recipes

Recipe report: Pasta makes the menu

Change up the ingredients and portion size, and pasta can serve as an appetizer, entree, side or shareable.

Recipe report: Mardi Gras specials

Mardi Gras falls on March 5 this year, so there’s still time to join in the festivities with a New Orleans-inspired menu.

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Recipe report: 4 ways to spread the love on Valentine’s Day

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 06, 2019

Valentine’s Day falls on a Thursday this year, but many operators are capitalizing on the holiday by offering celebratory menus through the weekend. Why not add a themed drink, dessert or appetizer to your menu, using one of the recipes here?

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Recipe report: Oscar-worthy eats

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 23, 2019

Oscar nominations were announced earlier this week, and the Feb. 24 telecast is just a few weeks away. Why not add to the festivities with an award-winning spread?

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Recipe report: Cooking healthier

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 09, 2019

New year’s resolutions to eat healthier are still fresh in consumers’ minds. Help guests meet their goals with these five better-for-you recipes.

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5 of our editors' favorite recipes

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 19, 2018

At Restaurant Business and FoodService Director we have great respect and admiration for all the creativity that comes out of restaurant and noncommercial kitchens.

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5 All-American recipes to try

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 12, 2018

As consumers continue to seek authentic dishes, regional ingredients are impacting menus along with global cuisines. To tap into America’s culinary roots and flavors, start with these five recipes.

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