Entry into the competition is now open to all kids aged 14 and younger. Kids can cook it, bake it or mix it in one of four fabulous categories: Brain and Body Fuel, Weird But True Sandwich, Party Snacks and Perfect Padkos or Outdoor Food. They have to send in a photograph of the food with their entry.

“The Young Chefs competition allows kids to be creative with the taste and presentation of their dishes,” says Fiona Thomson, editor of NG KIDS. “With the Young series of NG KIDS competitions, we aim to see the world through our readers’ eyes so we are excited to see what the aspiring cooks can whip up for us this year.”

There are awesome prizes that will insire any young chef. Courtesy of The Cooking Club for Kids, the winner in each of the four categories will get baking and cooking kits, the Snappy Chef Induction Stove with heat-resistant hot plate as well as a year’s membership to The Cooking Club for Kids. The first 30 entrants will also get the membership along with an apron and chef's hat. The total value of these fantastic prizes is R17 000.

For more information consult the June issue of the magazine, currently on sale. Entries close on 24 July.

Feast your eyes on the winning recipes in the October 2012 issue of NG KIDS magazine.