From Our Kitchen: Fig Bars
From Our Kitchen
These dairy- and egg-free homemade fig bars are a sweet treat — a perfect after-school snack. Serve with hot apple cider or cocoa to warm up on crisp fall days! Serves: 16 Ingredients: ¾ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup whole wheat flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon and pinch of salt, divided ½ cup unsweetened applesauce ¾ cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground flax seed mixed with 3 tablespoons warm water; let stand 1 minute before using 1 tablespoon...
Fueling for Performance: Nutrition for Athletes
Nutrition, Performance Spotlight
Think fast! You’ve been asked to bring a snack to the soccer tournament for your child’s team. What do you bring? What you choose could impact their performance. Athletes have different nutritional needs than their less active peers. Experts agree that adequate, well-timed nutrition enables and enhances intensive athletic performance. It maximizes gains in speed, strength, and agility; shortens the recovery period; provides nutrients that increase health; and reduces the risk of injury and illness. Pay attention to the info...
Performance Spotlight™ for Athletes
Nutrition, Performance Spotlight
SAGE has created Performance Spotlight™ to address athletic nutrition at school. Crafted by our Registered Dietitians, our program is based on recommendations by the United States Olympic Committee, NCAA, and other sports nutrition associations. There are three tenets of our program are education, meal guidance, and recipes. The education component centers on the what, when, and why so that the students can really understand what this nutrition will do for their bodies and performance. Meal guidance addresses the question “What...
From Our Kitchen: Fruit Kabobs
From Our Kitchen
Grilled fruit kabobs are a fantastic mix of smoky and sweet flavors—the simple addition of fresh vanilla bean makes this recipe stand out from the rest! Serves 5-6 Ingredients: 1 cup plum, cubed 2 cups fresh pineapple, cubed 2 cups pears, cubed ½ cup honey or agave nectar 1 vanilla bean Preparation: Step 1: Carefully slice the vanilla bean lengthwise, being careful not to cut all the way through. Pinch to open. With the back of a knife, lightly scrape...
From Our Kitchen: Grilled Street Corn (Elote)
From Our Kitchen
There’s plenty of fresh corn to be found in September, and this zesty combo of fresh and creamy Mexican flavors is the perfect side to Skewered Salmon and Eggplant for your next gathering. Serves 8 Ingredients: 8 ears of fresh corn, husked 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 ground black pepper 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese, divided ½ cup plain yogurt ½ cup sour cream ½ cup minced cilantro leaves, plus more for serving 2 teaspoons fresh lime zest...
From Our Kitchen: Skewered Salmon and Eggplant
From Our Kitchen
This sweet and spicy marinade for salmon and eggplant takes your skewers to a whole new level! Serve with Grilled Mexican Street Corn and refreshing Fruit Kabobs for a simple, on-a-stick menu! Serves 8 Ingredients: Marinade 3 tablespoons plain yogurt, lightly whisked 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon chili powder 3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard 3 garlic cloves, roasted and crushed 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated 3 tablespoons honey 1 to 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped Zest of 1 lemon Juice...
Seasonings®—The Spice of Life!
Seasonings®
Consumers wouldn’t eat at the same restaurant everyday, even if it was their favorite. SAGE’s Seasonings® program is how we keep the dining hall fresh and exciting for our students. Seasonings offers build-your-own customization and display cooking to break the monotony. At least twice a week, our Chefs surprise students with special menu items and sometimes even décor changes. Each venue makes its own calendar tailored to the community’s schedule and special events. But what exactly is a Seasonings event? Seasonings’...
How to Navigate Your SAGE Menu
Nutrition, Allergies, Spotlight Program, Online Menu
As you look forward to the school year ahead, we encourage you to look over your menu in advance to plan what to eat, especially if you have food allergies or follow a specific eating pattern. This guide will remind you of key features of our menu, and might even introduce you to something new! Access You can always access the menu via a web browser on any device, as well as through our Touch of SAGE™ mobile app. The...
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At SAGE Dining Services®, our unparalleled expertise in nutrition, sustainability, and culinary trends produces exceptional dining experiences that delight the senses, inspire minds, and foster community.
