Dad Kent Rathbun knows a thing or two about cooking for (and with) kids. The family man, who’s the executive chef and proprietor of Dallas restaurants Abacus, Jasper’s and Rathbun’s Blue Plate Kitchen, whips up meals with the assistance of his two hungry helpers, Max, 5 and a half, and Garrett, 2.
“Max is very involved in the kitchen at home,” Rathbun shares. Two-year-old Garrett helps her chef-father, too, says Rathbun. “The challenge with Garrett right now is just getting her to eat the right foods,” he laughs.
One of the Rathbun family’s favorite cooking projects is the Rocky Road Ice Cream Sandwich (shown at top) that can be enjoyed at Jasper’s. “This recipe gives kids something to get excited about because they get to put the two items together and make something themselves,” explains Rathbun.
The decadent dessert is perfect for parties or a special celebration, says the chef. After all, he adds, “There’s nothing that kids love more than cookies and ice cream.”
