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

Calling all young chefs in intermediate or junior high school! Think you’ve got what it takes to create a delicious, healthy entrée? 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 meat or meat alternative
• Recipes must allow for 10 servings
• Bonus points will be awarded for the use of the following ingredients
  • chicken breast
  • ground beef
  • quinoa
  • green peppers
  • thyme
  • queso
• 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 September 5th!
• Students must be available for a competition on Wednesday, September 24, from 4:30-7:30 p.m.

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