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Module 3Lesson 6 of 75 min read

Recipe Card Tool

Document recipes, source information, and contribution estimates for human review.

Recipe Card
Chicken Stir Fry
Serves 25 children (ages 3-5)
Planning draft
Ingredients
Chicken breast, diced3 lbs
Brown rice, cooked6 cups
Mixed vegetables4 cups
Per-Serving Planning Draft
Meat/Alt: 1.5 oz eq
Grain: 0.75 oz eq
Vegetable: 1/4 cup

Verify calculations and source documentation.

A recipe card can organize ingredients, yields, source records, and estimated contributions. Confirm the final crediting method with current official guidance.

Creating a Recipe Card

1

Enter Recipe Details

Add the recipe name, yield, and serving size.

2

Add Ingredients

List each ingredient with quantities and link available source records for review.

3

Add Instructions

Include preparation steps for staff reference.

4

Review Crediting

Review per-serving estimates, calculation inputs, and supporting documents.

Using Recipes in Menus

If saved recipes appear in product search, review the carried-forward estimates and source documents before using them in another menu.

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Pro Tip

Create recipe cards for your signature dishes. This saves time when building menus and makes the same assumptions easier to review consistently.