NC K-12 Culinary Institute Recipes
Tab/Accordion Items
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
- Video: How to Roll a Burrito
- Beef, Bean and Cheese Burrito
- Video: How to Roll a 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
- Video: 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
- Video: Cooking 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
- Video: Southwest Shaker Salad
- Spicy Chef Shaker Salad
- Video: Shaker Salad
- Sriracha Tuna Mini Burger
- Street Taco
- Sweet Taco Tater (F2S)
- Sweet Thai Chicken
- Video: Sweet Thai Chicken
- Taco Cup - Beef
- Taco Cup - Chicken
- Taco Cup - Vegetarian
- Taco Pocket
- Video: Making Taco Pockets
- 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
- VIDEO: Steaming Frozen Vegetables
- 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
- VIDEO: Bean Basics
- 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)
Fruits
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
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
- Video: Steaming Brown Rice
- Granola, Plain
- Granola, with Dried Fruit
- Macaroni n Cheese
- Video: Cheese Sauce
- 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
- Video: Steaming Brown Rice
- Sweet Potato Spice Squares (F2S)
- Teriyaki Noodles
Dips, Salad Dressings, and Sauces
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
Each Zip file includes: Recipe (.pdf), Quick Reference Guide (.pdf), Photo (.jpg), Data File (.dat)
(F2S) = Farm to School
2023 Recipes
K12 Culinary Institute Videos
Kitchen Operations
- Basic Kitchen Equipment: Pans (02:18)
- Basic Kitchen Equipment: Utensils (02:19)
- Batch Cooking (03:41)
- Bean Basics (01:11)
- Calibrate Thermometer (01:00)
- Determining Number of Servings in a Pan (01:02)
- Encouraging Customers to Try Foods/New Foods (02:17)
- Heating PreCooked Foods (01:03)
- Knife Skills (02:23) (rev. Apr 2017)
- Preparing & Using a Three Compartment Sink (5:08)
- Tips to Quality Holding and Serving (03.21)
- Weighing & Measuring (01:51)
- Work Simplification (01:31)
Food Recipes and Prep
- Blanching Broccoli & Cauliflower for Vegetable Dippers and Salads (01:27)
- Cheese Sauce (for Mac and Cheese and base for Nacho Cheese Sauce) (00:31)
- Chicken Spinach Alfredo Bake (00:54)
- Chilaquiles (01:52)
- Chopping Lettuce in the VCM (01:38)
- Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (00:35)
- How to Roll a Burrito (00:23)
- Institutional Garnishing & Merchandising (02:14)
- Preparing Cubed Ground Beef for Soups or Stews (1:26)
- Preparing Cubed Ground Beef for Soups and Stews: Steamer Method (01:01)
- Removing Grapes from the Stem (00:33)
- Roasting Vegetables on a Sheet Pan (02:02)
- Shaker Salads (Southwest) (00:40)
- Steaming Brown Rice (01:11)
- Steaming Pasta (01:42)
- Sweet Thai Chicken (00:55)
- Taco Pockets (00:24)