near east original rice pilaf

Curry Chicken Kebabs

A bold pop of curry and the savory tang of yogurt on tender skewered chicken perfectly compliment a flavor rice pilaf.

fried shrimp wrapped in potato

Caribou Shrimp

Tender 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.

spiral cut vegetables, potato pasta

Caribou Spaghetti

This potato and vegetable based pasta-like dish is vegan, gluten free, hearty, comforting and full of flavor… the full meal deal. 

split pea soup

Split Pea Soup, a Winter Staple

Growing up in Maine, the smell of split pea soup simmering was always tell tale sign that the chill of changing seasons was officially upon us and winter was about to settle in for the long haul.

mussels in a bread bowl

Mussels in a Bread Bowl

More often than not mussels are generally served with a couple thick planks of toasted bread used for sopping up the juices from the cooking process… also known as broth diving.

caesar salad in a bread bowl

Caesar Salad Bread Bowl

For this Caesar salad, I like to treat the bread bowl as if it was a crouton (a giant round crouton), seasoning with the same garlic flavor profile as I would a standard crouton.

chicken flatbread pizza

Chicken Bacon Spinach Flatbread

Pizza redefined – made with real, on-trend ingredients on a crisp, golden flatbread. Perfect as an entree or a shareable appetizer. A meat-lover’s masterpiece. 

beef gyro packed lunch

Beef Gyro Sandwich

Meet the need for unique menu applications. These globally-inspired gyro sandwiches can be personalized with fresh cut vegetables from the salad bar, and garnishes such as Tzatziki sauce. 

roasted tomato soup

Roasted Tomato Bisque in 4 Steps

A good tomato soup has always been a go to for me, both at home and in a professional capacity. Growing up tomato soup was sort of a comfort food item, a cold day offering, or as an easily prepared dish to serve when life was too busy for cooking, usually from a can… add water and serve.

hand pointing toward roasted garlic

Chef’s Pantry: Roasted Garlic

Although raw garlic is absolutely delicious it sometimes has a mild metallic flavor and may be to overpowering for some recipes. Roasted garlic on the other hand becomes far more subtle during the roasting process…

fried shrimp with sauce

Atlantic Shrimp Fritters

As Chef Tim says “Love me some fritters!” This is our New England spin on a South Florida classic, Conch Fritters. Our rendition is chalk full of native North Atlantic shrimp! Serve with cocktail sauce, tartar sauce or any sauce that makes your pallet smile. Create a New England seafood fritter by substituting a portion of shrimp with lobster leg meat and clams.

chicken fried pork with kogi sauce

Chicken Fried Pork

Large breaded pork cutlet served with serrano chili cream gravy, garlic mashed potaotes and secret weapon grilled vegetables.

vegalene garlic spray

Wholesale Vegalene Zesty Garlic Mist

Vegalene® Garlic Mist® Flavor Spray is a healthy alternative to traditional garlic oil and butter without adding trans fat, allergens, cholesterol, sodium, gluten or calories, and it’s Kosher Pareve. Create robust healthy menu offerings and accommodate patrons’ nutritional needs…

seared snapper fish with jalapenos and kogi sauce

Seared Snapper Roja

Pan-seared red snapper topped with salsa roja on a bed of roasted summer vegetables with secret weapon sauce and garlic mashed potatoes. 

tenderloin with sauce

Two Steppin’ Tenderloin

An easy and elegant preparation of juicy beef tenderloin steaks, served with cherry, almond and spinach brown rice.

beef wontons

Itty Bitty Beef Bundles

Add healthier from-scratch flair to your appetizer menu up a notch with these simple and delightful low-calorie, lean-beef bundles.

tasty tots

Tasty Tots

A healthy, kid-friendly alternative to traditional “fried” potatoes, Tasty Tots are a combination of sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans and cinnamon that come together to form a unique, delicious dish. A great addition to any menu!