The Chef Ann Foundation promotes whole-ingredient, scratch cooking in schools. This approach enables schools to serve the healthiest, tastiest meals so that kids are well-fed and ready to learn.
We’re dedicated to empowering schools nationwide with the tools, training, resources, and funding they need to serve meals. Browse through programs to learn more about our work and apply for a grant.
Since 2009, the Chef Ann Foundation has worked with schools to implement healthy school meal programs. Dive into the organization’s history and learn about our impact on school food reform over the years.
Whether you are a school district administrator, food service director, food service team member, concerned parent, student or committed community advocate, there are many ways to get involved in changing the way we feed our kids.
Want to learn how you can create school food change? Our toolkit lays out how to approach your district and advocate for healthier food in your child’s school.
Learn more about school food with resources, home recipes, and press materials.
The Chef Ann Foundation promotes whole-ingredient, scratch cooking in schools. This approach enables schools to serve the healthiest, tastiest meals so that kids are well-fed and ready to learn.
We’re dedicated to empowering schools nationwide with the tools, training, resources, and funding they need to serve meals. Browse through programs to learn more about our work and apply for a grant.
Since 2009, the Chef Ann Foundation has worked with schools to implement healthy school meal programs. Dive into the organization’s history and learn about our impact on school food reform over the years.
Whether you are a school district administrator, food service director, food service team member, concerned parent, student or committed community advocate, there are many ways to get involved in changing the way we feed our kids.
Want to learn how you can create school food change? Our toolkit lays out how to approach your district and advocate for healthier food in your child’s school.
Learn more about school food with resources, home recipes, and press materials.
A sheet pan dinner is a recipe that is self-contained in one vessel, a sheet pan. Everything goes onto the sheet pan and into the oven at once and it’s finished all at the same time, making it an easy family meal! Chef Brandy reports, “It’s colorful, it’s healthy, it’s delicious and it’s seasonal. If you wanted to add a little extra something, this dish would be perfect with some brown rice or mashed potatoes...Or perfect just as is”.
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Combine all vegetables in large bowl - set aside.
3. Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar and brown mustard until well combined.
4. Add dressing to the large bowl and toss until vegetables are evenly coated. Add salt & pepper to taste.
5. Pour vegetables onto a sheet pan and spread out so they are in one even layer - set aside.
6. Sear chicken skin side down in a skillet with olive oil over medium high heat and sprinkle with a pinch of salt & pepper. Cook for two minutes.
7. Flip chicken and sprinkle with another pinch of salt & pepper. Cook for one minute.
8. Remove seared chicken thighs from skillet and place on top of the dressed vegetables in sheet pan.
9. Place sheet pan in preheated oven and cook for about 30 minutes or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165 degrees.
10. Remove sheet pan from oven and sprinkle with fresh rosemary.
11. Enjoy alongside brown rice, mashed potatoes or just as is!
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