A Tribute To All of the Food That Made Parks and Recreation

Tonight is the series finale of Parks and Recreation, one of the funniest shows on TV. It taught us the importance of small-town values, treating ourselves and tiny horses. Over the course of seven seasons, food played a significant role in the show. To pay tribute to a show we will all miss, here are the foods that played a pivotal role in Parks and Rec, with the funniest clips and some recipes to help with your withdrawal.

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Pawnee Foodies

“Zerts are what I call desserts. Tray-trays are entrées. I call sandwiches ‘sammies,’ ‘sandoozles,’ or ‘Adam Sandlers.’ Air conditioners are ‘cool blasterz.’ I call cakes ‘big ol’ cookies.’ I call noodles ‘long-ass rice.’ Fried chicken is ‘fry-fry chicky-chick.’ Chicken parm is ‘chicky-chicky-parm-parm.’ Chicken cacciatore? ‘Chicky-cach.’ I call eggs ‘pre-birds,’ or ‘future birds.’ Root beer is ‘super water.’ Tortillas are ‘bean blankets.’ And I call forks ‘food rakes.’” - Tom Haverford (watch the full clip here)

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Calzones

Try this calzone recipe

When Ben lost his job and spiraled into depression, he started creating calzones, one of his favorite foods. When he hits his all-time low, he comes up with the idea to open a restaurant chain called Low-Cal Calzone Zone. "Calzones are pointless. They’re just pizza that’s harder to eat. No one likes them. Good day, sir.”

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Waffles

Try this waffle recipe to satisfy your craving.

Leslie’s favorite comfort food, always smothered in whipped cream.

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Steak

Try this butter-basted rib eye.

Ron Swanson's favorite food, never ordered on its own. There are at least two steaks.

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Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

Get the recipe.

Two of Ron's favorite foods.

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Banana

Due to low potassium, Ann recommends that Ron eat a banana. A single banana.

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Energy Bars

Try this energy bar recipe with less sugar

In the second season, Sweetums introduces and snack bar called Nutriyums, which were filled with simple sugar and high-fructose corn syrup.

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