{"id":144334,"date":"2025-08-11T21:09:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T01:09:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=144334"},"modified":"2025-08-11T21:09:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T01:09:18","slug":"crossover-meats-and-ncc-partner-to-bring-innovation-to-culinary-arts-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=144334","title":{"rendered":"Crossover Meats and NCC Partner to Bring Innovation to Culinary Arts Education"},"content":{"rendered":"

BETHLEHEM, PA<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0Crossover Meats, a food innovation company revolutionizing ground meat with its patented Crossover Blends\u2122, has partnered with Northampton Community College\u2019s (NCC) Culinary Arts Department to give student chefs real world experience in recipe development using next generation protein.<\/p>\n

Since June 1, students in NCC\u2019s esteemed culinary program have been competing weekly to develop the best new dish using Crossover\u2019s signature Chicken & Beef Blends. The winning recipe is featured on the menu of\u00a0Hampton Winds<\/strong>, NCC’s award-winning, student-run restaurant in Bethlehem, PA.<\/p>\n

\u201cWorking with an innovative product like Crossover Meats is an incredible learning experience for our students,\u201d said Director of Culinary Arts at NCC,\u00a0Chef Dominic Lombardo<\/strong>. \u201cThey 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.\u00a0The crossover meats are winning people over at the restaurant with both taste and versatility.\u201d<\/p>\n

Crossover Blends\u2122 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\u2019s chicken-based grinds actually outperform traditional ground meat on flavor retention, moisture, and cook-ability.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis partnership is about more than recipe development. It\u2019s about shaping the future of food,\u201d said\u00a0Michelle Adelman<\/strong>, CEO of Crossover Meats. \u201cNCC’s students are learning how to innovate in the kitchen while exploring healthier, more sustainable ways to deliver bold flavor and real satisfaction.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Crossover x NCC collaboration is part of Crossover Meats\u2019 broader commitment to culinary education, community engagement, and developing the next generation of food leaders.<\/p>\n

To learn more about Crossover Meats, visit\u00a0www.crossovermeats.com<\/a>. For reservations at the Hampton Winds or more about Northampton\u2019s Culinary Arts program, visit\u00a0northampton.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Northampton Community College<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0northampton.edu<\/a>.\u00a0Follow NCC’s President on X\u00a0@NCCPresDaveRuth<\/a>, and the college on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>, Instagram\u00a0@NorthamptonCommCollege<\/a>, TikTok\u00a0@NorthamptonCC<\/a>, and\u00a0Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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