Delicata Squash is a small-sized winter squash that is pale fleshed, and has medium water content. Delicata Squash is ideal for stuffing and serving from “the shell.” One unique finger food style offering is Delicata Squash Rings. Simply seed, slice, bread and fry. There’s no need to peal the skin, that’s edible too! Best served with your signature dipping sauce as an appetizer, add a heaping for a side with BBQ brisket, or load a pile on a burger.

Chef’s suggested dipping sauce: Maple Cumin Aioli. A combination of mayonnaise, dijon mustard, toasted cumin, real maple syrup and seasoning.

Empanada dough rounds offer a neutral flavored starting point that is suitable for sweet or savory applications. This recipe is inspiration for the later; something to get you thinking about the potential savory uses for empanada dough. And because empanada dough works very well with almost anything you can stuff into it–don’t stick to my recipe, get as creative as you want with your fillings! Goya empanada dough is special order item #26715. For a more traditional empanada preparation, click here.

Empanada dough works very well with almost anything you can stuff into it, providing your establishment the potential to create unlimited fillings and flavor-packed combinations. Plus, you’ll maintain that gorgeous scratch-made look and feel while only using half the labor. Empanada dough rounds offer a neutral flavored starting point that is suitable for sweet or savory applications. Apple pie filled, blueberry lemon filled, a play on s’mores, bacon, egg & cheese, or chorizo & Manchego are but a small smattering of possibilities. For a savory cannoli concept using empanada dough, click here.

Goya empanada dough is special order item #26715 (24/10ct packs)

If there is one thing I’ve learned during my tenure in the culinary world, it’s to have a few production tricks up your sleeve. One such trick is to work a few base recipes into your repertoire. Base recipes are just that, a starting “base” from which other derivative recipes can be made. The trick is to be creative and thoughtful… “How can I use my base to create other recipes?”

One of my past favorite base recipes was a vanilla crème Brule base, which became the foundation for a French toast dip, house made ice cream, whipped custard in a deconstructed tiramisu… and yes, as a crème Brule.

In this video I’m starting with raw turkey breast to showcase the fundamentals of base recipes, and to demonstrate how easy it can be to turn one recipe into three different menu options.

Given the vigor in which I push “labor saving products” one might think I am getting a kickback from some of these companies. That, however, couldn’t be farther from the truth. The truth is my recent appreciation for such items comes from a desire to meet the needs of an industry experiencing labor shortages. Who can say with any certainty that the labor crunch will conclude anytime soon, or ever really subside? This, in my opinion, is enough to give labor savors valid appeal and reason for strong consideration.

Consider the fact that some labor savers can easily be taken a step or two further and used for multiple applications. One such item is Bake’n Joy muffin batter. As I like to say, what is a muffin topped with a fresh piping of frosting? A cupcake of course! What do you call muffin batter baked off in a Bundt pan? A Bundt cake of course! Bake muffin batter in a loaf pan, top with streusel, and you have a breakfast loaf cake! Perfect for buffets or as a profitable addition to your bakery case. And get this… muffin batter makes a great pancake! Who knew?! That’s at least four ways you can use one item. How’s that for cross utilization and foodservice labor saving?

Bake’n Joy Ultra Moist Pumpkin Batter
Item# 33154
1/8 lb

Given the vigor in which I push “labor saving products” one might think I am getting a kickback from some of these companies. That, however, couldn’t be farther from the truth. The truth is my recent appreciation for such items comes from a desire to meet the needs of an industry experiencing labor shortages. Who can say with any certainty that the labor crunch will conclude anytime soon, or ever really subside? This, in my opinion, is enough to give labor savors valid appeal and reason for strong consideration.

Consider the fact that some labor savers can easily be taken a step or two further and used for multiple applications. One such item is Bake’n Joy muffin batter. As I like to say, what is a muffin topped with a fresh piping of frosting? A cupcake of course! What do you call muffin batter baked off in a Bundt pan? A Bundt cake of course! Bake muffin batter in a loaf pan, top with streusel, and you have a breakfast loaf cake! Perfect for buffets or as a profitable addition to your bakery case. And get this… muffin batter makes a great pancake! Who knew?! That’s at least four ways you can use one item. How’s that for cross utilization and foodservice labor saving?

Bake’n Joy Ultra Moist Pumpkin Batter
Item# 33154
1/8 lb

Given the vigor in which I push “labor saving products” one might think I am getting a kickback from some of these companies. That, however, couldn’t be farther from the truth. The truth is my recent appreciation for such items comes from a desire to meet the needs of an industry experiencing labor shortages. Who can say with any certainty that the labor crunch will conclude anytime soon, or ever really subside? This, in my opinion, is enough to give labor savors valid appeal and reason for strong consideration.

Consider the fact that some labor savers can easily be taken a step or two further and used for multiple applications. One such item is Bake’n Joy muffin batter. As I like to say, what is a muffin topped with a fresh piping of frosting? A cupcake of course! What do you call muffin batter baked off in a Bundt pan? A Bundt cake of course! Bake muffin batter in a loaf pan, top with streusel, and you have a breakfast loaf cake! Perfect for buffets or as a profitable addition to your bakery case. And get this… muffin batter makes a great pancake! Who knew?! That’s at least four ways you can use one item. How’s that for cross utilization and foodservice labor saving?

Bake’n Joy Ultra Moist Pumpkin Batter
Item# 33154
1/8 lb

Philly steak beef can be more versatile than the name implies. From being and add-in to the star of the dish – preportioned Philly beef can be used for a lot more than just cheesesteak sandwiches!

Rangeline 5oz Philly Steak Puck #25718

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