Flavor Trends, Strategies and Solutions for Menu Development
Balancing the unexpected with the familiar in flavor, format and function
Balancing evolving back-of-house realities with customer expectations for flavor-forward menus.
A willingness to break with convention drives successful culinary innovation
Recipe courtesy of Chef Rick Petralia
Sponsor: National Honey Board
Sponsor: National Honey Board
Tuning the volume for a perfect flavor balance that meets the moment
Recipe courtesy of Chef Molly McGrath
Sponsor: True Aussie Beef & Lamb
Sponsor: True Aussie Beef & Lamb
Translating new inspirations into exciting and innovative culinary creations
Recipe courtesy of Chef Dan Camp
Sponsor: California Milk Advisory Board
Sponsor: California Milk Advisory Board
Recipe courtesy of Chef Alex Hoefer
Sponsor: True Aussie Beef & Lamb
Sponsor: True Aussie Beef & Lamb
Winning big with a simple, flavor-forward philosophy to recipe development
Recipe courtesy of Chef Alex Hoefer
Sponsor: Tyson Foodservice
Sponsor: Tyson Foodservice
Meeting and exceeding guest expectations with flavor-forward solutions
Recipe courtesy of Chef Matthew Burton
Sponsor: King’s Hawaiian
Sponsor: King’s Hawaiian
Recipe courtesy of Chef Jenn Sheppard
Sponsor: Bush's Best
Sponsor: Bush's Best
Recipe courtesy of Chef Jenn Sheppard
Sponsor: California Milk Advisory Board
Sponsor: California Milk Advisory Board
Recipe courtesy of Chef Jenn Sheppard
Sponsor: National Honey Board
Sponsor: National Honey Board
Recipe courtesy of Chef Eric Stein
Sponsor: California Milk Advisory Board
Sponsor: California Milk Advisory Board
Recipe courtesy of Daniel Van Etten
Sponsor: Tyson Foodservice
Recipe courtesy of Daniel Van Etten
Sponsor: Idaho Potato Commission
Servings: 2, Source: Jamie Simpson, Culinary Vegetable Institute, Photo: Michelle Demuth-Bibb
Servings: 4-6, Source: Jamie Simpson, Culinary Vegetable Institute, Photo: Michelle Demuth-Bibb
Servings: 2, Source: Jamie Simpson, Culinary Vegetable Institute, Photo: Michelle Demuth-Bibb
Recipe courtesy of Chef Rick Petralia
Sponsor: California Milk Advisory Board
Sponsor: California Milk Advisory Board
Recipe courtesy of Chef Molly McGrath
Sponsor: Idaho Potato Commission
Sponsor: Idaho Potato Commission
Recipe courtesy of Chef Kathy Ruiz, Senior VP of Culinary, Fertitta Entertainment/Landry’s
Sponsor: Bel Brands USA
Sponsor: Bel Brands USA
Recipe courtesy of Will Eudy and Ben Whittington
Sponsor: Bel Brands USA
Sponsor: Bel Brands USA
Recipe courtesy of Chef Matthew Burton
Sponsor: Tyson
Sponsor: Tyson
Recipe courtesy of Will Eudy and Ben Whittington
Sponsor: National Honey Board
Sponsor: National Honey Board
Recipe courtesy of Chef Daniel Camp
Sponsor: Kikkoman
Sponsor: Kikkoman
On a mission to deliver memorable, craveable, inimitable flavor experiences
Created by Chef Jay Smith
Sponsor: California Milk Advisory Board
Sponsor: California Milk Advisory Board
Transforming craveable classics with a fresh, contemporary spin
Created by Chef Chandon Clenard
Sponsor: Barilla
Sponsor: Barilla
Recipe courtesy of Chef Jonathan Buckholz
Sponsor: National Honey Board
Recipe courtesy of Chef Jonathan Buckholz
Sponsor: Bel Brands USA
Courtesy of Chef Greg Basalla
Sponsor: California Milk Advisory Board
Sliced Idaho® Potatoes, layered with fennel and leeks and smothered in a creamy Gruyère Mornay sauce.
Savory smoked trout and fried Idaho® Potatoes on potato bread, served with Horseradish Crème Fraîche.
Three colorful layers of whipped Idaho® Potatoes, piled high on crispy Idaho® Potato chips.
Spiral-cut Idaho® Potatoes are fried to a golden brown then filled with duck confit.
Understanding the flavor sophistication found in thoughtful simplicity
Courtesy of Chef Brandon Hudson
Sponsor: National Honey Board
Sponsor: National Honey Board
Created by Chef Brandon Hudson
Sponsor: Idaho Potato Commission
Sponsor: Idaho Potato Commission
Courtesy of Chef Alex Sadowsky
Sponsor: California Milk Advisory Board
Sponsor: California Milk Advisory Board
Courtesy of Chef Barb Colucci
Sponsor: National Honey Board
Creating thrilling flavor experiences by drawing from a well of personal experiences
Serving a muse that demands new bold flavor takes on traditional dishes
Created by Chef Jeff Mann
Sponsor: Idaho Potato Commission
Sponsor: Idaho Potato Commission
Mining the flavor complexity found within humble ingredients and classic techniques
Courtesy of Chef Jennifer Etzkin OBrien
Sponsor: Tyson Foodservice
Courtesy of Chef Jennifer Etzkin OBrien
Sponsor: Bel Brands
Created by Michael Slavin, VP of Culinary & Menu Innovation, Houlihan’s, Inc.
Global inspirations lead to inventive flavor builds that surprise and delight.
Two recipes that nail craveability and comfort while demonstrating beautiful flavor touches.
Courtesy of Chef Bob Gallagher
Sponsor: True Aussie Beef & Lamb
Created by Chef Bob Gallagher
Sponsor: California Milk Advisory Board
Created by Chef Amy Smith
Sponsor: National Watermelon Promotion Board
Sponsor: National Watermelon Promotion Board
Telling bold flavor stories gives menus a sharper competitive edge
Courtesy of Chef Dave Woolley
Sponsor: True Aussie Beef & Lamb
Created by Chef Jeremy Lett
Sponsor: Tyson Foodservice
Sponsor: Tyson Foodservice
Landing on unique dishes that carry broad appeal stems from an intuitive understanding of what drives the guest connection
Created by Chef Mary Grace Viado
Sponsor: Idaho Potato Commission
Created by Chef Mary Grace Viado
Sponsor: Tyson Foodservice
Sponsor: Tyson Foodservice
Chef Mary Grace Viado showcases creative comfort while building in clever menu versatility.
Created by Chef Justin Fields
Sponsor: National Honey Board
Sponsor: National Honey Board
Created by Chef Justin Fields
Sponsor: National Watermelon Promotion Board
Sponsor: National Watermelon Promotion Board
Created by Chef Justin Fields
Sponsor: California Milk Advisory Board
Sponsor: California Milk Advisory Board
A mindful yet playful approach to flavor building yields creative and compelling menu items
Courtesy of Chef Quinn Adkins
Sponsor: True Aussie Beef & Lamb
Courtesy of Chef Quinn Adkins
Sponsor: Bush’s Best
Created by Chef Pam Smith
Sponsor: Tyson Foodservice
Sponsor: Tyson Foodservice
Created by Chef Pam Smith
Sponsor: National Watermelon Promotion Board
Sponsor: National Watermelon Promotion Board
A strategic use of flavor building and cooking techniques promises craveability
Created by Chef Alex Sadowsky
Sponsor: California Milk Advisory Board
Created by Chef Jeff Mann
Sponsor: Idaho® Potato Commission
Created by Chef Brandon Hudson
Sponsor: True Aussie Beef & Lamb
Created by Chef Jay Smith
Sponsor: National Watermelon Promotion Board
