Recipedia

A monthly eNewsletter showcasing industry supplier-based recipes focused on trends and designed to stimulate menu ideas within foodservice operations.

Food

Vegetarianism a rising trend on menus

Customers who seek a meatless dish for reasons of health, ethics or just because it sounds yummy on the menu, are very important people in restaurants today.

Food

Favoring fired up flavors

73% of consumers say that if they try a menu item with an innovative flavor, and enjoy it, they are more likely to return to the restaurant for the same item.

The well-practiced technique of roasting allows the flavors of winter to shine in just about any dish. One of the oldest forms of cooking, roasting, brings out the complex flavors of a variety of seasonal vegetables while providing the richness and warmth consumers look for in the colder months.

Street food’s popularity is continuing to skyrocket, and it’s easy to see what makes this type of food a crowd favorite. Quick and convenient, street food often provides a simple, accessible way for customers to experience unique ethnic cuisines.

The summer season provides the perfect opportunity for restaurants to incorporate seasonal flavors into menus.

53 percent of people who have increased their lunch visits at fast-casual eateries in the last two years cite convenience as the motivating factor.

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