1. Recipe for Success Texas 4-H Food Show Presented by: Shawnte Clawson Sharon Robinson August 21, 2015

2. 2016 State Food Show Theme PICNIC PERFECT Things to consider with this theme: Food Safety Creative Presentation Food Preparation Study Aids for this theme: http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm1 09899.htm http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm1 09899.htm http://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/2015/06/picnic.html http://www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsafety/content/picnic- safety http://www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsafety/content/picnic- safety

3. Recipe for Success Paperwork Recipe Presentation Interview Serving the judges

4. Paperwork All forms will be submitted online this year The deadline for Food Show entries will be the same date as Roundup Registration deadline Recipe and 4-H State Food Show Entry Form will be required documents

5. Recipe Two Parts – Selecting the Recipe – Writing the recipe in the Food Show format

6. Selecting Your Recipe Consider – Theme – Category Protein Fruit & vegetables Grains Dairy – Interview time – Ease of preparation in shared kitchen space – Presentation

7. Writing Your Recipe Ingredient list Directions in order of ingredient list No missing steps Equipment

8. Writing Your Recipe Where do you add – seeded and chopped? – ¼ cup seeded and chopped jalapenos – 2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped How do you write diced and drained canned tomatoes? – ½ cup canned diced and drained tomatoes – 1 12-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained

9. Writing Your Recipe Number of servings Optional garnishing Serve with… – Salsa with tortilla chips

10. Presentation Contestants have 3 minutes to introduce their dish, highlight their food and nutrition project, and add other specifics that have made their project a successful one Consider ways your dish and project are unique Highlight new information you have learned Be sure to include how your recipe relates to this year’s theme.

11. Interview Specific recipe, as well as food category, knowledge – Protein, Fruits & Vegetables, Dairy, Grains Question categories & study aides – MyPlate http://www.choosemyplate.gov/ – Nutrition Dietary Guidelines for Americans Nutrient Needs at a Glance – Food Preparation Cooking Basics for Dummies, 5 th Edition; 2015 – Food Safety http://www.fightbac.org/home – Project Activities Food Show Guidelines; Theme Resources

12. Serving the Judges Serve each judge a small portion of your dish Judges will critique dish on food quality, appearance, and aromatic properties Use a barrier between food and hands

13. THANK YOU! Recipe For Success @ 4H Sate Food Show Questions?