PerformanceFoodGroup celebratesHispanicHeritage Monthbyrecognizingour Hispanic/Latinoassociates, customers,andsupplierswhoare essentialtomakingourworkplace andcommunitystrongereveryday.
Asfoodisthecenterofour businessandwhatbringsfamilies, communities,andcultures together,weareproudtosay, “¡buen provecho!” (Enjoyyourmeal!)
Harrison Gregory - Harrison is the Senior Corporate Copywriter at Performance Foodservice With a passion for local restaurants and all things food, he writes about the latest trends, innovative menu applications, and actionable tips to support restaurant operators.
Therestaurantindustryisbalanced onafoundationofpassion.Somedo itforfamily;somedoittoachieve theirdreams;someevendoit for romance!
Ashiningexampleofservingfoodfor theloveofthegameistheLatinand Hispanicmarket.Inspiredbyrecipes thathavebeenpasseddownthrough thegenerations,theseentrepreneurs craftconnectionwithauthentic ingredients,localaesthetics,and storiesthatarestraightfromthe heart
KickingoffHispanicHeritageMonth, wereachedouttorestaurantowners andoperatorstoexplorewhatdrives themandthestrategiesthathave helpedthemsucceed.
RecipesRunDeep
MariaRita’sonGulfFreewayin southeastHoustonstartedservingup dazzling,time-honoredfajitasright
“EvenatthepeakofCOVID,we refusedtosettleforanythingless thanthebestforourcustomers,” saidownerRamonSalazar Hiscoowner,brotherAlexSalazar, explained,“Duringthattime,when ourcustomerscouldn’texperience thedécororatmosphere,andthe servicewaslimited thefoodhad tospeakforitself.”
Thebrotherswereinspiredbytheir greatgrandfather,“Papasito,”who hadarestaurantinRioRamos,a scenictowninMonterrey,Mexico whereastunninggroveofcypress treesmeetsthewindingriver. Papasitosoldfresh,grilledchickens, andhewasknownasoneofthefirst intheareatohavecoldbeverages
Fortheirsignaturefajitas,the Salazarsknewtheyhadtousefresh, choiceoutsideskirt nomatter
what. AsRamonsaid,“Wewillalways choosetohonorourgreat grandfather’slegacy.”
Buenatarde,acharminglocal restaurantintheShadyside neighborhoodofPittsburgh,isthe siteofoneofourfavoritelovestories!
Co-ownerHenryAvilagrewupin Honduras,influencedbyhisfamily’s regionalcuisine Aftermovingto America,hewasworkingataMexican spotinCranberrywherehemet RebeccaMehalic,alsoamemberof therestaurant’sstaff.Thetwo becameclosefriends,andlike somethingoutofacrowd-pleasing romanticcomedy theymarriedin 2015.RebecaisnowRebeccaAvila! Havinghadatasteoftheindustry, theydreamedofopeningtheirown LatinAmericanrestaurant,infused withHonduranflairinhonorof Henry’sroots. beforethepandemichitin2019.
Thecouple,alongwithco-workerand friend,BrianMagaritz,tooktheir culinaryrelationshiptothenextlevel openingtheirfirstrestaurant,El Sabor.InApril’24,theysharedtheir loveoffoodwiththeneighborhood evenfurtherbyopeningBuenatarde, aplacewherecommunityisatthe heartofeverythingtheydo
JavierandVicenteIbarrahave foundedaMexicanrestaurantlegacy inVirginia.TheLasPalmasbrandnow hasninepopularlocationsbetween thebeachandRichmond
AccordingtoJavier,“Ourobjective hasalwaysbeentoemployfresh ingredients,andourchefshave stayedprogressiveintheevergrowingMexicancuisine.”Forthe Ibarrabrothers,themainfactorsfor successhavebeenafun,relaxed ambience,thefriendlinessoftheir staff,andarealMexicanflavorthat theneighborhoodcraves
DonJose,afamily operatedrestaura isalsowellestablis openeditsdoorsin November’22,the anupdatedlocatio heelsofCOVID Th veryreal,butthef leaningintotraditi seafoodrecipes,u freshestingredien andtaste.Andthe Carolinacommuni inkindbypacking ForAlexSalazar,“Q consistencyisnum comestothesucce
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“TheContigolabelhasaqualityand consistencythatbringsusbackto ourmother’ssalsa,”Alexexplained. “Growingup,shealwaysmadea tablesalsathatwetriedforyearsto replicatebutcouldnotquiteget right When[wewere]introducedto theContigotomatoes,weknewwe hadfoundtheone!”
HenryAvila’sfavoritemenuitemat BuenatardeistheChurrasco a woodenplatterspreadwithavariety ofgrilledmeatsandamazingsauces. “It’sbold,flavorful,andperfectfor sharing,”hesaid “Justlikeour restaurantexperience
What’snextfortheSalazarbrothers?
“Wehavebeenworkingtoreclaim ourfamilyheritagebyre-openinga longdormantneighborhood restaurantcalledLaCasitaMexican Products,”saidAlex ThislongstandingstorefrontonCanalSt in HoustonhasservedtheSalazar familyforgenerationsandwillsoon betheSalazar’ssecondlocation followingMariaRita’s.
“Moreimportantlyiswhatgoeson outsidetherestaurant,”saidRamon.
“Neverstopgivingback your communitywilltakecareofyou,if youtakecareofthem”?
Quality and consistency is number one” when it comes to the success of Maria Rita’s. The kitchen team relies on items like Contigo® Whole Peeled Tomatoes. “The Contigo label has a quality and consistency that brings us back to our mother’s salsa.
4 Heritage Ovens® puff pastry squares, 5x5, baked
1 Nature's Best Dairy® Egg + 1 tsp water, for brushing
1/8 tsp West Creek® sea salt kosher, 1/8 tsp white pepper
1 tbsp Roma® Oil, Blended, 1 tbsp Nature's Best Dairy® Butter, Unsalted
1/2 tbsp Peak Fresh Produce® Garlic, minced, 1/2 tbsp shallots, fresh, minced
4 oz West Creek® Chicken, Breast, diced & seasoned
1 oz Peak Fresh Produce® Onions, diced,
1/2 oz Peak Fresh Produce® Celery, diced
2 oz Peak Fresh Produce® Mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup West Creek® Green Peas
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup Nature's Best Dairy® Cream, Heavy
1 tsp Peak Fresh Produce® Parsley, 1 tsp
Thyme, 1 tsp Rosemary, chopped
A classic French-inspired dish featuring crisp puff pastry filled with creamy chicken and vegetables simmered in white wine and herbs.
Puff Pastry Chicken Cups
Cut puff pastry into desired shapes, brush with egg wash, bake at 420°F for ~8 min. Press centers to form cups.
Heat oil and butter, sauté chicken halfway Add garlic and shallots, cook briefly Add onion, celery, mushrooms, and peas; cook on medium.
Add wine, reduce, then stir in cream and simmer until slightly thickened. Season with herbs, salt, and pepper.
Fill baked pastry cups with chicken mixture.
Blanch vegetables in salted water until tender; arrange around pastry and drizzle with herb oil
Beurre Fondue
Heat water and sugar to simmer.
Remove from heat, whisk in butter until smooth. Season with salt and white pepper, add vegetables, and serve
Herb Oil
Combine herbs and spinach with oil in a saucepan. Heat to 145°F, steep 15 min, then cool.
Blend, strain through coffee filter or cheesecloth, and place in squirt bottle for service
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Amy Gerhart Favreau - An East Coaster who’s creative in the kitchen and at the keyboard, Amy’s recipe for happiness combines fresh food with family, friends, and fun
Halloweenlookstobeaboonversus thebustitcansometimesbefor restaurants.Thisyear’sspooky spectacularfallsonaFriday the busiestnightfortakeoutand delivery We’vegotfrighteninglyfun ideastohelpyouscareupoffpremisetrafficfromcostumed crowdsofallages.
Maximizethisyear’sfreaky HalloweenFridaywithout-of-thegourdLTOs,crowd-pleasing favorites,andvalue-focusedpromos toattracttakeoutanddeliverydiners likevampiresto well,youknow.
Creepin’ItRealforFamilies
Familiesneedconvenienceamidst thechaosofHalloweennight,and off-premisediningdelivers.Spotlight kid-friendlyfaves,easy-to-eat handhelds,andbundledmealsbusy familiescanbe“goblin”upbefore hittingthestreetswiththeirlittle SpideysandSwifties.
Embracethepowerof‘za withtons ofbigtakeoutorders,Halloweenis topsforpizza.Looktothelegendof
Roma® forcan’t-misspizzainspoand ingredients,withauthenticdough, cheeses,toppings,andmore Orputon yourowneasy-prepsmokeshowwith Ridgecrest® FullyCookedBrisketand PulledPork,equallytemptingatopa quirkypieortuckedinaportablebun.
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Advicefromthismom:Ditchcreative dessertsforonenight,unlessthey’refor dine-in.Thekidswillhavemoresweets thantheycaneat,andweallknow parentsraidthatHalloweenhaul,too.
Twenty-somethingZoomersarethe partycrowd,whetherthey’rehosting orhittingyouuponthewaytothe event Dips,hummus,andchar-booteriesarepartystaples Frankensteina fallclassicwithBuffaloPumpkin ChickenDip.Plus,innovativeglobal flavors,functionalingredients,and sweetheatgofarwiththisgroup.Go globetrottingwithZebec® Chicken ShawarmaorContigo® Birria BarbacoaPizza.
Foraflavorattack,deliverbewitching LTOswithpopsofmiso,jalapeño, wasabi,gochugaru,ajiamarillo,and fermentedfoods Bringthe“funkof 40,000years”withkimchi,from KimchiBurgerstoKimchiFries And withmanyGenZerssayingnoto sippingspirits,dreamupboldthemed mocktailswithbotanicals,housemade syrups,andmatcha YodaSoda, anyone?Forthevalueplay,offer exclusivediscountsforordersplaced directlyonyoursiteorapp
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Whetheroff-premiseoron,focuson LTOsspotlightingseasonalflavorsor cleverHalloweennames ormakea monstermashupofboth!VIPslikeapple andpumpkinhavenostalgicappeal.To autumnthingsup,addapplebutterto oneofyourtopsammies,orapplecider toanAperolSpritz
GivethegourdagowithPumpkin HummusorCheeseRavioliwith PumpkinAlfredoSauce.Pecanisthe year’stopfallflavor,accordingto DoorDash*.Thinkpecanpesto,candied pecancrumbles,andallkindsofpecancrustedproteins.
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Ampupthefunfactorbyfullygetting intotheHalloweenspirit.Promote costumeddeliverydriversfromyour team.Transformadesignatedpick-up area,curbsideorinside,fordinerswho prefertakeout(andmanydothesedays, tosavedeliveryfees)
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HowbusydoesyourThursday,HalloweenEve,look?Hookuphosts,partyers,and familiesbycookingupHalloweenordersfortakeoutordeliveryonthe30th making the31staheat-and-eataffairfordinersandalittlelessscaryforyourkitchen.
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12 cups sushi rice
12 cups water
48 oz Kraft® Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese, softened
48 oz surimi
20 green onions, finely chopped
4 tbsp black sesame seeds
1 lemon, zest & juice
MSG, to taste
2 cups HEINZ Maple Sweet Chili Sauce
2 cups crispy mix (fried onion, wonton strips, nori)
Oil, for frying
A mashup of crispy sushi rice and creamy crab rangoon, featuring the one and only PHILADELPHIA® Cream Cheese. This playful bite brings together the best of Asian-inspired flavor and classic comfort in every crispy, creamy mouthful.
Wash sushi rice until water runs clear. Cook with water in a rice cooker or Instant Pot until done Fluff slightly, then press evenly into a lightly greased half sheet pan, weighing down with another pan. Let sit 20 minutes, then divide into four half hotel pans, weigh down again, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Trim edges, cut each pan into 12 squares (3x4), and fry at 375°F until lightly golden.
Whip PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese until light and airy Add surimi and whip until shredded. Mix in green onions, sesame seeds, lemon juice/zest, and MSG until homogenous. Transfer to piping bags.
Combine fried onion, wonton strips, and nori into a crispy mix 4 Assemble: On each crispy rice square, pipe a #16 scoop of Crab Rangoon mix. Drizzle with Maple Sweet Chili sauce, then sprinkle with the crispy mix. Serve immediately
1 lb. pasta, fettucine or linguine
2 lbs chicken breast, (cut into bite size chunks)
1 small Green Pepper, thinly sliced
1 small Red pepper, thinly sliced
3 garlic, clove(s), minced
1 tsp. salt, to taste
1 tsp. Black Pepper
1/4 cup Cajun Seasoning, (adjust for spice level)
2 tbsp. oil, vegetable
1 cup LeGout® Cream Soup Base
2 cups water
1 cup cheese, Parmesan , grated
4 tbsp. butter
parsley, fresh, for garnish
Tender chicken and colorful peppers are tossed with pasta in a rich, cheesy cream sauce infused with bold Cajun seasoning for a dish that’s both comforting and full of flavor.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions, usually 9–10 minutes. Drain and set aside
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add the oil and chicken. Cook for 5–7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned.
Add the sliced bell peppers, garlic, salt, black pepper, and Cajun seasoning Cook for an additional 4–5 minutes, or until the bell peppers are tender.
In a small saucepan, add the LeGout Cream Soup Base and water. Bring to a gentle boil, whisking until fully dissolved and smooth. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and butter
Add the prepared cream sauce and pasta to the pan with the chicken. Stir well until everything is combined and the pasta is thoroughly coated. Add additional Cajun seasoning if preferred. Serve with fresh parsley.
Consumersstillwantallthegreat foodthey’vecometoexpectfrom you,butitwillbeharderforthemto accessitatthismoment It’stimetorampupyourdigitaland socialstrategiestomakeiteasierto reachthem.Andwe’vegotyourback.
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Whetherit’sthroughyourowndrivers orathird-partytechnology,people stillcraveyourfood–getittothemas oftenaspossible
WithourSparkpartner,UberEats, we’vehelpedtooptimizethedelivery process.Inanunprecedentedmove, UberEatshastemporarilywaivedall deliveryfeestolocal,independent restaurants,makingitfareasierto drivetraffictoyouroperation
And,aspartofourcollaborationwith UberEats,allnewcustomerswillsee theactivationfeewaived,alongwith atemporaryreductionofthepickup percentage,amongotheradvantages thatshouldhelpkeepdeliverycosts low Again,yourpatronswantyour food,sobesuretotakeittothem
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Consumersbuygiftcardsduringallkindsof significantevents,andthosearen’tgoingto stop Havinggiftcardsavailableonline providesanadditionalrevenuestream,and itofferspatronsawaytocontinuegiving giftsthataremeaningfulandbeneficialto thecommunity.
Forfolksthatsimplywanttobeabletoeatat yourplacelaterondowntheline,agiftcard givesthemsomethingtolookforwardto.
Beontopofyoursocialmediagame
Useallplatformsasacalltoaction Highlight informationlikeUberEats’suspensionof feesandlowercoststoyourconsumers,but don’tbeafraidtobecreativeandclever either.
Patrons may be dealing with cabin fever at home. Reach them with amusing videos and clips. Dive into trivia,games,andcontests Haveyour regulars send in pics and videos of theirown Everyonewillbesearching forwaystoconnect youcanbethat digital hub, just as restaurants have alwaysbeenintheirneighborhoods.
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JonVancehasseenjustabouteverything thisvolatileindustry hastooffer.Buteventhechef, who’sbeenworkingin foodservicesincehewasa dishwasherat14,was surprisedbythegrowing popularityoflengua orbeeftongue withrestaurantsintheUpper Midwest.“Iwasn’tsurewe’dsee alotofsuccesswith[Contigo® Beef Tongue]inourmarket,”saidthe
corporate chef and brands manager out of Performance Foodservice – Thoms Proestler, about 170 miles west of Chicago.
“It was cool to see that product embraced by our Hispanic market, but not just that market,” he continued, “a lot of our businessingeneral.”
“We’re seeing traditional applications with lengua for tacos, burritos,somebraiseddishesaswell,”ChefJonsaid,describing arich,intense,beefyflavorprofile.
“Authentic, traditional Hispanic restaurants were already sourcing it from specialty providers. Well, as soon as we got [lengua] in, we were able to fill that gap for them. There are authentic, regional restaurants doing very well combining thatwiththesimplestmarketingtolet[consumers]know,‘Hey, we’re different than what’s out there We’re doing beautiful street tacos, items that are made from scratch as much as possible.’Andthat’shelpingthemstandout.”
Harrison Gregory
A former restaurant owner and chef in the broker community, Chef Jon tells operators that they aren’t justsellingaplateoffood,they’resellingthemselves andtheirstories
“Maybeyoulearnedhowtomakethistamalefromyour abuela.Ortheserecipeshavebeenpasseddowninyour family for generations,” he explained. “It’ll help you build a following that much faster. Don’t try and be everything to everyone, with a 10-page menu. Do what youdo,anddoitbetterthananyoneelse.”
The chef’s seeing smaller, successful restaurants limit their menus, playing up fresh, bold flavor profiles “They’re experimenting with seafood, aguachile (a dish from the Sinaloa region of Mexico). We’re seeing headonshrimp,octopus itemsthataren’ttypicalLatinfare inalotofplaces.
“There’s such a wide selection of regional cooking methods: Peruvian, Ecuadorian, the Molcajete heated stonebowls(frompre-HispanicMesoamericancooking) you know, the Instagram statement pieces, where diners say, ‘I was at XYZ location and had this amazing dish.’”
According to the chef, authenticity is all about how ingredients are sourced, and Performance is uniquely intentionalwhenitcomestofindingthehighestquality productsfortheContigoline
“TheContigoKanKanisour impressivePuertoRican-stylepork chop,completewithabuilt-in chicharrónfeature It’sbeenreally, reallyembracedhere
“Iwasn’tsurehowourpre-made ContigoTamaleswouldbereceived bytraditionalHispanicrestaurants they’llsay,‘Yeah,thesearen’tquite asgoodaswecanmake,butthey’re reallyclose.Theysaveushoursof labor,they’reaffordable,andthe quality’soutstanding’
“Samethingwithourchilerellenos: It’sanamazingproduct,andmany Hispanicoperatorsloveit.Also,the treslechescake it’sphenomenal! I’vehadrestaurants’go,‘Thisisas goodasmygrandmothermakes,but nowIdon’thavetohavehercomein onweekendstomakeit!’”
are while introducing an help you carve out a competitive dining
Takeitfromachefwithhisfingeron thepulse:NotonlyistheHispanic marketgrowing,itsboldtastesand techniquesarehavingahuge influenceonothersegmentsaswell. Stayingtruetowhoyouarewhile introducinguniqueculinary dimensionscanhelpyoucarveoutan in-demandreputationina competitivediningindustry
Transformeverydaychips&dipinto high-margin,multi-menupowerplayers. Creativetakesonthefamiliartempt tastebudswhilestreamliningprepand reducingfoodwaste Nomagicwand needed.
Chips&DipGoYard
Tomaximizeprofitability,crossutilizationisthenameofthegame.Chips &dipareyourall-stars,doingdoubleand tripledutyacrossmenus Housemade, pre-made,orboth,thinkoutsidethe bowlandrepurposethesedynamicduos into:
Saladfixins:Apower-punchfor salads,dipsandtheirchipsaddtaste andtexture.Ampupyourgreens gamewithcovetedproteinfromdips likehummus,Buffalochicken,or anythingwithbeans
Sides:Wasyourguesteyeingadip, withnoonetoshare?Suggest pairingwithContigo® YellowRound
TortillaChips perfectlycrisp, endlesslydippable,andafun alternativetotheusualsides. Whetherpairedwithquesoor enjoyedsolo,theybringalittleextra crunchtothetable
Toppers:Fromburgersandsammies totacosandmore,topitwithdippy deliciousness.Think:azestyguac burger,ultimatecheese-pullbeer cheesesliders,ortangyZebec® Tzatzikionachickenpanini
All-newapps:Repurposedipsin next-genapps.Forabite-sizedtwist onguac,trypairingitwithspicy shrimpatopacucumbersliceora halvedfingerling,withagenerous drizzleofcrema.
Choppedsalads:Chooseasalad. Chopit.Serveitwithchips.Watch guestsscoopallthatflavorinafun newway.Girls’night,amiright?
Powerbowls:Dipslikespinachartichokeandhummusaddzingto plant-forwardbowlsbuiltaround greensandgrains
Mains:Dipsboostmeatsandplant proteinsalike.Turnheadswithspicy Koreanguacamolespikedwith gochuchang,sesameoil,andrice winevinegar withajackfruitbao bunorginger-soyhalibut Chips bringtheirA-gametomains,too Crushedtortillasampupevery-day dredgeforchicken,shrimp,andfish, boostingtheall-importantcrunch factor,amplifyingthatsaltyzip,and givingyouagluten-freebreading option.Scoremorecross-utilization pointswithadip-as-a-side,like Mexicanstreetcorn
Perennialfavesupyourdipgamewith coolspinsoncrowd-pleasingclassics, suchascoredishesorLTOs.
Corn:America’ssuperstarveg headlinesdipslikeContigo®
Mexican-StyleRoastedStreetCorn Diporblackbeanandcornsalsa bothcanbemenuworkhorsesas stand-alonedips
orsides,tacotoppers,andmore Trythe Cajun sensation, corn maque choux, a subtly spicy stewed corn with pinchhitters like tomatoes, okra, and even bacon.It’sadippabledelightthatcanbe a main plus-protein (I vote for shrimp!) and raises housemade cornbread to celebritystatus.
Deviled eggs: Instead of “Does it burrito?” ask “Does it devil?” Take a new crack at this nostalgic staple Say yes to guacamole and bacon deviled eggs! Conjure more eggcitingly devilish creations with hummus, pimento cheese, crab dip, andevenBuffalochicken.
Farm-fresh veg: Add color and crunch by cross-utilizing fresh veggies as dippers while they also featureinmains,sides,andsalads
Maximize your dip repertoire with this trioofinspo:
Dream teams: From flights and samplers to boards, group your dips with chips and invite guests to choosetheirowntasteadventure
Nacho ordinary chips: Mix and match to build nacho combos, perfectforsharing.Hummusonpita chips. Buffalo chicken dip on tortilla chips.¡Quérico!
Snack-sized: Downsize dip into a mini-me. Stuff jalapeños or mushroom caps Fill taquitos, wontons, or lumpia Top round tortilla chips or crostini It’s true: Good things do come in small packages.
1 cup Nature's Best Dairy® Cream, Heavy
1/4 cup Nature's Best Dairy® Milk, Whole
1/2 cup Coda® Notorious Dark coffee, brewed
1/4 cup West Creek® Sugar, Granulated
1 1/2 tsp. gelatin, powdered
1 1/2 tbsp. water, cold
1/2 tsp. Magellan® Pure Vanilla Extract
1/4 tsp. West Creek® sea salt kosher Raspberry Coulis, (see recipe below)
Coffee Panna Cotta
Bloom gelatin in cold water (5 min).
Heat cream, milk, coffee, sugar, and salt until just below a simmer.
Stir in gelatin until dissolved; strain.
Pour into cups/molds, cover, and chill 5 hrs until set.
Serve topped with raspberry coulis, fresh raspberries, and mint
Raspberry Coulis
Simmer raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and zest until berries break down (≈5 min).
Strain and cool.
Performance Foodservice presents multi-category brands that stack up against national, regional,andindependentcompetitors Thesebrandshelpcustomersdothebasicsbetter dayinanddayout Premium,mid-tier,andeconomylevelsprovidedependabilityandvalue thatmeetorexceedexpectations.Keepaneyeoutforthesenewproducts.
Withitslight,flakytexture,quick-dissolvingcrystals, and easy-to-crumble form, this versatile salt enhances flavor, offers precise seasoning control, andaddsvisualappealtoanydish Packedin9/3-lb boxespercase,foreasyuse
Available in Sweet or Southern style, this is a fully cooked, thaw-and-serve option with a scratch-made taste and crumbly texture, ideal as a side, sandwich carrier, or recipe ingredient. Packed frozen in four pre-sliced trays (120 slices per case), it offers versatility, consistency, and labor savings across diningsegments.
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A tender sponge cake soaked in a blend of sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and authentic horchata, delivering rich cinnamon-vanilla flavor in everybite Toppedwithwhippedcreamandcinnamon, this frozen, ready-to-serve cake comes packed two traysperboxforeaseandconsistency
This whipped cream cheese spread is light, fluffy, and easytospread,withnoartificialpreservatives,flavors, or dyes. Versatile beyond breakfast, it works as a base fordips,spreads,frostings,andno-bakedesserts,oras acreamyadditiontosavorydishes.
Rich Griset - Currently based in South Africa at the University of Cape Town, Rich worked in the food industry for a decade before becoming a full-time writer.
Fallisnearlyuponus,andwiththe changingoftheleavescomesa renewedinterestinthetastesof autumn.Belovedfortheirnatural sweetness,versatility,andabilityto enhancebothsweetandsavory dishes fig,pear,andmapleflavors areanaturalwaytoembracethe season.
Maplesyrupisanindispensable complementtopancakesandwaffles butconsiderbreakingoutof breakfast.Servingupcaramel,toffee, andvanillaflavorings aswellas somewoodyandfloralnotesforgood measure maplesyrupcanadda singularsweetnesstodishes
UseDelanceyStreetDeli® 100%
PureGradeAGourmetMapleSyrup asasweetandearthybraiseforfatty meatslikeshortribsandporkbelly. Makeasimplesaucebyboilingmaple syrup,butter,andcream,then simmeruntilitslightlythickens Even appealtopescatarianswithmapleglazedsalmonfillets.Closeoutthe eveningfordinerswithasweettooth byaddingamapleapplecrisppaired withvanillaicecreamorSpiced Maple-WalnutCheesecakethatjust mightbetheticket.
Ifyou’relookingforahealthier option,considerpairingabeansalad ofcannellini,babybroccoli,and
butternutsquashwithamapleand thymedressing Foranotherhealthy side,coatrootvegetablesinaglazeof maplesyrup,oliveoil,andapplecider vinegar,roastthemixture,thencoverin pecansandfreshlychoppedthyme.
Generally,inseasonbetweenlate AugustandearlyOctober,figsofferan opportunitytogetcreativeinthe kitchen Theirdelightfulsweetnessand jammytexturecanbeenjoyedontheir ownorintensifiedthroughroastingand caramelization.Thisfruitcanalsobe usedtocreateflavorfulvinaigrettes, chutneys,andrelishes.
Unembellished,figscanmakea flavorfuladditiontocharcuterieboards andwheelsofbakedbrie Roastedfigs areawonderfulcomplementtopastas, pizzas,andflatbreads.Foranoveltake onaclassicItalianappetizer,considera figandbluecheesebruschetta.
Ifyou’reinthemarketforasalad,pair thepepperybiteofarugulawithhalved figs,prosciutto,shavedParmesan,and balsamicglaze.Foranupscaletakeon mozzarellasticks,considertheseFig ToppedTempuraCheeseWedges fry thecheesewedgesandcoverthemwith figs,walnuts,andfreshthymefora greattime.
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2 1/2 mm. sliced wagyu rib can meat
4 oz. duck, breast(s), thinly sliced
1 ea Asian Pride Hearts of Palm, sliced into wheels
1 tbsp. Asian Pride® Edamame, shelled
1 tsp. Asian Pride® sweet & sour sauce
1 tsp Asian Pride® Teriyaki Sauce
1/4 tsp. Sriracha
1/4 tsp. Garlic Chili Oil
1/4 ea. bok choy, baby, chopped
1 tbsp. corn, kernels, fresh
1 ea Peak Fresh Produce® Jalapeño Pepper(s), sliced
1 tbsp. Peak Fresh Produce® Cilantro, Fresh, leaves
1/4 cup Peak Fresh Produce® mushrooms, sliced
1 cup Asian Pride® Jasmine Rice, prepared
1 Keep broths on heat source in center of table Place all other ingredients in their own vessels and heat each ingredient in desired broth until desired doneness.
2.Serve over jasmine rice.
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Latincuisineshavelongcenteredon plant-basedstapleslikenopales, yuca,beans,plantains,andchiles. Today,chefsarereimaginingthese traditionalingredientsintomodern, meat-freedishesthatarerichin flavorandculturalheritage
Asdemandforplant-forwardmeals grows,Latin-inspiredrestaurantsare wellpositionedtomeetthemoment. A2021PlantBasedFoodsAssociation report*foundthatone-thirdof millennialandGenZdinersprefer vegetarianorveganentrées,along with27%ofolderadults. That interestrepresentsamajor opportunity especiallyforchefs whofocusonfresh,wholeingredients likemushrooms,jackfruit,andtofu ratherthanlab-grownorprocessed meatalternatives
Ratherthantryingtoimitatemeat, manydinersareseekingdisheswhere vegetablesandotherwholefoodstake thelead Ingredientslikejackfruit, mushrooms,tofu,andtempehprovide richtexturesandcanstandinforvarious meats,frombarbacoatocarnitas.But someofthemostmemorabledishesare thosethatdon’ttrytoimitatemeatatall instead,theycelebratethenatural flavorsofhigh-qualityproduce.
That’swheresourcingbecomescritical PeakFreshProduce® offerfruitsand vegetablesgrowntothehighest standards,harvestedatthepeakof freshness,forthebestflavorandcolor. Fromlettucewrapstopotatoflautas, lettingproducetakecenterstagecan surpriseevenmeateaterswithhow satisfyingtheseproduce-forwardmeals canbe
Classicsliketacosalpastor,tamales, andpozolecanallbereimagined withplant-basedingredients Mushrooms,withtheirsatisfying chewandsavoriness,canbepaired withpineapple,chiles,andother spicesforadeliciousspinontacosal pastor.Pozole,madewithjackfruit insteadofporkorchicken,can deliverthesameheartinessaspork, especiallywhenservedwithrich toppingslikecabbage,avocados,and radishes
Insteadofdependingonimitation meats,dishesthatusewholefoods helpavoidtheletdownsomediners feelwhenlabsubstitutesdon’tmeet theirmeatexpectations.Theyalso offeramorenatural,clean-label appealandoftenreduceingredient costs
Snacks&SidesThatDeliver Don’toverlookthepowerofsnacks andsidestobringinflavor Contigo® PlantainsandTostonesaremade exclusivelyfromtherareHawaiianstyleplantain,knownforitstexture andtaste.Friedripeforasweet maduroorpressedandfriedgreenfor asaltytostone,theymakeashowstealingside
When Mr. Louis G. Piancone opened his traditional Italian delicatessen in Bradley Beach. N.J., in 1955, he couldn’t have imagined what the future would hold
Nearly seven decades later, Mr. P is the inspiration for the most celebrated name in pizza and Italian food, from coast-tocoast
We’ve been delivering success for nearly 70 years, and we’re just getting started
When it comes to salads, customers have a lot of options these days. So make sure the flavor of your menu offerings stand our with Ken’s!
AvocadoCitrusSalad
Ken’s Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
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15ShadesofGreenSalad
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Gochujang’sbold,spicy-sweetflavorquicklymadeitastaple. It’searnedaspotbesideketchupandmustardandyou’llfindit addingsmokyheattoeverythingfrombreakfasttacosto chickenwingsandpork.
Burratapairsbeautifullywithheirloomtomatoes(which hasa predicted4yeargrowthof20%),butitalsoshineswithseasonal peaches.Thecombinationofcreamycheeseandsweetfruit, finishedwithadrizzleofbalsamicglaze,makesforasimpleyet elegantdessert.
KoreanBBQisknownforitsversatile,savory-sweetflavors thattranslateeasilyfromstreetfoodtohomecooking The dishpairswellwithfreshvegetables,rice,orudonnoodles, andcanbepreparedjustaseasilyinacastironpanasona grill. KOREANBBQ
Ellie Woolet - Ellie is the Digital Content Manager at Performance Foodservice Always intrigued by food and drink pairings, she is also a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), having spent eight years in the wine industry, before pivoting into foodservice
RemembertheFriendsepisodewhere Rosslosesitoverhissandwich?Yeah, that’sme.AndwhileI’mmoreofa Monicaatheart clean,organized, andcraftyinthekitchen I understandwhatittakestomakethe perfectbite
Nowpicturethatglorioussando,but gluten-free…andeverybitas delicious.WithUdi’s®,noonehasto “pivot”awayfromwhattheyloveto eat.Frombreadandbagelsto muffinsandmore,gluten-free optionsareaneasyandconsiderate add-ontoanymenu
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Didyouknow?About27%ofpeople eatentirelygluten-freeoractively avoidgluten.*That’sabiggroupof dinersinfluencingwheretheirfriends, family,andco-workersdecidetoeat Ifgluten-freehasn’tbeenonyour radaryet,itmightbeworth considering.
Researchshowsit’salreadyon43%of U.S.menusandisexpectedtogrow another23%by2028.*Thatmeans addingtherightgluten-freeoptions canwinyouthewholetable Studies showroughly20%ofgluten-free dinershaveCeliacdisease,butthe majorityarechoosingitforwellness, digestion,orlifestylepreferences, andthey’relookingforplacesthat makethemfeelwelcome.
intoanyrecipe.Frombreakfast sandwichesandlunchtimefavorites todinnerburgersandpizza,youcan covereverydiningoccasionwithout overcomplicatingyourkitchen
Withagolden,lightlytoastedtop andasprinkleofwhitecornmeal, Udi’snewEnglishMuffindeliversa satisfyingcrunchandcomforting, home-bakedflavor.Considerthis fluffyoptionforbreakfast sandwicheslayeredwithegg, sausage,andmeltycheese,orserved open-facedwithmashedavocado, heirloomtomatoes,andadrizzleof Piancone® EpicureoBalsamicGlaze foralighterlunchoption.
It’sevenagreatdinnerswap tryit asatoastedbaseforaburger alternative,likethisEnglishMuffin Cheeseburger. Frommorningrush tohappyhoureats,gluten-freeitems areeasytoweaveacrossdayparts.
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Withthehelpofpre-prepareditems, gluten-freeoptionsareeasytowork
Idealforagrab-and-go breakfast,acoffeebreak treat,orplatedwith whippedcreamand berriesforadinner dessertspecial, Udi’sassorted muffinsareeasy, high-qualitymenu add-onsthatare versatileforschools, hospitalcafes, lunchspots,and dinnermenus
Thelineupincludesclassicslike Blueberry,DoubleChocolate,and PlainBagel,plusthenewCranberry Muffin.Withasugar-crustedtopand real,slicedcranberries,eachbite offersatarty-burstbalancedby subtlenotesoforangeandvanilla Youcanevensliceandtoastitwith creamcheeseforacreativebrunch option.
Keepinmind,atrulysuccessful, gluten-freeprogramgoesbeyond addingaGFsymboltoasinglemenu item;trytobeintentional Callitout inyourmarketingwithtermslike “gluten-freedining”or“dedicated gluten-freemenu”soguestsknow they’rewelcome.
Thebestpart?ManyUdi’sitemsare availablewithrebates.Consider dabblinginthegluten-freecategory witheasy,convenient,andtasty menuadditions
