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LACA's National School Meals Week is inbound!
For the last 30 years, LACA’s National School Meals Week (NSMW) has been raising awareness about the importance of nutritious school meals. Starting on the 8th of November, each day has a different theme, helping school caterers deliver a variety of flavours and styles throughout the week. We have listed the themes below with a selection of recipe inspiration, but keep your eyes peeled throughout the week where each day will be heroed on our blog.
To view the full recipes, simply click on the images!
Monday - Mix It Up Monday!
Awaken your pupils taste buds and serve something different on the menu today.
Vegan Mole Taco
Chole Masala
BBQ Lentil Stuffed Tomatoes
Tuesday - Food For Fuel
Serve up some delicious dishes that will give your pupils energy to learn and play.
Sheperd's Pie with Cheddar Cheese Mash
Spaghetti Vegannese
Chermoula Spiced Wrap
Wednesday - Roast Dinner Day!
Aaah the Great British roast dinner. Try serving up meat, vegetarian or a roast dinner with a difference! It’s your choice.
The Essential Roast Dinner
Yorkshire Pudding Wrap
Beetroot and Squash Wellington
Thursday - Plant-Based Power Lunch
Try new plant-based dishes on your main menu and salad bar.
Bulgar Wheat and Herb Salad
Sri Lankan Curry with Sticky Rice
Vegan Sausage Casserole
Friday - School Food Challange
Task pupils with finding out where the dishes and ingredients on your menu came from.
Fish Pie with Smoke Cheese Potato Crust
South Indian Crab Cakes
Vegan, Mushroom, Chestnut and Cranberry Tart
To get your hands on our menu planner packed with recipe inspiration, email advice@essentialcuisine.com or call 01606 541 490 to speak to a member of the team.
