Introducing Our New Fall/Winter Menu

By Nicole Spain, Registered Dietitian

Summer is slowly changing into fall and throughout the month of October, you’ll see your school transition to our new Fall-Winter menu. In the newest edition, you’ll find more hot cooked meals served at breakfast and lunch.  We will be featuring a few recipes from our cook’s contests including Fiesta Beef Potato Skins, Stuffed Pepper Soup, Cauliflower Gratin and Cheddar Chicken & Broccoli. 

We’re also excited to share that we will be offering a new cracker: The Champ Cracker! It’s a whole-grain cracker that will pair nicely with soups, chili and stews.  

You’ll also find clementines coming back onto the menu as citrus season draws near. Not only do they taste like a burst of sunshine on a cold winter day, but they will also give the kids a boost of vitamin C to help fight off illness!

A few of the kids’ all-time favorites will be back on the menu such as Turkey Ham & Potato Casserole, Chicken Parmesan and Golden Apple Oatmeal! 

Try the Chicken Parmesan Casserole at home! 

Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Yields 4-6 Servings

Diced or shredded Chicken (pre-cooked)             1 pound

Shredded Mozzarella Cheese                                 8 oz

Grated Parmesan Cheese                                       1 cup

Breadcrumbs                                                             ½ cup

Spaghetti Sauce                                                        1 jar (24 oz)

Salt & Pepper                                                            To Taste

Garlic Powder, Basil, Oregano                                To taste

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (350 F for convection oven).
2. Combine chicken and spaghetti sauce together with spices and place in a casserole pan.
3. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top, followed by cheeses.
4. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
5. Remove foil and continue to bake for 10-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 F.

Serving Suggestions:

• Serve with spaghetti or your favorite shaped noodle.
• Add some veggies such as, broccoli florets or zucchini to spruce it up!