July 1, 2011

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The Chef-Manager Comes of Age

The management opportunities for chefs in onsite segments are distinctly open-ended today. Read More

AHF Prepares for HC Reform in Future

Developing more efficient operations for the future was the overriding theme behind AHF's annual conference. Read More

Second Chance Breakfast Boosts Participation at CA School District

Program takes advantage of short morning break to add to morning meal counts Read More

Arizona State University to Build $10.1 million Dining Center

Facility to be paired with new, 318-bed residence complex at Mesa campus. Read More

Compass Expands HQ Operation

Two hundred new jobs in Charlotte include some consolidation from regional sites. Read More

Orange County Schools: The Big Turnaround

Orange County (FL) Schools boasts one of the school nutrition segment's most dramatic success stories. Read More

Orange County Schools Uses Social Media to Engage Young Customers

Social media site lets students comment on food offerings, participate in polls, post images and learn about menu changes. Read More

Food Trucks Let Florida School Reach Out to Students

Mobile units are available to those sponsoring outdoor events, fundraisers. Read More

Benchmarking Standards Improve Large City School Practices

Orange County (FL) Schools participate in Council of Great City Schools program. Read More

Onsite Kitchen Renovations: Lessons Learned

Two little words kitchen renovation are known to strike depression, possibly fear and feelings of helplessness into the hearts of many an otherwise intrepid Read More

Fresh Catch!

What are today's customers looking for in seafood menus? Updated classics, seasonality and sustainability get them hooked. Read More

University of Richmond Shrimp & Grits

YIELD: 1,000 servings For the grits: 25 gallons chicken stock 5 lbs. butter 25 lbs. stone ground coarse grits For the shrimp and sauce: 2 lbs. butter Read More

Sauteed Wild Salmon with Avocado, Tomato, and Mango Salad

YIELD: 12 3 large ripe, fresh avocados, peeled and diced 6 cups tomato, chopped 3 mangos, peeled, pitted and diced cup red onion, finely chopped 6 Tbsps. Read More

Smoked Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes in a Martini Glass Topped with Lobster Fra Diavlo

YIELD: 24 For the Lobster Fra Diavlo: Extra virgin olive oil, as needed 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 white onions, chopped 2 jalapenos, minced; some seeds Read More

Oyster House Garlic Clams

YIELD: 1 appetizer-sized serving 1 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic cloves 2 fresh basil leaves 2 Tbsps. butter 1 cup dry white Read More

Peanut Shrimp Chowder

YIELD: 8 servings cup butter, divided qt. minced celery qt. minced onion green bell pepper, minced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 bunch parsley, minced, save Read More

Vietnamese Garlic Tuna over Noodles

YIELD: 58 servings 7 lbs. dry linguine, cooked according to package instructions 1 cups coarsely chopped whole red chilies 1 cups chopped fresh cilantro Read More

Southern Fruity Shrimp and Scallop Kabobs

YIELD: 6 servings 6 (10-inch) bamboo skewers 1 cup barbecue sauce cup frozen sliced peaches 1 Tbsps. bourbon 6 slices bacon, cut in half and partially Read More

Salt and Pepper Cod

YIELD: 12 servings 3 to 4 lbs. cod filet, 4 to 5 oz. each corn starch, as needed For the Gremolata: 4 oz. scallions, chopped 2 oz. jalapenos, red and Read More

Lobster and Grape Salad Rolls

YIELD: 4 servings or 5 cups of salad 3 cups lobster meat, fresh or frozen 1 cup green seedless grapes, halved cup chopped celery 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley Read More

One to One: Brian Wansink

The director of Cornell's Food and Brand Lab thinks onsite serveries can be a great place to change human eating behaviors for the better. Read More

Tostada Power Salad

YIELD: 1 serving 1 (6-inch) tortilla 1 Tbsp. prepared hummus cup fresh spinach leaves cup red onion, thin julienne cup carrot, shaved ribbons done w/ Read More

Tupelo Honey Café: Spirited Recipes from Asheville's New South Kitchen

This feel-good cookbook takes you on an armchair vacation to the recipes of Asheville, NC. Read More

Vending Gets Healthy(er)

Nutrition, sustainability, healthy choices come to the fore in onsite vending programs. Read More

Basics & Beyond: Taking a Dip

Hummus, the earty "super dip", is full of fiber,folate and good flavor. Here are some unexpected twists to the classic recipe. Read More

Bean and Carrot Hummus

YIELD: 6 servings 1 cup chopped carrots 1 can (15 oz.) garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained 2 Tbsps. lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, quartered Read More

Tunisian-spiced Raisin Hummus

YIELD: Dip for 24 1 can (15 oz.) garbanzo beans, drained cup tahini 3 Tbsps. lemon juice 1 tsp. salt tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. red curry powder tsp. ground Read More

Buyer's Tipsheet: True Brew

It pays to understand coffee bean types, roasts, brewing and presentation methods. Read More

Well Equipped: Ice Makers

When it comes to ice, operators want it clean, clear and in plenty of volume. Read More

Iceman Cheated on Veg Diet

The found frozen in the Italian Alps in 1991 (with a remarkably well preserved body after dying nearly 5,000 years ago), has continued to provide scientists Read More

Home is Where the Heart Rate is Up

New York City housing officials recently debuted a new co-operative housing complex in the Longwoood section of the Bronx that they say is the first in Read More

After All, Meat Wasn't the San Francisco Treat

The vegetarian activist group PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) recently sent San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee a letter requesting that Read More

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