CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Laramie County School District 1 Nutrition Services Smart Spoon Café is hosting a recipe contest for students. The contest is divided into two age groups: Junior Chef, covering kindergarten through sixth grade; and Iron Chef, covering seventh through 12th grade.
Recipes will be judged based on common ingredients, ease of preparation in school kitchens, visual appeal, flavor, nutrition and cost. Guidelines are as follows:
- The recipe must be an entrée containing grains and proteins.
- Ingredients must include exact measurements, with at least three items from the common ingredients list. One of the items must be a protein.
- Recipe should be able to be cooked in one hour or less.
- Step-by-step preparation instructions are required.
- The recipe must list the number of servings it yields.
Three finalists from each group will be selected by Feb. 14. Finalists will then prepare their recipes for a panel of judges on Feb. 26. The winning recipes will be featured on school lunch menus in May.
