View upcoming events and webinars, access free and member-only content, learn about our national conference, and more. Gain valuable industry training and leadership skills.
AHF's 2024 Annual Conference in San Antonio - August 23-25, 2024. Register today & join hundreds of self-operated foodservice professionals from across the country!
Join us as an annual sponsor to start building new connections with self-operated healthcare foodservice professionals in healthcare and senior dining. Learn more about our sponsorship and marketing opportunities!
View upcoming events and webinars, access free and member-only content, learn about our national conference, and more. Gain valuable industry training and leadership skills.
AHF's 2024 Annual Conference in San Antonio - August 23-25, 2024. Register today & join hundreds of self-operated foodservice professionals from across the country!
Join us as an annual sponsor to start building new connections with self-operated healthcare foodservice professionals in healthcare and senior dining. Learn more about our sponsorship and marketing opportunities!
AHF’s Recipe Index: Elevate Your Menus with Member-Inspired Recipes
Discover fresh menu ideas from AHF members, culinary competition champions, and trusted business partners in our Recipe Index. Operator members are encouraged to share their own recipes, helping to grow this valuable resource; you and your team could be featured in an upcoming issue of S.O. Connected!
If you haven’t browsed the AHF Recipe Index lately, now’s the time!
2024 AHF Culinary Competition
Award Winning Recipes Available to Download Now!
1st Place
Honey Pecan Catfish Endeavor Health
Wes Lieberher
Mynor Garcia
Pan-seared Venison
with a Blackberry Infused Bordelaise Sauce Geisinger
Brian Dixson
Brianne George
Pan-seared venison, with a blackberry infused bordelaise sauce, over a fennel/mirepoix cowpea cake, peach vinaigrette dressed dandelion greens, with honeyed goat cheese and candied figs.
3rd Place
Venison Rack
with Herb Polenta and Golden Berry Kale Salad INTEGRIS Health
Joshua Sabedra
DeCleasha Martin
A rack of lightly seasoned, pan seared venison on top of a creamy, herb polenta. Accompanied by a wilted kale salad with blistered golden berries tossed with al dente wheat berries. The dish is complimented with a sweet and tangy reduction comprised of blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, honey, and balsamic vinegar.
Honorable Mention
Honey Lime Chicken Thigh
with Mole and Spanish Rice Adams Health Network
Faith Werling
Michael Secaur
A tangy sweet chicken atop a rich mole sauce alongside black beans and Spanish Rice
Honorable Mention
Harissa Crusted Catfish
with Wheat Berry Salad and Asparagus and Red Bell Peppers Bethany Children’s Health Center
Trina Burks
Gisselle Ortiz
Aromatic and spicy seasonings coating the catfish with earthy and vibrant flavors from the wheatberry salad.