April 13-17, 2026
Las Vegas, Nevada
CACFP · Afterschool Meals · Summer Food
Research & Resources Track | CEU Specialty 1 | Beginner
Taste Test to Tray: Student-Led Recipe Innovation in School Meals
Empower students as culinary co-creators! Explore a replicable, USDA-aligned process for guiding youth from idea to standardized recipe, boosting participation and meeting diverse tastes. Leave with flavor-testing protocols, ready-to-use templates and leadership moves to build a thriving student culinary council.
- Understand the evidence and equity benefits of student-driven recipe development.
- Learn how to apply a five-step standardization workflow.
- Explore feedback techniques that turn tasting events into ongoing youth-led menu councils.
Presented by
Raymie Fernandez, MS, MMS
Chief Operating Officer, DREAM Charter Schools
Persefoni Vordokas
Program Chef, Brigaid
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