Cooking for a Crowd

These recipes are expanded for larger groups. All have been analyzed by Child Nutrition Specialists and meet meal pattern requirements for schools and child centers.

Baking dish of potatoes and turnips with a crispy top layer of breadcrumbs.

Potato Turnip Gratin

Prepare:

30 minutes

Makes:

4 Cups

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Bowl of wheat berries with a colorful vegetable mix.

Wheat Berry Salad

Prepare:

20 minutes

Makes:

6 Cups

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Roasted Zucchini

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

3 Cups

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Platter of tender brussels sprout halves.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Prepare:

5 minutes

Makes:

6 Cups

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Roasted Asparagus

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

3 Cups

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Cherry Oat Crumble

Prepare:

15 minutes

Makes:

3 Cups

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A piece of spiced baked oatmeal with juicy blackberries and raspberries is shown on a plate.

Baked Berry Oatmeal

Prepare:

15 minutes

Makes:

6 cups

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Bowl of golden, tender carrot and parsnip sticks.

Roasted Parsnips and Carrots

Prepare:

5 minutes

Makes:

3 Cups

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Oval ceramic serving dish with potato leek soup.

Creamy Potato Leek Soup

Prepare:

30 minutes

Makes:

8 Cups

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Bowl of smooth apple and cranberry puree.

Cranberry Applesauce

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

6 cups

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Plate of golden tortillas folded over turkey, cranberry and spinach filling.

Turkey Cranberry Quesadilla

Prepare:

5 minutes

Makes:

1 quesadilla

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Platter of potatoes stuffed with beans, corn, salsa and sprinkled with melted cheese.

Southwestern Stuffed Potatoes

Prepare:

5 minutes

Makes:

4 potato halves

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Tropical Beets

Prepare:

5 minutes

Makes:

2 cups

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Baked rounds of chopped cauliflower and cheese are shown on a platter.

Baked Cauliflower Tots

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

15 tots

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Sliced tomatoes with herbs and broiled cheese are shown on a serving platter.

Baked Tomatoes with Cheese

Prepare:

5 minutes

Makes:

8 slices

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Platter of peas and parmesan with a lemon slice.

Parmesan Peas

Prepare:

5 minutes

Makes:

4 cups

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Roasted Green Beans

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

3 cups

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Diced squash and apple are baked with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Baked Apples and Squash

Prepare:

15 minutes

Makes:

3 Cups

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Carrot Ginger Salad

Prepare:

20 minutes

Makes:

2 cups

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A bowl is filled with crunchy salad featuring broccoli, raisins and sunflower seeds.

Broccoli Raisin Salad

Prepare:

20 minutes

Makes:

6 Cups

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Roasted Radishes with Peas

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

2 cups

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Red Cabbage with Apples

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

6 cups

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Lettuce bed topped with peas and feta cheese on a plate.

Green Salad with Peas

Prepare:

15 minutes

Makes:

6 cups

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Bowls of rice, vegetables and chicken with shredded cheese.

Rice Bowl Southwestern Style

Prepare:

15 minutes

Makes:

2 cups

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Small bowl of mashed beans garnished with cilantro.

Refried Beans

Prepare:

5 minutes

Makes:

1 cup

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Ceramic bowl with creamy oatmeal topped with raspberries and blueberries.

Overnight Oatmeal

Prepare:

15 minutes

Makes:

4 cups

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Bowl filled to the brim with baked and seasoned garbanzo beans.

Dry-Roasted Garbanzo Beans

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

4 cups

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Cream cheese spread on English muffins with a fresh fruit topping.

Fruit Pizza

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

2 Servings

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Moist carrot and raisin muffins and sliced bread.

Sweet Carrot Bread or Muffins

Prepare:

20 minutes

Makes:

12 slices or muffins

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Cottage cheese and kale-based dip served with celery, carrot sticks and crackers.

Kale Dip

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

1 ½ cups

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Bowl of creamy dip garnished with parsley and served with raw carrots, cherry tomatoes and broccoli.

Ranch Dip

Prepare:

5 minutes

Makes:

2 cups

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Display of Apple Spice Oatmeal recipe squares

Apple Spice Baked Oatmeal

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

9 Squares (2.5 inches x 2.5 inches)

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Small bowl of creamy chicken and bean soup served with crackers.

White Chicken Chili

Prepare:

20 minutes

Makes:

8 cups

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Bowl of baked rhubarb and blueberries with a crumbly oat topping.

Rhubarb Blueberry Crisp

Prepare:

15 minutes

Makes:

4 ½ cups

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Tortilla Casserole

Prepare:

15 minutes

Makes:

12 wedges

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Bowl of hummus with a lemon slice served with carrot sticks, tomatoes and broccoli.

Hummus (no tahini)

Prepare:

5 minutes

Makes:

2 cups

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Hummus garnished with parsley served with carrot sticks, celery and radishes.

Hummus (with tahini)

Prepare:

5 minutes

Makes:

1 Cup

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Glass of thick smoothie served with cinnamon sticks.

Pumpkin Smoothie in a Cup

Prepare:

5 minutes

Makes:

1 cup

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Open faced buns with a saucy meat and vegetable mix.

Garden Sloppy Joes

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

6 Sandwiches

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Low-Fat Pumpkin Bread

Prepare:

15 minutes

Makes:

16 slices

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