Cooking Teens Magazine

Arizona Teen Starts Program to Help Homeless

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:30:54 +0000

Many Phoenix-area teens have been warned to avoid downtown at night because of its dangers. But every Sunday at 5 p.m., some local teens from Westwind Preparatory Academy head out into the Phoenix streets armed only with donated sandwiches and other food comforts for the homeless who are settling in for the night. Their leader, Justin Owens, is a basketball-playing transplant from Baltimore, who followed his heart and petitioned his classmates to help people in need.

Justin Owens, center in hat, with fellow Phoenix teens as they set out to deliver food to the homeless downtown. (Photo by CYDNEY McFARLAND, Downtown Devil)

A Day in The Life of Phoenix Youth

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:21:20 +0000

Teriyaki Chicken

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:50:25 +0000

Here’s a quick and yummy recipe for chicken teriyaki from Epicurious. Serve this with some rice and garlic broccoli and you’ve got a terrific dinner filled with flavor in less than half an hour.

Our House Helps Homeless Youth in Phoenix

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:34:42 +0000

Our House provides shelter and comfort to homeless teens in Phoeniz, Ariz. (Photo by THANIA BETANCOURT, State Press)

Teen Opens First Youth-Run Restaurant in U.S.

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:53:40 +0000

Sure, many teens work in restaurants. But the teens are the ones working at Cafe Blue Moose in New Hope, Pa. That’s because its owner and head chef, Skylar Bird, 19, hires only teens to work there, making this the first restaurant of its kind in the United States. Bird began Café Blue Moose in his own kitchen when 14 years old and home-schooled. By 16 he knew this was the work for him. He set off for culinary school in New York, where he refined the French culinary techniques he first experienced in France. These days, his restaurant features local ingredients with an international flare.

Head chef Skylar Bird, 19, owns and runs Cafe Blue Moose in New Hope, Pa. (Photo by CHARLIE SAHNER, New Hope Gazette)

Asparagus Frittata

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:31:57 +0000

Happy Meatless Monday! Today’s recipe features our favorite green spears, asparagus. They cook up in a flash and, when paired with eggs and gruyere, become a gooey, tasty dinner. Be sure that your frying pan in safe for the oven, otherwise, cook the whole thing on the stovetop, covering the pan after you add the cheese.

Giorgio Sings Entire Sonic Order

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:20:01 +0000

Cafe Blue Moose First Youth-Run Restaurant in U.S.

admin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:13:06 +0000

Photos of the teen employees adorn the walls of Cafe Blue Moose in New Hope, Pa., (Photo by CHARLIE SAHNER, New Hope Gazette)

Pittsburgh Chef Competes at Taste of the NFL

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:01:06 +0000

Food Bank Fundraiser Gives Guests Taste of the NFL

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:56:13 +0000

Lucas Oil Stadium won’t be the only site of competition in Indianapolis for the Super Bowl this weekend. The night before the big game, 32 chefs, each representing the city from which an NFL team hails, will present their hometown fare at the Taste of the NFL. In booths alongside veteran NFL players, chefs hope to raise money for food banks in their town. Veteran Chef Anthony Zallo, from Pittsburgh’s Bigelow Grille, plans to serve up homemade, locally sourced kielbasa and pierogies. Last year, he and his partner, former Steeler Andy Russell, raised $10,500 for the Pittsburgh food bank.

Chefs at 2011's Taste of the NFL cook up regional offerings while raising money for their cities' food banks. (Photo by TASTE OF THE NFL)