If the idea of appearing on television to promote your restaurant or new cookbook gives you the heebie-jeebies, if you turn down offers of speaking engagements without a second thought, perhaps you could benefit from...
Appetizers these days offer a menu double-whammy, answering the customers' demands for small tastes of luxury items while providing you with a showcase for your creativity and cuisine style. On the recipe pages that...
When your customers think of healthful foods, salads are probably among the first items that come to mind. Add to that the fact that today's salads feature such satisfying ingredients, and you've got a winning...
For many customers, steaks elevate the dining experience. Steak can be a splurge food for celebrations, or a more frugal menu choice, depending on portion size and preparation style. This month's recipe inspirations...
Soup is said to have been the first menu item offered in public restaurants. And while it might be food history in a bowl, soup is also every bit as trendy as it is traditional. Regardless of the consistency, color or...
Many customers say breakfast is their favorite meal of the day. That's understandable, when you consider ideas like the ones several chefs have shared for this month's recipe section. Chef J.J. Kingery of Wild Eggs in...
Small plates offer customers a flavor-packed Mediterranean menu experience, especially with so many items that can be combined to equal the portion size of an entree. These reduced portion sizes or appetizers also...
If your customers crave hearty menu items such as steaks and chops — and most restaurant patrons do — check out this month's recipe section. According to The U.S. Department of Agriculture, per capita meat consumption...
Saving room for dessert is an American custom. What's more, creative presentations are great image-makers for restaurants. For instance, executive chef Michael Gilligan's dessert specialties at Atrio at Level 25 — on...
When you consider America's love of pizza and pasta, the 15 recipes we're providing on the following pages are just a starting point. Creative chefs have expanded traditional pasta dishes to include flavorful...