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Ellie Woolet - Ellie is the Digital Content Manager at Performance Foodservice Always intrigued by food and drink pairings, she is also a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), having spent eight years in the wine industry, before pivoting into foodservice
Asthecrispairoffallsettlesinand theleavesturnintoapumpkinspice paletteofcharm,collegecampuses reawakenwiththehustleofstudents loadedwithtextbooks,schoolspirit, andbustlingitineraries.
Thisautumn,it’stimetoembrace back-to-schoolseasonlikeit’sthe latestTaylorSwiftalbumandjump onthehottesttrends,while harnessinglabor-savinginitiatives thatworkclosetocollegecampuses
PatioPerfection
Offeringoutdoorseatingduringwarm weatherisagreatwaytoelevateany menu,boostcamaraderie,and encouragestudentstospendtheir diningdollarson-site Asthetrendof pop-uppatiosgrows,youcan capitalizeonthispracticebyoffering uniqueortemporarydining experiencesatyourlocation.
Thesespacesareoftendesignedwith creativeandseasonalthemes, providingafreshandexcitingoption fordiners.
Forinspiration,looktospecial occasionslikefamilyweekends,oneoffeventslikearivalrytailgate,live music,ortrivianight.Overall,any foodserviceinnovationtiedto“patio season”issuretocreatebuzzon campusanddrawinmorediners
Bring‘EmIn
Duringtheweeksleadinguptothe startofclasses,giveawaysunglasses orpaddlefansinthestudentcenter, tobuildexcitement.UtilizeQRcodes withyoursocialaccountsthatmake iteasyforpotentialpatronstofollow you Postphotosofnewmenuitems asateaserofwhat’stocome Add yourpatioordininglocationforeasy, searchablephototagging,enticing viewerswithpotentialphoto opportunities.
Tiepatiodiningtothecampus calendarsforspecialeventsand cateringopportunities,suchas homecoming,parents’weekends,or graduation.Offerbeveragepairings toroundouttheexperience think flavoredicedcoffeesorbubbleteas atbrunch,withsparklingwatersor aguafrescastopairwithgrilled items Lookingforloyalty?Encourage repeatvisitswitha“PatioVIP”loyalty card,exclusivetostudentsat surroundinguniversities.
BrunchVibes
Leveraginguniquebrunchdishesisa trendthatconnectswithstudentsas well.Studiesshowthat94%ofGenZ consumerseatbrunch,higherthan anyothergeneration It'sallabout mergingbreakfastfavoriteswith lunchtimeindulgence.Amust-have featureistheclassiccombooffluffy pancakesorwafflesservedwitha drizzleofmaplesyrup,alongside
According to research, nearly 95% of menus feature sauces. Make hollandaise the most versatile sauce on your menu with innovative mashups.
crispybaconorsausage.Avocado toasthasbecomeastaple,topped withpoachedeggsthatoozegolden yolkswhenpierced.Freshfruit plattersofferarefreshingcontrast, whileyogurtparfaitsprovidea creamy,tangytreat
AllAbouttheBenny
Forthoseseekingheartierfare, brunchwouldn'tbecomplete withouteggsBenedict perfectly poachedeggsperchedatopEnglish muffins,drapedinvelvety hollandaisesauce.ItemslikeCustom Culinary®Ready-To-UseFrozen HollandaiseSauceputsadelicious twistonBenedicts,entrées,and handheldfavoriteswithsimple ingredientadd-insthattakeyour signaturesecretsaucestothenext level.
Aclassic“MotherSauce,”thisclean labelhollandaisedeliversthe authenticemulsificationofeggyolk, clarifiedbutter,andlemonyouwould expecttofindinascratch preparation,withjusttherightlevel ofcayennepepper.Custom Culinary®offersanevenmoreindepthselectionofproductsperfect forpatioseason,helpingmenu offeringsstandout TheirGoldLabel includesspeed-scratch-inspired saucesandbases,bringingclassic flavorstothetablewithease.They’re versatile,easy-to-use,andcomeina convenientfrozenformat just thaw,heat,andserve!
HollandaiseYourWay
Secretsaucesareboomingonmenus. Studiesshowthatsaucesareup78% infastcasualdiningand83%infine dining Levelingupwithhollandaise mightbethesecretforsuccess.This luscious,silkysaucecanbeeasily customizedwithseveraldifferent dishesandcuisines,suchasspicyand Hispanic-inspiredfare,popularwith GenZ Experimentwithmakinga moreuniquehollandaisebyadding anythingfromchiliesandgochujang forakickofheat,tofreshorangeor limejuiceforatouchofcitrus sweetness.
Accordingtoresearch,nearly95%of menusfeaturesauces.Make hollandaisethemostversatilesauce onyourmenuwithinnovative mashups,including:
MapleSyrup+WholeGrain Mustard=MapleWholeGrain MustardHollandaiseSauce TruffleOil+MincedFreshChives =Truffle-ScentedHollandaise Char-GrilledCorn+Cilantro+ LimeJuice+Tajin®+Cotija Cheese=ElotéHollandaiseSauce
SmashHit
Fallpatiodiningaroundcollege campusespresentsaunique opportunitytocaptivateboth undergradsandlocalsalike.By craftingmenusthatfeatureseasonal favoritesandembracingtrendslike brunch,restaurantscancreatea welcomingatmospherethatdraws students,alumni,andfanstoyour location.
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Potatochips,thosecrispy,crunchy, salty,savorybitesofYUMthathavebeen delightingtastebudsforgenerations, continuetohaveremarkablesuccessin foodservice.
Fromhumblebeginningstobecomea stapleinrestaurants,cafes,andeven high-enddiningestablishments,the journeyofpotatochipsinfoodserviceis atestamenttotheiruniversalappeal. Whetherenjoyedontheirownor incorporatedintoinnovativedishes,the crunchallureofa“chip”continuesto captivatedinersanddrivesuccessinthe ever-evolvingfoodserviceindustry
Andthestorydoesn’tstopthere, researchshowsaclosetiewithbakery itemsasfarassnackfoodorder percentage,anddemographically speaking,“chips”comesinasthe#2 snackfooditemorderedbyGenZand Millennials
Offeringachip,whetheratortilla,kettle chip,orclassicpotatochiphassome significantopportunitiestoconsider:
Cost-EffectiveSide:Offeringachip canbeacost-effectivesidedish, increasingtheprofitabilityofameal withoutsignificantlyraisingthe priceforcustomers.
MenuVariety:Addingachiptothe menucanincreasevariety,catering todifferenttastesandpreferences Thiscanbeparticularlyappealingto customerslookingforalighteror morecasualmealoption.
IN THE BAG
QuickPreparation:Nofryingneeded with a prepackaged chip! Fresh and ready to serve out of the bag, chips offer no need for prep work compared to other side dishes, allowing for faster service and reducing kitchen workload during busyperiods
EnhancedCustomerExperience: Offeringachipcanenhancethe diningexperiencebyprovidinga familiarandenjoyablesnackthat complementsawiderangeofmain dishes.
IncreasedSales:Includingachipas asideoptioncanleadtoincreased sales,eitherasapartofmealcombos orasanupsellitemboostingoverall revenue.
CrossPromotionalOpportunities: Chipscanbepairedwithvarious dipsorsauces,usedonsandwiches, orservedasasidebeyond sandwichessuchassoups,salads, andmore.
SolidifiesProportionSizes:Using asmallerbagpromotesconsistency inoz sizedistributionperplate, whileminimizingtouchpointsand contaminationinback-of-house. Largebagscanbeutilizedasbulksizecateringoptions.
GIFTAMEAL
GIftAMealisanapptodesignedtomakeiteasyand profitableforrestaurantstogiveback.Everyonelovesa businessthatdoesgood.GiftAMealaddsthatelementto yourbrandinminutes soyourcommunity&businesscan thrivetogether.
Foreachphoto,GiftAMealdonatestoalocalfoodbanknear youtocoverthecostofdistributing12lbsofhealthy groceriestoaneighborhoodpantry
Noextrastepsorlogisticsneededfromyouoryourstaff. Justputuppromotionalmaterialsandwatchyour customersdogood.
Bookademoorsignuptodayat giftameal.com/pfsandlet yourguestsfeellikeheroesforchoosingyourrestaurant!
Mozzamasala
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
1 cup tomato(es), diced
1 tsp ginger, peeled and grated
1 tsp. garlic, minced
1/4 cup cashews
2 tbsp. cilantro, fresh, chopped
1/2 tsp serrano chile, seeded and minced
(or more to taste)
1/2 in. piece cinnamon, stick
1 cardamom, pods, green
2 cloves
1/4 tsp. cumin, seeds
2 tbsp. oil, canola
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. Vadouvan
1/4 tsp. sugar
2 tbsp Real California heavy cream
1 cup peas, fresh, English
1 cup water
Kosher salt, to taste
1 cup Real California® Bocconcini
Mozzarella balls
1/2 cup cilantro, fresh
This vibrant dish features a rich, spiced paste of onions, tomatoes, and ginger, simmered with fresh peas and creamy Real California® heavy cream for a luscious texture.
Topped with melty Bocconcini Mozzarella balls and garnished with cilantro.
DIRECTIONS
Add onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, cilantro, cashews, serrano, cloves, cardamon, and cumin seeds to a food processor Run on high for 2 to 3 minutes to make a paste.
In a small sauce pot over low heat, add canola oil and sweat the paste for 3 to 4 minutes. Add turmeric, sugar, chili powder, and vadouvan Continue to sweat for 5 to 6 more minutes on low heat
Add the heavy cream and fresh peas and cover with water. Let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
Add Bocconcini Mozzarella balls at the end
To plate: Spoon into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Elevate your meals, one dash at a time with spices from Culinary Secrets.
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Briana Rupel - Wisconsin native and proud service industry lifer, Briana writes about food, beverages, and foodservice creativity With more than 15 years of professional writing experience and a wealth of knowledge in the bar service industry, Briana is our go-to writer for trends
Fooddeliveryhascontinuedtotrend upwardsincethepandemic. Accordingtorecentresearch,the averagepersonspentmorethan$400 permonthonoveralldeliveryjustlast year.And42%ofthatamountwason restaurantdeliveryalone. Withthiskindofrapidgrowth, optimizationshouldfollow!Readon toseewhat'snewintheworldof deliveryandhowyoucanmost efficientlymasterthissectorofthe industry.
Door-Steppin’
Asfarasgroceriesgo,consumers prefertogetthematthecurb But theirdinner?
Considersavingtheextralaborcost andlogisticsthatcomewith configuringpickupatyourrestaurant andoptforanexternalpartnerthat canexpandservice.
OneSourceSolutionPartnershave uniquewaysofhelpingyoucompete moreefficientlyandreducecosts UberEats,forexample,hasdetailed dataanalytics criticalintailoring theorderingexperience.Byanalyzing orderhistoriesandfeedback,Uber Eatscanofferautomatic personalizedrecommendationsand evenpredictheighteneddemand basedonpastdata.
Andbyenhancingtheindividual experiencewhilehelpingbusinesses withefficiency,bothpartieswin! Swipebyisanothergreatoptionbut goesevenfurtherwithAI-powered virtual"teams"thatcantackle businessdevelopment,marketing, andoperationsautomationallinone You'llsavetimeandcutcostswitha platformthatnotonlymanages deliveries,butalsohandlesreviews, upselling,customizedmarketing emails,socialmediaposts,andeven phonecalls,freeingupyourstaffto focusonperfectingwhyeveryone’s hereinthefirstplace your deliciousfood!
Implementinganonlineordering systemthat’seasytouseisessential, ofcourse Addbuttonsnotonlyto yourwebsite,butalsoatthetopof yourGooglebusinessprofileand socialmediapages,tomakeordering aseasyaspossiblewithoneclick. Whatwasoncejustaperk,foodorder trackinghasnowbecomean expectation.ConsiderincludingGPS trackingofthedeliveryinrealtime, sopatronsknowexactlywhentheir mealwillarrive Thislevelofvisibility andtransparencyhasbecomekeyin buildingtrustbetweenconsumers anddelivery.
Anotherplacetechnologyhasbeen streamliningdeliveryandBOH operationsisinthekitchen.Kitchen DisplayScreenshaveaddedalevelof non-verbalcommunicationthat makesprepmoreefficientandclear (andalittlelessnoisytoboot!).
Aseachorderiscompleted,the expeditorcantapabuttononthescreen andtheguestisnotifiedviatextthat theirorderiscomplete
PackagingProwess
Manyconsumersarereadyfor sustainable,biodegradable,safedelivery optionstobecomethenorm.With brandslikeFirstMark®,youcansetthe newstandardforto-gopackaging.First Mark®cupsandcontainersare biodegradableandsafelytransportcold orhotbeverages,soups,andsauces Newlyavailableheavyweightcutlerycan standuptoanymealandcancome wrappedorunwrapped.AndCPLAmeal kitsincludeanapkin,saltandpepper, andarealsocompostable!
Lastly,let’stalkFirstMarkbowls,square plates,andtrays they’retheindustry's onlyinsulatingrigidplasticmadewith NOchemicalagentsfor expansion.
Thatmeansguestscanreheattheir foodrightinthecontainer.The containersthemselvesalsouse30% lessplasticthanstandardandarecutresistant Makeyourmarkwithdelivery! withBPA,soask.(Source:Starfleet Research)
Consider saving the extra labor cost and logistics that come with configuring pickup at your restaurant and opt for an external partner that can expand service.
Turkey Doesn’t Have To Be Boring!
National Reach, Local Service
Glazed Pork Belly
w. Cheddar Grits
INGREDIENTS
11 lbs Allegiance® Pork, Belly
1/4 cup Livias® Salt Pepper and Garlic
Seasoning
1/4 cup Cherry wood
1 cup Peak Fresh Produce® cauliflower head, cut into small florets
1 cup Peak Fresh Produce® Celery, sliced
1 cup Peak Fresh Produce® Onion(s), Red, julienne
1 cup Peak Fresh Produce® Jalapeño Pepper(s), sliced
1 cup Peak Fresh Produce® Carrot(s), cut into half moons
2 qts. Kosher dill pickling liquid
24 oz West Creek® grits, cheddar
5 ea. Peak Fresh Produce® Apple(s), Granny Smith, sliced
1/4 lb. Nature's Best Dairy® Butter, Unsalted
1/4 cup sugar, brown
1 tsp. Roma® Cinnamon, Ground
1/4 tsp West Creek® sea salt kosher
1 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup bourbon
1 tsp. Magellan® Cajun seasoning
DIRECTIONS
Heat Unox® to 250°F with steam setting to 20%, smoker setting to 10 and fan speed at 2 on oscillation setting. Place wood chips in smoker box and place into the combi.
While the combi is getting up to temperature, place the pork belly on a perforated full-size sheet pan and season with salt pepper and garlic blend over the fat cap Score the fat of the pork belly. Place the seasoned pork belly into the combi and set the timer for about 2 hours.
Once pork belly reaches and internal temp of 180°F, remove from the combi and let rest for 15 minutes. Then place in the cooler for 3 hours or overnight until fully chilled Then cut into thick slices and bag 4oz per portion. -Chilling the pork belly improves cutting for portioning.
After placing pork belly into the cooler, begin preparing pickled veg. Cut all vegetables according to ingredient list. Place the vegetables into a 4-quart container and pour the pickling liquid over the veg and place into the cooler for 3 hours to overnight.
Cherrywood smoked crispy maple glazed pork belly resting atop a bed of creamy cheddar grits and garnished with house pickles.
Heat a stock pot of water or a steamer and place in a bag of cheddar grits. Cook for about 30 minutes or until you reach an internal temp of 165°F. Place in holding cabinet once temp is reached.
In a sauté pan on medium heat add a 1/4 lb of butter and melt until starting too partially brown Then add the sliced green apples and sauté until softened, approximately 3 minutes. Then add in the brown sugar and sea salt and cook until a glaze forms on the apple approximately 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a sauté pan heat to high heat and place 4 portions of sliced pork belly. Cook until they start to crisp up, approximately 3 minutes. Then add in the maple syrup, bourbon, and Cajun seasoning. Cook until the maple syrup mixture glazes the pork belly.
To plate, place the grits into the appropriate to go container and
To us, dessert should always come first!
TRICKS FOR TREATS
Stephanie Ganz
Formanyrestaurants,Halloweencan beaspookilysnail-likedateonthe calendar,butforrestaurantsthat offerpizzafordeliveryandtakeout, Halloweenislikethefull-sizecandy barinyourbag abig,sweettreat foroperatorseverywhere. Insomeyears,Halloweenhaseven edgedouttheprofootball championshipgameasthemost popularcelebrationoftheyearfor orderingpizza.Thisistrueforbig chainsaswellasindependent operators,soit’simportanttoputa planinplacethatmeetsguestneeds successfully.
ComeAliveWhentheClockStrikes Five Thinkingstrategicallyaboutthe evening,youcansafelyassumethat mostfamiliesandgroupswillorder pizzaearlierintheevening,between 5:00and6:00pm,sothattheycan eatbeforetrick-or-treatingorstarting theirHalloweenfestivities.Ifyou expecttohitahighvolumeofpizza ordersduringthattime,makesure youaredoublestockedonallyour partsandhaveyourA-teamstaffon handtomaketheprocesssmooth Considerenlistingevenmoredrivers thanusualduringpeakdelivery hours.
Itmayalsobebeneficialtopromote youridealorderwindowtoyour audience,soconsumersknowthe besttimetoorderwithyou,ensuring they’llbeoutthedoorintimefor
trick-or-treating.Considertaking(and incentivizing)pre-ordersinadvanceso thatyoucanbetterprepareforbusiness onthisbusiestofnights
AllHallowsPizza
BecauseHalloweenhasbecomesucha populardayfortakeoutanddelivery,it’s importanttosetyourbusinessapartwith dealsthatdrivetraffictoyou.Keepthese specialsplayfulandfunwithadecidedly Halloweenvibe.Herearesome Halloween-relatedconcepts:
Franken-Pie–Setyourpizzaapartwith cutedesigns,likethisFrankensteininspiredpieorajack-o’-lanternpizza featuringlittlemozzarellaghostsand pumpkins.UseRoma®Orecchiettedi MozzarellaButtonstomakethiseasycheesy.You’llwinintwoways:First,you’ll attractcustomerslookingforsomething funanduniquefortheirweetrick-ortreaters,andsecond,you’lllikelyenjoya boostonsocialmediafrompeoplesharing yourcleverpiesandtaggingyour business.
MonsterMash Guestswill appreciatetheabilitytobuymore thanjustpizzainaconvenient bundleddeal.Combineoneormore pizzaswithdrinksandasideorder (likewings,breadsticks,orasalad) foronefamily-friendlymeal
IKnowWhatYouDidLast
Halloween Capturetheseone-time customerswithafollow-updeal that’savailableforalimitedtime. “Getonefreeappetizerwithproofof pizzapurchaseonHalloween.”This convertsacustomerwhomayonly engagewithyourbrandonetimeinto arepeatvisitor
TheCandyman Studiesshowthat ordersforcandyspikerightbefore andonHalloween,whichsuggests thatconsumersareusingdelivery servicestosecurebagsofcandythat they’veforgottentobuyorhaverun outof Capitalizeonthisbycreatinga promothatincludesabagofcandy forordersoveracertainamount, savingyourguestsfromhavingto makeanadditionalorderelsewhere. Getyourcostumesready,andstock thoseshelves.It’stimetothinkbigger withdealsthatcanaccommodate groups,starringpizzas,beverages, andsidesforamonster-goodtime
FALL INTO FALL TRENDS
Looking for innovative menu ideas this holiday season? 68% of consumers are eager to purchase limited-time offers
Looking for innovative menu ideas this holiday season? 68% of consumers are eager to purchase limited-time offers during the fall. Showcase a selection of top-rated LTOs to inspire your dish planning and delight your customers! during the fall. Showcase a selection of top-rated LTOs to inspire your dish planning and delight your customers!
Shari’s put a fresh take on pumpkin pie with their Shari’s put a fresh take on pumpkin pie with their Triple Layer Pumpkin Cream Pie Triple Layer Pumpkin Cream Pie with layers of with layers of pumpkin cream and vanilla cream cheese fillings topped with fluffy whipped cream The pie received a pumpkin cream and vanilla cream cheese fillings topped with fluffy whipped cream The pie received a composite score of 89 and ranked as a Superstar LTO in Datassential’s Launches & Ratings platform. composite score of 89 and ranked as a Superstar LTO in Datassential’s Launches & Ratings platform.
Corner Bakery’s Corner Bakery’s Maple Pecan Pumpkin Baby Bundts Maple Pecan Pumpkin Baby Bundts featured pumpkin baby bundt cakes with vanilla featured pumpkin baby bundt cakes with vanilla maple icing and candied pecans maple icing and candied pecans
Pumpkin can rock the savory side of the menu as well as sweet This Pumpkin can rock the savory side of the menu as well as sweet This Fresh Swordfish and Pumpkin Fresh Swordfish and Pumpkin RRavioli avioli LTO from Bonefish Grill includes wood -grilled swordfish topped with crispy onions, crumbled feta LTO from Bonefish Grill includes wood -grilled swordfish topped with crispy onions, crumbled feta cheese, and a hint of brown butter, served with pumpkin ravioli and a seasonal vegetable. cheese, and a hint of brown butter, served with pumpkin ravioli and a seasonal vegetable.
Kona Grill’s Kona Grill’s Pumpkin Mocha Martini Pumpkin Mocha Martini features pumpkin spice Rumchata, New Amsterdam vodka, Owen's features pumpkin spice Rumchata, New Amsterdam vodka, Owen's nitro -infused espresso, crème de cacao, and pumpkin pie spice nitro -infused espresso, crème de cacao, and pumpkin pie spice
Queso Pico Dip
Ingredients:
6-8 ea Lamb Weston® Mini Waffled Hash Browns
taco seasoning, as needed
1 tbsp onion(s), green, sliced
2 fl. oz. Queso Mama® Fiesta Queso
16 oz White queso cheese sauce
8 oz. beef, ground, cooked
1/2 cup pico de gallo
Directions:
Heat white queso and stir in ground beef crumbles and Pico de Gallo, stirring until combined. Hold hot.
Lamb Weston® Mini Waffle Hash Browns
Lamb Weston® Mini Waffle Hash Browns are perfect for dipping! Toss them in taco are perfect for dipping! Toss them in taco seasoning and serve with a side of Queso seasoning and serve with a side of Queso Pico Dip made of nacho cheese, ground Pico Dip made of nacho cheese, ground beef, Pico de Gallo, and green onions. beef, Pico de Gallo, and green onions.
1. Heat Lamb Weston® Mini Waffled Hash Browns according to package instructions and toss in taco seasoning.
3.
2. Plate the seasoned Lamb Weston® Mini Waffled Hash Browns with a cup of fiesta queso (2 fl. oz.) and garnish with green onions.
Lamb Weston® Seasoned 3/8” Crinkle
NEW & IMPROVED Original Recipe
Item F6065
PFS# 1006037
These crinkle cut fries are lightly seasoned with a NEW crispy batter for optimal taste and appearance while staying crispy for up to 30 minutes, making these fries a top choice in consumer taste tests.
PFS# 1006037
Contact your Fry Expert for more details or visit lambweston.com
INSIGHTS
•Crinkle cuts are a top favorite cut style among all generations*
•Seasoned fries ranked in the top of consumer taste tests as the most preferred fry*
“*Based on Quantitative Consumer Research conducted by a 3rd party in 2021 & 2023 (ampliFRY 2021, ampliFRY 2023)”
Lamb Weston® Seasoned 3/8” Crinkle 6/5 lb bags Deep Fry (1 5 lbs): 350°Ffor3 –3 ½ min
LW # F6065
PFS# 1006037
Conventional Oven (1 5 lbs): 400°Ffor20 -25min
Convection Oven (1 5 lbs): 400°Ffor13 -14min
THE BOLD AND THE SCRUMPTIOUS
Harrison Gregory - Harrison is the Senior Corporate Copywriter at Performance Foodservice. With a passion for local restaurants and all things food, he writes about the latest trends, innovative menu applications, and actionable tips to support restaurant operators
Ifyou’reatalllikeme,thedeparture ofsummer’swarmthalreadysendsa shiver So,wrapmeinasweaterand placeawarm,fragrantbowlof tastinessinfrontofmyface,because likemostfalldiners Icrave coziness!
Whatdocozy,fallcomfortfoodslook like?I’mabigfanofsoups,stews,and chilis,sowarm,aromaticbroths packedwithseasonedmeats,beans, veggies,andspices willgoalong waytowardsheatingupmytaste buds.
Andfeelfreetotrysomemenu experimentation.According toresearch,65%of consumers
associatethefallseasonwithspecial flavorsorLTOs Inshort,boldis beautifulforsales Let’stakealookat howaddingbold,internationalflavors, withatouchofheat-and-serve,canhelp yourguestsgetcozy.
HispanicFlavorsareFire
WhenI’mthinkingaboutaspicychilior aheartysoup,theideaofincorporating Hispanic-inspiredingredientsis tantalizing Arichchickenstock seasonedwithcumin,chilipowder,and garlic chockfullofcarrots,onions,
peppers,andpintobeans AND starringBURKE®ChickenSausagewith Tinga-StyleSeasonings,toppedbya dollopofcoolingsourcreamanddiced avocado?Bringonthecomfort! Andwhetheryouarecelebrating HispanicHeritageMonth,showcasinga familyrecipe,orjustaddingabowlof cozytoyourmenu,thefactis, consumersareturningmoreandmore tointernationalflavors Nearly30%of dinersareeatingmoreuniquetypesof foodfromaroundtheworldthanthey werejustafewyearsago.
International Flavor Craze --
Nearly 30% of diners are eating more unique types of food from around the world than they were just a few years ago.
Let’sCook!
Itcanbechallengingtoaddnew itemstomenus.Maybebringingin moreinventorydoesn’tseemtofit thebudgetoryouareshorton kitchenstafftowhipupthesecozier favorites Fullycookedandready-toserveMexican-inspiredingredients frombrandslikeBurkeCorporation canreallyrampupthecomfortat yourtables,whilelimiting operationalstress.Withhintsof smoke,sweet,andspice,BURKE® BeefMeatballswithSmokyChipotle Seasoningscanaddexciting flavorstocomfortdishes
ConsiderhowPork&BeefMeatballs withAlbondigas-StyleSeasoningscan turnuptheheat inaMexicanMeatballSoup highlightinggroundredpepper, onion,andgarlic.Orjustimaginethe waysinwhichChorizoSausage CrumblesorzestyMexicanStyleBeef CrumblescouldelevateaMexican Lasagnaplate,healthy,comforting grainbowls,oracarryoutchilithat’s theMVPofthefootballtailgate.
Thepointisthatascomfortfoods, culturalclassics,andfieryflavors continuetodrivethemarketwith youngergenerations,thereareareas whereallthreecancombinefortasty andprofitableLTOs.Closeto60%of dinersarealreadyinterestedintrying restaurantspecialsthisfall So,dare tobebold,cozy,andscrumptious overthenextfewmonthswithsnug specialsthatwillenticegueststopost upandstayawhileinthewarmthof yourestablishment.
IcedMocha
Ingredients:
¼ cup Nature’s Best whole milk
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup cold coffee of your choice
Directions:
Mix all ingredients except the whole milk
Cool overnight
Add the cold milk at the event and stir
Nature’s Best Dairy® offers the best in high quality milk and ice cream—all sourced from dairy farms across America.
This Fall, transform ordinary meals into family favorites with McCormick.
Menu innovations served fresh daily
Jalapeno Corn Loaf
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Perfectly Southern® Amazing Glaze™ Honey
ButteryFlavoredGlazeiseasytouse.Tearopenthe convenient 16 oz. pouch and pour into a squeeze bottle or small pan for easy application. Baste or drizzle the glaze over piping hot biscuits for a mouthwatering,sweet,butterycoatingofgoodness
FLAVORSMITH®SweetHeatHotHoney
Elevate your taste buds to new heights with the perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors in onebottle!Madewiththefinestnaturalingredients, including honey, chili extract, and white distilled vinegar, it brings a burst of flavor to every dish it touches.
ChefPierre®10"PremiumDulcedeLechePie
Infuse global inspiration into your menu with minimalback-of-houseeffort.Featuringaflakycrust layered with rich chocolate and topped with a light, fluffy dulce de leche filling, this dessert is a simple thaw-and-servesolutionthatfitsseamlesslyintoany operation
Roma® Heritage Frozen Mega Mozzarella Cheese Logs
These are not your average cheese appetizers These mega, 5", 25-ozmozzarella logs are hand-cut, handbreadedanddelicious!Thesemozzarellalogsaremade with the highest quality whole milk mozzarella. Pair them with marinara for an irresistible, indulgent experience.
READY, STEADY, GO!
HarrisonGregory
There’safamouscomedyroutine aboutwordsyoucan’tsay Inthe restaurantworld,ready’snotoneof them.
Table’sready,order’sready,readyto-use readyisnotonlynotabad word,it’sindispensabletohowa restaurantdoesbusiness.Withso manyfactorsimpactingyourbottom line:costs,labor,inventoryshelflife, andsustainability;readyshouldbea tasty,andusefulpartofyourBOH lexicon.
FansofFlavor
Everypieceofresearchsuggeststhat today’sconsumersaredrawnto complexflavorsandseasonings Menuexcitementisoftenlessabout luxuriousitems,andmoreaboutyour ownuniquetakeonadish somethingguestsmusthaveinyour diningroomandasignaturestimulus forrepeatvisits.
Perhapsthedrawingcardisseasonal, likealight,zestyMINOR’S®Pineapple JalapenoSauce,drizzledoversalmon toaddatouchofsweetheattoyour outdoordiningmenu.Or,youmix MINOR’SHarissaSaucewithmayoor Greekyogurtforavibrantdipping sauce,perfectwhendunkinggrilled veggiesorseasonedfrieswithfriends. Theseon-trendingredientsarealso certifiedveganandvegetarian,soyou canserveallguestprofiles,aswellas testedready-to-eatwithnohigh fructosecornsyrup.
ReadyFreddy
Ready-to-usesaucesfromindustry names,suchasMINOR’S,arewhat thetitlesuggests.
There’snochoppingnecessary;noslow cooking;nodiluting Simplyopenthe bottleandworkyourmagicintheways thatfityourbrand.
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OVER 100 YEARS OFBAKINGEXCELLENCE
OUT OF A PICKLE
Stephanie Ganz
AND INTO A JAM
Chefsareinaconstantraceagainst timetousefreshproducebeforeits shelfliferunsout Usingseasonal produceatitspeakisthebestwayto createflavorfuldishesthatreflectthe bountyoftheseason,butitcanbe trickytouseanabundanceofany fruitorvegetablebeforethequality beginstodeteriorate.
Bypreservingfruitthroughpicklingor makingjamsorjellies,it’spossibleto retainthefreshnessforlonger periodsoftime,extendingthelifeof peak-seasonproduce.Let’slookata fewideas.
WeCanPickleThat
Sincetheearliestrecordsof civilization,peoplehavebeen picklingthingstokeepthemfresh longer,andthesamemethodswork justaswelltoday Picklingworkswith vegetables,likecarrots,greenbeans, zucchini,squash,andofcourse, pickles;butyoucanalsopicklefruits, especiallystonefruitlikepeaches, nectarines,andcherries.
Theeasiestwaytopicklesomething iswhat’scalledaquickpickle This involvesmakingabrine,usuallywith somecombinationofvinegar,sugar, salt,pepper,anddriedspices,and thensubmergingtheingredientsin thatsolutionandrefrigeratingitfora dayormoreuntilit’sreadytoenjoy. Ratherthanclutteringthewalk-in withglassjars,agreatwaytostore quickpicklesistousesealedvacuum bags Thishastheaddedbenefitof furtherconcentratingtheflavor quickly.
Can-DoAttitude
Ifyouplantopreserveitemsfor longerperiodsoftime,shelf-stable canningisanotheroption Thisalso involvessubmergingtheingredients inbrine,butinthiscase,theitemsare inglassjarsthathaveundergonea hotwaterbathtoremoveoxygen fromthejar,whilecreatinganairtight sealbetweenthelidandrim.
Thiscanbedonewithanykindof pickle,butit’salsoasmartwaytouse
upanabundanceofseasonal producewithoutpickling For example,ifyouwanttoholdonto summertomatoestouseforsauces inthewinter.
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MatterofLacto
Anotherwaytopickleisthrougha processcalledlacto-fermentation This methodinvolvespreserving ingredientsbybriningthem,eitherina liquidbrineorbysalting,whichhelps theingredientreleaseitsown moisture,ultimatelyformingthe briningliquid.Lacto-fermentationisa waytousegoodbacteriatokillbad bacteriaandcreateatangy,piquant flavor thinksauerkraut
Sauerkraut,afermentedcabbage,isa naturalsourceofimmune-boosting probioticsandnutrients,aidingin digestionandcontributingtohealthy immunesystems.DelanceyStreetDeli® FreshShreddedSauerkrauthelpsyou
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InaJam
Turningseasonalfruitslikefresh berriesorpeachesintojamsandjellies canhelpthemlastyear-round.Some jamrecipesarenothingmorethanfruit andsugar,cookedslowlyovertime, whilejellyrecipestypicallycontain pectin,asubstancethathelpsthefruit thickentocreatethesemi-solidtexture weassociatewithjelly.
Agreatwaytotakeyourhousemade jamsandjelliestothenextlevelisby addingherbs,spices,andliqueursto
bringinanotherlayerofflavor Think creativelyaboutyourfavoriteflavor combinations maybeit’speachand thymeorblackberrywithmint.Also, considerhowyouplantousethejam orjellyonyourmenutohelpinform theflavorcombinationsyou’llchoose.
UseItUp
Nowthatyouhaveatreasuretroveof pickles,jams,andjellies,it’stimeto putthemonthemenu.Forpickles, lookfordishesthatarerichinflavor, withfattyelementslikecheeseor bacon.Picklescutthroughtherichness reallywell,sothingslikeburgers, sandwiches,tacos,sausage,andBBQ aregreatmenuitemstoaddpickled onions,pickledpeppers,sauerkraut,or
orjustagoodoldfashionedpickled cucumber.
Ifyou’reinterestedinpickledportions butdon’twanttomakeyourown pickledgoods,tryDelancyStreet GourmetPickledRedOnions The onionsarefresh,slithered,andpickled toastrictformulaforasweetand tangyprofile theperfectadditionto avarietyofplates.
Tooptimizejamsandjellies,lookto yourapp,dessert,orcocktailmenus.If youhaveacheeseplateorcharcuterie board,alittledishofhousemadejam orjellywouldbeawelcomeaddition Thesedecadentflavorenhancerscan alsobeusedtoflavorfrostingsoradda popofsweetnesstopastriesandother bakedgoods.Youmayalsowantto consideraddingacocktail(ortwo)to yourmenuthatfeaturesarotating selectionofseasonaljamspairedwith ginandasplashofsodaormixedwith Proseccoforafizzytreat
Quesabirria Egg Rolls
INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS
1 1/2 lbs. beef, brisket, chuck roast, or other high fat cut, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cups water, plus more for chile mixture
1 tomato(es), Roma, diced
1/4 cup Knorr® granulated chicken bouillon granules
1/4 small onion, diced
3 garlic, clove(s), minced
4 Guajillo chilies , stemmed and seeded
1 Pasilla negro chile, stemmed and seeded
1 in. piece cinnamon, stick
1/2 in. piece ginger, peeled
2 cloves, whole
1/2 tsp oregano, dried
1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
1/4 tsp. cumin, ground
1/4 tsp Tajin Seasoning
8 6 to 7 in. egg roll wrapper, square
12 oz. Real California® Mozzarella cheese, shredded
egg wash
oil, vegetable, as needed
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine beef, water, tomato, bouillon, onion, and garlic and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook 1 1/2 hours, skimming as needed.
Meanwhile, in another saucepan, combine guajillo and pasilla chiles with enough water to cover and boil until chiles are softened. Strain and transfer chiles to the jar of a blender. Add cinnamon, ginger, cloves, oregano, and 1/2 cup beef braising liquid and puree. Add mixture to saucepan with beef. Add salt, cumin, and tajin and continue cooking until beef shreds easily, about 3 hours total
Strain beef mixture, saving liquid consommé. Shred meat.
Arrange egg roll wrappers in a diamond pattern on a cutting board. Arrange 1 to 1 1/2 ounces beef across the diagonal of each wrapper, leaving a 1-inch border at the corners Top with 1 to 1 1/2 ounces cheese Fold in the corners near toppings, fold up the bottom corner, then roll towards the top corner, sealing with egg wash.
In a medium saucepan, heat oil to 375°F. Cook egg rolls until golden brown.
To garnish and serve, halve egg rolls diagonally and arrange on serving plates. Arrange consommé alongside for dipping and garnish with cilantro and green onions.
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