Our 400+ scratch-cooking recipes are tested in cafeterias and kid-approved! All of our recipes are analyzed according to USDA meal components, and can be easily adjusted to fit any portion quantity.

Welcome to The Lunch Box! The nation’s trusted resource for scratch cooking in schools, featuring recipes, tools, and operational knowledge.

Recipes and menus are the heart of school food change. Our recipes have been developed by school food professionals, kid-tested, and perfected in school kitchens.

Discover why recipes are vital for sustainable scratch-cooking, what makes a good recipe for school food, and how to incrementally transition popular menu items to scratch-cook.

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We test all recipes on The Lunch Box in school kitchens and lunchrooms. Students have tasted and approved these recipes, so you can feel confident serving them in your schools.

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Please help us keep our tools & resources free for all users by registering here! The Lunch Box Recipes, resources, and opportunities for school food professionals. School Food News Updates and …

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