20 Cooking Coloring Pages - Free!

Cooking is an activity that consists of preparing foods through the application of heat, cold, mixing, cutting or other processes. This activity is done for reasons of nutrition, health, pleasure and culture, since cooked foods are more digestible, varied, tasty and representative of the culinary traditions of each place.

To cook you need some resources and tools, such as ingredients, recipes, utensils, appliances, fire, water and electricity. These elements allow you to carry out the different techniques and cooking methods, such as boiling, roasting, frying, baking, sauteing, stewing or fermenting.

Cooking is an activity that can be fun, creative and rewarding, but that also has its challenges. This time at Coloring Together we challenge you to an artistic challenge, which consists of painting the cooking images to print and color.

This will be a way in which you can learn about cooking and at the same time have fun doing a recreational activity. How? With the fun facts about cooking that we added along with the drawings. It sounds very fun. Come and let's learn together by coloring!

1. The word "sauce" has its origin in the Latin "salsus", which means "salted". Originally, sauces were made by mixing salt with another ingredient, such as vinegar or wine.
2. In the 15th century, the Italian chef Maestro Martino de Rossi wrote one of the most influential cookbooks in history, the "Libro de arte coquinaria", which contained more than 200 recipes.
3. According to a survey conducted by the website “deRechupete”, 83% of people do not need to follow recipes to the letter and are able to improvise, cook dishes without a recipe or even create their own.
4. The largest pancake in the world was made in Ribera, Spain in 2013. It measured 37 meters in diameter and weighed about 3 tons.
5. Mayonnaise was invented in France and was originally called "salsa mahonesa". This sauce was named in honor of the Spanish city of Mahon, where it is believed to have originated.
6. Did you know that strawberry seeds are on the outside and not on the inside? Those little yellow dots you see on its surface are actually its true seeds. Incredible!
7. It is not necessary to add oil to the pasta water to keep it from sticking. What you have to do is stir it frequently and use enough boiling water with salt.
8. The largest pizza in the world was made in Rome, Italy in 2012. It measured 122 meters in diameter.
9. The avocado is a fruit, not a vegetable. It belongs to the berry family and has a large seed inside. It is rich in healthy fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
10. Did you know that the term "grill" comes from the Old English "gril". This means "grill" or "grate".
11. The croissant was created in Austria and was called "kipferl". After that it was taken to France by Marie Antoine Careme, a famous chef in the 19th century.
12. Chocolate does not make you gain weight on its own, but rather depends on the amount and quality we consume. Dark chocolate has less sugar and more cacao than milk chocolate or white chocolate, which is why it is healthier.
13. The tomato is native to America and was taken to Europe by the Spanish in the 16th century. However, it was not accepted as a food until the 18th century, since it was believed to be poisonous because it belonged to the nightshade family.
14. Coffee does not dehydrate you, but rather has a mild diuretic effect. What it can cause is insomnia, nervousness or rapid heartbeat if consumed in excess.
15. The egg does not raise bad cholesterol, but rather provides proteins, good fats, vitamins and minerals. What you have to moderate is the consumption of fried or processed foods that contain saturated or trans fats.
16. Rice should not be washed before cooking it, since nutrients like starch are lost, which helps it come out loose and not stick. What you do have to do is drain it well after cooking it.
17. Garlic not only serves to give flavor to dishes, but also has antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. To take advantage of them, it is best to consume it raw or crushed, since heat can destroy its active compounds.
18. Wine should not be stored in a vertical position, but horizontal, so that the cork is always moist and does not dry out or shrink. This prevents air from entering the bottle and the wine from oxidizing.
19. Olive oil should not be heated too much, since it can lose its properties and generate toxic substances. The ideal is to use it over medium or low heat, or add it at the end of cooking.
20. Lemon not only serves to dress salads or fish, but also has many uses in the kitchen. For example, it can be used to keep fruits or vegetables from oxidizing, to remove the bad smell from your hands or to clean the cutting board.