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Culinary Challenge

Taste of HSE

This school year, Hamilton Southeastern Schools is celebrating student creativity, innovation, and flavor through a series of exciting culinary challenges! Students of all grade levels are invited to compete within their age group and showcase their cooking skills. The competition kicks off this September with our intermediate and junior high schools. Stay tuned for more details on opportunities for other grade levels!

Grades 5-8

Challenge: Healthy Entree

September 2025

Grades 3-4

Challenge: Breakfast Entree

February 2026

Grades 9-12

Challenge: Burger or Sandwich

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Grades 3-4

Calling all young chefs in third and fourth grade! Think you’ve got what it takes to create a delicious, healthy breakfast entree? Submit your best recipe, whether it’s an original creation or your twist on a classic. Check out the criteria below and show us what you’ve got!

  • Recipes must contain a whole grain
  • Recipes must allow for 20 servings
  • Bonus points will be awarded for the use of the following ingredients
    • avocado
    • cottage cheese
    • seeds (flax, chia, pumpkin, or sunflower)
  • Recipes will be judged based on the following:
    • healthy attributes
    • appearance/plate presentation
    • use of ingredients 
    • creativity
    • taste
    • judges presentation
  • Recipes must be typed and uploaded to the submission form as a PDF or dropped off at your school's front office by January 23rd!
  • Students must be available for a competition on Wednesday, February 18, from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
  • The 13 finalists will be notified on January 30th.

Timeline of Events

Recipe Submission

Recipes due January 23, 2026

Online at the link above!

Top 13 Competition

February 18, 2026 | 4:30-7:30 p.m.

HSE High School