Taking Antipasto Beyond the First Course

Antipasto is an Italian term, which translates to “before the meal.” Traditionally, antipasto is meant to include a mixture of flavors and textures that stimulate the appetite prior to the main course. Many cultures have their own form of antipasto: Spanish cuisine includes tapas, French fare has hors d'oeuvres and American menus feature appetizers. While...

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Hit the Road with Regional American Flavors

Diners are increasingly seeking new flavors, and more than half say they like to try different foods. Familiar to some and new to others, the tastes and ingredients of specific regions across America can satisfy both adventurous and nostalgic cravings. Plus, more and more chain restaurants are including regional dishes on their menus. Get a...

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How to Create Innovative Dishes Diners Crave

The resurgence of familiar flavors and comfort foods over the past year comes as no surprise. Consumers have been craving feel-good foods, both in retail and on restaurant menus—but that doesn’t mean there’s no room for innovation.   Now especially, the idea of innovating the menu might seem intimidating. With so many passing trends, it...

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Q&A: How to Develop Healthy K-12 Recipes with Fresh Ingredients

Chef Brenda’s Tips and Tricks for K-12 Healthy Menu Planning We recently caught up with Chef Brenda to learn more about creating healthy and enjoyable K-12 menus. She provided a wealth of information and insightful stories from her years developing school menus, including tips and ideas for planning your K-12 menu for the new school...

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Q&A: How to pair vegetables with turkey for nutritious meals students will gobble up

Creating nutritious meals that appeal to students’ palates is an everyday challenge for school foodservice operators.

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Diners are Eating to Fuel Up,
Not Fill Up

With healthy living habits trending upward, diners are more motivated than ever to seek better-for-you foods that support their overall health. More than four out of five consumers say the pandemic has changed their food habits, with over 50% saying they started cooking more at home. Today, about a quarter of consumers say they will...

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Nostalgia and Comfort
Are On the Table

Food can evoke powerful emotions, bringing back fond memories of family and childhood through smells, flavors and appearances. Lately, diners are craving this nostalgia and comfort in their foods and beverages, especially snacks and treats from the 1990s. Social media accounts are lighting up with these retro references, and restaurants are taking cues. With thousands...

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Spotlight on Sauces

Once viewed as unnecessary and even unhealthy, sauces, dressings and condiments are moving to the forefront of menus across the nation. Creative sauces and condiments are no longer extras—they’re must-haves. Chefs are customizing to create signature sauces that differentiate their operations and drive traffic. See what’s trending and how you can stay one step ahead...

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4 Soup-and-Side Ideas for Winter Warmth

These four soup recipes will ladle out nutritious comfort for students and keep guests pouring into your restaurant, even on the coldest days. Fire up appetites further by pairing each with a sandwich or salad to add exciting texture and flavor contrasts.   Turkey Sweet Potato & Noodle Soup Guests will love cozying up with...

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How to Leverage LTOs to Boost Profits

Foodservice operators looking to drive consumer interest and boost profitability should consider capitalizing on the growing trend of limited-time offers (LTOs). The restaurant industry has seen a significant 7% growth in LTOs, with every segment within the top 500 experiencing an uptick in LTO launches. Based on a 2023 survey, operators introduced an average of...

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