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Add creative classics to summer menus Summertime in America just hits differently.

Being outdoors in the sun seems to hotwire our sense of nostalgia like no other time of the year.

And there are so many classic summer activities that connect us to previous generations: going for a swim, eating ice cream, beating the heat at the movies, fireworks, ballgames, summer concerts – we’re having a blast just thinking about the possibilities!

No American summer is complete without exciting dining experiences. The combination of your specific culinary expertise and branding with Performance Foodservice ingredients can provide guests with the different kinds of summer fun they’re

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craving, from cookouts, to refreshing patio hangs and nighttime dessert fixes.

With years of experience running restaurants and working in kitchens, our innovative team of Performance chefs understands how important the summer season is to your bottom line.

In the June edition of The Dish, you’ll find variations on American classics like a fiery hot dog, St. Louis-style ribs, and BBQ turkey.

Performance chefs have fused mini pizza slices with a Caesar salad, developed a BBQ Bloody and a smashing mocktail, and formulated the ultimate sweet and savory after-dinner treat.

To get the most out of your summer service, explore our

portfolio of brands – developed to provide the value and easeof-prep necessary for success.

A variety of Ascend ® juices can add flavor to your bar menu, while West Creek ® and Ridgecrest ® products offer versatility, quality, and center-of-plate consistency.

Peak Produce ® and Village Garden ® Dressings bring elements of summer freshness to balance out menus as well.

It’s time to fire up the grill and start mixing drinks. Performance Foodservice can help you turn summertime fun into seasonal success.

Look for these callouts:

Chef Talk Get inside our chefs’ brains and find out what inspired their dishes.

Check out our library of recipes and articles online.

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FIND THIS RECIPE ONLINE! TEXAS FIRECRACKER ANGUS DOG W/JALAPEÑOCITRUS SLAW

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Heat The hot dog days of summer have arrived.

What began as a German delicacy has long been recontextualized as an All-American classic – a culinary nod to our extensive immigrant roots. Now superstar staples of baseball games and backyard hangs, of street vendors and carnival booths, hot dogs can be fun, and easy, additions to summertime menus. Piled high with a variety of ingredients, these good dogs deliver handheld flavor directly to your mouth.

And what better way to celebrate your independence from the same old hot dogs than a frank loaded with fiery Texas attitude.

Here, a Ridgecrest Black Angus Beef Frank is wrapped in Ridgecrest Apple Smoked Bacon and slivers of jalapeño. It’s garnished with Peak® Yellow and Green Onions, sweet West Creek® Mango Chunks, and crisp West Creek® Hamburger Pickles for a blend of colors and textures. Tangy West Creek BBQ Sauce is drizzled over the dog for an added dollop of flavor.

Be sure to serve with a side of fries and jalapeño-citrus slaw that guests can choose to spoon on top. And don’t forget a cold beer to cool off the Texas heat. This hot dog is a real firecracker.

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RIDGECREST® BLACK ANGUS BEEF FRANK Fully cooked for easy prep

Chef Talk

To achieve a crispier bacon layer, precook the bacon before wrapping the dog. Be sure to wrap your dog tightly to lock in the peppers, and brush with BBQ sauce throughout cooking to get that nice sticky glaze. If you are feeling adventurous, add the creamy slaw right on top – it’s delicious with numerous flavor notes!

RIDGECREST® APPLE SMOKED BACON Sliced from fully trimmed pork bellies

WEST CREEK® MANGO CHUNKS Flash frozen within hours of harvest

Is your staff armed with the right gear for prep during grilling season?

It’s no secret that good BBQ draws people together. By using AFFEX Black Vinyl Disposable Gloves, you can provide your staff with protective equipment to pull off amazing BBQ dishes. They’re resilient, form-fitting disposable gloves perfect for handling meats, seafood, and other hot food items. Their black look hides grease stains, and their dexterity is perfect for pre-grill prep such as chopping and slicing, as well as serving-time functionality. The gloves are an economical latex and nitrile disposable glove alternative, which can be used for foodservice and everyday cleaning.

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MAGELLAN® BBQ RUB Tomato powder & chili pepper add flavor to a blend of spices

VILLAGE GARDEN® HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING Serves as a recipe enhancer for versatility and value

Summer Trendin’ It happens so fast! To get the most out of your menus, it's important to stay on top of the latest seasonal trends.

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RIDGECREST® TURKEY BREAST BNLS NETTED Outstanding quality and nutritional value

Endgame Everybody’s heard the apocryphal tale that Ben Franklin wanted our National Bird to be the turkey. Whether or not it’s true, there can be no doubt that turkey is a beloved American fowl. But turkey doesn’t just have to be celebrated at Thanksgiving or in school-lunch sandwiches.

Let’s elevate Ben’s favorite bird with a BBQ makeover.

Lightly season Ridgecrest® Turkey Breast with a Magellan® BBQ Rub. Grill the tender turkey meat, and then brush with a sweet and summery raspberry mustard glaze, featuring Village Garden® Honey Mustard Dressing and West Creek® Raspberries. This will really crank up the sweet and savory flavors of the dish.

Consider pairing the grilled BBQ turkey with a traditional Southern side: buttery sweet potato grits that cut against the smoky meat. Add other Southern touches, such as collards or corn-on-the-cob, and wash all of this American goodness down with a crisp beer. Voila! You’ve got a Ben Franklin-approved BBQ plate.

FIND THIS RECIPE ONLINE! TURKEY BURNT ENDS, RASPBERRY MUSTARD GLAZE W/SWEET POTATO GRITS

It’s barbecue season! What’s on your grill this summer?

Seafood, for starters. Consider adding dishes like grilled Maine lobster basted with Custom Culinary® Frozen, Ready-to-Use Habanero Orange Sauce. The sauce brings a subtle heat with fresh citrus notes that perfectly complement the sweet and briny lobster. Also, by adding Custom Culinary Kentucky-Style Bourbon Sauce to your strip streaks, you get a touch of heat, with a great balance of savory and sweet flavors. And what's summer without a grilled, juicy burger? Top your burgers with Custom Culinary Bacon Onion Marmalade to get guests fired up and send sales soaring.

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Raise the Bar

FIND THIS RECIPE ONLINE! ASCEND TOMATO BBQ BLOODY MARY

FIND THIS RECIPE ONLINE! HERBED CHERRY-CITRUS SMASH MOCKTAIL

ASCEND® BAR MIX SWEETENED LIME Made with All Natural Cane Sugar ASCEND GRENADINE Shelf-stable and ideal for storage

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Keep Your

Cool WEST CREEK® BARBECUE SAUCE Hints of hickory smoke and vinegar

ASCEND® BLOODY MARY MIX Classic flavor and viscosity

When the summer heat comes rolling in, there’s nothing Americans like more than whetting our whistle. Sitting on a well-lit patio, gazing out over the water, or bellying up to the bar – we’ll be chilling with lovely libations over the next few months.

One way to cool off customers is by dipping a toe into the sober-curious trend. With wellness becoming more and more of a focus, not all guests are in the mood for a boozy beverage. Plus, shout out to all the pregnant patrons who still know how to party. This herbed cherrycitrus mocktail will be a smash on bar menus. West Creek Dark Sweet Cherries and Ascend Lime Juice and Grenadine are muddled, along with a sliver of Peak® Lemon wedges, and then strained. Top with a splash of seltzer to cut against the fruity concoction.

On the other end of the spectrum, some guests will be clamoring for a little hair of the dog – especially during your breakfast or brunch service. At Performance, we like our Bloodys kicked up a notch. Inspired by the spicy trends heating up the industry, this BBQ Bloody combines Ascend Bloody Mary Mix with Roma® Tomato Juice. Then we fire it up by adding horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and West Creek BBQ Sauce. Finish off the glass with a BBQ dry rub on the rim and a pickled jalapeño garnish.

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Chock Full of Flavor WEST CREEK® MAPLE SYRUP Smooth and silky, with a sweet, distinctive flavor

RIDGECREST® APPLEWOOD BACON Delicate blend of smoke, sugar, and salt for premium flavor

NATURE’S BEST® CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM Made with real milk, cream, and Dutchprocessed cocoa

FIND THIS RECIPE ONLINE! BACON CANDY CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM W/SWEET MAPLE BOURBON SAUCE

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What’s Shakin’,

Bacon?

Chef Talk Reduce the bourbon sauce slowly, and make sure to use a heavy gauge bottomed sauce pan so you don’t scorch the sauce. Cook the bacon until slightly crunchy and drain off the grease immediately after removing it from the oven, so it doesn’t absorb any of the residual fat.

There are few memories as enjoyable as getting ice cream on one of those warm summer nights where anything seems possible. And it’s not just that the sweet treats help cool you down after a hot day. Going to an establishment, whether at a window or sitting down in the AC, to get some hand-scooped deliciousness just feels like a unique summer experience.

Offer that All-American summer feeling to your guests with an ice cream dish that combines decadent sweet flavors with savory, smoky bacon – how can they resist?

Nature’s Best® Chocolate Ice Cream is made with oldschool farm techniques that bring out the rich, creamy dairy flavors. Top with crunchy toffee crumbles and drizzle over the ice cream with a sauce that combines Nature’s Best Heavy Cream, West Creek® Maple and Corn Syrups, and your choice of bourbon. Crispy Ridgecrest® Applewood Bacon is lightly coated with brown sugar and maple syrup to add a completely different flavor dimension. As Paula Abdul once sang, opposites attract!

Looking to maximize revenue without raising prices or sacrificing quality ingredients?

In a 2021 study of menus, entrées with roasted vegetables commanded 27% more than those with steamed vegetables. And with today’s elevated menu prices, it’s important to ensure patrons feel they’re getting good value. Premium roasted products—like Simplot RoastWorks® Flame-Roasted Vegetable Blends and Fruit—can help you capture premium prices, reduce prep to heat-and-serve, and delight your customers all at the same time.

Keeping your menu current with today’s trends is as important as ever, and the RoastWorks line of products currently offers more than 30 on-trend products, including roasted potatoes, vegetables, and fruit in straight packs and blends.

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Meat Me in

St. Louis

American summers tend to be on the saucy side. And for this handheld feast, a bib is part of the required dress code.

With a rib plate in mind, we thought about going Southern BBQ, Kansas City-style, or using some Texas tradition, but ultimately, we were inspired by the gateway to the West. Summers in the Midwest are as AllAmerican as baseball, so it makes sense that this rib recipe hails from one of the great baseball cities – St. Louis.

Start by applying a traditional rub to a rack of West Creek St. Louis Ribs. Salt, pepper, mustard powder, and Magellan® spices are blended with dark brown sugar and seep into the tender rib meat. Next, you’ll want to craft a sweet cherry/blueberry BBQ sauce.

Fresh dark sweet cherries and blueberries are mixed with West Creek Chicken Broth, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and chipotle chili in adobo. Tangy Dijon mustard brings the sauce together. Brush the ribs with this delectable sauce and slap these babies on the grill for a little added caramelization.

Make this plate really snap by serving with your preferred side: beans, mac ‘n’ cheese, slaw, and feature a great beverage pairing to add some sauce to that average check total. This summer, meet us in St. Louis!

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WEST CREEK® ST. LOUIS RIB RACK Neatly trimmed section of the larger spare ribs

WEST CREEK® CHICKEN BROTH Contains zero msg

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Chef Talk For the ribs, it's best to cover them with the rub three hours before cooking. For the sauce, make this one day ahead of time so the flavor can fully develop overnight. As they continue to cook together, keep layering the sauce over the ribs while the sauce caramelizes.

MAGELLAN® SPICES Rich, consistent flavor for daily needs

FIND THIS RECIPE ONLINE! ST. LOUIS RIBS W/ SWEET CHERRY & BLUEBERRY BBQ SAUCE

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Romaine

Reigns

As the experts in pizza and Italian food, Performance knows how fusion can draw out authentic flavors. Pizza and fresh salad are a popular summer combination, so we thought, let’s actually fuse them into one unique dish.

First, take the classic Caesar salad, with creamy Village Garden® Caesar Dressing drizzled over fresh Peak Romaine Hearts, and topped with grated Parmesan from Roma®. That’s a fantastic summer Italian salad. But the secret ingredient is the Pizzetta element.

An easy-prep Ultimo® Dough Ball is cut into segments and coated with an olive and garlic paste. Add sprinkles of thyme, salt and pepper, and then layer with authentic Piancone® Pecorino Cheese. Croutons could use an upgrade – consider mixing your salad with thin slices of genuine Italian pizza! Your restaurant might just become known for starting the next great summer trend.

Sammie Summer Cheesesteaks, deli favorites, seafood sandos - it's the season for sandwich lovers. Consider adding easy-prep sammies to beef up menus.

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PEAK® ROMAINE HEARTS Processed, washed, and repacked for added consistency

Romaine “Caesar-Pizzetta” Salad Servings: 8

Ingredients

ULTIMO® DOUGH BALL Perfect for hand-tossed style pizzas

4 heads

Peak® Romaine Hearts

1 c.

Village Garden Caesar Dressing

1 ea.

Ultimo Pizzetta (recipe follows)

4 T.

Roma® Grated Parmesan

½ c.

Roma Green Olives

2 cloves

Luigi® Chopped Garlic

1 ea.

Ultimo 9 oz. Dough Ball

2 T.

Peak Fresh Thyme Leaves

4 oz.

Piancone® Pecorino Cheese, grated

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preparation FOR THE ROMAINE Split the romaine heads in half lengthwise. Pour or brush dressing over the head of lettuce or on the plate.

Garnish with pepper and grated parmesan FOR THE PIZZETTAS

VILLAGE GARDEN® CAESAR DRESSING Fresh, homemade taste

Preheat oven to 400°F. Chop olives very fine until almost paste consistency. Stir the garlic into the olive paste.

Split dough into 1oz. pieces and roll out into desired Pizzetta shape.

Cover the dough with the olive and garlic paste. Sprinkle with the thyme. Lay the Pecorino cheese on top of the pizzetta. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Bake the pizzettas for 12-13 minutes until light brown in color.

Serve salad accompanied by pizzettas.

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