For SNA’s National School Lunch Hero Day, we called on K-12 professionals to share their mouth-watering takes on trend-setting recipes in the cafeteria, and we’ve been blown away by all of your submissions! From Hot Honey Tornadoes to Dragon Sriracha Chicken Pizzas, these recipe winners took menu creativity to a whole new level and are making a difference in schools across the country. Feast your eyes on your heroes’ culinary creations!
Properly fueled students can master anything! High in plant-based protein and fiber, each bite delivers delicious whole grains, creamy hummus and fresh veggies.
🏆 Katrina Butler – Buena Park School District, CA
It’s the best way to start their day. Packed with fresh banana slices and baked to golden perfection. Substitute peanut butter for Nutella for a more nutritious treat!
🏆 Judi Reynolds – Fallbrook High School District, CA
Embark on a global adventure of epic sweet n’ savory proportions. Baked cinnamon rolls topped with vanilla yogurt icing and savory ham and cheese packed in the middle.
🏆 Diane Pain – Troup County Schools, GA
The star of the school day! Mozzarella cheese, fresh peppers, chicken and Sriracha baked til golden brown for the perfect lunchtime offering with a little kick.
🏆 Reyna Morales – Bernalillo Public Schools, NM
Imaginative, creative, original — just like your students. A golden pinwheel packed with layers of zesty pepperoni and gooey, melted mozzarella cheese in a perfectly baked crust, and topped with sweet-hot honey!
🏆 Luis Fernandez, Josh Kerwood – Greater Amsterdam School District, NY
Wendy Hallet – Crystal River Middle School, FL
Kaylee Torres – Meridian World School, TX
Holly Turner – Rockwood Middle School, TN
Todd Portello – Lonoke Primary School, AR
Daniel Sala – Duanesburg CSD/HFM BOCES/P-Tech
