Top 5 chefs redefine menus with plant-based creativity

Published: March 25, 2025
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Health Care Culinary Contest
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In the fall, hospital chefs across the country submitted their plant-forward recipes in hopes of being named America’s hospital chef of the year. Our five finalists redesigned cultural classics from around the world including Honduran tamales created with deep heritage roots reminiscent of home, complexly-layered Spanish stuffed peppers, and hearty, down-to-earth Italian comfort food.  

Combining comfort and nourishment, these chefs are bringing patients the nutrition they need through heritage favorites they love. Read the inspiration behind the creative recipes that have made it to the finish line.

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