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Create Craveable Dishes with Sauces and Condiments

Create Craveable Dishes with Sauces and Condiments

Sauces and condiments add oomph to recipes, and to sales! Learn the latest variations on classics, along with new ideas to keep adventurous patrons’ palates happy.

Get Your Menu Ready for Cooler Weather

Get Your Menu Ready for Cooler Weather

Now’s the time to get your menu ready for the cooler months ahead—time for soups, stews, roasts, and casseroles. Get up to date on the best-tasting, low-prep comfort recipes for a super winter sales season.

Protein Packed Menu Trends

Protein Packed Menu Trends

Proteins are central to American flavor preferences. Learn how to satisfy that craving with both meat- and plant-based protein sources. We have trend info and recipes for you here.

Global Cuisine Starts with Spice Blends

Global Cuisine Starts with Spice Blends

What’s the difference between Spanish adobo and Middle Eastern za’atar? They both can add layers of flavor to your cooking with spice blends. Get inspired by mixed spices from around the world.

Twelve Waste Cutting Ideas to co

12 Waste-Cutting Ideas to Control Costs

Cutting waste is a good thing—for the environment and for your profitability. Learn 12 simple ways you can control waste—and costs—in your operation.

Get Creative with Sandwiches

Get Creative with Sandwiches

A remarkable 71% of all restaurants serve sandwiches. Discover how you can make your sandwiches stand out from the crowd while drawing crowds to your operation.

Comfort Foods Add Comfy Profits

Comfort Foods Add Comfy Profits

Comfort foods are consistent best-sellers, but drive sales even higher by adding a twist to comfort classics. Learn which global, ethnic, and premium comfort concepts will fit your operation.

Sweeten Your Profits with Desserts

Sweeten Your Profits with Desserts

Everyone enjoys a sweet finish to a meal. Give your guests a choice of desserts—mini-sized to mega-indulgent—and you’ll enjoy the extra profits. We have suggestions and links, here.

Add Ethnic Flair and Ignite Your Sales

Add Ethnic Flair and Ignite Your Sales

Learn how to profit from the strong demand for ethnic cuisines. Millennials and Boomers seek out exciting new and different global flavors. Discover why promoting these foods is smart business.

Small Plates Big Trend

Small Plates, Big Trend.

Learn how versatile small-plate offerings can make a big difference to your bottom line. Guests love the variety and shareability. You’ll love the ease of prep and low food costs.

The New Definition of Salads

The New Definition of Salads

Salads can be focused on greens, noodles, even proteins. You might be surprised at what’s going in the salad bowl these days. Learn what’s trending around the country.

Soup Sales for All Seasons

Soup Sales for All Seasons

Soup is always popular, whether it’s hearty in the winter or lighter and more refreshing in the warmer months. Learn how to sell soup every month of the year.