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4-H Food Show Recipe
Selection
Special Notes for State Qualifiers:
State qualifying food show contestants must enter
the same recipe that they qualified with at the
Four entry categories allow for presentation District level. The same recipe cannot be entered
of a variety of foods in the Food Show. The categories more than once to the State Food Show.
also provide an opportunity for contestants to exhibit a
variety of food presentation principles. At state, contestants will be
assigned specific preparation facility times and
Many recipes can be entered in more than one category. preparation time limits based on number of entries
Participants should consult with the website and recipes. Depending on the number of entries
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/ when selecting a and recipes, contestants may be limited to 2 to 2.5
recipe category. All four food categories may use ovens hours in the facility; this time limit will include final
during food preparation. However, oven time is limited cooking and/or baking of their dish. Oven time is
to 75 minutes in all categories. limited to 75 minutes.
• Appetizer – Traditionally an appetizer is a small dish or Contestants should keep these items in mind when
food that is eaten prior to the main course. When selecting recipes at county and district levels.
selecting recipes for this category, contestants should
consider foods that are lower in fat, sodium, and calories
so as to not ruin one’s appetite. WHEN SELECTING A RECIPE
• Main Dish –The main dish is usually the heaviest, FOR COUNTY AND DISTRICT
heartiest, and most substantial dish in a meal. In a meal COMPETITION, PLEASE
consisting of several courses, the main dish is served
during the main course and is the featured dish of the REMEMBER:
meal. The key
ingredient is usually meat or another protein food, but Recipes should be written in the standard recipe
they may contain other foods. format using the included Recipe
Submission Checklist as a guide.
• Side Dishes – Side dishes are foods that are usually
served along with a main dish or as accompaniments to When choosing a recipe, please keep in mind
the main course. Suggested dishes may include salads, what ingredients will be available in College
cooked vegetables, cooked fruit, pasta or rice dishes, Station. (Seniors)
and/or combination vegetable dishes.
No alcohol or alcohol-containing ingredients can
• Healthy Desserts – Healthy can still mean delicious be used
when it comes to desserts. Dishes in this category should
be served at the end of the meal or for special
occasions. Contestants should modify traditional recipes
with healthy substitutions and consider MyPlate and
Dietary Guidelines when selecting recipes for this
category.
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