February 1, 2011

Editor's Page

In Praise of Better Nutrition—with a Touch of Salt

The food industry stands at an historic nutritional crossroads Read More

Management

Outlook 2011: Growth Returns, But ...

Operators in most onsite segments can look forward to growth in the 2.5-5 percent range next year, but several looming trends will challenge them Read More

Outlook 2011: New Rules Will Change the Face of School Nutrition

An exclusive Food Management interview with USDA Deputy Undersecretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Read More

Outlook 2011: Higher Ed Calls for Out-of-the-Box Problem Solving

Interviews with three former college foodservice directors who have moved into administration point to some of the challenges the segment will face in 2011 Read More

Outlook 2011: Reform Uncertainty Clouds Healthcare's Future

Healthcare consultant Georgie Shockey looks at the implications the healthcare reform bill will have for hospital foodservice departments Read More

Outlook 2011: The State of B&I—Surviving in Tough Times

Business Dining has been hard hit by employment cutbacks but is looking to a better year ahead Read More

Front of the House

FAME Shout Outs

Prestigious industry awards were key event at SNA's recent Child Nutrition Industry Conference Read More

New Business Technology Issues Will Affect Onsite Operations in 2011

A new bar code standard, smart phone mania, credit card fee increases and more Read More

Clinton Group in Healthy School Foods Alliance

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation (AHG), the coalition co-founded by the William J. Clinton Foundation and the American Heart Association (AHA), Read More

Next Generation FS Unit Sold to Regional Firm

Lessing's, a food service and hospitality company based on Long Island in New York, has acquired the foodservice division of Next Generation Vending & Read More

College Opens Sports Café with Women's Sports Theme

Eatery at The College of St. Francis is said to be the first with such a focus Read More

Aramark Features "Cooking Light" Recipes in its B&I Locations

Program is part of partnership with healthy dining publication Read More

Pickup Joint

Philadelphia University and dining services provider Parkhurst Dining have launched a new online dining ordering system that lets students pay for retail options using their meal plan dollars Read More

up front

People are becoming not only accustomed to eating at home, they're enjoying it. They can sit in front of their 50-inch flatscreens and not have to tip Read More

Guest Chef

Well Travelled Chef

Eric Ernest has visited over two dozen countries and is ready to bring that international focus to dining at USC Read More

Green Space

Back to the Land

St. Joseph's College has its own farm to meet some of its own sustainable dining needs Read More

Food

Fruitful Paninis Can Be a Profitable Addition to Sandwich Menus

The tart crunch of fruit paired with melted cheese: a perfect study in "opposities attract" Read More

Back of the House

11 Onsite Food Trends for 2011

Chefs in Schools The Chefs Move to Schools program, run through the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, helps chefs and the schools in their communities connect Read More

Basics & Beyond

Basics & Beyond: Small Bites for a Small World

Three operators tell FM how they use international flavors in their appetizer menus Read More

Moroccan Spice BBQ Boneless Chicken Wings

YIELD: 1 appetizer portion for sharing with 2 to 4 For the Harissa Spice BBQ Sauce: cup prepared mild BBQ sauce cup honey 1 Tbsp. Harissa seasoning, dried Read More

Buyer's Tipsheet

Shopping for Shrimp

Shrimp is available in many sizes and types. Here are shrimp buyer's basics Read More

Departments

Just Desserts

Fatheads

I Recent research from the New York University School of Medicine indicates that obese individuals have shrunken brains. To be precise, the brains of Read More

A Different Sort of Grab-and-Go

The Duane Reade pharmacy chain is willing to be flexible in order to fit into New York City neighborhoods where there is resistance to chain stores, reports Read More

If You Can't Beat 'em, Eat 'em

REEF (Reef Environmental Education Foundation), a conservation group seeking to preserve marine ecosystems, has come up with a novel strategy for combating Read More

Number of the Month 30,000

the number of calories in the Christmas meal consumed by Donna Simpson, a New Jersey resident whose ambition is to become the fattest woman in the world. Read More

Recipes In This Issue

Brie, Ham and Pear Panini

YIELD: 2 SANDWICHES 4 slices sourdough, whole wheat or white bread 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 2 oz. thinly sliced ham 1 firm but ripe pear, peeled, halved Read More

Blueberry French Toast Sandwich

YIELD: 4 SERVINGS 8 oz. cream cheese, softened cup confectioners' sugar 8 slices sourdough bread, cut " thick 2 cups fresh blueberries, divided 2 large Read More

Maui Island Chicken Sandwich

YIELD: 12 12 boneless, skinless chicken breast filets cup prepared Teriyaki glaze 1 cup mayonnaise tsp. fresh ginger, peeled, finely grated 12 honey wheat Read More

Peach and Prosciutto Panini with Thyme Aioli

YIELD: 4 servings cup mayonnaise 1 tsps. dried thyme leaves tsp. grated lemon peel 8 slices whole grain sourdough bread (1/2" thick) 2 medium peaches, Read More

Grilled Vegetarian Sandwich

YIELD: 12 SERVINGS 24 slices canned pineapple, drained; reserve cup juice 2 Tbsps. olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 8 zucchinis, cut lengthwise into Read More

Monte Cristo

YIELD: 1 PORTION 8 large eggs 2 cups whole milk 2 tsp. salt tsp. ground black pepper 4 tsp. sugar 2 slices Italian bread 1 Tbsp. grainy Dijon mustard Read More

Cheddar and Pear Panini

Yield: 12 SANDWICHES cup prepared mango chutney cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 24 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread 1 lb. very sharp Cheddar, thinly sliced, Read More

Savory Chicken, Apple & White Cheddar Sandwich

YIELD: 4 SANDWICHES 8 slices wheat bread 2 tsps. Dijon mustard 4 oz. red apple, thinly sliced (any red apple variety except for Red Delicious) 8 oz. roasted Read More

Boston University Apple Aioli

YIELD: 2 GALLONS 1 gallon apple cider 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper 3 Tbsps. white vinegar cup whole cloves garlic, blanched 1 gallon mayonnaise Reduce Read More

Turkey Cutlet on Ciabatta with Raisin and Red Onion Marmalade

YIELD: 8 For the cutlets: 1 lb. turkey breast, cut and pounded scaloppini style salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs cup olive oil For Read More

BBQ Pork and Apple Melt

YIELD: 1 SERVING 1 multi-grain sandwich roll 4 oz. pulled pork BBQ with traditional sauce 2 oz. Granny Smith apples, sliced 1 oz. Brie cheese 1 oz. caramelized Read More

Grilled Cheese with Green Apples and Colorado Buckwheat Honey Sabayon

YIELD: 6 SERVINGS 4 Tbsps. melted butter, until fat separated from the solids 1 wheel (Kilo) Brie cheese, not over ripe 8 phyllo dough sheets Freshly Read More

Apple, Ham and California Cheddar on Sourdough

YIELD: 24 48 slices sourdough bread, cut " thick 12 Tbsps. butter, room temperature 24 slices smoked ham, 1 oz. each 120 slices Granny Smith apple, cut Read More

Second Helpings

Go online to find more boldly flavored recipes at: http://food-management.com The Melting Point Take Deli Sandwiches to the Melting Point to Add Value Read More

market basket

Lamb Weston Natural Chips and Natural Yukon Chips make menuing freshly cooked potato chips a cinch. They feature a skin-on, thinly-sliced, kitchen-cut Read More

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