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A collection of menu planning ideas for foodservice operators.

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Penne Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Sweet Peas

 Dec. 08, 2009

Penne Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Sweet PeasCornell University & Barilla PastaYield: 8 servings 12 cloves garlic, sliced thin½ cup + 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil2 lbs. 8 oz. bro...

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District pilots nutrition labels

 Dec. 08, 2009

RALEIGH, N.C.—A nutrition labeling pilot in eight Wake County Public School System’s schools found that the labels influenced students’ food selections. The district’s School Health Advisory Council (...

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USDA study shows influence of school policies on meals’ fat content

Dec. 08, 2009

A new study released by the USDA shows the effects school policies have on fat content of school meals. The report, Meeting Total Fat Requirements for School Lunches: Influence of School Policies and ...

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Variety in a bowl

By Willie Kiernan on Nov. 23, 2009

Soup is still America's comfort food. Soup remains a hot—even cold—item in many cuisines. Steeped in tradition and ancestral heritage, soup is a versatile food. Tinkering with age-old ...

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‘New’ Asian on the Block

Oct. 28, 2009

Korean, the next emerging cuisine, shares ingredients with its southern neighbors but has a style all its own. In the past couple of years, while virtually everyone in non-comme...

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Avocado and Vegetable Soup

Oct. 14, 2009

Avocado and Vegetable SoupAdapted from Creative Dining Services, Zeeland, Mich.Yield:  4 servings   1 large avocado1 tbsp. lemon juice, divided1 tbsp. vegetable oil1 cup leeks, chopped...

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Farm Fresh

Oct. 13, 2009

PALO ALTO, Calif.—A new organic and sustainable patient menu named Farm Fresh was launched three months ago at 613-bed Stanford Hospital & Clinics. All items on the Farm Fresh menu are local—withi...

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Atlanta hospital introduces healthy dining programs

Oct. 13, 2009

ATLANTA—Three new retail programs are being implemented at 500-bed Piedmont Hospital to help customers make healthy dining decisions. The first program, Lean Works, bundles a breakfast, lunch, di...

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A healthy push

Oct. 13, 2009

GREENVILLE, N.C.—The 861-bed Pitt County Memorial Hospital is pushing healthy dining options to the forefront of its retail operations in an effort to improve employees’ health and wellness. One of th...

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King of the protein roost

By Willie Kiernan on Sep. 22, 2009

Poultry, particularly chicken, remains a popular healthy choice. As Americans focus more and more on healthy eating, poultry remains an excellent choice for the center of the plate. The challenge for...

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