Culinary Demonstrations (Oceanside Ballroom B)

Monday, July 9, 2:15 pm-3:15 pm

Bush’s Best Beans Chef Brenda L. Wattles, RDN and Bush’s Best corporate chef Jorge Cespedes will demonstrate how beans are an amazing super food. This culinary demo will explore different and innovative ways to utilize beans to create healthier versions of kids’ favorites, power-up sides or add mighty menu items with less prep required, all without sacrificing taste. From providing health benefits, to improving sustainability and creating menu versatility, join us to learn how beans are a menu hero. Featured recipes will include Breakfast Burritos, Lettuce Wraps and Bean Tacos.

Tuesday, July 10, 8:30 am-9:30 am

Land O’Lakes Food Network Star Jason Smith will bring a little bling to the Land O’Lakes demonstration. This culinary demo will highlight new ways to utilize Land O Lakes® Ultimate White Cheese Sauce, and Land O Lakes® Macaroni and Cheese with Whole Grain. Showcasing recipes that provide on-trend flavors and twists on classics every kid will love. Featured recipes will include: Ultimate Taco Pizza, CubanMac Sandwich, and Cheesy Cowboy Meatball Hoagie.

Tuesday, July 10, 2:15 pm-3:15 pm

Panasonic Foodservice Chef Hadar Aviram will show how to use a sonic steamer microwave in the kitchen, plus introduce Induction Technology. Featured recipes will include Marinara Meatballs, Mac & Cheese and Confetti Frittata with Blueberry Sauce.

Wednesday, July 11, 2:30 pm-3:30 pm

Schwan’s Foodservice Join Chef Jet Tila, of the Schwan's Chef Collective, as he demonstrates two Asian recipes that kids will love and you can incorporate into your back to school menus. Featured recipes will include Posole Rice Bowls and Teriyaki Meatballs with Bok Choy Fried Rice.