Recipe Resources
Recipe resources include a comprehensive collection of delicious K-12 recipes. Recipes play a significant role in the outcomes and success of school meal programs. These recipes are carefully crafted to cut through confusion, communicate clearly, and make complex steps understandable for everyone. Designed specifically for school nutrition professionals, K–12 standardized recipes include essential details for consistent preparation and service, including quantities, crediting, food safety guidance, nutrition information, and photographs.
Find A Recipe
The Fueling Georgia’s Future culinary website Explore Recipes search tool allows hundreds of recipes to be searched by a variety of search criteria. Using the search box, explore the recipe database by the following: components, Harvest of the Month, ingredient, and service. To learn more, view the Explore Recipes Tutorial Video (opens in new tab) and User Guide.
Meal Component Key
Meat/Meat Alternate
Vegetable - Beans/Peas/Lentils
Grain
Vegetable - Dark Green
Fruit
Vegetable - Red/Orange
Milk
Vegetable - Starchy
Vegetable -
Other
Harvest of the Month Featured Recipe
Chili-Lime Melon Mix
Recipes Include
- Production tips and notes
- Serving size, packaging suggestions, and pan selection
- Best practices for working ahead, execution, and finishing touches
This resource is designed to assist school nutrition professionals with recipe development. It should be used as a resource for menu ideas and all recipes need to be verified with the district menu planner for compliance before offering on the menu. Schools are encouraged to choose USDA Foods and Georgia and locally grown items when available.
Recipe Template
The Recipe Template can be used as a tool when creating recipes.
Submit Your Recipe
Have a great K-12 recipe? Use the form below to send in favorites!