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Asian Noodle Bowl

This new generation wants global flavor! Menu this veggie-packed Asian Noodle Bowl, made with sausage/sausage alternative crumble tossed with whole grain noodles and sweet chili-glazed broccoli, peppers, edamame, and red onion – topped with crispy wonton strips.

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Foodservice Fun with Flatbread

Last month the Maine School Nutrition Association (MSNA) invited Chef Tim to do a breakout presentation a their annual Winter Food Show. Tim showed the attendees some fun ways to get creative with flatbread!

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Cheez-It Crusted Pollock Fillets

Pollock fillets, dipped in crushed Whole Grain Cheez-Its and grated Parmesan. A fun dish that packs in bold cheese flavor and is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.

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Cheez-It Tac-Go Salad

Take a kid-favorite snack, and turn it into a satisfying lunch meal! Lean turkey, topped with cheddar cheese, diced tomato, romaine lettuce, and finished with Whole Grain Cheez-Its.

Chicken Pot Pie

A simple pot pie filling that starts with condensed soup and chicken and is topped with rich whole grain biscuit.

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Best Grab ‘n Go Containers for Schools

Looking for the perfect grab n’ go option for your students? Look no further, Dennis Food Service has the right containers, in the perfect size and the best materials for your needs…

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Tasty Tots

A healthy, kid-friendly alternative to traditional “fried” potatoes, Tasty Tots are a combination of sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans and cinnamon that come together to form a unique, delicious dish. A great addition to any menu!

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Roasted Fish Crispy Slaw Wrap

A combination of colors and textures that overflows with fresh vegetables, spicy fish, and a burst of citrus, conveniently contained in a whole-wheat tortilla, with fresh avocado.

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Squish Squash Lasagna

This savory recipe is made with slightly sweet tomato sauce deliciously tucked between layers of whole-wheat lasagna noodles, butternut squash, and spinach, all nestled under part-skim mozzarella cheese. 

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Stir-Fried Green Rice, Eggs and Turkey Ham

Inspired by a popular children’s book with similar title, this hot main dish creatively combines brown rice, spinach, eggs and ham to create a great wholesome meal that satisfies the pickiest of eaters. 

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Episode 47 – The Learning Never Stops, Foodservice Tech Trends, Plus – Kelly & Kelli on School Food Programs

The school of life is the greatest education of all, and in it the learning never stops. Life in foodservice is no exception. As we go about our daily duties, it’s important to stop every so often and assess what’s coming on the horizon. For example, one of the next big foodservice disruptions will absolutely be… find out what it is, along with 5 recent foodservice tech trends and more in this episode!

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Oodles of Noodles

This colorful, whole-wheat pasta dish is accented with grape tomatoes and Swiss chard, and delicately flavored with basil and garlic. Students will love this fresh oodly-noodly delight.

breakfast biscuit with egg and diced ham

Breakfast Biscuits

This easy breakfast recipe turns scrambled eggs and biscuits into a fun and tasty meal the students will love! 

berry smoothies

Berry Patch Smoothie

Smoothies aren’t just a delicious and popular treat, their healthy and hearty too. Packed with nutrients and every kids favorite flavors. This simple smoothie recipe makes a terrific snack.

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Cheez-It® Dippers

A pop of Cheez-It® cracker flavor and an interactive dipping experience – what’s not to love?!

mashed potato tacos in tortilla bowl

Taco Mashup Bowl

A whole grain flour tortilla baked in a large muffin tin, then filled with mashed potatoes, ready to be topped and loaded with students’ favorite proteins and veggies. 

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Presto Pasta

Popular presto pasta perfectly pleases, pacifying picky pupil palates!

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Hearty Half Sandwich

Ciabatta bread and sliced turkey; pair with soup or salad and fruit for a hearty and easily prepared crowd pleaser.

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Mac & Cheez-It®

Creamy mac and cheese with a crispy crunch from Cheez-It® crackers, this dish is a cheese-lovers dream and is bound to be a hit among hungry students.