Porcupine Sliders: Richfield SECA Students to Compete in National Cook-Off Competition in Texas
As the first place winners in the grain category for First Lady Michelle Obama's healthy recipes competition, the four-person team travels to Texas for a cook-off finals.
Students, and amateur chefs, at South Education Center Alternative (SECA) school will compete in a cook-off competition in Grapevine, TX Monday as part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Recipes for Healthy Kids Contest.” Out of more than 340 submissions from around the country, the Richfield cooking team was the first place winner in the grains category after submitting its recipe for Porcupine Sliders, according to an article on the SECA website. The sliders are mini lean turkey burgers mixed with brown rice, cranberries and spinach, on a multi-grain bun. “Prior to submitting the nutritious recipe, the Porcupine Sliders recipe was revised several times, removing fat by baking the meat instead of frying. Next, the students prepared Porcupine…
