Standardized recipes are an essential tool for any kitchen. They help ensure consistent, high-quality meals for students while meeting meal pattern requirements. Many standardized recipes can enhance your school nutrition program, but when you adopt a recipe it’s best practice to standardize it for your own kitchen. Variables like equipment, ingredient brands, and staff technique … Read more
Grilled barbecue chicken is a summertime favorite, and these smoky-sweet flavors shine in handheld BBQ Chicken Sliders topped with ranch, crispy bacon, Colby Jack cheese, fresh crunchy lettuce, and red onion. This recipe is built for summer—easy to make poolside, at the beach, on a boat, or around the campsite. Aside from slicing onions and … Read more
When a friend, neighbor, or church member needs a meal because of a loss, illness, moving, or a newborn, choosing what to bring can feel daunting. Below are 25 thoughtful, practical meals to bring to someone in need. Receiving a meal during a difficult season is a generous, tangible expression of care. A delivered meal … Read more
Baked Salsa Fresca Chicken is a flavorful, easy-to-make meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners. Baked Salsa Fresca Chicken This dish looks and tastes like something that took hours to prepare, but it comes together quickly and simply. It’s excellent served over Spanish rice or alongside black beans and corn for a complete, … Read more
Fresh garden tomatoes shine in this bruschetta with tomato and creamy feta. Whether you want an Italian appetizer, an easy party bite, or a light lunch, this homemade bruschetta recipe delivers bright, fresh flavor with minimal effort. Crostini vs. Bruschetta Crostini means “little toasts”: thin slices of toasted bread usually brushed with olive oil. Bruschetta … Read more
What exactly is filet mignon? Filet mignon comes from the small end of the beef tenderloin. The French word mignon suggests something delicate or fine, so the name evokes a small, elegant cut. Filet mignon is prized for its tenderness and is one of the most expensive cuts because only a few portions come from … Read more
The Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom is the 145-foot-tall baobab-inspired centerpiece of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, featuring hundreds of detailed animal carvings across its trunk and branches. The Tree of Life rises 145 feet above Discovery Island and serves as the iconic focal point of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. As you enter the park and step … Read more
How are you holding up during these unusual times? I’ve been focusing on staying safe and calm, which for me means frequent hand washing and a lot of extra caution. With everything feeling uncertain, I wanted to add a little cheer to my self-imposed quarantine. Baking has always helped me unwind, and making cake pops … Read more
No-Knead Fresh-Milled Flour Bread is an easy method for baking a hearty homemade loaf using freshly milled grain without traditional kneading. This recipe uses a wet dough and repeated stretch-and-folds to develop structure, which works particularly well with a mix of hard white wheat and khorasan (kamut). The result is a sturdy everyday bread that’s … Read more
Instant Pot White Chicken Chili offers bold Tex-Mex flavors with tender chicken, creamy white beans, and mild green chiles. This pressure-cooker version is simple to prepare and perfect for serving with crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and lime. Originally published 8/2017 Instant Pot White Chicken Chili This Instant Pot White Chicken Chili is … Read more