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why are they called s’mores?
Long summer evenings aren’t over yet. And now we also have back-to-school parties, birthday celebrations and other get-togethers coming up as August is upon us. All good opportunities to make s’mores with your friends.
So, what is a s’more and where did it come from?
The most basic version of a s’more is a sandwich of roasted marshmallows and chocolate between two graham crackers. They are usually made by a campfire by toasting the marshmallows until they are gooey then “sandwiching” them between the graham crackers and pieces of chocolate.
Originally called a “Some More”, this delicious combination was first published in the 1927 Girl Scout guidebook. Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts. Loretta Scott Crew, a troop leader, is credited with making them for her girl scouts.
The Girl Scouts publication refers to them as “Some Mores” until 1971, but no one knows who started calling them S’Mores.
While graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows are “musts” when make a s’more, you do not need a campfire. There are lots of recipes out there that use these ingredients – and maybe a few more – to make other delicious S’more-like desserts.
Below you will find one of our favorite recipes using HERSHEY’s Chocolate Bars – Hershey’s S’mores Dip. Perfect for any get together! Your friends will definitely want “some more”!
3-1/2 oz. | Chopped HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Bars (Item# B400-100) |
1 fl. oz. | heavy cream |
1-1/2 oz. | miniature marshmallows |
1 tsp. | graham cracker crumbs |
1 oz. | additional Chopped HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Bars (Item# B400-100) |
— | Graham crackers for serving |
- 1. Heat the oven to 350°F.
- 2. Place Chopped HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Bars and heavy cream in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 10 seconds; stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Pour into one 5-inch cast iron skillet with 1/2-inch sides.
- 3. Cover surface of chocolate mixture with marshmallows. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until marshmallows are puffed and just begin to brown. Remove from oven. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs and additional Chopped HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Bars. Serve immediately with graham cracker pieces.
- NOTE: Recipe amounts can be increased or decreased to the size of the skillet or baking dish that you use. For each 1-3/4 oz. (1/3 cup) Chopped HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Bars used you will need 1/2 oz. (1 tablespoon) heavy whipping cream.
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make these delicious peanut butter blondie bliss protein bites today
For those of you who missed it, we had the Kitchen Twins, Emily and Lyla, join us on Instagram Live last night. We had fun catching up with them; talking about the yooou! Spring subscription box – which includes their cookbook – and watching them make their amazing Peanut Butter Blondie Bliss Bites.
These teen chefs are so energetic and knowledgeable! They told us they started cooking when they were about 3! They have been on The Rachael Ray Show, the Today Show and Chopped Junior. They wrote their cookbook, The Teen Kitchen, when they were 15 and plan to publish another one in the near future.
This is the recipe they made last night. Yum! Enjoy!
This was one of those recipes we threw together on the fly and ended up making over and over again because we could not get enough of them! Not only that, but they are super fun to roll out and make. Who could resist eating protein balls that look THIS heavenly? These Peanut Butter Blondie Bliss Bites are the perfect on the go pick me up or after meal treat. A note about the peanut butter protein powder – we know everyone uses different kinds so if you do not happen to have this one, you can use another flavor (like vanilla, chocolate, or plain) and add peanut butter or even peanut butter powder works well.
What You’ll Need
- 1/4 cup roasted almonds
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 2 scoops peanut butter protein powder
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 2 tablespoons ground flax
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/3 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
To Make
Add the almonds and oats to a food processor and blend until fine. Add the protein powder, dates, cinnamon, flax, and vanilla and process until a smooth texture has formed. Slowly pour in the water while blending until the dough comes together. It should not be too sticky but make sure it is wet enough to hold its form. Roll into tablespoon sized balls and set aside to chill. Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil and drizzle over the bites. Sprinkle with sea salt and crushed peanuts if desired and enjoy!
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the yooou! spring subscription box is full of fun products to make you feel good, look good and be good
We are so excited! Our yooou! Spring Subscription Box is here!
As you know, we love celebrating teen girls and teenpreneurs so we asked 16-year-old, Devin Mullowney from Creative Enhancements to design the box graphics. She created a fun, abstract pattern that is bursting with color. Devin is such a talent – you can find more of her work at her Etsy shop, CEnhancements.
The yooou! Spring Box is full of products and goodies that will make you look good, feel good and be good, especially to the Earth. April 22 is Earth Day and was the inspiration behind the items you will get.
The Original Makeup Eraser. You’ll love this makeup remover which you can reuse 3600 times.
Hawaiian Hibiscus Shampoo & Conditioner Bars. Clean products to leave your hair soft and healthy without wasteful packaging.
Bella & Bear Bath Salts. A natural mood booster.
Twist & Shouts Tote Bag. A reusable bag that won’t get ruined by a little bit of sand.
Sister Bees Wildflower Seeds. Plant these to see what “springs” up.
A small Mothers Day Gift. A nod to Mother Earth and all the amazing women in our lives.
And last but not least, The Teen Kitchen Cookbook! Our favorite teenpreneur chefs share their special talents for creating delicious, good-for-your recipes. Join our yooou! Instagram Live on Sunday evening (see our Stories for more details) when The Kitchen Twins do a cooking lesson with us.
So, you don’t want to miss the Spring Box – or any future boxes! Click here for more details. Use the discount code SIENNA for $10 off when you subscribe, then spread the word. You will get a $5 gift card for every friend who adds your name in the notes when they purchase.
And don’t forget to check out our “celebrate yooou!” Gift Box. It is the perfect gift for birthday, thank you and thinking-of-you presents.
A big thank you to 15-year-olds AG, OI and AT for modeling the Spring Box. You can see more of their photos by Marissa Easterling on our website and on Instagram.
maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle, by SK
This article is written for yooou! by 17-year-old, SK.
Hello, my name is Sydney Knodel and I am a high school athlete and student!
Throughout my high school experience, I have always tried to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle because I feel it contributes to my overall happiness.
In order to do so, I have joined many of my school sports teams including Track, Cross Country, and Basketball. School sports are a great way to stay in shape and they provide a social and welcoming environment for all ability levels.
They also provide goals to work to and incentivize progress through games or meets in a way that individual activity does not.
When I am not in school, you can find me one of the many yoga studios in Dallas. I use yoga as a break from the distractions of high school and allow yoga practice to reconnect with me to myself. Yoga, unlike what many people think, is also a great workout.
Maybe yoga or school sports isn’t for everyone, though. In order to stay active, it is important to find things you enjoy otherwise you likely won’t keep up with them.
Luckily, there are plenty of ways to get a workout in, from workout classes, to swimming or biking, to even just going on a walk.
In order to lead a healthy lifestyle, one must maintain a diet that matches. Everyone has heard the cliche about eating your fruits and vegetables, but you also have to make sure you are eating enough protein and healthy fats especially if you are participating in increased physical activity.
Eating healthy is something I struggle with myself, but in order to encourage myself to eat a more diverse, balanced diet, I find new recipes to make on Instagram or Google.
Beyond diet and exercise, my final tip for leading a healthy lifestyle is to make sure you are getting enough sleep. Scrolling through Tik Tok until 2am may seem fun in the moment, but it is a form of instant gratification that does not pay off in the long run. Not getting a full eight hours of sleep is extremely ageing and can leave you feeling off for the entirety of the next day or even week!
With a busy high school life, being healthy and active may not be everyone’s top priority, but there are fun ways to accomplish it and the payoffs are monumental.
Click here for some amazing workouts that you can do anywhere; click here to read more about the benefits of yoga. Also, click here to read more about getting some sleep. And click here to get some delicious healthy-eating inspiration from the Kitchen Twins.
delicious gluten-free sweets and snacks for the holidays, by SW
This article is written for yooou! by 16-year-old, SW.
It sure is difficult being gluten-free during the holidays. When I was diagnosed with Celiac’s Disease ten years ago, there were not many gluten free holiday foods available. So my mom and I have learned to make our own Christmas snacks throughout the years.
A baking trick up my sleeve is to use Cup-4-Cup brand flour as a substitute in your favorite cookie recipe – it will taste just as yummy, I promise!
As for cakes, using the King Arthur brand of pre-made mixes could help immensely. Your Christmas desserts are ready to go with just the replacement of flour!
Now onto the snacks…
A new favorite of mine is the Rolo-pretzel Bites.
They are made by placing a Rolo candy on top of a pretzel (I prefer Glutino brand pretzels) and placing it in the oven at 350 degrees for about 3-4 minutes. After that, place a red or green M&M on top of the candied confection and press it down a bit and you’re good to go! It will taste delicious!
Another all-time favorite snack is Chex Mix.
It’s just like the regular snack but replaced the pretzels are replaced with their gluten-free alternative and with Corn and Rice Chex. Then you add Nature Path’s Whole O’s (or another gluten free Cheerio-type cereal) and pecans, toss with melted butter mixed with seasoning salt, and bake in the oven for an hour on 200.
I have been eating so much Chex Mix lately – I can confirm it is absolutely scrumptious!
Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and enjoy these gluten free treats!
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delicious nibbles for your Thanksgiving menu from The Kitchen Twins
Can you believe Thanksgiving is one week from today?! The Kitchen Twins have two delicious recipes that we will add to this year’s menu. Our holiday festivities will be smaller – should we say, “more intimate?” – then usual, so it is a perfect time to try something new. Will your Thanksgiving be a little different this year?
Sweet Corn Fritters
These fritters are SO easy and really delicious and you can whip them up quickly this holiday!
Fritter Ingredients:
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup cornmeal
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg, whisked
- 2/3 cup creamed sweet corn
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup greek yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon maple
- Pinch of salt
Optional sauce add ins: zest of lime, chopped cilantro
For the fritters, mix all dry ingredients into a bowl. Then add in the whisked egg, corn, maple syrup and vegetable oil. Stir until all ingredients are incorporated.
For the sauce, mix together and set aside.
To make the fritters, coat a medium frying pan in oil and put on medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of batter at a time. Cook 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and plate as done and enjoy with the yogurt maple sauce.
Apple Pie Bites
Makes 13-15 bites
These bites have all the flavor of apple pie, but are little power balls of nutrition and energy. Not only can they be served as a dessert, they are also great for a Thanksgiving holiday road trip.
Ingredients
- ½ cup almond butter (creamy unsweetened)
- ⅓ cup shredded apple
- ¼ cup apple sauce (unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup oats
- ¼ cup raisins
- 1 tablespoon chia seed
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
Bites Topping:
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Mix everything together in a medium sized bowl. Roll tablespoon sized bites into ½ cup shredded coconut. Store in the refrigerator.
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cooking in lara’s kitchen, by lm
This article was written for yooou! by 12-year-old LM.
It has always been my passion to cook and bake but I have never had the time to focus on this due to schooling and after school activities. Now that we are in lockdown in Dubai, I am thankful that I have the time to explore some new recipes, practise some new ones and master my old ones. So, I decided to start an Instagram account called ‘Lara’s Kitchen’ where I am able to share my recipes with family, friends and other people who follow the account.
Ever since I was little my aunty Michelle was a great baker and would always impress me with her delicious cakes and treats. Also when I was little, my Nanny Sue would intrigue me when she used to make me the most amazing meals. I would ask her for the recipe and she would say, “what recipe” I don’t use recipes. She taught me you don’t need to have a piece of paper to know what to do, you have to follow your heart and achieve your dreams. With time, I have found out that she is right because once you get good at cooking you won’t need to rely on specific amounts; you’ll just know. I like to call this the sixth sense. I love having people in my family that are so passionate and that I can look up to.
Back in September, my auntie bought a cafe called The Drawing Room and has been running it with some great staff to help her. It is probably my favourite place to eat in the world! I love it just as much as she does, I even work there when I go back to the UK in the summers and winters! She never used to have a passion for baking but the fact that she grew to love it made me wonder, anyone can do anything if they put their heart to it. Now I look at what she does and I admire it.
Over the last few months I have posted many recipes on ‘Lara’s Kitchen’. Some are vegan, some are nut free, some are vegetarian and some are pescatarian because I like all my recipes to be suitable for all the people that watch my videos. To name a few, I have posted recipes such as paella (my favourite Spanish dish), a variety of curry’s, refreshing drinks and many more delicious, sweet treats. I am sure that a lot of people can learn some unique recipes from my account and I’d make sure to check it out. Today I would like to share with you one of my favourite recipes, ‘Banana and oat choc-chip muffins.’ I hope you enjoy!
Note: See a video of Lara creating her delicious muffins on our Instagram post today @yooou.life.
breakfast of champions, by “the kitchen twins”
This article was written by two 16-year-old chefs, The Kitchen Twins.
To us, having a good, filling and nutritious breakfast is super important to set our day on a good path. If we are hungry, in our family it is known as a “food mood” (our dad is the biggest culprit especially because he’ll be the one to skip breakfast).
If we have something big going like a field hockey or lacrosse game, a test, presentation, or whatever it is, we feel the need to get extra fueled up. On days with no athletic stuff, we may do a lighter breakfast like a smoothie or yogurt, but in these cases we do get hungry faster so we tend to need to eat more of a carb, fiber and protein rich breakfast because it keeps us fuller longer. Here are some delicious options whether you have 1 minute before you run out the door or 30 minutes to turn on some music and make and eat a nice breakfast.
Grab & Go Coconut Chia Pudding – this takes a couple minutes to make the night before and then the next morning it’s ready for you to grab and eat in the car or once you get to school.
The Weekender Grilled Open Faced Brown Butter Egg Sandwich. This is just so good and takes about 15 minutes to make so it’s probably a good weekend option. This is kind of also a nice brunch option and we will also make this for dinner.
Anytime Waffles (from our cookbook The Teen Kitchen). We love our waffles – you can make a batch and freeze what you don’t eat so you can pop one in the oven or toaster before heading out the door for a grab and go in the morning. Yum!
Add Some Sprinkles! For those looking for an extra nutritional boost (protein, fiber, Omega 3s, carbs) – put some (extra) sprinkles on top. By sprinkles we mean hemp, chia or hemp. Sprinkle these on these recipes or yogurt, smoothies, cereal, toast. We recommend:
Milled Flax – don’t get the whole seeds – they just go through you without the benefits of giving you the nutrition. These and hemp have a nutty kind of flavor.
Hemp seeds – these are just tiny seeds that kind of resemble a sesame.
Chia – these are black seeds – get the whole seed not the milled. You can get black or white. We usually get black just because that’s what’s in our store. Make sure these don’t stick in your teeth, they like to. And we always have chia on game days – it stores extra hydration, that is why it’s called the running seed.
RECIPES:
Coconut Chia Pudding
Makes 2 servings
Prep Time – 2 Minutes
“Cooktime” 1 hour+
Busy or lazy, this coconut chia pudding is perfect for anyone! It is super easy (only 4 ingredients) and all you have to do is mix and chill. The chia thickens the liquid into a pudding. Chia is really good for you – it has a ton of protein and Omega 3s. It’s an excellent food for athletes as it holds liquid – which is how this also forms into a pudding. Mix in all sorts of toppings from raspberries to cocoa nibs!
Note – this is not too coconutty, but the canned coconut milk gives this pudding a nice richness. We make 2 servings worth to have for a couple of days. Or you can share (:
We save jam jars to put this in for an easy grab and go. Twin Tip: Save your favorite jam or condiment jars – they are a really nice to-go container.
Ingredients:
1 cup coconut milk (from a can. make sure you shake /stir vigorously before opening)
1/4 cup almond milk (or your milk of choice)
1 tablespoon maple syrup (or a touch more if preferred)
1/4 cup chia seeds
Optional Mix In or Topping Ideas: 1-2 Tablespoons of sliced berries; chopped nuts; coconut shreds; cocoa nibs; nut butter; goji berries; etc.
Directions:
In a container that has a top, mix the milks and maple syrup together
Add the chia little by little, stirring so it is fully incorporated.
Taste the liquid – if you wish a little sweeter, as touch more maple syrup
Chill for at least 1 hour, or put fridge overnight and eat it the next morning. You can stir in the toppings overnight or add in the next morning.
Once it’s in pudding form, serve in your favorite jam jars for a to-go option.
The Weekender: Grilled Open Face Brown Butter Egg Sandwich
Makes 1 Sandwich
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes
We love sandwiches open faced because you taste the “filling” that much more. We grill the bread because it tastes better. The egg is cooked in brown butter which gives it a super rich flavor. We top this with arugula because we love the bitter lemony taste of the arugula with the rich taste of the eggs and grilled toast, plus it’s good for you.
Twin Tip: Use regular mayonnaise in place of butter for the bread spread. Sounds weird, but it’s not – it grills perfectly and it’s super easy to spread.
Ingredients:
1 slice of your favorite bread
1 tablespoon of softened butter (good butter choice is Kerrygold) plus approx 1 teaspoon extra for scrambling eggs
2 eggs
1 tablespoon half and half or heavy cream
2 tablespoons of shredded cheese (we like shredded parmesan)
1 tablespoon baby arugula
2 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
Salt & Pepper to taste
Optional hot sauce or extra virgin olive oil to drizzle on top
Directions:
Butter both sides of the bread (don’t skimp on buttering the corners).
Heat a skillet on medium and bread and grill for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Remove grilled bread from pan and plate it.
In a small bowl, add the eggs, half and half or cream, salt and pepper and whisk vigorously.
In the same skillet, turn to medium heat and butter and wait until it starts to brown and sizzle.
Turn heat to low and add the eggs. Using a spatula, slowly and constantly stir the eggs into a light scramble, then mix in the cheese.
To plate, distribute the eggs onto your grilled toast. Top with a tablespoon arugula and tomatoes. Add a drizzle of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
Anytime waffles (reprinted from The Teen Kitchen*)
MAKES 12 WAFFLES
PREP TIME: 8 minutes COOK TIME: 12 minutes
While waffles are mostly a breakfast food, we enjoy them just as much for lunch or dinner with savory toppings—either open-faced or as a regular sandwich. We offer a variety of options below for savory or sweet waffles. By the way, as we were developing this recipe, we decided that waffle is just the weirdest word. Say it over and over again, and you’ll see what we mean.
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 eggs
1 tablespoon sugar
1 3⁄4 cups milk
1 1⁄2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 200°F.
Melt the butter and let it cool a bit.
In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and milk.
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the mixture to the wet batter and mix in the melted butter.
Grease a waffle iron. When it is hot, ladle 1⁄4 to 1⁄3 cup of batter into each waffle area. Close and cook for about 4 minutes each. Using a fork or tongs, carefully transfer the cooked waffles to a baking sheet and place in the warm oven until you’re ready to serve them. Add a topping from the options below and serve.
If you have leftovers, you can freeze your extra waffles. Just put them in a zip-top plastic bag after they have cooled down. They will keep in the freezer for up to a month. Pop them in the toaster or oven to reheat them.
Toppings (optional, see below)
SAVORY
Top with avocado, egg, bacon, soy Fakin’ Bacon (see Notes, page 123), and/or cheese.
Top with caramelized onions and cheese.
Use two waffles as “bread” to make a BLT (bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich) or grilled cheese sandwich.
SWEET
Top with maple syrup, jam, butter and cinnamon sugar, or honey and yogurt.
Top with ice cream and chocolate sauce or caramel sauce, or with grilled fruit.
Top with nut butter, sliced bananas, slivered almonds, and chopped pecans.
*Reprinted with permission from The Teen Kitchen, by Emily Allen and Lyla Allen, copyright © 2019. Published by Ten Speed Press, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC.
Photographs copyright © 2019 by Justin Walker.
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cook for christmas
Who needs to buy a last minute holiday gift? Our favorite teen chefs have a new cookbook called The Teen Kitchen and it’s available on Amazon. It is full of easy-to-follow instructions, beautiful photography and helpful tips for over 75 recipes.
Check out the Asian lettuce wraps, pot of gold risotto and chocolate cranberry almond bars. Yum!
Your favorite girl can find a signature dish, plan a cooking party with friends over the break or contribute a dish to your holiday meal. The Teen Kitchen will be the best UNEXPECTED gift this year!