Brazilian School Cooks Publish Cookbook

Why this is here: The cookbook features a recipe for banana bread that incorporates the banana peel, encouraging the full use of ingredients and reducing food waste.

Fifty-eight school cooks in Paraná, Brazil, are now published authors with the release of “Tempero da Escola,” a cookbook featuring 32 recipes. The book collects dishes regularly served in 16 state schools. It is available online without cost to school cooks across Brazil, allowing them to replicate the recipes.

Tia Jôzi, a cook at Costa Viana State College, expressed pride after 27 years of service. The cookbook includes creative main courses like beet-sauce meatballs. It also features sustainable desserts, such as banana bread made with peels—promoting full food utilization.

The recipes were chosen for sustainability, logistical ease, and nutritional value. The book also shares eight kitchen secrets and 15 time-tested tips.

A book-signing event took place at Costa Viana State College with students, parents, and educators. The digital version is accessible via the APG.Gov website, but further efforts are needed to reach all school cooks nationwide.