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Local Food Lunch Toolkit

Healthy, delicious, easy-to-make recipes for Nova Scotia schools and families

The land on which we feed our families is in Mi’kma’ki We respect the Mi’kmaq Peoples’ stewardship of these lands and waters, which support out ability to nourish ourselves today. In addition, African Nova Scotian and Acadian peoples have lived on this land for centuries and their unique food culture and traditions are important to share for generations to come. So too is the culinary heritage of those who now make their home here, so that all may feel welcome at the table. We know that healthy eating can be difficult. We’re losing our deep connection to food.

With this in mind, the menus and recipes included in the Local Food Lunch Toolkit are the beginning of what we hope becomes a shared conversation about how to nourish ourselves, our children and future generations. Recipes are designed for easy preparation, incorporate the bounty of Nova Scotian foods, and are affordable, healthy, and delicious. All recipes have been tried, tested and approved by students in Nova Scotia schools.

 

Toolkit for Food Service

This toolkit includes:

  • Sample one-, two- and four-week cycle menus with task lists to make menu-planning simple

  • 19 recipes including local ingredient highlights, suggestions for toppings/sides, and tips & tricks

  • 3 extended recipes that also include shopping lists, cost guides, promotional tips for a school setting, and more!

 

Toolkit for Families

This toolkit includes:

  • Sample one-, two- and four-week menus with task lists for meal-planning at home

  • 22 recipes including local ingredient highlights and suggestions for toppings/sides

  • Families can try making favourite recipes at home, or schools can make family-size recipes to test their success!

 
 

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All Recipes

Mac & Cheese

Food Service | Family

Soft Beef Tacos

Food Service | Family

Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup

Food Service | Family

Handmade Hamburgers

Food Service | Family

Roast Chicken with Mash & Gravy

Food Service | Family

Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce

Food Service | Family

 

Three Grain Pancakes'

Food Service | Family

Hearty Beef Chili

Food Service | Family

Handmade Pizza

Food Service | Family

Chicken & Veggie Noodle Stir Fry

Food Service | Family

Fish Cakes & Baked Beans

Food Service | Family

Baked Potato/Mashed Potato Bowls

Food Service | Family

 

Sweet & Sour Meatballs

Food Service | Family

Corn Chowder with Lu’skinikn

Food Service | Family

Egg Roll in a Bowl

Food Service | Family

Jamaican-Style BBQ Chicken

Food Service | Family

Tomato Mac & Beef (Goulash)

Food Service | Family

Build a Sub, Wrap or Picnic Plate

Food Service | Family

 

Maple Apple French Toast Bake

Food Service | Family

Crispy Haddock with Home Fries

Food Service | Family

Crispy Chicken & Wedges

Food Service | Family

Acadian Chicken Fricot

Food Service | Family

 

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