Recipes

Mushroom fried rice is a savory, comforting dish made with tender, sautéed mushrooms and rice stir-fried with vegetables and a touch of low-sodium soy sauce

Mushroom chili is a hearty, plant-based twist on the classic chili, packed with savory mushrooms, beans, and a rich, spicy tomato base. Its bold flavors are complemented by a perfect blend of spices, making it a comforting and satisfying dish for any chili lover. The longer this sits – the better it is.

Fresh vegetables that include, carrots, zucchini, red cabbage and bok choy are combined with cilantro, basil, mint and ginger then wrapped in rice paper. These spring rolls are a great way to add color and creativity to your menu.

This classic soup comes from Donna Miner, Kitchen Manager at Chicopee High, who says it is enormously popular with the students. In her original recipe she used pack-aged cream base, which contains unhealthy trans fat. So, for this version we used a tasty substitute of light cream, with a thickener of butter and flour. The result tastes rich, but doesn’t contain much fat per serving. In the words of Chicopee Food Service Director Joanne Lennon, “ If you are going to have a cream soup, it might as well be the real thing and satisfy!”

This stir-fry is loaded with fresh carrots, onions, broccoli and pork. A sweet sauce made of soy sauce, ginger, garlic and pepper is poured over top of this stir-fry to create a delectable dish!

These delicious quesadillas are filled with tender pork, flavorful salsa verde and shredded cheese for a hearty dish that students will enjoy.

Delicious marinated pulled pork, served with spicy cilantro mayo, makes for a delicious sandwich with a Latinx flair.

This shepherds pie is made with beef, onions, carrots, peas, and herbs – a delicious meal! A great main dish option on a chilly day.

This easy and delicious breakfast item features spicy ground beef, egg patty strips, tomatoes and shredded cheese on pizza dough.

This spaghetti recipe uses a seasoned meat sauce made from ground beef and pork. This mixture is added to a tomato sauce and poured over cooked spaghetti!

Rena and Maria have taken a typical school beef stew and added a Salvadoran twist with great success. Although a flour tortilla on the side is all you need to complete the meal, you can also add corn, peas, sweet potatoes, or any vegetables you like.

With edamame, carrots, and broccoli, this fun beef stir-fry recipe has lots of flavor and color.