NC K-12 Culinary Institute Recipes

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Entree Recipes (formerly Meat/Meat Alternate)

Each Zip file includes: Recipe (.pdf), Quick Reference Guide (.pdf), Photo (.jpg), Data File (.dat)

(F2S) = Farm to School

  • Bacon Ranch Salad
  • BahnMi Flatbread Sandwich
  • BBQ Chicken
  • BBQ Meatballs (F2S)
  • BBQ Ranch Shaker Salad
    • Video: Making Shaker Salads
  • Bean and Cheese Burrito
  • Beef, Bean and Cheese Burrito
  • Beef Taco Filling
  • Bistro Spinach Salad
  • BLT Cobb Shaker Salad
  • Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
  • Buffalo Chicken Salad
  • Cheese Nachos
  • Cheese Pizza
  • Cheese Pizza Flatbread
  • Cheese Sauce
  • Cheesy Baked Penne
  • Cheesy Potato with Vegetarian Chili
  • Chef Salad
  • Chef Salad - Vegetarian
  • Chicken and Waffles
  • Chicken Flatbread Sandwich  
  • Chicken Parmesan Flatbread
  • Chicken Pastry
  • Chicken Pot Pie
  • Chicken Spinach Alfredo Bake
  • Chicken Taco Filling
  • Chicken Tender Salad
  • Chilaquiles
  • Chili
  • Chili and Cheese Baked Potato
  • Chili and Cheese Sauce Potato
  • Chipotle Grilled Chicken Salad (F2S)
  • Cobb Salad
  • Crispy Baked Chicken
  • Cuban Sandwich
  • Enchilada Bake
  • Fiesta Grilled Chicken Salad
  • Fish Taco
  • Fruit and Cheese Bistro Box
  • Gourmet Grilled Cheese
  • Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
  • Hawaiian Chicken Salad
  • Hawaiian Chicken Wrap (rev. 3/2017)
  • Hearty Beef Soup
  • Hoppin' John - Entree
  • Hummus and Pita Bistro Box
  • Hummus Wrap
  • Italian Meat Sauce
  • Italian Meatballs
  • Meatball Sub
  • Meatball Cabbage Tomato Bowl (F2S)
  • Mega Meatball w/Marinara Sauce
  • Mexican Burrito Bowl w/ Chicken & Black Beans
  • Mexican Burrito Bowl w/ Chicken & Pinto Beans
  • Mexican Burrito Bowl w/ Pulled Pork and Beans
  • Mexican Burrito Bowl - Vegetarian (Beans and Cheese)
  • Mexican Flatbread
  • Mexican Meatballs
  • Nacho Cheese Sauce
  • Nachos w/Beef and Cheese
  • Nutty Asian Noodles w/ Chicken
  • Parmesan Chicken
  • PB&J Yogurt Parfait
  • Peanut Butter & Jelly Box
  • Peanut Butter & Jelly Box - Make Your Own
  • Pepperoni Pizza
  • Pepperoni Pizza Flatbread
  • Pesto Chicken Sandwich
  • Protein Pack Bistro Box
  • Quick Breakfast Quesadillas
  • Roasted Ranch Chicken
  • Roasted Veggie Grilled Cheese
  • Salad Trio: Vegetarian
  • Shrimp Taco
  • Sloppy Joe
  • Southwest Mac & Cheese
  • Southwest Shaker Salad
  • Spicy Chef Shaker Salad
  • Sriracha Tuna Mini Burger
  • Street Taco
  • Sweet Taco Tater (F2S)
  • Sweet Thai Chicken
  • Taco Cup - Beef
  • Taco Cup - Chicken
  • Taco Cup - Vegetarian
  • Taco Pocket
  • Teriyaki Noodles with Chicken
  • Thai Chicken Bowl w/Broccoli
  • Thai Chicken Bowl w/Zucchini
  • Tuna Salad
  • Tuna Sliders
  • Tuscan Turkey Soup
  • Yogurt Berry Parfait
  • Yogurt and Fruit Bistro Box

 

Vegetable Recipes

Each Zip file includes: Recipe (.pdf), Quick Reference Guide (.pdf), Photo (.jpg), Data File (.dat)

(F2S) = Farm to School

  • Asian Vegetable Medley (F2S)
  • Berried Green Beans
  • Bistro Spinach Salad
  • Broccoli and Tomato Salad (F2S)
  • Broccoli Salad with Carrots (F2S)
  • Broccoli Salad with Cranberries
  • Buffalo Cauliflower
  • Cajun Spinach
  • California Blend Stir Fry - Skillet Method
  • California Blend Stir Fry - Steamer Method
  • Carolina Caviar
  • Carrots and Cherry Tomatoes with Lime Dip
  • Carrots and Cherry Tomatoes with Taco Dip
  • Charro Beans
  • Cheesy Broccoli Fresh
  • Cheesy Italian Spinach
  • Cherry Tomato and Corn Salad
  • Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potato Slices
  • Cole Slaw (F2S)
  • Creamy Ranch Potato Salad
  • Creole Spice Beans
  • Crunchy Baked Sweet Potatoes
  • Cuban Black Beans
  • Cucumber and Cauliflower with Tzatziki Sauce
  • Cucumber Tomato Salad (F2S)
  • Fresh Veggie Cup with Lime Yogurt Dip
  • Fresh Veggie Cup with Taco Dip
  • Garlic Smashed Red Potatoes
  • Harvest Squash and Onions (F2S)
  • Honey Baked Beans
  • Hoppin' John
  • Hot Spicy Carrots
  • Lemon Roasted Carrots
  • Lemon Spiced Roasted Cauliflower
  • Lettuce and Pico de Gallo Cup
  • Lettuce and Salsa Cup
  • Lime and Chili Sweet Corn
  • Marinara Sauce: School Made
  • Mexicali Corn
  • Peach and Tomato Salad (F2S)
  • Pickled Carrots
  • Pico de Gallo (F2S)
  • Pineapple Jalapeno Slaw
  • Red Peppers and Carrots with Hummus Dip
  • Refried Beans
  • Roasted Carrots
  • Roasted Parmesan Broccoli (F2S)
  • Roasted Red Potato Salad
  • Roasted Red Potatoes
  • Roasted Root Vegetables
  • Romaine Salad
  • Salsa - canned tomatoes
  • Sassy Slaw (F2S)
  • Seasoned Black Beans
  • Seasoned Pinto Beans
  • Southwest Potato Wedges - Oil
  • Southwest Potato Wedges - Spray
  • South of the Border Greens (F2S)
  • Spinach Salad
  • Squash Bake (F2S)
  • Strawberry Spinach Salad
  • Sweet Ginger Carrots
  • Sweet Kale Salad (F2S)
  • Sweet Potato Boat  (F2S)
  • Sweet Potato Souffle Puree (F2S)
  • Sweet Potato Souffle - Canned
  • Sweet Potato Wedges with Lime Yogurt Dip
  • Tangy Sauteed Kale (F2S)
  • Zucchini Fire Stix (F2S)
  • Zucchini Parmesan (F2S)

Fruit Recipes

Each zip file includes: Recipe (.pdf), Quick Reference Guide (.pdf), Photo (.jpg), Data File (.dat).

(F2S) = Farm to School

  • Apple Bake (F2S)
  • Apples & Spicy Peanut Butter (F2S)
  • Apple Breakfast Crisp
  • Baked Pears
  • Blueberry Crisp - Fresh (F2S)
  • Blueberry Crisp
  • Blueberry Filling or Topping (F2S)
  • Breakfast Banana Crumble
  • Captain America Fruit Cup (F2S)
  • Crustless Apple Pie
  • Fruit Explosion (F2S)
  • Orange Smoothie (F2S)
  • Peaches and Cream Parfait
  • Pineapple Salsa
  • Sun Kissed Pear Wedges
  • Tropical Apples

Grains Recipes

Each zip file includes: Recipe (.pdf), Quick Reference Guide (.pdf), Photo (.jpg), Data File (.dat).

(F2S) = Farm to School

  • Blueberry Moon Pocket (F2S)
  • Breakfast Brown Rice
  • Cilantro Lime Rice
  • Creamy Pasta Salad
  • Deli Sub Roll
  • Fried Rice
  • Granola, Plain
  • Granola, with Dried Fruit
  • Macaroni n Cheese
  • Nutty Asian Noodles
  • Overnight Oats
  • Peachy Sheet Pan Pancakes
  • Peachy Sheet Pan Pancakes - Canned Peaches
  • Pear Gingerbread with Lemon Glaze
  • Southern Cornbread
  • Southwest Mac n Cheese
  • Spanish Rice
  • Steamed Brown Rice
  • Sweet Potato Spice Squares (F2S)
  • Teriyaki Noodles

Dips, Salad Dressings, and Sauces Recipes

Each zip file includes: Recipe (.pdf), Quick Reference Guide (.pdf), Photo (.jpg), Data File (.dat).

  • BBQ Ranch Dressing
  • Caesar Dressing
  • Chipotle Honey Mustard Dressing
  • Herb Vinaigrette Dressing
  • Honey Lime Vinaigrette Dressing
  • Honey Mustard Dressing
  • Hot Honey Mustard Dressing
  • Lime Yogurt Dip
  • Maple Lime Syrup
  • Ranch Dressing
  • Spicy Sauce
  • Sriracha Ranch
  • Stir Fry Sauce
  • Taco Dip
  • Tzatziki Sauce

 

Spice Blends/Seasoning Recipes

Each Zip file includes: Recipe (.pdf), Quick Reference Guide (.pdf), Photo (.jpg), Data File (.dat)

(F2S) = Farm to School

  • Quick Reference Card
  • Spice Blends/Seasonings Photos
  • Label Printing Information (apr2025) 
     

2023 Recipes 

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  • Mexican
  • Pasta
  • Pizza
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  • Taco

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