Crafted by California Schools, Chosen By You

School Food Professionals across California are developing healthy and delicious recipes for our children. Now, you have the chance to vote for your favorite dish in the Community Choice category of the Powered by School Food Professionals Awards.

Parents, students and staff – the power is in your hands!
Select your favorite from the recipes below to vote today.

Nominated Recipes

Click to vote for your favorite:

Live Oak’s Barbacoa

Santa Cruz

Live Oak’s Barbacoa is inspired by a school food team member’s family recipe! Reflecting the cultural heritage of many district students, this flavorful, slow-cooked dish uses locally sourced ingredients.

Cupertino’s Japanese Katsu Curry

Cupertino

Cupertino Union’s recipe relies on a rich gravy, chock full of hearty vegetables. Always striving for yummier meals, the school food team serves this curry alongside breaded chicken and rice.

Monterey Peninsula’s Crispy Kimchi Chicken Sandwich

Monterey

Monterey Peninsula’s school food team celebrates the traditional Korean dish of Kimchi, incorporating locally sourced Napa cabbage. Students appreciate the menu’s inclusion of cultural food!

San Luis Coastal’s Thai Basil Lentil Burger

San Luis Obispo

San Luis Coastal’s school food team sources local ingredients for this recipe – with students growing the basil! The burger represents students’ request for more plant-forward options and features house-made coleslaw and green apples.

San Francisco’s Taco Pasta Bolognese

San Francisco

San Francisco Unified’s school food team knew students loved pasta, but were tired of its traditional variations. So, they developed this taco-style spin! The bolognese sauce combines ground turkey, spices, bell peppers, onions and stewed tomatoes.

Marysville’s Kickin’ Kiwi Chicken Chili Verde

Marysville

Marysville Joint Unified’s Kickin’ Kiwi Chicken Chili Verde celebrates southwestern flavors and cooking methods. Even better? The recipe calls for kiwis and tomatoes from local farms.

Cast Your Vote

About the Awards

Now through December 20th, we invite you to vote for your favorite school food recipe from the school food program most committed to cooking up better school food. One winning program will be selected, and two team members from the program will be invited to attend an in-person celebratory event, where they will be recognized for their meaningful contributions. Vote for your Community’s Choice today!