Incorporating local food into seasonal menus highlights school nutrition programs support of local agriculture.  This collection of recipes gives school nutrition professionals more options to prepare nutritious meals using NC grown produce.  Each recipe was written for school nutrition professionals, has been standardized, includes nutritional analysis and meets National School Lunch Program standards.

Enjoy the bounty NC farmers provide in your school nutrition programs all year long!

Cover – The NC Farm to School Cookbook cover

Welcome Section – an overview of the cookbook, including the table of contents

Entrees – recipes for entrees that feature NC crops

Sides – recipes for side items to feature on school breakfast and lunch menus

Cooking and Serving Basics – resources including portion diagrams, weight equivalents and pan sizes

How to Slice Fresh Produce – Photos describing “how to” slice various fruits and vegetables

Marketing Claims on Food Labels – An overview of common terms used to describe food

Taste Testing – A guide to hosting a taste testing event, including examples from three North Carolina counties