Feb. 22, 2019
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MCC High School culinary competition winners announced
OMAHA, Neb. — High school students representing 16 Nebraska and Iowa schools showcased their culinary expertise at the 14th annual Institute for the Culinary Arts High School Culinary Invitational, held on Friday, Feb. 22, at the Fort Omaha Campus. Teams competed by preparing three-course meals and presenting them to expert judges.
Scholarships, gift certificates, medals and a trophy will be presented to the winners of various categories. This year’s premier sponsor was Metropolitan Utilities District. This year’s results are below.
First Place Culinary
The Career Academy, Dream Team
Second Place Culinary
Homeschool, Brotato Chips 2.0
Best of Beef
Papillion-La Vista South High School, The Gladi “eaters”
Best Starter
Burke High School, JDMJ
Best Main Plate
The Career Academy, All Hands on Duck
Best Dessert
Lincoln Southeast High School, LSE Knights
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