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Two common types of cheese sticks for restaurants to serve is a battered cheese stick and/or a breaded one...here are some common reasons why a chef or a culinary team might choose to run a battered stick over a breaded one: Cooking Method: Battered cheese sticks can be cooked cost effectively. Restaurants may prefer one cooking method over another based-on factors such as speed, consistency, and equipment availability. Cultural Preferences: In some regions or cultures, battered foods are more common or preferred over breaded ones. Restaurants may cater to these preferences by serving battered cheese sticks to better align with the tastes of their target audience. #entreprenuership #foodandbeverage #foodservice #foodie #appetziers #foodscience

What are the top predicted food trends for 2024? According to the National Restaurant Association’s survey of more than 1,500 culinary professionals, consumers will be looking for new foods and global flavors but in a form that’s recognizable and comforting. The top 10 trends include: 1. 🍜 World Stage Soups & Stews 2. 🍗 Global Chicken Wings 3. 🌍 International BBQ 4. 📱 Incorporating Social Media Trends 5. 🧀 Grilled/Cooked Cheeses 6. 🥩 Wagyu Beef 7. 🍄 Stuffed Vegetables 8. 🗺 Regional Menus 9. 🍽 Streamlined Menus 10. 🍯 Hot Honey Breakfast Sandwiches Understanding trends like these can help inform your communications and marketing strategies to scale your business. FoodMinds can help you navigate the complex food environment and evolving consumer interests. For more information on the National Restaurant's What's Hot 2024 Culinary Forecast, visit http://bit.ly/3vrbtkD and connect with us to learn more on how we can help. #foodminds #foodtrends #culinarytrends

Spring menus are focusing on easy to execute dishes that offer the customer a balance between nutritionally rich and comforting. The largest area of focus for the past 2 years and will continue next year is the lack of labour in our market. With that being said, chefs will focus on products that are versatile while saving on labour. Reuven’s NEW Fully cooked beef products are minimally processed, halal certified, grass fed and provide chefs with an easy to use, versatile product that can be used in many dishes. For example, our fully cooked lean ground beef is a single ingredient product that we have taken all the yield loss implications out of your food cost calculation and allows Chefs to have better control of their inventory control. The lean ground beef can be easily flavoured to your liking and makes a great addition to any soup, chili, taco, nacho, pasta or appetizer on your menu. #qualitymatters #tastebudparadise #foodcravings #breadedchickenbreast #chickensandwichwars #chickensandwiches #quickservicerestaurant #reuveninternational #HotAndSpicyBreadedChicken #ComfortFood#ChickenPerfection #FlavorExplosion #SpicyDelight #ReuvenProducts #RestaurantBusiness #QualityIngredients #beeflover #beeftacos #beefmince #beefprotein #chefstyle #halal #singleingredient #chefsofcanada #grassfed #customersuccess #savingtime #TasteTheExcellence #SlowCookedGoodness #BeefLoversUnite

Feed the foodies! In its best year yet, the restaurant biz saw $1.1 trillion in sales, according to the National Restaurant Association (up from $864 billion in pre-pandemic 2019). The WSJ showed that the average US household spent 53% of its food budget outside the home—the highest proportion ever! I’ve actually cut back on eating out, having learned to love cooking and baking during the stay-at-home years. I’m not an expert, but I’ve come a long way and I find spending time in the kitchen quite therapeutic. What do you think? Is this trend about convenience, the rise of “foodie” culture, a restriction rebellion, or something else? #trends2024 #restaurantindustry #fooddelivery #foodies #marketingtrends

Here's something... Restaurants aren’t just competing against each other, but also against the allure of home-cooked meals. While some consumers love customizing chicken dishes at home, there’s a golden opportunity to win them over when they step into a foodservice establishment. From crispy fried chicken to gourmet grilled creations, dishes that meet the value demands of consumers will keep them coming back for more. Chicken’s versatility makes it any restaurant’s secret weapon! Visit AjinomotoFoodservice.com for more information. #chicken #versatility #strategy #recipes #foodservice #trends #foodandbeverage #restaurants #topyoursandwiches Resource: Technomic

The Secret Behind Your Favorite Fast Food: It's All About the Sauce! Have you ever wondered what keeps you coming back to your favorite quick-service restaurant (QSR) or local takeaway spot? Is it the core product like chicken, beef, or fish? Perhaps the taste of the bun, tortillas, or noodles? While these elements are important, they're not the main attraction. The true flavor hero lies in the condiments – the sauces, dips, and marinades that elevate the dish. In Southeast Asia, where the heritage of fermented sauces and seasonings is rich, these condiments are key differentiators that turn a good meal into an unforgettable one. From tangy tamarind sauces to spicy chili pastes, these flavor enhancers bring depth, complexity, and uniqueness to every bite. So next time you're savoring your go-to fast food, take a moment to appreciate the sauce that makes it special. It's these secret ingredients that transform a simple meal into a culinary delight. What’s your favorite sauce that you can't live without? Share in the comments below! #FastFood #QSR #CulinaryDelight #SoutheastAsianCuisine #Foodie #FlavorEnhancer #Condiments

Here’s how you can save hours of prep in your kitchen. 👩🍳 Hey, Chef! 👨🍳 You’ve mastered the culinary arts through dedication and passion, and we understand the challenges when your team hasn't yet reached the same level of expertise. It's a common frustration for those committed to upskilling and teaching the nuances of cooking, presentation, and flavor. **The Scratch vs. Pre-made Dilemma** We know the internal conflict. Opting for pre-made solutions can feel like compromising your standards. That's why Ready Foods Inc. exists—to bridge the gap. With over 52 years of experience, we specialize in large-scale scratch cooking that doesn't sacrifice quality. **What Sets Us Apart:** 1. Quality Ingredients. We use fresh, preservative-free ingredients that meet your high standards and delight your customers. 2. Safety & Consistency. Our Culinary R&D Chefs and Food Safety experts ensure every product is prepared safely and consistently, so you can trust the results every single time. 3. Ready-to-Use Convenience. Enjoy the ease of ready-to-use ingredients that just need to be thawed, brought to temp, and served without the hassle. Our items also serve as a customizable base ingredient, saving on labor and allowing you to tweak each dish to fit your menu and make it unique to your team. 🔥 **Experience the Difference** We invite you to taste the excellence for yourself. By sampling our products, you'll not only experience outstanding quality but also discover savings in both time and labor. This means more opportunities to train your team and elevate their skills. 👉 **Request a Sample Today!** Let's work together to bring new levels of efficiency and excellence to your kitchen. Request Your Sample Here!👉 https://lnkd.in/gPnR3gHC #ReadyFoods #CulinaryExcellence #SampleOurDeliciousness #DeliciousNotDifficult #ChefLife #FoodInnovation #KitchenEfficiency #FoodService #CulinaryInnovation #FoodQuality #RestaurantManagement #CulinaryTraining #RestaurantSolutions

I love cooking with the seasons, ensuring foods are alive with flavor and nutrients is a great way to approach cooking and dining. That doesn’t mean we need to stop eating certain foods or ingredients, it simply means that we should be mindful of our ingredient selection as chefs and have a purpose for each ingredient we choose. Cook with intentionality. Brown Butter Seared Scallops on Honey Nut Squash Risotto with Thyme, Cara Cara Orange and Ambrosia Honey. #cheflife #cookingathome #winterflavors

Find Comfort in Food with Crispy Chicken Strips (Family Features) Cooler weather brings the joy of comfort food, and it’s hard to find a dish more comforting than fried chicken. This Fried Chicken Tenders recipe makes it easy to cook tasty strips to golden perfection – just pair with your favorite dipping sauce (or none at all) for a classic weeknight meal. Find more fall meal ideas at Culinary.net. Fried Chicken Tenders Recipe courtesy of "Cookin' Savvy"Servings: 4-6 Oil of choice, for frying 1/2 stick butter 2 eggs 2 cups milk 3 pounds chicken breast, cut into strips 2 cups flour 1/4 cup barbecue seasoning of choice 1/4 cup mesquite seasoning salt, to taste pepper, to taste dipping sauce of choice (optional) Fill Dutch oven or large frying pan halfway with oil and butter; heat over medium heat. In large bowl, mix eggs and milk then place chicken strips in mixture. In separate bowl, mix flour, barbecue seasoning and mesquite seasoning. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Remove 4-6 chicken strips from milk mixture and cover completely in flour mixture. Drop pinch of flour in hot oil; if it crackles, it's hot enough. Once hot, fry battered chicken 4 minutes then, using tongs or fork, turn over and fry... #recipes

We have recently started our Ask the chef feature over on Instagram. Q: Is is worth trying wireless meat probes like Meater? A: Watch the video to find out my thoughts. If you want some advice on your cooking, information on recipes or anything food related, drop your questions in the comments! #catering #finedining #chefmode