
1. Spread the softened cookie dough into a lightly greased pizza pan, flattening it to the edges.
2. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes until it begins to brown SLIGHTLY.
3. Remove the cookie from the oven and sprinkle the top with with the chocolate chips, graham crackers and marshmallows.
4. Return the cookie to the oven for 5-8 minutes until crust is brown and chips and marshmallows are melted.
5. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
6. Garnish with chocolate syrup, if desired