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Healthy Lunchtime Challenge Winners

Between 2012 and 2016, First Lady Michelle Obama hosted five Kids’ “State Dinners.” Altogether, over 6,000 Healthy Lunchtime Challenge recipe submissions were reviewed, and more than 270 young people and their families were welcomed to the White House.

Below you will find the nutritious and delicious winning recipes from over the years that were created by talented young chefs from each U.S. state, territory and the District of Columbia. You can also check out the complete cookbooks from each year here.

ALABAMA

2016: Lael Jefferson, Green Chicken Wrap and Fruit-tacular Salad

2015: Jay Wolanzyk, Alabama Fancy Fish Tacos

2014: Jane Battle, Veggie Spaghetti with Alabama Gulf Shrimp

2013: Kindall Sewell-Murphy, Kale Broccoli Chicken and Apple Salad

2012: Falcon Wiles, Alabama's Yummy Summer Soup

ALASKA

2016: Denali Schijvens, Wrapped Alaska Denali Style and Spinach Smoothie

2015: Sable Scotton, Deliciousness over Rice

2014: Michael Halpern, Maple-Pecan Salmon Delight

2013: Rowan Bean, Alaskan Ceviche with Mango

2012: Aaron Blust, Alaska Teriyaki Salmon Wrap

AMERICAN SAMOA

2016: Amelie Chen, Breadfruit, Taro, and Garlic Chicken Trio

ARIZONA

2016: Scarlet Summers, Scarlet's Southwest Barack-A-Bowl

2015: Nia Thomas, Oodles of Zoodles with Avocado Pistachio Pesto

2014: Cody Vasquez, Shrimp Tacos with Watermelon Jicama Salad

2013: Alexandra Nickle, Banana's Black Bean Burritos

2012: Haile Thomas, Quinoa, Black Bean, and Corn Salad

ARKANSAS

2016: Lily Radtke, Asian in Arkansas

2015: Aspen Smith, Arkansas Baked Almond Catfish

2014: Hart Irby, Arkansas Meets Asia Catfish Sliders

2013: Emma-Kate Schaefer, Confetti Spring Rolls with Orange-Cilantro Sauce

2012: Trey Sims, Kickin' Chicken Salad

CALIFORNIA

2016: Cannon Meiers, Cannon's California Rolls

2015: Aria Pelaez, California Rainbow Taco with Mic-kale Obama Slaw and Barack-amole

2014: Genene Savall Wedd, Ethiopian Kik Alitcha

2013: Rose Scott, Pork and Tofu Lettuce Cups

2012: Sean Reichbach, Sean's 3-Pepper Soup

COLORADO

2016: Hannah Skalicky, Hannah's Sweet and Savory Chicken and Peaches

2015: Rain Adams, Rain’s Turkey Chili

2014: Kiana Farkash, Grilled Salmon with Farro and Warm Swiss Chard Salad

2013: Nicholas Hornbostel, Sushi Salad

2012: Aidan Gould, Rainbow Salad with Black Beans, Homegrown Mint, and Lemon

CONNECTICUT

2016: Kalaya Moody, Springtime Lunchtime

2015: Hannah Betts, Hannah’s Eggy Potato Scramble

2014: Cecilia Vinas, Quinoa Chicken Burger with Kale and Potato Chips

2013: John Breitfelder, Quinoa "Risotto" with Shrimp and Kale

2012: Betsy DaSilva, Heavenly Lunch Wrap

DELAWARE

2016: Jamal Bin-Yusif, Caribbean Fiesta!

2015: Emilie Monnig, Spinach Power Salad with Mandarin Vinaigrette

2014: Roisin Liew, Chi-Irish Shepherd’s Pie and Get Your Goat Dessert

2013: Braeden Mannering, Tortilla Bowl Deluxe

2012: Jourdanne Latney, Stuffed Tomatoes

FLORIDA

2016: Olivia LaRochelle, Bountiful Florida Fish “BFF” Cakes

2015: Bobby Sena, Caribbean Delight

2014: Gabriel Medina, Fish Cartucho al Gabusho

2013: Nicole Medina, Summer Salmon

2012: Deborah Goncalves, ‘Triple F:’ Fake Fast Food

GEORGIA

2016: Jackson Kelly, Spaghetti Squash and Turkey Bolognese

2015: Corey Jackson Jr., Mango-Cango Chicken

2014: Mira Solomon, Grillin’ Out, Veggie Style

2013: Regan Matthews, Sweet Potato Turkey Sliders

2012: Haley Matthews, Stuffed Zucchini Boat

GUAM

2016: Grayson Giles, Quinoa-Crusted Katsu Curry with Cauliflower Rice

2015: Gracie Giles, Y’obama Yakisoba

2014: Lily Vinch, Mo-Rockin’ Monday Special

HAWAII

2016: Kaira Grace Pan, Poke Me Ke Aloha

2015: Luca Casano, East Meets West! Chinese Pot Stickers and Tuscan Salad with Aloha Sorbet

2014: Grady Garzo, ‘Aina Holoka’I (Feast for a Seafaring Voyage)

2013: Eleanor Cowell, Curried Chicken Salad & Taste of the Tropics Fruit Bowl

2012: Stefani Shimomura-Sakamoto, Scrumptious Salmon Salad Lunch and Strawberryana Smoothie

IDAHO

2016: Jacob Russell, Super Stars and Stripes Salmon Patty

2015: Josie Roll, Scrumptious Veggie Noodles with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce and Chicken

2014: Katie Hebdon, K and T’s Amazing Tortilla Chicken Soup

2013: Adam Wirth, Veggie Barley Salad with Orange Honey Vinaigrette

2012: Elena Guylay, Fiesta Casserole

ILLINOIS

2016: Maggie Smith, West Wing Chicken with Secret Service Noodles

2015: Shreya Patel, Garam Masala Quinoa Burger with Raita

2014: Tess Boghossian, Licoln’s Inaugural Soup

2013: Taddy Pettit, Black Bean Wrap with Jicama - Grilled Corn Salsa

2012: Jonah Schaik, Jonah's Pesto Pasta

INDIANA

2016: Shakthi Ramachandran, Chicken Tikka Pita with Cucumber Raita

2015: Abigail Horne, Little Man Lunch

2014: Sophie McKinney Han, Sophie’s Healthy Coconut Chicken

2013: Lydia Finkbeiner, Sneaky Chili Surprise

2012: Alexander Aylward, Vegetable Quinoa Salad with Chicken

IOWA

2016: Lola Shorney, American Gothic Calzones

2015: Mary McFetridge, Mary’s Garden Farfalle Feast

2014: Anabel Bradley, Over the Rainbow Veggie Pancakes

2013: Corrine VanderGaast, Stone Curry with Brown Rice

2012: Ajani Patton-Imani, Yummy Corn Wraps

KANSAS

2016: Joey Heidari, Lentil Tacos with Cilantro-Avocado Drizzle

2015: Jasmine Dulan, Black Bean Burger withKale Chips and Jasmine’s Freeze Out Smoothie

2014: Jasmy Mavilla, Tangy Veggy Springetty

2013: Olivia Neely, Fun Mini Pizzas with Veggies & Cauliflower Crust

2012: Rori Coyne, Yummy Cabbage Sloppy Joes

KENTUCKY

2016: Will Bingham, One Bag Bluegrass Bake!

2015: Izzy Washburn, Shake It Off with a Turkey Roll

2014: Lucy Fairhead Hickerson, Around the World in One Bite

2013: Regan Strehl, Raisin Bran Muffins

2012: Myka Smith-Jackson, Perfect Curry Chicken Wraps

LOUISIANA

2016: Owen Osborne, Sweet Savory Dip-tastic Louisiana Power Lunch

2015: Samuel Davis, Sam’s Southern Savoring Salmon Supreme (S to the 5th power)

2014: Moira Doran, Muffin Tin Egg White Frittatas

2013: Brynna Robert, Sweet and Spicy Stir Fry

2012: Michael Prados, Fish Tacos

MAINE

2016: Scout Bookham, Quinoa Chickpea Salmon Rolls with Salad

2015: Leo Koch, Vegan Superhero Soup

2014: Sienna Mazone, Mexican Haystack

2013: Noah Koch, Vegan Powerhouse Pesto Pasta

2012: Annalee Carroll, Turkey Dumplings

MARYLAND

2016: Colby Trenor, Maryland Crab Lettuce Cups

2015: Braxton Young, Quinoa Crusted Spinach Tofu Pie

2014: Esther Matheny, Chesapeake Fish Tacos

2013: Emma Scielzo, Chicken Masala Wrap

2012: Samuel Hightower, Sizzling Tofu with Green Onions and Sugar Snap Peas

MASSACHUSETTS

2016: Abby Newman, Fit to Run Boston Marathon Cod-Potato Cake

2015: Aster Toole, Melting Pot Soup

2014: Yonah Kalikow, Quinoa Lentil Burgers with Kale Salad

2013: Shefali Singh, Shefali's Scrumptious Spring Rolls

2012: Rachel Goldsmith-Levitt, Tapenade and Goat Cheese Sandwich

MICHIGAN

2016: Ethan Yodzevicis, Super Stuffed Squash

2015: Eva Paschke, Fizzle Sizzle Stir Fry

2014: Elena Hirsch, Barack-oli and Mich-room Obama-let

2013: Jacob Hirsch, Picky Eater Pita Pizza Pockets

2012: Avery McNew, Apple Oat Balls

MINNESOTA

2016: Alexandra Steele, Alexandra's Refreshing Watermelon Salad

2015: Ava Nebben, Secret Service Pizza Delight

2014: Sophia Webster, Quinoa and Black Beans

2013: Kaitlyn Kirchner, Garden Stir-Fry

2012: Riley Sorensen, Stuffed Red Peppers and Banana Oat Stacks

MISSISSIPPI

2016: Aniya Madkin, Kickin’ Cauliflower Shrimp and Grits

2015: Bre Donald, Ground Turkey Flower

2014: Devlyn Williams, Quinoa Sweet Potato Boat

2013: Reed Lindsey, Pan Seared Mississippi Catfish on a Bed of River Rice

2012: Linda Martinez, Mississippi Tacos

MISSOURI

2016: Abhijith Jenkins, Tropical Vacation with Catfish and Quinoa

2015: Blake Koehr, Gateway Crescent

2014: Joshua Murphy, Asian Chicken Meatball and Cauliflower Rice Tortilla

2013: Henry Oates, Confetti Peanut Ginger Party Pasta

2012: Kyle Moore, Chicken Spinach Pasta

MONTANA

2016: Brooke DuCharme, Bison in a Field

2015: Colton Kuka, Hungry Brother’s Stew

2014: Chloe Long, “What! You Don’t Like Tofu?” Stir-Fry

2013: Joshua Garrigues, Healthy Vegetable Fried Quinoa

2012: Kayla Wayman, Kayla's Garden Chicken Pizza

NEBRASKA

2016: Lauren Hinrichs, Tasty Veggie Tacos

2015: Grace Brown, Fabulous Fish Tacos

2014: Zienna Peterson, Terrific Turkey Tacos

2013: Bence Brown, Terrific Tuna Casserole

2012: Aaron Beckman, Apple Alien

NEVADA

2016: Skylar McGough, Veggie-Packed Indian Lentils

2015: Jack Newkirk, Eggplant “Obama”san

2014: Grace Keating, Chicken and Grape Salad Lettuce Wraps

2013: Isabella Gross, Chex Chicken and Bellaberry Smoothie

2012: Alexea Wagner, Vegan Sloppy Joes

NEW HAMPSHIRE

2016: Jude VanderHooven, Teeny Zucchini Triangular Panini

2015: Ana Bernazzani, Corn and Turkey Meatball Lentil Soup with Whole-Wheat Pita Chips

2014: Jessica Bakas, Pan-Seared Salmon with Vegetables and Tricolor Salad

2013: Olivia Beauchesne, Liv's Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich

2012: Ella Barrett, Black Bean and Avocado Burrito with Pineapple Salsa

NEW JERSEY

2016: Gianna Malecki, Gianna's Salmon Paradise

2015: Emma Schramm, Crispy-Skin Salmon over Pasta with Garbanzo Bean Sauce

2014: Jacob Cook, Sweet-Patato-Crusted Turkey and Veggie Pizza

2013: Goldie Siegel, Hawaiian Turkey Sliders with Mango-Pineapple Salsa

2012: Tarteel Idais, The Golden Plate

NEW MEXICO

2016: McLean Knight, Green Chili Cheese Roll and Lime Jicama Fries

2015: Hannah Torres, New Mexican Style Layered Tostada with Cauliflower Tortilla

2014: Max Johnson-Jimenez, Southwestern Casera

2013: Louis Teich, Spinach Frittata

2012: Emma Kenney, Baked Chicken Wrap with Nectarine Avocado Salsa

NEW YORK

2016: Danielle Mazlish, Chicken Cheeseball Kabobs on Veggie Spaghetti

2015: Julia Rissberger, Spinach and Apple Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette and Whole-Grain Cheese Pennies

2014: Michael Lombardi, Mike’s Chicken and Vegetable Dumpling Cups

2013: Peter Murphy, Super Rescue Soup

2012: Samuel Wohabe, Fish Fueled Pepper Rocket with Kale Chips and Quinoa

NORTH CAROLINA

2016: Mena Choi, Korean Lentil Patties

2015: Alexander Tschegg, Curried Chickpeas with Baked Tofu over Cilantro Rice

2014: Rajen Dey, Yummy and Healthy Kati Roll

2013: Vijay Dey, Spring Rolls

2012: Sydney Brown, Sydney's Homerun Meatloaf Burger and Baked Zucchini Fries

NORTH DAKOTA

2016: Stella Halverson, Red Potato Boat with 3 Bean Bison Chili

2015: Carter Cassola, Stuffed Peppers Delite

2014: Tegan Lancaster, Grilled Veggie Brunch

2013: Charli McQuillan, Asian Fajitas

2012: Logan Rosene, Logan's Favorite Turkey Vegetable Soup

NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS

2016: Fanai Staffler, Chicken Kebab Lettuce Wraps

2015: Claire Park, Rota Sweet Potato Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast

2013: Genzo Gonzales, Kangkung Pomegranate Salad

2012: Esther Huh, Pitaya Healthy Salad

OHIO

2016: Wyatt Rosengarten, Chicken Sausage Cauliflower Crust Pizza

2015: Sydney Mazik, S.S. Asparagus Pie

2014: Abigail Cornwell, Sunrise Tuscan Chicken

2013: Anisha Patel, Kickin, Colorful, Bell Peppers stuffed with Quinoa

2012: Logan Kendall, Shredded Veggie Wrap

OKLAHOMA

2016: Maya Jacob, Okie Pride Brown Rice with Chicken and Vegetables

2015: Riley Higgins, M’eggs’ican Quesadillas with Pineapple Dipping Sauce

2014: Ranger Lemaster, Smoky Southwestern Vegetable Dip

2013: Ogden Johnson, Taco De Camaron

2012: Harrison Booker, Power Pesto Pasta

OREGON

2016: Hannah Conte, All Kale Caesar!

2015: Phoebe Garrett, Phoebe’s Phish Tacos with Kale Chips

2014: Grace Wetzler, Healthy Stuffed Rainbow Peppers

2013: Audrey Russell, Salmon Fried Rice

2012: Robert Robinson, Veggie Pizza

PENNSYLVANIA

2016: Ava Terosky, Sunny's Omelette and Bo's Patriotic Parfait

2015: Sydney Tyner, Chicken Taco Tower

2014: Hannah Foley, Seafood Tacos with Lime Coleslaw and Peachy Salsa

2013: Ganesh Selvakumar, Lentil Spinach Soup and Mint Chutney

2012: Evan Clark, Falafel Wrap

PUERTO RICO

2016: Victor Junniel Rivera, Oat! My Tropical Pizza

2015: Felix Gonzalez, Wrap It Up

2014: Karla Gonzalez, Salmon and Salad Island Deluxe

2013: Aliana Arzola-Piñero, Yummy Eggplant Lasagna Rolls

2012: Ariana Lugo, Sushi for Kids

RHODE ISLAND

2016: Pablo Aizenman, Peace in the Middle East Soup and Salad

2015: Clara Aizenman, Mexican-Jewish Barley Pozole

2014: Kinnan Hammond-Dowie, Mediterranean Kebab Wrap with Cilantro Tabbouleh

2013: Samantha Mastrati, Italian Garden Salsa with Crunchy Chicken Tenders

2012: Caroline Cowart, Broccoli and Cheese Egg White Omelet

SOUTH CAROLINA

2016: Kiana White, Carolina Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

2015: Summer LaPress, Pan-Roasted Grouper with Carolina Gold Rice Salad

2014: Julia Pascoe, Carolina Chicken Chili

2013: Corbin Jackson, Bring it On Brussels Sprout Wrap!

2012: Lauren Kuperman, Fun with Lunch

SOUTH DAKOTA

2016: Josh Weissenberger, Catch of the Day Fish Tacos

2015: Griffin Storm, Storm of Deliciousness BBQ Chicken Soup

2014: Sabrina Swee, Hawaiian Kale Wraps

2013: Owen Kerkvliet, Hidden Veggie Lasagna

2012: Eva Farley, Miss Kitty's Egg Salad Sensation

TENNESSEE

2016: Leya Alani, Awesome Baked Falafel with Mango Salsa

2015: Evie Braude, Farro with a Tennessee Twist

2014: Lily Sahihi, Tennessee Tabbouleh

2013: Makenna Hurd, Makenna's Bodacious Banana Muffins

2012: Logan Guleff, Tuna Schooners

TEXAS

2016: Priya Patel, Tex-Mex Veg-Head Lasagna

2015: Jianna Garcia, Couscous Salad with Chicken, Artichoke, and Lemon Skewers and Tangy Texas Tzatziki

2014: Ariel Derby, Baked Falafel and Tomato Cucumber Salad

2013: Devanshi Udeshi, Slam Dunk Veggie Burger

2012: Michael Lakind, Bunny Bisque and Secret Service Super Salad

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS

2016: Orin Hayes, Healthy Chicken

2015: Jalani Phillips Jr., Hurricane Salmon and Lentil Patties

2014: Ahlissa Pierce, Ahlissa’s Rainbow Caribbean Soup

2013: Sakari Clendinen, Zucchini Pancakes & Passion Fruit Banana Smoothie

2012: Gabriel Reed, Vegetarian Lasagna

UTAH

2016: Daniela Bergantz, American Flag Ravioli in Creamy Garden Sauce

2015: Indiana Coyle, Mix It Up Sushi

2014: Andrew Chardack, New Polish Potatoes

2013: Cecily Asplund, Lucky Lettuce Cups

2012: Lahav Ardi, Lentil Veggie Soup

VERMONT

2016: Miranda Gallagher, Go Local Lunch!

2015: Maya Elliott, Maya’s Delicious Vegetarian Little Lasagnas

2014: Iris Hsiang, Chinese Vegetable Stir-Fry

2013: Colin Hurliman, Champ's Maple BBQ Turkey Burgers

2012: Laura Printon, Backyard Garden Salsa Tortillas

VIRGINIA

2016: Kathryn Duvall, Victory at Yorktown

2015: Simone Spalding, Rainbow Chili

2014: Sophie Haga, Chia Chicken Pitas

2013: Campbell Kielb, Orange Chicken Lettuce Wraps

2012: Madeleine Steppel, Fish Chowder

WASHINGTON

2016: Lukas Anderson, Salish Sea Kedgeree

2015: Simone Harvey, Teriyaki Chicken with Cabbage Salad

2014: Maliha Amarsi, This Fish Has Gone Nuts!

2013: Amber Kelley, Nummy No-Noodle Lasagna

2012: Arla Sutton, Salad Noodle Wraps

WASHINGTON, D.C.

2016: Elena Sotobashi, D.I.Y. Sushi

2015: Timothy Burke, Vegetable Confetti Spring Rolls

2014: Maxwell Wix, Healthy Grains, Squash, Apples, Sausage, and Kale

2013: Ingrid Lamberg, Inga Binga's Salmon Salad

2012: Ilianna Gonzales-Evans, Mexican Delight

WEST VIRGINIA:

2016: Grace Landini, Grace's Supermeal: Cool Couscous and Berry Healthy Dessert

2015: Reagan Blasher, Honey Baked Salmon with Spinach Quinoa, Pineapple Salsa, and Cucumber-Dill Dipping Sauce

2014: Adrianna Nelson, Magnificent Mediterranean Spotlight Peppers

2013: Jessica Wolfe, Spicy Tofu Lettuce Cups

2012: Alexis Nelson, Golden Moroccan Butternut Stew

WISCONSIN

2016: Raya El-Hajjar, Wisconsin Cranberry Chickpea Salad

2015: Anna Ganser, Mediterranean Rockin’ Roasted Vegetables in Cool Cucumber Boats

2014: Sarah Ganser, Amazing African Sweet Potato Stew

2013: Liam Kivirist, Wisconsin Solar Oven-Simmered Chili

2012: Finwe Wiedenhoeft, Barbecue Cheddar Chickpea Burgers

WYOMING

2016: Hannah Andreen, Chicken and Veggie Salad

2015: Dillon Andrews, Indian Tacos

2014: KyAnn James, Stuffed Pumpkin

2013: Breeze Petty, Scrumptious Chili with Zucchini Cornbread

2012: Grace Ratchford, Macaroni Casserole