There’s a big world of flavors out there. Among them is the Peruvian yellow pepper known as the Aji Amarillo.
Popovers are Easy
June 17, 2020Create numerous possibilities with popovers starts with just three core ingredients… Whether served as a Sunday brunch special, or used as the bun for your signature lobster roll, popovers are sure to add POP to your menu!
Chef Tim’s Mystery Basket Challenge
June 3, 2020One of the quintessential cornerstones of comfort food, a good biscuit can be transformed to suit many presentations and nontraditional uses
Chef Tim’s Buttermilk Biscuit Trilogy
May 19, 2020One of the quintessential cornerstones of comfort food, a good biscuit can be transformed to suit many presentations and nontraditional uses
Reopening Guidance for Restaurants & Foodservice Operations
May 11, 2020To the restaurant operators getting ready to reopen… The purpose of guidance is just that, to offer you direction and provide a framework for best practices as you reopen.Â
Episode 57 – Video Marketing During the Covid
April 18, 2020In this special video and audio dual-edition of the Dennis Knows Food podcast, host Luke LaBree interviews Sal Marotta of SM Media Group on the creation and use of video in the foodservice industry.
Video Chat Takeout Ordering for Restaurants
April 16, 2020This is proof of concept, a theoretical solution using freely available technology that addresses the question “How can I, as a restaurant, video chat with my customers to take their order?”
Making the Most of Downtime in Foodservice
April 1, 2020In this video 5 foodservice professionals share their thoughts and advice on how restaurants and foodservice operations can make the most of their downtime.
Bangers & Mash, Chef’s Twist on a Pub Classic
March 5, 2020Bangers and Mash is a centuries(ish) old pub classic, comprised of sausage (banger) server with mashed potatoes and finished with brown gravy. This rendition of Bangers & Mash is a bit different…
Foodservice Hacks: 3-Minute Makeshift Smoker
January 9, 2020If you want to add rich smokey flavor to your dishes – here’s an easy way to create a makeshift smoker in just a few minutes. Smoke your own meats with supplies you probably already have on hand.
Food Service Recipe: Caribou Lasagna
November 8, 2019This gluten free rendition of lasagna was inspired by the Greek dish Moussaka. Much like lasagna, this dish is comprised of layers of potato, ground meats, eggplant and tomatoes.
Food Service Recipe: Caribou Shrimp
November 6, 2019Tender shrimp enveloped with crispy thin strands of local potatoes is sure to be a winner on any menu, winter, spring, summer or fall. As an appetizer or an entree Caribou Shrimp is a unique menu item with local flare.
Is it Bread Boule or Bread Bowl?
October 8, 2019The season of hearty fare and soups is upon us, and so to is the need for us to come up with fun creative dishes to match the seasonal appetite changes of our guests.
Wild Maine Blueberries, Touring Wyman’s with Chef Tim
September 26, 2019The Wyman’s mission is simple: They want to help the world eat more fruit. To do that, they impeccably maintain barrens of antioxidant-rich wild blueberries, and source from some of the best fruit farmers on the planet, revolutionizing how it’s all grown, harvested and fresh frozen.
Cup-and-Char vs. Lay-Flat vs. Artisan Pepperoni
September 6, 2019In this video follow-up to episode 53 of the Dennis Knows Food podcast we’re slingin’ pies using Rosa Grande®, Hormel® Bold and Fontanini® Rustic pepperonis.
Summer Restaurant Recipe: Timbale of Crab, Avocado & Watermelon
August 7, 2019This timbale is an ideal representation of summer. Fresh layers of mildly spicy crab, sweet watermelon, buttery avocado and vine ripe tomatoes are flavor balanced in a way that spotlights the individuality of layers…
Food Service Recipe: Za’atar Grilled Ribeye & Lobster Cream Corn
July 12, 2019This unique twist on surf & turf is sure to please your most discerning guests. Featuring a unique dry rub that brings great depth of flavor, sweet corn and tender lobster.
Panzanella Bread Salad
June 6, 2019Summer is upon us and so to is the transition from slow cooked heavy braised foods of winter, to the fresh vibrant colored dishes of Summer. One of our favorite summer salads is the panzanella…
Chicken Thigh Croquettes with Smoked Paprika Sour Cream
March 7, 2019A crispy golden fried exterior enveloping a moist creamy center are a few of the many things that make croquettes the perfect finger food appetizer…
Fire Braised Turkey Sandwich
February 5, 2019Warm Fire Braised® Turkey breast, pecan wood smoked shoulder bacon and a medium-boiled egg on herb focaccia with a luxurious maple feta dressing.
Poutine Potato Cups
January 23, 2019This recipe captures the wicked-craveable flavors of a French-Canadian classic. That of course, is the cheese curd covered and gravy smothered French fry dish known as poutine. This poutine dish however is prepared uniquely, in a fried potato cup.
Fire Braised Pork Shoulder Pot Roast with a Balsamic & Roasted Garlic Jus
December 12, 2018We’re turning one the easiest and most consistent pork shoulder cuts you can plate into a melt-in-your-mouth balsamic and roasted garlic pot roast. This Fire Braised Pork Shoulder from Hormel is cooked and ready to go, just add your twist on seasoning and roll.
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!
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.
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.