"Paint it Red and Put Wheels on It" - “Trend Bulletin”
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"Paint it Red and Put Wheels on It" - Transform Tried & True Sides into Profit-Boosting Menu Items “Trend Bulletin”
Basic American Foods offers ideas to boost menu profitability in ‘Paint It Red and Put Wheels on It,’ the latest Trend Bulletin featuring Corporate Executive Chef Keith Darling. This e-bulletin is available for FREE download at BAF Trend Bulletins.
Chef Darling’s concepts help transform tried-and-true menu items into side dishes that command higher prices, and add value to a customer’s dining experience. Recipes feature low-cost ingredients that are on hand in the walk-in or pantry.
Recipes pair ‘from-scratch’ quality and flavor with the operational convenience of Basic American Foods’ dry bean and potato products. In this issue, Chef Darling features Buttermilk and Basil Mashed Potatoes; Parmesan, Mushroom and Thyme Potato Gratin; Black Bean Queso Fundido; and Latin Hashbrowns.
For another way to differentiate menus from competitors, try Chef Darling’s presentation ideas that add a ‘wow’ factor to side dishes. Take sides upscale by serving them in four-ounce ramekins. Or, dress up a savory gratin by placing it in the center of the table for customers to share. Add drama to refried beans by mixing them with barbecued pork, pico de gallo, melted cheese, and then serving in a homey crock.
Additional recipes, serving suggestions and presentation ideas are available at Basic American Foods’ expansive culinary website,www.baf.com .
Basic American Foods is known for its family of convenient, great-tasting products which include: Nature’s Own® Potato Pearls® Premium Mashed Potatoes; Golden Grill Russet™ Premium Hashbrown Potatoes; Potato Pearls®, Golden Grill®, Redi-Shred®, and Classic Casserole® potatoes; Quick-Start® Home Style Chili; and Santiago® Refried Beans.
Download a FREE copy of ‘Paint It Red and Put Wheels on It‘ (Bulletin 21 in the Ideas You Can Build On™ series) at http://www.nxtbook.com/nextbooks/baf/trendsbulletin/ .
For past issues – or for ideas to build your menu with Basic American Foods products – call 1-800-722-2084, or visit Ideas You Can Build On™ at www.baf.com .
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