Recipes

Wondering how to use Michigan produce in your institutional meal service? These institution-scaled recipes feature Michigan fruit, vegetables, and legumes.

Explore seasonal recipes in our Featured Foods section.

Recipe: Cranberry Beans with Broccolini

Published on August 30, 2022
This recipe makes a perfect side for pork, chicken, veal, or beef.
Recipe: Stoplight Pepper and Bean Soup

Published on August 30, 2022
This bean soup includes red, yellow, and green peppers.
Recipe: Grand Rapids Public Schools Chili

Published on August 30, 2022
This is a tried and true recipe for chili made with Michigan beans.
Recipe: Baja Black Bean Salad

Published on August 30, 2022
This black bean salad recipe is scaled up for food service.
Recipe: Potato Salad with Lemon and Garlic

Published on January 7, 2020
With a creamy lemon and garlic dressing, this potato salad is a popular side.
Recipe: Southwestern Vegetarian Wrap

Published on January 7, 2020
These wraps are full of beans, rice, and corn salsa for a filling meal.
Recipe: Creamy Tomato Soup

Published on January 7, 2020
This tomato soup uses Great Northern beans to make the texture creamy.
Recipe: Simple Broccoli Salad

Published on September 10, 2019
This large scale broccoli salad recipe will win over the pickiest of eaters.
Recipe: Fire-roasted Corn and Cherry Salsa

Published on February 7, 2019
Serve this corn and cherry salsa with tortilla chips or as a side.
Recipe: Cherry-Walnut Vinaigrette

Published on February 7, 2019
Enjoy this cherry walnut vinaigrette with fresh Michigan greens.
Recipe: Cherry Butternut Squash Stuffing

Published on February 7, 2019
This seasonal side dish is dotted with dried tart cherries and full of savory squash.
Recipe: Dried Cherry Muffins

Published on February 7, 2019
Dried cherries are a tart and delicious addition to these fluffy muffins.
Recipe: Carrots with Character

Published on February 7, 2019
Enjoy these sweet baby carrots as a side dish along with chicken, beef, or fish!
Recipe: Cowboy Caviar

Published on December 4, 2018
Serve this bean salad as a side or with chips.
Recipe: Senate Bean Soup

Published on December 4, 2018
This hearty soup is full of Michigan navy beans, onions, and celery.
Recipe: Black Bean Muffins

Published on December 4, 2018
Packed with protein, no one will suspect black beans in these muffins!
Recipe: White Bean Hummus

Published on December 4, 2018
This white hummus is the perfect accompaniment for cut up carrots and celery.
Recipe: Bean Salsa

Published on December 4, 2018
Bring on the beans with this big bean salsa with corn, celery, and peppers.
Recipe: Cold Beet Salad with Raspberries

Published on December 3, 2018
This beet salad with fresh raspberries will brighten any plate.
Recipe: Crunchy Apple Salad

Published on October 24, 2018
Full of apples, celery, and radishes, this crunchy salad is a delicious side.