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Easing the way to smooth sipping

The definition of a smoothie has been blended as much as the drink, but basically, smoothies are fruits and juices whirred with ice until thick and smooth.

McDonald's to test all-day breakfast beginning in April

After years of balking because of operational issues at offering the a.m. menu all day, the burger giant will give it a try next month.

Chefs are getting cheeky this spring by cooking up beef, pork, fish and even buffalo cheeks for their menus.

To offset beef prices, chefs are turning poultry into a center-of-the-plate signature.

In 2007 these new graduates of Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, tired of spending money for lunch at local fast food joints, saw an opportunity for a sustainable, healthy, fast-casual option.

Consumers reveal which chain limited-time offers they are most likely to purchase based on name and description.

Watercress not only packs a healthful punch, it also adds vibrant color and flavor to dishes. Chefs use it year-round on menus to enliven soups, salads, entrees, sauces and even cocktails.

WASHINGTON (February 9, 2011)—Seventy million Americans will celebrate Valentine's Dayat a restaurant this year, according to the National Restaurant...

Chefs show how to get past an artichoke’s thorny exterior to unleash the green goodness within. Their spring menus boast steamed, deep-fried, stuffed and grilled artichokes.

Two vegetables in one, fennel’s bulb not only adapts well to a myriad of cooking methods—braising, sautéing, confit and stir-frying—its fronds serve as an aroma-giving garnish. Both parts can also go raw into the salad bowl with tasty results. And the pollen adds a golden sprinkle to dishes.

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