Wok charred sirloin steak tips marinated in Kogi Kalbi Marinade served over jasmine rice with woke charred brussels sprouts, bacon and red onion toss in Kogi Serrano Chili Sauce.
Secret Weapon Jumbo Scallops
December 11, 2018Jumbo sea scallops pan seared glazed with secret weapon sauce served on a bed of garlic spinach.
Turn Your Bar into a Star with Global Flavors on Your Fried Foods Menu
December 5, 2018With discretionary incomes rising, consumers are finding more and more ways to spend their dining dollars. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of a number of emerging global flavor and cuisine trends for 2019.
New food service products from The Dough Co. & Krusteaz
December 5, 2018This week we’ve added 3 new items to our inventory including all natural pizza dough balls and double chocolate Belgian waffle mix…
Broiled Clams with Saffron & Sausage
December 4, 2018There is something to be said of the simplicity of a good broiled clam dish. Many chefs render there own renditions of this traditional age old classic dish…
Make Mac & Cheese a Signature Restaurant Dish
December 4, 2018Macaroni and cheese is one of those craveable, widely popular foods—beloved by kids and adults alike—that can be turned into a signature dish your customers will visit you specifically to order.
Save the Vegetable Scraps
December 4, 2018Most of us look at carrot ends/peelings, celery pieces, onion tops or the first slice of a tomato as a scrap suitable for the garbage. I however, call them the building blocks of flavor, and when treated properly and managed effectively can save you money.
Chef’s Pantry: Frips
December 4, 2018This freezer to fryer style sliced potato quickly becomes a house fried product once dipped in your fryer. Toss your house fried chips with whatever flavor profile is fitting for your establishment. The possibilities are endless so have fun with it!
Baked Gnocchi Mac & Cheese
November 29, 2018As the mac & cheese craze marches on, so too must the constant flow of recipe ideas for this steadfast classic of comfort. In this rendition we’ve used gnocchi (potato dumplings) in place of the traditional use of pasta, add blue cheese and onions to the mix and you have crock full of YUM!
Chef’s Pantry: Gnocchi
November 28, 2018If you’ve made gnocchi before you know it can be a messy, tedious and a somewhat daunting process. In the wrong hands improperly made gnocchi can become inconsistent, gluey or tough. Joseph’s Gourmet Pasta has made gnocchi fun and approachable to all culinary levels with their premium potato gnocchi.
Reinvent Your Restaurant’s Thanksgiving Leftovers
November 28, 2018Some of the best ingredients for inventive dishes come from the Thanksgiving table. Show your customers that you’re a culinary force during the holidays by highlighting Thanksgiving leftovers.
8 Easy Ways to Prevent the Spread of Flu in Restaurants
November 25, 2018Winter is rapidly approaching, and that means flu season is upon us. Usually, flu season is considered as being October through about February, which means that we’re cruising right into the flu danger zone. The flu, aside from just being downright unpleasant and exhausting for the person who’s sick, is also problematic for the workplace…
Spread Some Holiday “Cheers” with Special Food and Beer Pairings
November 25, 2018The craft beer selection can be a major draw for customers at casual dining operations. In fact, in just 4 years craft beer has grown 16% on menus compared to domestic and imported beers that are declining. But beer isn’t all guests are looking for. Seventy-one percent want complementary foods that go with those beers.
New food service products from Best Maid, Bake N’ Joy and Uncle Ben’s
November 23, 2018This week we’ve added 6 new items to our inventory including peanut butter cookie dough with Reese’s, arborio rice, gingerbread muffin batter and more…
Introduction to “Waste not, want not.”
November 21, 2018The reduction of food-waste is a trend that has extended beyond homes and into foodservice, driven by the same consumers calling for local, organic, farm-to-table and eco-friendly offerings. The common thread is a desire for sustainability.
New food service products from Costanzo’s General Mills, Empress Earth & Cheetos
November 15, 2018This week we’ve added 12 new items to our inventory including rustic sub rolls, stone ground flour, jumbo paper straws and more…
Clam Rolls Two Ways
November 14, 2018We’re using Island Made Ocean Clams and cooking up two variations of a New England favorite – clam rolls! One sorta traditional and one… naan traditional. The rich, clean, ocean flavor of these clams offers a top-quality dining experience for even the most discerning seafood & clam lovers.
Episode 52 – Dennis Invests in Foodservice & Tina Talks Dough
November 12, 2018Our team has been working downright diligently over the past few months to bring the Dennis Difference to more customers, in more places. Part of those pursuits includes the addition of new employees; team members who will help support our mission and our customer’s businesses. We’ll share a few updates on our recent efforts in this episode. Also in this episode, Tina Parker of The Dough Co. joins us to talk pizza dough, and about a big change they’ve made!
Sesame Beef Naco
November 6, 2018Curious about the name? Well, the use of naan bread to create a taco equals – naco – naturally! Cafe H, Korean BBQ Beef is the perfect catalyst for an easy and flavorful twist on a traditional taco. This recipe uses naan in place of tortillas or shells, a warm and soft handheld alternative to its corn-based counterpart.
Restaurant Marketing Ideas for the 12 Days of Christmas
November 6, 2018Christmas marketing isn’t limited to just the immediate holiday but includes your winter menu changes, catering services, increased promotions of cookies, cakes, pies, pastries and side dishes for holiday meals, holiday party bookings and gift card sales. You have a great opportunity to attract new customers, show your chef’s skills in preparing holiday favorites and exotic foods from other countries and cultures, and host special tasting events that attract convivial crowds.
Island Made Clams Linguine
November 1, 2018This is a fun twist on the traditional clam’s linguine of old. Unlike the classical recipe’s use of chopped clams we’ve incorporated fresh hard-shell clams from Island Made Clams, which give you a taste of the deep Atlantic waters from which they came.
New food service products from Cortona, Highland Market, Pillsbury and Flowers Bakery
November 1, 2018Holy macaroni! This week we’ve added 33 new items to our inventory including all different kinds of pasta, pizza dough balls, large white eggs and more…
5 Free Ways to Get Customers Talking about Your Foodservice Brand
October 24, 2018Most fast-casual operators believe that competency creates conversation. That being “good” equals word of mouth. But it often does not, because almost every competitor is at least good. If you want customers to tell others about your restaurants — and you do — you must be different in addition to being excellent.
Island Made, Maine Ocean Clams
October 24, 2018Premium quality and highly sustainable, Island Made Ocean Clam are harvested from Maine’s cold, nutrient-rich waters. These clams thrive approximately 5 to 12 miles off-shore in depths of 240 to 400 feet or more.
New food service products from Red Gold, Dabesta Pizza, Hormel and Bosco
October 24, 2018This week we’ve added 12 new items to our inventor including ocean fresh shucked clams, fire braised beef flanks, basil pizza dough balls and more…