Episode 76 – Meet Chef Trevor

The latest episode of Dennis Knows Food podcast dives into the story of Dennis Food Service’s new Corporate Chef, Trevor Lizotte. Trevor discusses his culinary journey, to sharing his excitement about joining the team at Dennis Food Service, where he aims to use his experience to help customers.

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To me, it was the only thing to be–Chef Trevor Lizotte

As far back as Chef Trevor Lizotte can remember, he had always tried to peek through the kitchen doors of any restaurant he was in. Today he’s at Dennis Food Service, walking through a warehouse stocked to the gills with ingredients, items, and products for a variety of “kitchen doors.”

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There’s more to AI than meets the Ribeye

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing industries across the board, and the restaurant business is no exception. From the front door to the kitchen, AI is serving up a feast of innovations that are transforming how we think about food service.

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Simple Joys Shortcake

This recipe features fresh berries piled high with fresh whipped cream, atop a Simple Joys Lemon Cake. A quick, summer dessert menu item that is simple delicious.

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Chowder Pot Pie with Biscuit Dough

Chef Tim takes chowder one step further with the addition of one simple ingredient, creating a item for you menu and adding additional profit to your bottom line. In this quick video you’ll see how to transform your existing chowder into hearty revenue with biscuit dough.

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The Basics of Chowder

In this video recipe, I’ll demonstrate the basic steps of preparing a delicious chowder, from which you can derive your creative variations. We also stock a fantastic variety of premium chowders which you can take to the next level with a few finishing touches.

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Asian Style Fire Braised Boneless Beef Short Rib

Asian flavors are big, bold, rich in flavor, spicy, and vibrant, and above all, they are some of my favorite flavors to utilize. Watch and see how effortlessly you add Asian-inspired flavors to your menu with this simple recipe.

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Baked Haddock with Corn and Oregano

Chef Tim transforms baked stuffed haddock with a few simple ingredients; butter, corn, and oregano for a deliciously creative twist that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious.

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Beet & Bean Salad

This creative side dish uses two different types of beans and beets as the star of the show.

Delicata Squash Rings

Delicata Squash Rings offer a fun, seasonal alternative to onion rings. Ideal for those seeking a unique finger food style offering.

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Savory Cannoli with Empanada Dough

Empanada dough rounds offer a neutral flavored starting point that is suitable for sweet or savory applications. This recipe is inspiration for the later; to get you thinking about the potential savory uses for empanada dough.

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Base Recipes with Turkey Breast

Base recipes add cross utilization and labor-saving versatility to your operation, easily expanding menu options with only a few additional ingredients. In this video I’m using raw turkey breast to showcase the fundamentals of base recipes.

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Slammin’ Salmon Restaurant Recipe

What makes this salmon recipe absolutely slammin’?! A unique and flavorful preparation, it’s the perfect platform to showcase delicious healthy salmon on your menu.

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Game Day Appetizer

Does your pantry need a pregame pep talk? Are your recipes ready to throw in the towel? That’s OK! We all need a little game day inspiration from time to time.