If you're looking to fill your food warming cabinets with seasonal fare, fall is one of the best times to do so. Warm, savory dinners cooked with fresh seasonal ingredients hit the spot in a special way at this time of year.
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Can you believe the end of this year's summer is already on the horizon? However, rather than mourn over the approaching end of long summer days, try to end the season with a big bang instead. How so? By throwing an end-of-summer party, of course.
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Stew is one of those versatile foods we love to enjoy year-round. Whether you're coming home from a day at the beach or bundled up from a winter excursion, nothing says “comfort food” like a delicious, piping hot bowl of stew. We'd like to give you some simple tips for making your best stew every time, whether you're cooking for your family, a large group, or your clients.
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Depending on where you live in the Northern Hemisphere, the months of August and September either usher in summer's final scorchers or herald a shift toward the cooler fall season. Either way, it's the perfect time of year to break out the slow cooker and simmer up some delicious treats.
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However you choose to celebrate August food holidays, remember to keep your dishes hot in a professional food warmer. Here at Thermodyne Foodservice Products, Inc., we carry warmers for industrial, constitutional, and commercial kitchens.
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Conduction is one of three ways to accomplish heat transfer and cook food. Through conduction, heat is transferred through direct contact with a heat source. Through convection, heat transfers through liquid; and through radiation, heat waves pass through the air and into the food.
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As we slowly approach the end of summer, the time has come to maximize the time we have. All too soon, the seasons will change. The days will shorten and the air temperatures plummet. Before fall arrives, why not consider filling your hot food holding cabinets with some summer cookout favorites?
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Braising food is one of the easiest ways to pull restaurant patrons in and score 5-star reviews so why don’t more establishments do it? Perhaps many mistakenly believe that their staff must babysit the dish as it cooks. Or, they could worry that something will go wrong with the mirepoix. We have solutions to both problems starting with the latter.
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During the winter months, most of us love warming our kitchens with hearty, fragrant dishes. In the summer, however, it's a different story. While temperatures rise and energy levels drop, the last thing most of us want is extra heat in…
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Good news! August is National Panini Month! We couldn't think of a better way for you to celebrate than by filling your commercial food warmers with stacks of piping-hot grilled sandwiches. To that end, we've put together a collection of our favorite panini recipes to get you started with your planning.
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If the bright sun and warm breezes have you excited, then you are not alone. We are all happy to have summer here at last. Why not celebrate by filling your food warmers with these fresh summer treats?
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We all know the joys of summer backyard cookouts. The main components include friends, games, mosquito repellent, and - naturally - food. In order for your party to count as a cookout, of course, you'll need to grill the meat during the actual event. To simplify your hosting duties, consider preparing your sides ahead of time through good, old-fashioned low-temperature cooking methods.
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One of the benefits to marinating your dishes ahead of time, especially your meats, is that they deeply absorb the flavors of whatever herbs or spices you choose to marinate them in. That means, of course, that to pull off a successful marinade, you must plan ahead. Fortunately, we are here to help smooth the way.
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