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Potatoes Made for Popping

A craveable new option for those who like to play with their food

Honey: A Connection of Crafts

Beekeepers and chefs can apply their skills in a partnership for the planet

Green With Envy

Take inspiration from innovative salad builds

6 New Moves With Breakfast Hash

Maximizing this versatile, comfort-centric dish

Trends in Barbecue Sauce

Flavor innovation proves the sauce is still boss

Kitchen Collaborative: Lisa Davidson

Playing with flavor, form and texture in eclectic presentations

Rings on Fire

Spark onion ring innovation through creative and craveable flavor play in batters, formats and finishes.

Chicken Sandwiches 3.0

The next iteration leverages bold Asian flavors and spicier builds

Mastering the Grilled Cheese

Modern approaches to achieve crispy, punchy, gooey and meaty perfection

Carrying Flavor with Comfort

Playing with flavor, form and texture in eclectic presentations

Frico FTW

This crunchy, lacy cheese is elevating menus across all dayparts

Potatoes Made for Popping

A craveable new option for those who like to play with their food

Honey: A Connection of Crafts

Beekeepers and chefs can apply their skills in a partnership for the planet

Green With Envy

Take inspiration from innovative salad builds

6 New Moves With Breakfast Hash

Maximizing this versatile, comfort-centric dish

Trends in Barbecue Sauce

Flavor innovation proves the sauce is still boss

Kitchen Collaborative: Lisa Davidson

Playing with flavor, form and texture in eclectic presentations

Rings on Fire

Spark onion ring innovation through creative and craveable flavor play in batters, formats and finishes.

Chicken Sandwiches 3.0

The next iteration leverages bold Asian flavors and spicier builds

Potatoes Made for Popping

A craveable new option for those who like to play with their food

Honey: A Connection of Crafts

Beekeepers and chefs can apply their skills in a partnership for the planet

Green With Envy

Take inspiration from innovative salad builds

6 New Moves With Breakfast Hash

Maximizing this versatile, comfort-centric dish

Trends in Barbecue Sauce

Flavor innovation proves the sauce is still boss

Kitchen Collaborative: Lisa Davidson

Playing with flavor, form and texture in eclectic presentations

Rings on Fire

Spark onion ring innovation through creative and craveable flavor play in batters, formats and finishes.

Chicken Sandwiches 3.0

The next iteration leverages bold Asian flavors and spicier builds

Mastering the Grilled Cheese

Modern approaches to achieve crispy, punchy, gooey and meaty perfection

Carrying Flavor with Comfort

Playing with flavor, form and texture in eclectic presentations

Frico FTW

This crunchy, lacy cheese is elevating menus across all dayparts

Trend Takeaways

Dress Up With Mustard Make modern moves with mustard-based dressings

Mustard’s Super Power This familiar condiment offers serious versatility with on-trend appeal

Next-Level Rubs and Marinades Leveraging mustard varieties for signature meat-centric menus

Three Moves With Mustard Punch up dishes with these mustard-based condiments

Egg-centric Asian Breakfast Trends 12 creative ideas for three menu favorites

Asian-Inspired Handhelds Wake Up Menus Breakfast and brunch get a hit of inspiration from trending flavors and formats

Porridge 2.0 Asian stylings are propelling a humble breakfast offering into new realms

Global Spins on Breakfast Favorites Latin and Asian mash-ups bring new flavor experiences to morning menus

Six Ways With Empanadas Creative ways into the savory pie trend

Opportunities With Plant-Based Tuna Discovering creative pathways to plant-forward menus

Take a Blue View

Blueberries sit at the sweet spot intersection of multiple modern menu trends

French Onion Makes Moves

Leveraging this classic soup as a proven flavor system

Kitchen Collaborative: Brad Bergaus

Lifting flavor expectations with unexpected ingredients and techniques

Mastering the Grilled Cheese

Modern approaches to achieve crispy, punchy, gooey and meaty perfection

Carrying Flavor with Comfort

Playing with flavor, form and texture in eclectic presentations

Frico FTW

This crunchy, lacy cheese is elevating menus across all dayparts

Take a Blue View

Blueberries sit at the sweet spot intersection of multiple modern menu trends

Take a Blue View

Blueberries sit at the sweet spot intersection of multiple modern menu trends

French Onion Makes Moves

Leveraging this classic soup as a proven flavor system

Kitchen Collaborative: Brad Bergaus

Lifting flavor expectations with unexpected ingredients and techniques

Recipes

Kitchen Collaborative: Lisa Davidson Playing with flavor, form and texture in eclectic presentations

Fried Breakfast Burrito Recipe courtesy of Brad Bergaus

Carrying Flavor with Comfort Beans flex modern menus

Habanero Pickle Dip with Spicy Paneer Chips Recipe courtesy of Brad Bergaus

Kitchen Collaborative: Brad Bergaus Lifting flavor expectations with unexpected ingredients and techniques

Roasted Root Vegetable Pizza Galette with Boursin® Garlic & Fine Herbs Recipe courtesy of Lisa Davidson

Panko-Coated Orange Chicken Meatloaf with Roasted Sesame Mashed Potatoes Recipe courtesy of Lisa Davidson

Kitchen Collaborative: Brian Paquette Allowing star ingredients to shine in harmony with complementary flavors

Whipped Morita Chile-Infused Honey-Glazed Tonkatsu with Honey Butter Biscuits Recipe courtesy of Brian Paquette

Fresh Mango Napoleon Recipe courtesy of Brian Paquette

Black Pepper Pickled Deviled Eggs Recipe courtesy of Brad Bergaus

Carrie Welt combines foundational learnings with new discoveries to drive flavor forward

Kitchen Collaborative: Carrie Welt Finding big success from the application of small swaps and signatures

Watermelon Rind Curry Stir-Fry Recipe courtesy of "Jay Z" Ziobrowski

“Crustless” Spicy Candied Bacon Pumpkin Pie Bar Bites Recipe courtesy of "Jay Z" Ziobrowski

Bean Pot Vegetarian: Impossible Cowgirl Cornbread Casserole Recipe courtesy of "Jay Z" Ziobrowski

Texas Pete® Rub Grilled Ribs and ¡Sabor! BBQ Sauce Hero

Texas Pete® Rub Grilled Ribs and ¡Sabor! BBQ Sauce Recipe courtesy of Carrie Welt

Whipped Honey with Rosemary Crêpes Recipe courtesy of Eric Martinez

Watermelon Rind Mignonette and Watermelon Granita with Oysters Recipe courtesy of Jason Gronlund

Marinated California Mozzarella Shokupan Recipe courtesy of Jason Gronlund

Buttermilk Bissants (Biscuit Croissants) with Boursin® IQF Gournay Cheese Cubes Recipe courtesy of Jason Gronlund

Kitchen Collaborative: Jason Gronlund Throwing open the doors of the global pantry proves fertile ground for flavor-forward recipes

Price*s® Original Pimiento Cheese Spread Stuffed Hashbrowns Recipe courtesy of Chef Haim Asher

Tomato Bacon Jam Lasagne Recipe courtesy of Carrie Welt

Roasted Australian Lamb Shoulder Recipe courtesy of David Bolosan

Asian-Inspired Handhelds Wake Up Menus

Breakfast and brunch get a hit of inspiration from trending flavors and formats

Trend Insights: Sweeteners

Menu developers and trend analysts share their ideas on leveraging next-level sweeteners

Natural Palette

4 ingredients that promise naturally derived, dramatic color

The Chicken Sandwich Wars Rage On

Spice, slaws and plant-based proteins offer tactical advantages to raise your flavor game

French Onion Makes Moves

Leveraging this classic soup as a proven flavor system

Kitchen Collaborative: Brad Bergaus

Lifting flavor expectations with unexpected ingredients and techniques

Asian-Inspired Handhelds Wake Up Menus

Breakfast and brunch get a hit of inspiration from trending flavors and formats

Asian-Inspired Handhelds Wake Up Menus

Breakfast and brunch get a hit of inspiration from trending flavors and formats

Trend Insights: Sweeteners

Menu developers and trend analysts share their ideas on leveraging next-level sweeteners

Natural Palette

4 ingredients that promise naturally derived, dramatic color

The Chicken Sandwich Wars Rage On

Spice, slaws and plant-based proteins offer tactical advantages to raise your flavor game

VIDEOS

Want your restaurant to be the go-to choice for brunch? Offer flavorful dishes showcasing fresh beef and pork. You can find innovative menu ideas for entrees and side dishes at https://tysonfreshmeats.com/foodservice-news.

Monin Culinary Creations Add flavorful innovation across your menu with Monin

Add flavorful innovation across your menu with Monin

Tailor your menu to each generation

Gills Onions and Sustainability

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Monin Floral Blends Make your beverages bloom!

Make your beverages bloom!

Putting the OMG in LTOs: Matador Room Australian grassfed steak and a killer presentation puts the OMG in this LTO at a Miami hot-spot

Australian grassfed steak and a killer presentation puts the OMG in this LTO at a Miami hot-spot

Putting the OMG in LTOs: Modern Restaurant Concepts Spring-seasonality and grassfed Australian beef puts the OMG in this LTO

Spring-seasonality and grassfed Australian beef puts the OMG in this LTO

Putting the OMG in LTOs: Sedgefield Country Club In the hands of Chef James Patterson, Australian lamb racks get the tableside service treatment

In the hands of Chef James Patterson, Australian lamb racks get the tableside service treatment

Putting the OMG in LTOs: J. Gilbert’s Bone-in Aussie lamb gets the steakhouse treatment in the hands of Chef Michael Slavin

Bone-in Aussie lamb gets the steakhouse treatment in the hands of Chef Michael Slavin

Blue Cheese Burger Condiments bring a Wagyu beef burger to a whole new level

Condiments bring a Wagyu beef burger to a whole new level

Blueberries are the Belle of Breakfast Sweet and savory blueberry solutions deliver on consumer demands

Sweet and savory blueberry solutions deliver on consumer demands

Roasted Vegetable Stuffed Poblano video Poblano peppers stuffed with fire roasted veg and served with chipotle crema and toasted pepitas

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From the 2023 Top 10 Trends issue of Flavor & The Menu, for chefs and menu developers. Read full issue online.