My Favorite Recipe – Life Skills Worksheet

This engaging activity turns a simple recipe into a powerful counseling activity. Clients write out their favorite or go-to recipe, including:

• Difficulty level
• Ingredients
• Directions
• Health rating
• Total cost and number of servings
• A drawing or coloring space for creative expression
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This activity is more than just cooking — it opens up conversations about culture, traditions, strengths, health, and self-worth. Clients often reveal hidden skills (like budgeting or cooking), share meaningful family recipes, and even collaborate when someone isn’t sure how to write out their steps.

How to Use in Groups:

• Perfect for life skills, coping skills, health & wellness, strengths-based, or mindfulness groups.
• Ask clients to share their recipes aloud — this builds connection and highlights personal strengths.
• Use the health rating to start a discussion on nutrition and wellness.
• Compile pages into a “group recipe book” as a creative takeaway.

✨ Low-prep, high-impact, and adaptable for all kinds of groups!