BETHLEHEM, PA – Crossover Meats, a food innovation company revolutionizing ground meat with its patented Crossover Blends™, has partnered with Northampton Community College’s (NCC) Culinary Arts Department to give student chefs real world experience in recipe development using next generation protein.
Since June 1, students in NCC’s esteemed culinary program have been competing weekly to develop the best new dish using Crossover’s signature Chicken & Beef Blends. The winning recipe is featured on the menu of Hampton Winds, NCC’s award-winning, student-run restaurant in Bethlehem, PA.
“Working with an innovative product like Crossover Meats is an incredible learning experience for our students,” said Director of Culinary Arts at NCC, Chef Dominic Lombardo. “They get the chance to push boundaries, learn about modern food systems, and most importantly, see how their creativity connects with real diners. The response from our guests has been amazing. The crossover meats are winning people over at the restaurant with both taste and versatility.”
Crossover Blends™ combine lean, wholesome chicken with premium cuts of beef, pork, or lamb using a patented process that delivers all the juicy flavor and performance of traditional 80/20 ground meat, but with fewer calories, more protein, and a smaller environmental footprint. In many applications, Crossover’s chicken-based grinds actually outperform traditional ground meat on flavor retention, moisture, and cook-ability.
“This partnership is about more than recipe development. It’s about shaping the future of food,” said Michelle Adelman, CEO of Crossover Meats. “NCC’s students are learning how to innovate in the kitchen while exploring healthier, more sustainable ways to deliver bold flavor and real satisfaction.”
The Crossover x NCC collaboration is part of Crossover Meats’ broader commitment to culinary education, community engagement, and developing the next generation of food leaders.
To learn more about Crossover Meats, visit www.crossovermeats.com. For reservations at the Hampton Winds or more about Northampton’s Culinary Arts program, visit northampton.edu.
About Northampton Community College
With an enduring commitment to the regional communities it serves and a focus on student success, Northampton Community College is an educational institution of extraordinary distinction, earning accolades at the state and national levels for innovative programs, outstanding faculty, and impressive student achievements. It counts among its successful alumni a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and an Academy Award winning director, as well as a host of CEOs, presidents, and leaders of business and industry. Today, Northampton Community College has locations in Bethlehem, Southside Bethlehem, and Monroe County, serving 30,000 students annually from 53 counties, 42 countries, and 25 states. For more information or to apply, please visit northampton.edu. Follow NCC’s President on X @NCCPresDaveRuth, and the college on LinkedIn, Instagram @NorthamptonCommCollege, TikTok @NorthamptonCC, and Facebook.
