With coronavirus restrictions still in place, portable foods continue to be in high demand at schools, colleges, healthcare operations and office buildings. These five recipes lend themselves well to grab and go, takeout and delivery.
Although this parfait was developed as a breakfast offering at West Virginia University, it can easily double as a snack or dessert. It’s one of the Mindful by Sodexo recipes that aim to balance nutrition with enticing flavors to offer a more indulgent way to enjoy healthy eating.
Mediterranean food continues to trend on menus, offering both health benefits and fresh flavors. For a twist on a Greek salad, the Chartwells team tosses warm naan bread spread with tzatziki sauce into the bowl. It adds texture and flavor to the mix of greens, fresh mint, olives, artichokes and more.
Photograph courtesy of the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board
Cheddar Cheese Curds with Roasted Tomato Coulis
In order to enjoy fresh cheese curds' signature squeak, they should be eaten within one or two days of production. For that reason, curds have become a specialty in states like Wisconsin where dairy farming and cheese making take place. Chef Govind Armstrong extends the curds’ longevity by deep-frying them for a cheesy appetizer that can be served as far away as his Los Angeles restaurant Post & Beam.
Photograph courtesy of Corporate Image Dining Services
Banh Mi Sandwich with Lemongrass Chicken
Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches are typically filled with pork, but at the corporate cafes managed by Corporate Image Dining Services, chicken is layered on the crusty French bread instead. The term "banh mi" actually just refers to bread, but this sandwich stands out with its lemongrass-flavored chicken and a garlic-based mayonnaise.
For customers who can’t decide on potatoes or pasta as a side dish, Slater’s 50/50 offers both in one indulgent package. The Baked Potato Mac and Cheese is served as a shareable side with the restaurant’s half ground bacon-half ground beef burgers at all six Southern California locations.