Discover the top 10 challenges foodservice operators face during the summer and learn how better food holding, consistency, and kitchen efficiency can improve performance and profitability.
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One of the best friends that a busy person can have in their kitchen is a crockpot or slow cooker. Typically, one just has to toss in some ingredients, set the appliance on low for a few hours, and then come back for all or a good part of a delicious, home-cooked meal. Here follow three great recipes, each of which just needs a little preliminary prep time.
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As we work our way through what for many of us is the coldest part of winter, we're here with four great stew recipes to keep your kitchens warm and cozy. These low and slow cooking favorites are just the thing to tide you over until spring.
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Stewed chicken is one of the most savory and hearty dishes you can make. Popular around the world, recipes for stewing chicken varies from place to place. Because of differences in culture, cuisine, and the availability of fresh ingredients, we have a wide variety to choose from.
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It's natural to feel intimidated when you try something new. That holds true for sous-vide cooking. In an effort to help you ease into things, we've prepared a list of four simple sous-vide sides that are simple to prepare and downright delicious.
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The cool of evening sets in a little sooner every day. What better way to unwind after a long work shift than to sit down to a savory, slow-cooked soup or stew? We've gathered four of our favorites below for your slow-cooking pleasure.
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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.
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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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A summer-ready food warmer is one that's recently been given a thorough cleaning. Though daily cleanings are most likely already routine, you should periodically give extra time and care to all your appliances, particularly your food warmers.
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The holiday season is well underway, and that means your business is going to be busy catering holiday parties. Schools, businesses, and nonprofit organizations are all holding events through the rest of the year. If you want to capitalize on the December rush, everything needs to be on-point and organized. So make your company is prepared for these top catering requests for corporate holiday parties.
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When it comes to preparing food for large groups of people, there are definite tricks to the trade. When done correctly, large-scale cooking can accommodate a wide range of diners easily and effectively. When done (or attempted) without proper care and consideration, it can prove disappointing at best and dangerous at worst.
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Many variables affect the flavor of our dishes, including everything from the quality of the ingredients to the varieties of herbs and spices used. One oft-overlooked aspect of flavor is the cooking method itself. Anything from baking, broiling, boiling, frying, or microwaving could affect the flavor of the dish; therefore, choosing a method requires some care and attention.
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Whether you're a professional cook or cooking at home, chances are you'll need to hold your food before serving it. Understanding the science of cooking - in this case, heat transfer - will help you accomplish your food service tasks more…
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