Toasted ravioli. Just the thought of it makes me happy: ravioli covered in breading, then deep fried and served with marinara sauce on the side.
At the University of Missouri-Columbia, toasted ravioli day was the dining day I looked forward to most. Being a Northerner, I’d never even had them before moving to the Midwest.
The all-you-can-eat ice cream bar was another fave of mine, but there’s only so many times one can eat ice cream. (And call it a meal, anyway.)
Sodexo, a foodservice provider to 600 campuses in the U.S., identified these trends in college cafeteria fare:
– Apricot-glazed Turkey
– Meatloaf with Frizzle-Fried Onions
– Vietnamese Pho (Rice Noodle Soup)
– Vegetarian Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
– Chicken Adobo (Mexican Stew with Chilies)
– Stuffed Pork Chops
– Vegetarian Jambalaya
– Lemon Herbed Baked Tilapia
– Rotisserie Chicken
– Home Style Pot Roast
Who ever said cafeteria food stunk? With that list, I’m pretty sure that stereotype is changing.
What’s YOUR favorite cafeteria food—either in college or high school?
I love the bosco sticks (like mozzarella sticks) and fries 🙂