The Cob Chronicles

The U.S. grows more corn than any other crop, but you might be surprised to learn where all those kernels go. Corn: Whether classified as a vegetable or a grain,…

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Nutty Asian noodle salad

Butter Up to Nuts and Seeds

From traditional peanut butter to allergy-friendly sunflower seed butter, nut and seed spreads provide a powerful punch of plant-based protein and other micronutrients. Nothing says “kid food” like a good,…

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Firecracker pork with broccoli served over rice

The Whole Hog

Whether smoked or grilled, as chops or loin, pork provides a protein-packed center-of-the-plate pick for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some 35 years ago, the team at Nebraska advertising agency Bozell,…

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Slices of zucchini and kale bread

Better-for-You Breakfast Baked Goods

Making recipe tweaks can result in a healthier breakfast option, but beware of potential missteps while baking. Many baked goods at breakfast can be fairly characterized as desserts in disguise.…

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Bowl of African peanut stew

Out of Africa

Too often overlooked, African cuisine continues to make meaningful contributions to American food culture. Today’s U.S. foodies owe a lot to the generations of immigrants who brought staple ingredients, innovative…

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Spices and herbs shot from above on rustic brown table

The Fundamentals of Flavor

Take your cooking to the next level by mastering the concepts of salt, fat, acid and heat. A school meal can be lovingly prepared while following the strictest of nutrition…

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Rounds and spears of pickles in a mason jar on a white background

In Praise of Pickles

How much do you know about the vivacious veggie option that kids love? t’s hard to deny the enduring appeal of pickles—even historical figures such as Julius Caesar, Queen Elizabeth…

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Bagel with egg and cheese on a breakfast tray

Stretching Your Budget With USDA Foods

Still colloquially known as “commodity foods,” the USDA Foods in Schools program serves up a variety of versatile ingredients. School nutrition operators procure menu items and recipe ingredients from a…

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Tuna wrap on a plate with salad in the background

All the Dish on Tuna Fish

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Scary Good Celebrations

Inject a healthy dose of fun into school foodservice by celebrating Halloween! The majority of what makes Halloween so entertaining—the food, the decor and the costumes—can be translated into multiple…

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