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A monthly eNewsletter showcasing industry supplier-based recipes focused on trends and designed to stimulate menu ideas within foodservice operations.

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Signature sauces boost brand loyalty—and the bottom line

Sponsored content from our partner Texas Pete on Mar. 17, 2020

A signature sauce can help restaurants generate guest loyalty while also giving consumers a chance to customize dishes to suit their own flavor and heat preferences.

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Satisfy with Savory and Sour

By Megan Warmouth on Jan. 06, 2014

Pork is predicted to be the “latest protein star,” according to Technomic’s Take: 10 Trends for 2014.

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American classics with a south-of-the-border twist

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 31, 2014

Some restaurants are putting a unique spin on things by fusing traditional Mexican ingredients with classic American dishes. Here’s a sample of some tried-and-true menu items that incorporate these fresh flavors.

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How menus are capitalizing on the ethnic-dips trend

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 21, 2014

Dips, spreads and dressings are star performers in the bold, complex and authentic flavor profiles popular today.

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Vegetarianism a rising trend on menus

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 13, 2014

Customers who seek a meatless dish for reasons of health, ethics or just because it sounds yummy on the menu, are very important people in restaurants today.

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Favoring fired up flavors

By Megan Warmouth on Nov. 20, 2013

73% of consumers say that if they try a menu item with an innovative flavor, and enjoy it, they are more likely to return to the restaurant for the same item.

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Right time for roasting

By Megan Warmouth on Jan. 23, 2014

The well-practiced technique of roasting allows the flavors of winter to shine in just about any dish. One of the oldest forms of cooking, roasting, brings out the complex flavors of a variety of seasonal vegetables while providing the richness and warmth consumers look for in the colder months.

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Taking it to the street

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 10, 2014

Street food’s popularity is continuing to skyrocket, and it’s easy to see what makes this type of food a crowd favorite. Quick and convenient, street food often provides a simple, accessible way for customers to experience unique ethnic cuisines.

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