October K-12 LTO Planner  

National Pizza Month | National Pasta Month

October LTO Ideas & Inspiration

Pizza is a category ripe for innovative LTOs, and kids love it! Frozen vegetables, roasted vegetables and fruit make it easy to add intriguing colors and flavors with minimal cost and waste. See below for recipe ideas and time-saving products for National Pizza Month, National Pasta Month and more.

October Featured Products

October Menu Inspiration

Victory Wedge Taco Recipe Card
Victory Wedge Taco

What do you get when you add Simplot SeasonedCrisp® Savory Battered Wedges to a meaty, cheesy taco with all the toppings? A delicious, filling option that everyone will love.

Buddha Power Bowl Recipe Card
Buddha Power Bowl

Packed with flavor, color, and different textures, this bowl does not disappoint. And it's perfect for grab-n-go menus!

Japanese Ramen with Crispy Pork Belly Recipe Card
Japanese Ramen with Crispy Pork Belly

A deeply flavorful noodle dish with an impressive presentation. This satisfying bowl is sure to be a winner with your patrons.

Pizza Poutine Halves Recipe Card
Pizza Poutine Halves

All the saucy and cheesy goodness of a pizza but with roasted potato halves as the base. This might just be your new favorite dish!

Roasted Sweet Potato Tacos Recipe Card
Roasted Sweet Potato Tacos

Sometimes the simplest ingredients result in the tastiest meal. These quick-to-prepare tacos are a real pleaser and come together in a snap.

Salted Dutch Apple Caramel Crisp Recipe Card
Salted Dutch Apple Caramel Crisp

A little salty, a little sweet—and proof positive that potatoes really do work in a dessert offering.

Roasted Apple and Almond Pizza Recipe Card
Roasted Apple and Almond Pizza

Flame-roasted Fuji apples combined with mascarpone cheese, cranberries and almonds make this a delectable dessert.

Roasted Sweet Potato Tacos and Guac Recipe Card
Roasted Sweet Potato Tacos and Guac

Need a quick, vegetarian lunch option that really satisfies? Fill crispy corn shells with roasted sweet potatoes, roasted corn and quinoa, then top them off with queso fresco and creamy guacamole. Lunch is served!

Sweet Potato Quinoa Breakfast Bowl Recipe Card
Sweet Potato Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

A wholesome, filling breakfast option packed full of healthy ingredients. This bowl will keep you going way past lunch.

Need More Ideas?

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