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Articles - Food and Recipes

Hot chocolate toppings and mix-ins you need to try

TeenHelp January 30th 2021 01:16 PM

Hot chocolate toppings and mix-ins you need to try By Cassie (cynefin) A mug of hot chocolate is a great way to warm you up or wind you down at the end of the day. From white to dark hot chocolate, and everything in between, it's so versatile, comforting and fun. Here are a few different toppings or mix-ins to try the next time you're making a cup. Please note that a few of these come from Swiss Miss, a hot chocolate company. Marshmallows are a typical topping, but they are sort of...

How to make hot cocoa cookies

TeenHelp January 30th 2021 01:11 PM

How to make hot cocoa cookies By Cassie (cynefin) For a few months, I had been thinking about making hot chocolate cookies. I wasn't sure how to go about it, but I did know I wanted to use hot chocolate packets in the cookie dough. When I got the time, I looked at recipes and decided to give it a try. I halved the recipe to make sure I liked them. Plus, it was late and I didn't want to be stuck with a lot of dough. These cookies have a dry dough and I was nervous up until the very end. I...

Using baking as a mindfulness & grounding technique

TeenHelp December 22nd 2020 04:45 AM

Using baking as a mindfulness & grounding technique By Cassie (cynefin) Baking is one of my favorite things to do. While I bake all sorts of foods, I primarily bake cookies as I have the most success with them. They are also not as difficult as other confections. A few weeks ago, I was baking some festive cookies from scratch and thinking about why I enjoy it so much. Baking is a great grounding technique, especially because it easily encompasses all five senses. Next time you find...

How to make Hocus Pocus buns

TeenHelp October 27th 2020 06:02 PM

How to make Hocus Pocus buns By Cassie (cynefin) source] Hocus Pocus (1993) is a festive and friendly film for any age. Many people watch it around Halloween. Here is a recipe for Hocus Pocus buns, which are given their name because one of the ingredients disappears. These are separate from the movie, but are a fun way to celebrate regardless. Here’s what you’ll need:

Flourless peanut butter cookies

TeenHelp July 9th 2020 04:54 PM

Flourless peanut butter cookies By Emma (Golfing girl) If you can't have flour because you are allergic or you just would like to have peanut butter cookies without flour, then this is a lovely one to try. They are also really easy to make. Ingredients

How to make bird’s nest cupcakes

TeenHelp April 11th 2020 01:54 AM

How to make bird’s nest cupcakes By Cassie (cynefin) Easter is usually a highlight for many as it is typically spent with friends and family. The COVID-19 quarantine will make for a different experience this year. If you’re home, have the ingredients in your pantry, and you’re looking for something to do, try making these cupcakes. You will need the following: Cupcake/cake mix of your choice Ingredients to add to cake mix as per instructions on the box

How to make kale chips: an alternative to the traditional potato chip

TeenHelp March 12th 2020 11:57 PM

How to make kale chips: an alternative to the traditional potato chip By Cassie (cynefin) Kale, sometimes called leaf cabbage, is a dark green and leafy vegetable. Kale is typically dark green, but it can also have purple leaves. Kale is known for containing fiber and Vitamin K, but it also has calcium and iron among other nutrients. Kale is used in salads and soups, but it can also be baked into a chip. Kale chips tend to be versatile because a variety of oils and seasonings can be...

How to make red velvet crinkle cookies

TeenHelp December 2nd 2019 04:50 AM

How to make red velvet crinkle cookies By Cassie (cynefin) source] I enjoy baking cookies all year long, but I know many people especially like to bake them around the holidays. Red velvet crinkle cookies are versitle and are a fun way to get into the holiday spirit. I bake these around Christmas, Valentine's Day, and throughout the colder months. These can also be turned into bloody eyeballs for Halloween! Know that this recipe is not mine - I use this one. To make these cookies,...

Autumn themed treats for any occasion - not just Thanksgiving

TeenHelp November 5th 2019 11:49 AM

Autumn themed treats for any occasion - not just Thanksgiving By Cassie (cynefin) Thanksgiving, though not worldwide, is a holiday that is known for gathering with those important people in your life, sharing a meal, talking about what you're thankful for, and reflecting on history. The Canadian Thanksgiving has already been celebrated, but the American Thanksgiving is still a few weeks away. Below are some crafty snack ideas that could also serve as little center pieces on the table....

Festive sweet and savory snacks to celebrate Halloween

TeenHelp October 2nd 2019 07:22 PM

Festive sweet and savory snacks to celebrate Halloween By Cassie (cynefin) Halloween is an exciting time of year for many, whether you're a child or an adult. It is the time of year that encourages creativity and even imperfection. Here are some simple, sweet and savory foods for you to make to show what Halloween's all about. Make these on your own as a form of self-care, with family and friends, or use these as crafts with the children in your life. Sweet foods and snacks source]

7 different foods to pair with pesto

TeenHelp March 5th 2019 04:31 AM

7 different foods to pair with pesto By Cassie (cynefin) Pesto is a sauce that originated in Italy and is typically made with basil leaves, pine nuts, cheese, garlic, and olive oil. Pesto is usually green in color due to its ingredients, but sun dried tomato pesto, a red sauce, is also available. Pesto is commonly used as an alternative to tomato sauce in pasta, but there are many additional tasty foods you can add it to. Try a homemade pizza with pesto in place of tomato sauce....

Infographic: Baking sweet potato and squash

Halcyon February 6th 2019 04:40 AM

How to make chocolate covered pretzel rods

TeenHelp December 4th 2017 01:00 AM

How to make chocolate covered pretzel rods By Cassie (cynefin) Source] Chocolate covered pretzel rods are a relatively simple, yet fun treat to make for all ages. Pretzel rods can be easily dipped in any color chocolate and decorated with a variety of sprinkles and other baking decor. This article will give a step by step tutorial on how to make your chocolate covered pretzel rods into festive looking desserts. You will need

The basics of going gluten free

TeenHelp May 5th 2016 08:30 PM

The basics of going gluten free By Nicole (eumoirous) The Celiac Disease Foundation notes that only about 1% of people have celiac disease, which is an autoimmune disease that causes damage to the small intestine when gluten is consumed. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Because of this, people with celiac disease abstain from consuming gluten in order to stay healthy. The Celiac Disease Foundation also notes that roughly 18 million Americans have some form of a gluten...

Irish potato candy

TeenHelp March 5th 2016 10:37 PM

Irish potato candy By Cassie (Cassado) Irish potato candy began as a way to help people remember and honor the Irish potato famine (1845-1852). It is estimated that one million people lost their lives during the famine due to starvation or other diseases. There is no documented history on Irish potato candy, but it is said that any information has been spread through word of mouth for generations. It is thought that Irish immigrants on the east coast of the United States began making them...

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