Recipe for Success Texas 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 Safety Creative Presentation Food Preparation Study Aids for this theme: htm htm safety safety

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 – Nutrition Dietary Guidelines for Americans Nutrient Needs at a Glance – Food Preparation Cooking Basics for Dummies, 5 th Edition; 2015 – Food Safety – 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 4H Sate Food Show Questions?