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Ever wondered why Southern cuisine tastes like a warm hug? 🍴💫 The secret's out with this simple, flavor-packed purple hull peas and okra recipe! It's not just food; it's a journey to the heart of Southern traditions, bringing rich flavors and comforting textures right to your kitchen table. In this recipe, we're: - Unlocking the secrets to Southern cooking 🗝️ - Walking you through simple steps for a mouthwatering dish 😋 - Showcasing ingredients that bring the dish to life 🌱 And if you’re all about diving deeper into family recipe secrets, don’t miss out on exploring Grandma Brown's Baked Beans. Like our star dish, it's a gateway to cozy, comforting flavors that echo home and heritage. Every bite of the purple hull peas and okra is a nod to the simplicity and depth of Southern cuisine, inviting you to roll up your sleeves and immerse in a culinary adventure. It's not just cooking; it's about reviving stories on your dinner plate. Ready to embark on this flavorful journey? Click here to unlock the secrets to this Southern delight: [Purple Hull Peas and Okra Recipe](https://lnkd.in/egWpQSMx) What’s your favorite Southern dish to cook? Share in the comments below! 🍲🌟

2023 saw a lot of menu activity and unique food and drink launches. But many operators stuck with perennial favorites for LTOs. Menu developers and chefs kind of played it safe in 2021 and 2022, wooing guests back post-pandemic with flavors, ingredients and dishes that were familiar and comforting. Labor was also an issue, and short-staffed kitchens might have hampered creativity. But the labor crisis has largely passed, and consumers and restaurants were ready for menu innovation to accelerate in 2023. The goal: to meet consumers’ expectations for culinary excitement and distinctive dining experiences without super-sizing the menu. #foodtrends #innovation #menudevelopment

In the previous post, I listed some of the more upscale dining options in Split. In this one, I will share some more traditional food places. When we refer to traditional cuisine in Dalmatia, most people think of konobas, which are similar to Italian osterias. The food prepared is simple and delicious, sometimes more seafood-oriented and sometimes more meat, mostly lamb-oriented, depending on the location, more inland or more seaside. The tables tend to be simple wooden ones, the service family-style and the menus often change daily or have an additional daily selection. Some of the more typical dishes in konobas include stews, fish stews, especially buzara, which could be seen as a variant of bouillabaisse, but also slowly cooked beef known as pašticada, or aromatic chicken stew known as tingul. The good thing about konobas is that you can come and just enjoy a platter of cheese and prosciutto and some salted anchovies, and soak in the vibe with a carafe of Plavac mali. The konoba itself means a basement of the house, or sometimes a ground floor, where the temperature would be stable throughout the year and food was stored, mostly smoked, marinated, and cured meats and fish, as well as olives, olive oil, wines, and similar. The places in the comments section are konobas that loosely fit the above description. In the next post I will share some bistros, pizzerias and similar place that I recommend to eat in Split. #dining #split #food #restaurants #konobas

Global cuisine has taken foodservice by storm in recent years and this trend is only set to continue in the coming months as the weather heats up and consumers look for lighter, more refreshing dishes. Here’s what operators should be looking to serve up this summer… 🫒 Tapas is where it’s at – Mediterranean and Italian small plates are a firm favourite in the summer months, being perfect for al-fresco dining and easy for operators to introduce to their menus. Unearthed’s Olives with Rosemary and Black Pepper are an ideal snack and can be easily added to a tapas style spread with our Chargrilled Artichokes and Spanish Omelette. 🧆 Diversify your small plates – an emerging trend in out of home dining is Middle Eastern cuisine, which offers a broad selection of light, fresh and flavourful foods ideal for hot weather. Dishes like hummus, baba ganoush, falafel and koftas are simple to introduce to small plates and starter menus, tempting those customers looking to mix up their mezze. 🍚Kimchi is key – Korean food continues to be a popular choice of cuisine and Kimchi is a great, refreshing side for the summer months, attracting customers with its bold flavours and gut health benefits. Vadasz’s Kimchi is incredibly versatile, and can be scooped onto salads to add an extra depth of flavour, served as a topping on noodle and rice bowls, or as a condiment alongside a portion of steamed pork gyoza. #Foodservice #SummerTrends #GlobalCuisine  

Planted Steak has officially made its debut in Italy. This is a true #gamechanger for plant-based cuisine. Imagine biting into a succulent, tender steak with a rich, mouthwatering umami flavor that rivals the finest cuts of meat. The exclusive Planted.Steak pairs beautifully with a wide range of side dishes—think crisp, refreshing salads, golden fries, or vibrant, seasonal vegetables. For chefs, this is your moment to elevate plant-based dining to an entirely new dimension. For the fortunate diners, prepare to savor the extraordinary. Taste the future, and let your palate explore new, uncharted territories of flavor. This is more than just a meal; it's a glimpse into the future of food. Get ready to taste the extraordinary! #PlantBased #CulinaryInnovation #TasteTheFuture #SustainableDining #planted

Ever found yourself daydreaming about those irresistible Longhorn Steakhouse spicy chicken bites but the nearest restaurant feels a universe away? 🍗✨ We've got some thrilling news for you! You can now bring that sizzling delight right into your own kitchen, transforming your culinary space into the next best thing to dining at Longhorn Steakhouse. Imagine biting into those perfectly seasoned, fiery morsels, each piece promising a burst of flavors that'll have you and your guests coming back for more. It's not just about saving a trip; it's about embarking on a flavorful adventure that's sure to ignite your taste buds and impress everyone around the table. 🌶️🔥 In this treasure trove of culinary secrets, we're unveiling everything you need to know to recreate these spicy chicken bites at home: - The secret to that mouthwatering blend of spices for the signature kick - Tips to achieve the ultimate crunch that makes each bite unforgettable - Plus, the perfect sauce pairings to elevate your spicy chicken bites from tasty to legendary Ready to be the star of your kitchen and make those spicy chicken bites the talk of your table? Check out the full recipe and dive into a world of flavor that promises to bring the sizzle home. Let's get cooking! 🍴💥 Explore the secret recipe here: [Longhorn Steakhouse Spicy Chicken Bites Recipe Unveiled](https://lnkd.in/gRHneNuH) And remember, the perfect sauce can make all the difference. Don't miss our guide on the best sauce pairings to make your spicy chicken bites not just tasty, but legendary. Let's transform your dining experience! 🌟 What's your favorite homemade dish that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your table? Share in the comments below! 👇 #SpicyChickenBites #HomeCooking #FlavorAdventure

🍝 Revolutionizing Italian Cuisine with a Combi Oven 🍝 Imagine a bustling Italian restaurant, renowned for its rich pastas and mouth-watering sauces, but struggling to keep up with the demand for perfectly steamed vegetables and well-prepared sides during peak hours. Enter the combi oven—a game changer for streamlined kitchen operations. 🌱 Consistent Sides Made Simple - Before the combi oven, the restaurant faced challenges with steaming vegetables consistently, which could delay service. With the combi oven's ability to steam large batches of vegetables uniformly, sides are now prepared quickly and consistently, without the previous hassle. 🔄 Enhanced Kitchen Efficiency - The combi oven’s versatility has transformed the kitchen workflow. By reliably handling sides and other components like focaccia and desserts, chefs can now focus more on perfecting the main dishes—like crafting the ideal osso bucco or fine-tuning their signature carbonara sauce. 🎨 Elevated Presentation and Quality - With sides and simpler menu items managed more efficiently, the kitchen team can dedicate more attention to presentation and the finer details that elevate the dining experience. 🕒 Better Time Management - The stress of timing each component perfectly has diminished. The combi oven’s precise timing and temperature controls ensure that every dish, from antipasti to contorni, is ready at the right moment. By incorporating a combi oven, this Italian restaurant not only optimized its side dish preparation but also enhanced overall meal quality and customer satisfaction. This pivotal change allowed the chefs to focus on what they do best—delivering exquisite Italian cuisine with every plate served. #CombiOvenSuccess #ItalianCuisine #KitchenEfficiency #CulinaryExcellence

The Sizzle and Steak Edition On restaurants, presentation, and appealing to the senses The boom moment of the first sizzle of the night always kicked off a multisensory chain reaction that made the whole dining room want the dish... ...It even put the sizzling sound in its first TV ad. While other restaurants tried to make fajitas that tasted better or looked fancier than the competition’s, Chili’s kept the recipe simple and relied primarily on the sizzle to not only turn heads but also trigger a barrage of senses: you hear them, then you notice the smoke and smell the aroma. Add up all of that, and you don’t just taste or see a neat-looking dish with Chili’s sizzling fajitas. You experience it. No other sensory input is more efficient than sound in helping craft these kinds of experiences. The right sound at the right time has the power to tell a rich story. It’s not just about the food, it is about the theatrics of the food. Which often can cause the ever-important upsells or mini virality within the restaurant.