It’s a good idea to have a few go-to ingredients in your culinary arsenal–the combination of the ingredients, and the resulting flavors in this dish, translate to fresh, all-season comfort food.
Shell-Less Grilled Chicken & Peach Tacos
September 9, 2021This recipe is a true hybrid. It’s a cross between a salad and a taco that brings together an array of flavors centered around grilled chicken peaches…
Quickles! Housemade Quick Pickles
August 31, 2021Quickles are an expeditious way to always have fresh “pickled brightness” close at hand; helping you add a pop of sweet and sour crunch to your favorite recipes.
Chef’s Pantry: Labor-Saving Scones
August 30, 2021Although scone dough is relatively easy to make, it does take time to produce, and it can add an unnecessary bake shop-style mess to your limited kitchen space. That said, one of my favorite labor-saving items is the Pillsbury scone dough line.
Fresh Summer Produce Recipes for Restaurants
August 2, 2021Keeping their interests peeked when it comes to menu design and product offerings is vital to your operation. Discover fresh inspiration for your menu with these unique video recipe…
Grill Blanched Green Beans with Mustard Aioli, Feta Cheese & Toasted Almonds
July 29, 2021This recipe features lightly charred, grill-blanched green beans dressed with mustard aioli and finished with Feta cheese and almonds. These aren’t the green beans you grew up with!
Marinated Mushroom Bruschetta with Cheese Curds & Grilled Ciabatta
July 23, 2021In this recipe we’re making fresh mushrooms magical! Marinating them for 24 hours to create a mouthwatering bruschetta.
Hand-Held Grilled Corn Caesar Salad
July 16, 2021Try these unique hand-held Caesar salads. Packed with flavor from grilled corn, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, cilantro, and garlic.
Grilled Rainbow Carrots with Rosemary Goat Cheese, Pistachios & Honey
July 14, 2021In this recipe, we’re bringing out flavors by grilling our rainbow carrots, then we’re topping them with simple yet mouthwatering ingredients, transforming them into a deliciously unique side or farm-fresh appetizer.
Choosing the Perfect Steak Cut
June 29, 2021Technically there is no “red meat season”, but if I had to pull one out of thin air, the kickoff would be July. If you choose wisely, season well and use proper cooking techniques, you will be hitting menu home runs all day long.
Dinner & Dessert – Petite Mock Tenderloin & Lemon Lime Pie
May 14, 2021If you’re in need of new menu ideas, or some oh-so-craveable featured specials, these dishes make an excellent summer pairing.
Food Service Recipe: House-made Lemon Lime Pie
May 14, 2021If there is truly a pie for all seasons then lemon lime pie should be nominated as one of the official pies of summer.
Teres Major, Petite Mock Tenderloin Presentation
May 14, 2021When it comes to cost effective and profitable alternatives to beef tenderloin or strip loin; Mock Tender (Teres Major) should be your first choice.
South of the Border Sliders
April 27, 2021Let’s take a drive south of the border and find inspiration in the big, bold flavors of Mexico… flavors that are perfect fit for sliders!
Mexican Style Street Corn Dip
April 27, 2021This recipe has the best of both worlds, sweet corn off-the-cobb with all the Mexican style fixings, served up in the form of a delicious hot and bubbly dip.
Food Service Recipe: Turkey Scotch Eggs
April 15, 2021Try these from-scratch Scotch Eggs featuring a delicious layer of housemade Jennie-O ground turkey sausage surrounding a balsamic soft-boiled egg; all coated in a crispy seasoned bread crumb layer.
Food Service Recipe: The “Sloppy Bird” aka Turkey Sloppy Joe
April 6, 2021This sandwich is a two-hander, and be sure to B.Y.O.B… “Bring Your Own Bib” for a recipe transforms the Sloppy Joe from a sandwich with forgettable potential into your next highly profitable featured special.
Ham, Spinach & Broccoli Quiche
March 24, 2021Greens, eggs and ham! That’s our hamtastic spinach and broccoli quiche. Quiche is one of the easiest ways to transform leftovers into a palatable, profitable work of art!
Open Faced Ham & Egg Sandwich with Poblano Dressing
March 23, 2021This recipe will help change your perception of what a ham sandwich is, to what a ham sandwich could be. Served open faced and topped with an egg, this Poblano dressed “ham sandwich” hits rockstar flavor levels.
Ham & Brie Stuffed Crepes with Truffle Dressed Spinach & Mushroom Salad
March 19, 2021Although easy in preparation, this recipe for Ham & Brie Stuffed Crepes will have your guests wondering “How the heck did they make that?” … It’s that good! Ease, flow and a labor-saving item make this a ham-dunk dish in any culinary operation.
Caramelized Ham & Citrus Dressed Beet Salad
March 15, 2021Caramelizing is the process of slowly extracting (cooking low & slow) either natural sugars or sugars that have been added during processing. Many hams have sugars added during the curing process, which makes ham perfectly suitable for caramelizing.
Glazed Ham with Cherries, Ginger Soda & Rosemary
March 12, 2021Glazing ham is one of the easiest and most straightforward ways to add multi-dimensional flavor to your ham without breaking a sweat. A good glazed ham is a simple, fundamental recipe to have in your arsenal of culinary tricks.
Walnut & Gorgonzola Ravioli with Creamless Sherry Cream Sauce
March 10, 2021This recipe uses fresh vegetables and rich flavors, from ingredients like cream sherry and garlic, to compliment striped Walnut & Gorgonzola ravioli from Carla’s Pasta.
Corned Beef Hash & Eggs – Reinventing St. Patrick’s Day Leftovers
February 15, 2021Turn your St. Patrick’s Day leftovers into a Limited Time Offer with corned beef hash; featuring tender pieces of corned beef griddle-crisped with potatoes, onions a few creative culinary touches…
St. Patrick’s Day – Corned Beef & Guinness with a Cocoa Twist
February 11, 2021Watch molasses, cocoa powder, Guinness and dill pickles come together for a mouthwatering holiday meal!