Effortless Elegance: Savory Pork Delight

Savor the simplicity of Fig and sage Pork Chops. Tender pork loin chops, seared and served alongside a flavorful sauce crafted from brandy-infused shallots, black mission figs, and fresh sage. This simple and quick dish offers a harmonious blend of sweet and savory, creating a great addition to any meal or menu.

Serves 6

Ingredients 

• 4 Pork Loin Chops (8 oz each)
• 4 Shallots, finely minced
• 12 Traina Black Mission Figs, cut in half
• 4 tsp Fresh Sage, chopped
• 1/4 cup Brandy
• 1 cup Chicken Stock
• 12 Tbsp Butter, softened
• Salt & Pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Hard sear chop on both sides until internal temperature reaches
   135°F. Remove and let rest.
2. Add shallot, fig, and sage. Quickly saute and deglaze with Brandy.
3. Add chicken stock and cook until reduced by half and figs are softened.
4. Pull from heat and slowly whisk in butter to thicken the pan sauce.
5. Slice and plate chop, spoon sauce over and garnish with Sage.

Turkey Delight in Every Bite

Topped with the delightful crunch of dill pickles and the richness of Swiss cheese, each turkey sandwich promises a satisfying and easy-to-prepare feast for your gathering.

Serves 6

Ingredients 

This Bratwurst Pot Pie is a savory triumph that brings warmth and rich flavor to your restaurant’s table. Crafted for culinary excellence, it’s time to redefine comfort on your menu.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Pack Colvard Bratwurst
• 2-3 Medium Sized Yellow Onions, Sliced
• 1 Small Leek, Sliced
• 2-3 Garlic Cloves, Minced
• 4-5 Red Bliss Potatoes
• 12 oz Can Beer
• 2 Cups Beef Broth
• 2-3 Bay Leaves
• 2 Pie Crusts
• 2 Tbsp. Flour
• 1 Egg

DIRECTIONS

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This easy-to-follow recipe is not just a meal; it’s a culinary journey, delivering the bold, authentic flavors of Mexican cuisine to your patrons. Craft a slow-simmered ensemble featuring tender chicken, aromatic cumin, hearty black beans, and a touch of chipotle, served over wholesome whole grain brown rice. Unleash the culinary possibilities of Campbell’s to bring forth dishes that are not only bursting with flavor but also rich in fiber and protein. Transform ordinary ingredients into extraordinary experiences for your patrons.

Yield: 24 Servings

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These succulent, extra-meaty back ribs are meticulously crafted to perfection, offering a fusion of savory and sweet flavors that will undoubtedly elevate your customers’ dining experience.

SERVINGS: 6     |       SKILL LEVEL: Beginner      |      TOTAL TIME: 5 Hrs. 10 Mins.

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Elevate your culinary offerings with a surprising twist!

This carefully crafted combination of rich curry, creamy SKIPPY® Peanut Butter, and succulent AUSTIN BLUES® Pecanwood Smoke Pork Shoulder isn’t just a burst of flavors – it’s a smart and unexpected use of your resources. Impress your patrons with this unique culinary masterpiece that redefines comfort and leaves a lasting impression on discerning palates.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Directions:

Tender pasta combines with briny clams in a rich broth. Fresh clams are cooked in olive oil, shallots, garlic, white wine, and black pepper until they open. The clam stock, combined with Elite Major Clam Stock Base, creates an unbeatable sauce. Italian parsley adds freshness, and optional red pepper flakes provide heat. Serve clams over pasta, ladle the sauce, and garnish with parsley. Add Parmesan or Romano cheese, and serve with fresh crusty bread for an indulgent touch.

Ingredients:

• 3 oz. Elite Major Clam Stock Base, #16595
• 80 Each Fresh Clams
• 3 TBSP Olive Oil
• 1 1/4 Cups White Wine
• 10 Cloves Minced fresh Garlic
• 2 Each Minced Shallots
• 1 Quart Clam Stock
• 2 Lbs. Cooked Pasta (Linguini, Spaghetti, Fettuccine, etc.)
• 1 1/2 Cups Fresh Chopped Italian Parsley
• 1/2 Each (Optional)Zest of Lemon
• (Optional)Red Pepper Flakes
• (Optional) Fresh Grated Parmesan or Romano Cheese

Directions:

1. Cook pasta al dente
2. Rinse clams and be sure they are tightly closed
3. Bring one quart of water to the boil and add clam base
4. Set clam broth aside
5. In a pot with a cover add olive oil and sauté (lightly) shallot and garlic
6. Add clams, white wine, and black pepper
7. Cover and cook until clams open. DO NOT force clams to open. If they do not open, discard them.
8. When the clams are cooked, remove from pot and drain collecting all liquid
9. Return liquid to pot and any ingredients that are loose
10. Add half clam stock to pot (fresh clams can vary greatly in the amount of saltiness. Be sure and taste broth before adding all stock. If it is naturally salty do not add more clam broth)
11. Return clams with 2/3 of fresh chopped parsley
12. Add red pepper flakes, if desired, and toss
13. Divide warm linguini into 10 soup plates.
14. Lightly top pasta with fresh lemon zest if desired
15. Divide clams between dishes and top with hot clam sauce
16. Garnish dishes with remaining parsley
17. Freshly grated cheese is optional, not traditional.

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With its straightforward preparation that offers rich warmth and comfort, Potato & Lentil Soup stands out as a perfect menu option for chilly autumn days.

Indulge in the warm comfort of the creamy lentil and potato soup. Red lentils, tender carrot, and fragrant garlic simmer to perfection in a chicken stock base, seasoned with a touch of salt and pepper. Velvety mashed potatoes add richness, while a blend creates a smooth texture. Finished with a dollop of crème fraîche, a sprinkle of fresh chives, and delicate ribbons of shaved carrot. Savor a balanced and satisfying dish that warms both heart and soul.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Indulge in tender braised beef, enhanced with the rich depth of our Elite Major Beef Stock Base, creating a delightful harmony of flavors. Paired alongside an assortment of carrots, leeks, fennel, parsnips, and potatoes, all delicately brushed with olive oil and seasonings, this dish slow-roasts to perfection, filling the air with inviting aromas. The culmination of beefy richness, accented by herbal nuances, is beautifully embraced by a naturally thickened sauce, ensuring a memorable and satisfying dining experience.

Ingredients:

• 4 oz. Elite Major Beef Stock Base (Dennis #16607 or Low Sodium #16611)
• 5 Lbs. Braising cut of Beef
• 5 Each Carrots, peeled
• 1 Each Leek, cleaned, trimmed
• 1 Each Onion, peeled and cut in 10 wedges
• 1 Each Fennel, cleaned and cut in 10 wedges
• 5 Each Parsnips, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
• 6 Each Potatoes, medium, peeled and quartered
• 20 Each Cipollini Onions, peeled
• 20 Each Garlic Cloves, peeled
• 20 Each Shallots, peeled
• 3 oz. Tomato Paste
• 5 Cups Water
• Salt
• Pepper
• Fresh Herbs
• Olive oil for coating

Directions:

1. Trim beef if necessary
2. Coat beef with thin layer of beef base
3. Let stand for at least two hours
4. Lightly coat large roasting pan with oil
5. Lightly coat vegetables with oil and salt and pepper
6. Prepare pot of beef broth with remaining base and water and set aside
7. Please beef in roasting pan and into 350°F oven
8. Times vary depending on the cut and tenderness
9. After about one hour and vegetables and roast mixing occasionally. Try not to break them up.
10. When vegetables start to brown lightly add tomato paste, roast for 10 minutes
11. Add fresh herbs to taste
12. Add beef broth after this step, as needed
13. Sauce should thicken naturally

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From Land O’ Lakes®, we added Extra Melt® White Cheese Sauce. This tremendously versatile product will give you the consistency you need from batch to batch and operation to operation. This Extra Melt Cheese Sauce comes in six, 5lb convenient, ready to use bags. Use all at once or as needed throughout the day. This cheese sauce maintains appearance, texture, and taste for hours on end. Perfect for restaurants and cafeterias.

From Lamonica, we added New England Clam Chowder. This creamy chowder is simmered in small batches and made from only wholesome ingredients like tender clams from cold Atlantic Ocean. Easy to make with just a few items from your kitchen, you can have a thick, creamy and hearty meal for your customers in minutes.

From Ready Seafood, we added Fresh Picked Lobster Meat. This premium lobster offering is perfect for discerning chefs who want simply perfect product. The meat is steamed and hand-shucked, consistently following proprietary methods of Ready Seafood, to ensure the perfect freshness, succulent texture and sweet flavor of Maine lobster cooked in your kitchen, but without the mess or hassle. Available as claw/knuckle or claw/knuckle/leg, this Fresh Lobster Meat is perfect for premium menu items such as lobster rolls and lobster salads. It’s ready for immediate use: no thawing, inventory management or labor. Each pack has been processed within 12 hours of harvest and has a 12-day shelf-life.

A few weeks ago we added a 12″ sheeted pizza dough from The Good Crust, now we’ve added the 16″. A great reason to get more of that 100% whole wheat crust made from Maine Grains’ without the rounding, and stretching required with dough balls. This sheeted pizza dough is perfect for busy K-12 School kitchens. This sheeted dough allows cafeteria cooks to jump straight to topping their Maine Grain pizza dough with student favorite toppings. Each pack comes with twenty 16″ pre-sheeted doughs.

And from Luzinanne, we added Iced Tea Pouches. Luzianne Iced Tea is specially blended for iced tea. This tea is always clear, never bitter and delivers smooth refreshment. Luzianne selects teas from tea producing countries around the world to maintain consistent test, color and clarity. This specially blended iced tea is ready in minutes, no boiling required, just steep in cold water and in 3-5 minutes you’ll have the authentic Luzianne taste ready for your customers. And for more menu options, try blending it with flavors like mint, strawberries and raspberries.

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