7 supercharged grab ‘n go recipes

Jerk Chicken Shaker Salad

Barilla Foodservice

Shaker salads are recommended by Dayle Hayes, MS, RD, an author and educator who focuses on school meals. She even has a Pinterest board dedicated to the topic. This Jerk Chicken Shaker Salad recipe from Barilla would be a fun way to add some bright and cheery Caribbean flavors to a fast-paced lunchtime.

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Apple & Sausage Hand Pies

Jones Dairy Farm

Hand pies are a trend that calls to mind “glamping” or glamorous camping. That’s a good starting point for a meal enjoyed amidst the wilderness of a particularly busy day. This recipe, from Jones Dairy Farm, has a cozy feel, with apples, herbs and cheese. And it comes together in a snap if you use pre-cooked sausage patties.

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Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

University of Richmond

At the University of Richmond, grab ‘n go cuisine has become a global experience at the Passport Café and at other grab ‘n go locations on campus. “I think the dialogue and the culture surrounding food is universally appealing, and a nice break from daily work and classroom pressures,” says Karen Kourkoulis, chef/manager of Passport Café. This Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad, created by Amanda Boyd at Lou’s Café takes everything great about the tabbouleh you know and love (sharp, bright flavors of parsley and lemon) and adds quinoa.

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Smokehouse Ranch Parfaits

General Mills Convenience & Foodservice

The parfait method of layering elements into a grab-worthy cup isn’t just a vehicle for granola. In this version, from General Mills Convenience & Foodservice, Smokehouse Ranch Parfaits take carrot and celery sticks to a whole new level of snacking, with yogurt, chicken, barbecue sauce, snack mix and smoked almonds.

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Ranch Roasted Fingerlings

U.S. Potato Board

Ranch Roasted Fingerlings are an upscale take on gas station “joe-joe” potato wedges. In this recipe from the U.S. Potato Board, the familiar flavor of ranch dressing only adds to the comfort-on-the-go factor.

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Caribbean Mango Chutney Chicken Wrap

National Mango Board

This Caribbean Mango Chutney Chicken Wrap could be the antidote to all boring chicken wraps. Created by Sodexo Corporate Chef Chuck Hatfield, in collaboration with the National Mango Board, the recipe calls for lots of components, but the good news is, you can make them ahead, or make use of things like leftover black beans or fruit chutney.

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Bananas Foster Parfait

General Mills Convenience & Foodservice

Bananas Foster is a dessert that’s often prepared tableside at fancy restaurants, with a lot of fanfare. The same addictive flavors are presented in a portable format here, in a recipe from General Mills Convenience & Foodservice.

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