Recipe for SuccessTexas 4-H Food

Show

Presented by:

Shawnte Clawson Sharon Robinson

August 21, 2015

2016 State Food Show Theme

• PICNIC PERFECT Things to consider with this theme:

Food SafetyCreative Presentation Food Preparation

Study Aids for this theme:• http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm1

09899.htm

• http://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/2015/06/picnic.html • http://www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsafety/content/picnic-

safety

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Recipe for Success• Paperwork• Recipe• Presentation• Interview• Serving the judges

Paperwork

• All forms will be submitted online this year• The deadline for Food Show entries will be the

same date as Roundup Registration deadline• Recipe and 4-H State Food Show Entry Form

will be required documents

Recipe

• Two Parts– Selecting the Recipe – Writing the recipe in the Food Show format

Selecting Your Recipe

• Consider – Theme– Category

• Protein• Fruit & vegetables• Grains• Dairy

– Interview time– Ease of preparation in shared kitchen space– Presentation

Writing Your Recipe

• Ingredient list • Directions in order of ingredient list• No missing steps• Equipment

Writing Your Recipe

• Where do you add – seeded and chopped?

– ¼ cup seeded and chopped jalapenos– 2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped

• How do you write diced and drained canned tomatoes?

– ½ cup canned diced and drained tomatoes– 1 12-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained

Writing Your Recipe

• Number of servings• Optional garnishing• Serve with…– Salsa with tortilla chips

Presentation

• Contestants have 3 minutes to introduce their dish, highlight their food and nutrition project, and add other specifics that have made their project a successful one

• Consider ways your dish and project are unique

• Highlight new information you have learned• Be sure to include how your recipe relates to

this year’s theme.

Interview• Specific recipe, as well as food category, knowledge

– Protein, Fruits & Vegetables, Dairy, Grains• Question categories & study aides

– MyPlate• http://www.choosemyplate.gov/

– Nutrition• Dietary Guidelines for Americans• Nutrient Needs at a Glance

– Food Preparation• Cooking Basics for Dummies, 5th Edition; 2015

– Food Safety• http://www.fightbac.org/home

– Project Activities• Food Show Guidelines; Theme Resources

Serving the Judges

• Serve each judge a small portion of your dish• Judges will critique dish on food quality,

appearance, and aromatic properties• Use a barrier between food and hands

THANK YOU!Recipe For Success @ 4H Sate Food Show

Questions?