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Recipe report: Holiday cookies

 By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 07, 2022

Cookie season is in high gear as the days tick down to the holidays. Every baker has tried-and-true favorites, but maybe this is the year to add one of these five cookie recipes to the file.

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Recipe report: Festive drinks to toast the season

 By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 01, 2022

This is the time of year to boost your beverage game—to elevate coffee, tea, cocktails and mocktails with seasonal flavors and festive garnishes. The five recipes here will quickly get guests in the holiday spirit.

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How Sonic integrates culinary and marketing to drive innovation

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 01, 2022

Menu items are constantly flowing out of the chain's R&D pipeline to tap into diners’ desire for variety.

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From TikTok to Kimpton Hotels, butter boards just keep spreading

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 30, 2022

Chefs at the boutique hotel chain are creating new takes on butter boards for holiday tables.

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National Restaurant Association releases its 2023 culinary forecast

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 17, 2022

Chicken sandwiches are still trending, but some more surprising menu items are on the move, according to the "What's Hot" report.

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The state of healthcare foodservice: Keeping up with menu trends

By Benita Gingerella on Nov. 16, 2022

Plant-based and globally inspired items are gaining steam, but not everywhere.

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How Popeyes got the edge in the chicken sandwich wars

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 16, 2022

As head of culinary for the chain, Amy Alarcon and her team created a record-breaking chicken sandwich. Now there’s a new one on the menu—plus a lot of other R&D excitement.

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Recipe report: Side dishes that make the meal

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 16, 2022

With Thanksgiving around the corner and winter holidays close behind, there’s an uptick in festive meals and catering events. Any one of these five side dishes will elevate the occasion.

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Recipe report: Bake up something new

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 10, 2022

As the holidays approach, baking season kicks into high gear. Refresh your recipe file with one of these five baked goods now or at any time of year.

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The uptick in upcycling holds promise for zero-waste goals

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 10, 2022

Upcycling turns spent grain and other edible byproducts into food that goes on the plate—not into the compost bin or landfill.

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