Inspiration

INSPIRATION | STREET-LEVEL TRENDS

Trend Tracking at the Source: Part 2

BY GERRY LUDWIG | SEPT 1, 2016

Visits to the country’s newest restaurants provide a street-level perspective on emerging menu opportunities.

INSPIRATION | DOZEN WAYS

Expanding Flavor Systems

BY KATIE AYOUB | SEPT 1, 2016

Extend the flavor stories behind some of the most craveable and successful profiles today.

INSPIRATION | 10 FLAVOR UPGRADES

10 Sandwich Heroes

BY JOAN LANG | JULY 1, 2016

Sandwiches invite creativity, from riffs on such classics as club sandwiches and BLTs to new ingredient stars like lamb and braised short rib.

CHEF’S NOTES

Chef's Notes

1.Flavor Trifecta: Sheamus Feeley

by Flavor & The Menu | Mar 5, 2020

A blend of powdered dashi, black truffle and cashews offers flavor inspiration.

Chef's Notes | Ingredients

2.Flavor Trifecta: John Baez

by Flavor & The Menu | Dec 10, 2019

John Baez is executive chef of the Rainforest Cafe, a family-oriented themed concept that is part of Landry’s, Inc

DOZEN WAYS

Dozen Ways

1.12 Ways With Sauce

by Amelia Levin | Dec 8, 2019

Sauces and condiments from around the world inspire new applications

_Current | Dozen Ways

2.A Dozen Ways: Cheese on Top

by Amelia Levin | Sep 10, 2019

Twelve ways to leverage cheese in unexpected flavor combinations

STREET-LEVEL TRENDS

Menu Trends | Street-level Trends

1.Flavor Expedition 2020: Part 2

by Gerry Ludwig and Nick Gonring | Aug 3, 2020

A cross-country tasting tour leads to new pathways of menu innovation

Street-level Trends

2.Flavor Expedition 2020: part 1

by Gerry Ludwig and Nick Gonring | Mar 8, 2020

Street-level trend tracking reveals emerging menu opportunities

10 FLAVOR UPGRADES

10 Flavor Upgrades

1.10 Flavor Upgrades: Sausages

by Rob Corliss | Jul 8, 2020

The universal appeal of hot dogs, brats and sausages offers a comfort-centric platform for flavor innovation

10 Flavor Upgrades

2.10 Flavor Builders: New Deli

by Rob Corliss | Mar 25, 2020

Refashion classic deli favorites to drive flavor opportunities

INFOGRAPHICS

Chef's Notes | Flavor According To | Ingredients | Insights

1.Flavor Playlist: Estevan Jimenez

by Estevan Jimenez | Nov 25, 2018

Estevan Jimenez is the executive chef and culinary instructor at Rancho Cielo Youth Campus in Salinas, Calif. He shares five flavors that inspire his culinary creativity.

Chef's Notes | Flavor According To | Insights

2.Flavor Trifecta: Aron Habiger

by Aron Habiger | Oct 30, 2018

Aron Habiger is chef/owner of On the Lam, a traveling pop-up culinary concept based in Santa Ana, Calif. We asked him to share a flavor trifecta that demonstrates creative, unexpected flavor play.

RECIPES

Idaho® Potato Mexican Tamale Sphere

Mouthwatering Mexican-style tamale spheres made with Idaho® Potato tamale dough.

Vegan Deviled Idaho® Red Potatoes

This devilishly delicious vegan starter is a tasty twist on the beloved, classic egg recipe, complete with a mustardy mashed Idaho® Potato filling and tangy tomato jam topping.

Smashed Idaho® Fingerling Potatoes with BBQ Butter

These Idaho® Fingerling Potatoes are roasted and pressed flat on a hot skillet, then topped with a thick and zesty homemade BBQ Butter.

GALLERY

English Muffins

Love & Salt, Manhattan Beach, Calif.

Photo: Andrea Bricco

English muffins are the artisan darling of the bread world. Love & Salt’s housemade muffins come with a cube of rosemary-sea salt cultured butter.

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Join our chefs as they discuss how smoked meats can help your carryout menu.

Why are smoked meats alluring?

Floral, earthy U.S.-grown basmati rice serves as the base to this plant-based Paneer Biryani. This flavorful, comfort-centric plant-based dish stars curried and seared paneer and crispy shallots.

Rice offers familiarity, functionality and satiety for consumers eager to explore plant-based options

Rice Plants Opportunity

Butterfly pea syrup electrifies non-alc offerings, like this grapefruit-mint soda, with its magical ability to transform from blue to purple with a simple swizzle of a straw.

High-impact ingredients making a splash in the beverage world

Non-Alc’s Rising Stars

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A Beverage with Benefits

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