Getting the Most for Your Restaurant Dollar

Sure, Italian-American food is great--excellent even! However, sometimes it pays to expand the palate of your taste buds a bit. Listed here are a few dishes that have their roots in Italy itself. Often times, authentic Italian dishes tend to be constructed from higher quality products than their American counterparts. Look for a restaurant or Italian catering services that serves one or more of these incredible and authentic Italian dishes. [Read More]

Chicken thighs are the perfect meat to serve when you're feeding a crowd. They're less sensitive to over-cooking than leaner chicken breasts, and they can be flavored in so many different ways. Here are two chicken thigh recipes for big crowds. You can either cook all of the thighs at once for a large party or keep them refrigerated in the marinade and cook them to order throughout the day. [Read More]

Turkey burgers are a great item to include on your restaurant menu since they appeal to customers who want a healthier choice without having to give up bar-style food entirely. If you can offer a flavorful turkey burger or two, you'll make plenty of repeat customers. Here are two turkey burger recipes to try: Honey Mustard Turkey Burgers These burgers are packed with sweet honey mustard flavor. They're delicious when topped with just simple onions, lettuce and tomatoes. [Read More]

Pho is a delicious, Vietnamese soup that's always full of satisfying flavors. If you think you need to visit a Vietnamese restaurant to enjoy chicken and shrimp pho, think again. With this recipe, you can make your own. Just make sure you plan ahead. The homemade chicken stock that forms the base of this dish takes a while to make, but it definitely worth the wait. Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs 3/4 teaspoon salt 6 cups water (plus extra) ½ teaspoon black pepper 2 stalks celery, leaves left on 8 ounces rice noodles ½ pound small shrimp, peeled and de-veined 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated ½ teaspoon lemon peel 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce 1 tablespoon fish sauce ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons corn oil 2 chili peppers 2 cups bok choy, sliced thinly 1 cup bean sprouts ¼ cup fresh cilantro (for garnish) 2 fresh scallions, sliced (for garnish) Hoisin sauce (for garnish) Directions: [Read More]