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Can Low-Temperature Cooking Really Save Money?

It's no secret that many of us, organizations and individuals alike, actively seek ways to keep down expenses. As we assess where and how we spend money to keep things afloat, we must ask necessary questions about whether or not cutting corners will affect more than just the bottom line. Some cost-saving techniques, while effective in keeping down expenses, could negatively impact the quality of our products and services.

Posted in: Innovation

Accidentally Over-Season While Preparing Food?

When it comes to adding seasoning to your dishes, there are two types of people: those who measure carefully with cups and teaspoons and those who measure with their hearts. Whatever your habit, you're bound to make a mistake with your seasonings once in a while. 

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Holding Food this Summer: How Long’s Too Long?

Traditionally, the summer months are packed with weddings, cookouts, and backyard barbeques. While we enjoy our leisurely afternoon parties and late-evening gatherings, they're not without their dangers. We must be particularly careful about the refreshments. If they're not given due consideration, even the most safely prepared dishes can cause harm, especially if they're not kept within the proper temperature range.

Posted in: Cooking Tips & Recipes

3 Perfect Comfort Food Options to Cook and Hold

Here at Thermodyne Foodservice Products, Inc., we've spent the last thirty years producing high-quality appliances for commercial, industrial, and institutional kitchens. To hear more about our premium products or chat about anything in this post, please feel free to contact us at any time. For more cooking tips and recipes, visit Chef Hacks.

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How Long Can Peppers Sit Out After You Roast Them?

Cooking individual ingredients before you add them to a larger, more complex dish is how you get great flavors from a small array of ingredients — that's commercial cooking 101. Doing all of your prep work in the mornings, which includes a lot of washing, chopping, and starting to cook, can make sure you have plenty of time to extract those flavors before the orders start rolling in. While your staff knows not to leave the meat out all day, vegetables can be a little more questionable. Keep these hazards in mind as you cook throughout the day:

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Four Fresh Fish Marinades

In spring, we tend to think of lighter fare. White meats, vegetables, and cold salads tend to dominate menus. If you're looking for something light for your entree but aren't partial to chicken or pork, consider one of the following fish options.

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