Now in its seventh year, the 2026 program invites a broad range of chefs to submit original menu concepts featuring sponsor products. While these concepts serve as a catalyst for menu innovation, the winning chefs will receive an unforgettable culinary expedition to Mendoza, Argentina, with Flavor & The Menu. Below, explore the creative menu innovations and winning profiles from the 2025 Kitchen Collaborative program, as well as recipes from previous years.
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La Brea Bakery® Blackened Salmon BLTA Recipe courtesy of Michael Boyer | Sponsor: La Brea Bakery
Recipe courtesy of Michael Boyer
Sponsor: La Brea Bakery
Garlicky Umami Croissant-Tadas Recipe courtesy of Jay “Z” Ziobrowski | Sponsor: Custom Culinary
Recipe courtesy of Jay “Z” Ziobrowski | Sponsor: Custom Culinary
Fried Buffalo Chicken and Farro–Stuffed Peppers Recipe courtesy of Jay “Z” Ziobrowski | Sponsor: Tyson Foodservice
Lamb Prime Rib Hash with Hasselback Potatoes, Pickled Fresnos, Roasted Cremini and Jalapeño Chimichurri Recipe courtesy of Alex Sadowsky | Sponsor: Aussie Select®
Recipe courtesy of Alex Sadowsky
Sponsor: Aussie Select®
Spiced Chobani® Yogurt-Marinated Crispy Chicken Thigh Recipe courtesy of Zack Randol | Sponsor: Chobani®
Recipe courtesy of Zack Randol
Sponsor: Chobani®
Spicy Barilla® Mezzi Rigatoni Recipe courtesy of Christopher Lee | Sponsor: Barilla for Professionals
Recipe courtesy of Christopher Lee
Sponsor: Barilla for Professionals
Roasted Lee Kum Kee Chili Crisp Potatoes Recipe courtesy of Zack Randol | Sponsor: Lee Kum Kee®
Recipe courtesy of Zack Randol
Sponsor: Lee Kum Kee®
Seared Jumbo Scallops with Green Apple-Citrus Mirin Recipe courtesy of Kevin Ripley | Sponsor: Kikkoman
Recipe courtesy of Kevin Ripley | Sponsor: Kikkoman
Chili-Garlic Cheesecake with Soy Sauce Whipped Cream Recipe courtesy of Kevin Ripley | Sponsor: Lee Kum Kee®
Recipe courtesy of Kevin Ripley | Sponsor: Lee Kum Kee®
La Brea Bakery® Ciabatta Crab Dip Recipe courtesy of Michael Israel | Sponsor: La Brea Bakery
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Aussie Select® Tikka Masala Lamb Ham Kathi Recipe courtesy of Tiffany L. Sawyer | Sponsor: Aussie Select®
Recipe courtesy of Tiffany L. Sawyer
Sponsor: Aussie Select®
Ghirardelli® Midnight Frappé Tres Leches Recipe courtesy of Kevin Ripley | Sponsor: Ghirardelli
Recipe courtesy of Kevin Ripley
Sponsor: Ghirardelli
Pimento Sausage Dip Recipe courtesy of Darryl L. Mickler | Sponsor: Tyson Foodservice
Recipe courtesy of Darryl L. Mickler
Sponsor: Tyson Foodservice
Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Tuscan Tomato ’Nduja Vinaigrette Recipe courtesy of Zack Randol | Sponsor: SupHerb Farms
Recipe courtesy of Zack Randol
Sponsor: SupHerb Farms
Spicy Duck Bao with Lee Kum Kee® Chili Crisp Hoisin Recipe courtesy of Christopher Lee | Sponsor: Lee Kum Kee
Recipe courtesy of Christopher Lee
Sponsor: Lee Kum Kee
Ghirardelli® Chocolate Lava Cakes with Smoked Sea Salt Recipe courtesy of Michael Boyer | Sponsor: Ghirardelli
Recipe courtesy of Michael Boyer
Sponsor: Ghirardelli
Mortadella Focaccia with Ricotta Cheese, Pesto and Pistachios Recipe courtesy of Christopher Lee | Sponsor: La Brea Bakery
Recipe courtesy of Christopher Lee
Sponsor: La Brea Bakery
Ponzu-Seared Brussels Sprouts with Mirin-Glazed Peanuts Recipe courtesy of Darryl L. Mickler | Sponsor: Kikkoman
Recipe courtesy of Darryl L. Mickler
Sponsor: Kikkoman
Moroccan Harissa Grain Bowl Recipe courtesy of Michael Boyer | Sponsor: SupHerb Farms
Recipe courtesy of Michael Boyer
Sponsor: SupHerb Farms
Wild Honey Butter Board Recipe courtesy of Brian Brindza | Sponsor: National Honey Board
Recipe courtesy of Brian Brindza
Sponsor: National Honey Board
Khao Soi with Barilla® Cellentani Recipe courtesy of Brian Brindza | Sponsor: Barilla for Professionals
Recipe courtesy of Brian Brindza
Sponsor: Barilla for Professionals
African-Spiced Ricotta-Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe courtesy of Richard Garcia | Sponsor: California Milk Advisory Board
Recipe courtesy of Richard Garcia
Sponsor: California Milk Advisory Board
Aussie Select Lamb Bacon, Fried Green Tomatoes and Basil Sandwich Recipe courtesy of Chris Aquilino | Sponsor: Aussie Select®
Recipe courtesy of Chris Aquilino
Sponsor: Aussie Select®
Chile Lime Tropical Shake Recipe courtesy of Michael Israel | Sponsor: Chobani®
Producers and restaurants alike are finding value in flavor-infused tequila
Korean Fire Chicken Taquitos Recipe courtesy of Michael Israel | Sponsor: Custom Culinary®
Recipe courtesy of Michael Israel | Sponsor: Custom Culinary®
Autumn Fig Caprese with Lee Kum Kee® Chili Crisp Pistachios Recipe courtesy of Kajsa Alger | Sponsor: Lee Kum Kee®
Recipe courtesy of Kajsa Alger
Sponsor: Lee Kum Kee®
Baked Bean Chakalaka Recipe courtesy of Matt Burton | Sponsor: Bush’s Best
Recipe courtesy of Matt Burton | Sponsor: Bush’s Best
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops & Dates with Fig Cola Jam Recipe courtesy of Michael Slavin
Recipe courtesy of Michael Slavin | Sponsor: Tyson Foodservice
Baked California Cheesy Bistro Dip with Toasted Truffle Crumbs Recipe courtesy of Michael Slavin
Recipe courtesy of Michael Slavin | Sponsor: California Milk Advisory Board/a>
Australian Lamb T-Bones with Mint and Chile Crisp Chimichurri Recipe courtesy of Brian Robertson, VP of Corporate Culinary, Fertitta Entertainment
Recipe courtesy of Brian Robertson | Sponsor: True Aussie Beef & Lamb
Baked Boursin® Artichoke Dip Recipe courtesy of Chef David Cox
Recipe courtesy of Chef David Cox | Sponsor: Bel Brands USA
Australian Goat Bulgogi Tacos Recipe courtesy of Chef Jessica Tomlinson | Sponsor: True Aussie Beef & Lamb
Courtesy of Chef Jessica Tomlinson
Sponsor: True Aussie Beef & Lamb
Aussie Beef Tartare with Kimchi Recipe courtesy of Chef Brandon Hudson | Sponsor: True Aussie Beef & Lamb
Courtesy of Chef Brandon Hudson
Sponsor: True Aussie Beef & Lamb
Merkts Beer Cheese Nachos Recipe courtesy of Chef Alex Sadowsky | Sponsor: Bel Brands USA
Courtesy of Chef Alex Sadowsky
Sponsor: Bel Brands USA
Cheesy Cal-Mex Spinach and Artichoke Enchiladas Recipe courtesy of Chef Alex Sadowsky | Sponsor: California Milk Advisory Board
Courtesy of Chef Alex Sadowsky
Sponsor: California Milk Advisory Board
Smoked Watermelon Salad Recipe courtesy of Chef Alex Sadowsky | Sponsor: National Watermelon Promotion Board
Courtesy of Chef Alex Sadowsky
Sponsor: National Watermelon Promotion Board
Aussie Lamb Tinga Tostada Recipe courtesy of Chef Jennifer Etzkin OBrien | Sponsor: True Aussie Beef & Lamb
Recipe courtesy of Chef Jennifer Etzkin OBrien | Sponsor: True Aussie Beef & Lamb
Australian Grass-fed Beef Carpaccio Recipe Recipe courtesy of Michael Slavin | Sponsor: Houlihan’s
Recipe courtesy of CHEF NAME | Sponsor: SPONSOR NAME
Barilla Cellentani Huevos Diablos with Sambal Recipe courtesy of Chef Jeffrey Quasha | Sponsor: Barilla
Recipe courtesy of Chef Jeffrey Quasha | Sponsor: Barilla
Arugula Salad with Crispy Boursin® Bites Recipe courtesy of Amy Smith | Sponsor: Bel Brands USA
Recipe courtesy of Amy Smith | Sponsor: Bel Brands USA
Barilla Sausage & Spinach Orecchiette Recipe courtesy of Chef Jeremy Lett | Sponsor: Barilla
Recipe courtesy of Chef Jeremy Lett | Sponsor: Barilla
Grilled California Avocado Ssam Recipe courtesy of Chef Michael Israel | Sponsor: California Avocado Commission
Recipe courtesy of Chef Michael Israel | Sponsor: California Avocado Commission
California Cheese Khachapuri Recipe courtesy of Chef Michael Israel | Sponsor: California Milk Advisory Board
Recipe courtesy of Chef Michael Israel | Sponsor: California Milk Advisory Board
Barilla “Carbonara” Orzo Pasta Salad Recipe courtesy of Chef Michael Israel | Sponsor: Barilla
Recipe courtesy of Chef Michael Israel | Sponsor: Barilla
Barilla Spring Campanelle with Greens and Pistachio Gremolata Recipe courtesy of Chef Nate Weir | Sponsor: Barilla
Recipe courtesy of Chef Nate Weir | Sponsor: Barilla
Authentic Haitian Rice & Beans with Red Bean Sauce Recipe courtesy of Chef Nate Weir | Sponsor: Bush’s Best
Recipe courtesy of Chef Nate Weir | Sponsor: Bush’s Best
