ChefCyndie

December 6, 2022
Batch Cooking in School Nutrition Programs
Batch cooking produces high-quality food, helps reduce food waste, and minimizes food safety risks. Learn the differences and benefits of the three types of batch cooking: […]
December 6, 2022
Steaming Frozen Vegetables for School Menus
Steaming frozen vegetables doesn’t have to result in a loss of quality and taste. This video guides you through thawing, steaming, holding, and serving vegetables. Video […]
December 6, 2022
Cooking Ground Beef for the Steamer or Oven
Preparing ground beef for use on the menu can be done in two ways. A 10-pound sleeve of ground beef can be steamed in the sleeve […]
December 6, 2022
Preparing Cubed Ground Beef in School Nutrition Programs
Preparing cubed ground beef for soups or strews can be done in two ways. A 10-pound sleeve of ground beef can be steamed in the sleeve […]
December 6, 2022
Preparing Beans in School Nutrition Programs
Watch this short video to learn bean basics. Learn tips for preparing and cooking beans, including converting a recipe for dry beans to canned beans, adding […]
December 5, 2022
Heating Precooked Foods in School Nutrition Programs
In this video, made by Chef Cyndie and the K-12 Culinary Team for the North Carolina K-12 Culinary Institute, learn how to heat precooked foods safely. […]