For the first time in three years, the National Restaurant Show…happened! We had real conversations, real samples and we loved every real minute of it. Yes, being together live and in person was such a welcome change from where we’ve been. If you missed it — or just want a different perspective — read on to see what Dan Burrows, Consulting Chef for MegaMex Foods, experienced at the show.
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Native to Mexico, avocados have been a mainstay of Mexican cuisine for centuries. More recently, however, their popularity has exploded across the U.S. and around the world1. Here’s a look at what’s fueling all this avocado love and what it means for you and your menu.
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Looking to make your menu more adventurous, exciting AND profitable? Sure. Who isn’t? The biggest challenge is, well, all those labor challenges. That’s where we can help. Check out these speed-scratch flavor enhancers that can turn everyday staples into tasty menu faves in one simple step.
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The foods of Latin America are as diverse as the region itself, and we’re seeing these distinct flavors show up in a variety of menu applications.
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What’s the secret to a more profitable Cinco de Mayo? Plan ahead. That’s right, a little more planning can go a long way when it comes to your Cinco celebrations, and we can help make it easy. Read on to see how you can dial up the fun, increase order size and reap the rewards.
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Wondering what to expect in 2022? To help answer that question, we compiled a variety of emerging foodservice trends and put together this quick list of what stood out most.
Read More5 Ways to Add More Adventure to Your Cocktail Menu
Looking to make your happy hour even more fun and delicious? Here’s how you can do it with just one or two ingredients. (Yep, it’s really that easy.) These authentic Mexican flavors will spice up your cocktail menu in all the unexpected ways your diners expect.
Read MoreCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with these Chef-inspired Recipes
Hispanic Heritage Month is a great opportunity to explore on-trend inspirations for your menu. TV Personality and cookbook author, Grace Ramirez, shares her recipe for Adobo de Guajillo Shrimp Tostadas with TRES COCINAS™ Guajillo Pepper Paste.
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Birria tacos and quesa birria became one of the fastest-growing food trends in 2020, with a predicted two-year menu penetration growth of +92% according to Technomic.
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