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A collection of menu planning ideas for foodservice operators.

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Mushroom Madness

 By Nancy Berkoff, RD, EdD, CCE on Jun. 14, 2006

Once touted for their perceived medicinal value, mushrooms now provide texture and enhance flavor in meatless menus. Mushrooms have just enough personality to be interesting but, often, not enough to...

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Breakfast ‘Prom’-o

 By Karen Weisberg on Jun. 14, 2006

Chicago students win a dream prom by boosting their breakfast participation in a program featuring radio personalities. Marketing to high school students can be a daunting challenge, especially when ...

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Going Global

By Karen Weisberg on Jun. 14, 2006

The rise of the global economy helped prompt a demand for global cuisine. Today, non-commercial menus are a virtual United Nations of authentic dishes, exotic flavors and versatile mealtime solutions....

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Going Wild About Nuts

By Karen Wilk Rubin MS, RD, LD on May 14, 2006

In ancient times, nuts were the “food of the gods.” Today, many nuts are used to add flavor, texture and nutrition to meals. Most nuts are the seeds or dried fruits of trees. Nuts were on...

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Drinkable Meals

By Nancy Berkoff, RD, EdD, CCE on May 14, 2006

Are your customers steadfast grab-and-goers at mealtime? If so, consider drinkable meals to suit their busy lifestyles. Many of your customers are likely to be morning grab-and-goers. This means they...

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Easing Into Indian

May 14, 2006

Operators aim to menu Westernized versions of authentic Indian dishes. Now, many have found a way to prepare them consistently and easily as ‘street food’ goes mainstream. In t...

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Banking on Breakfast

By Karen Wilk Rubin MS, RD, LD on Apr. 14, 2006

Healthful breakfast offerings will satisfy the needs of health-conscious customers while urging others to make better choices. Many believe breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But, accor...

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Balancing Act

By Karen Weisberg on Apr. 14, 2006

Experts agree that calories and exercise count in efforts to shed pounds. Toward that end, operators offer a growing array of healthful menu choices and help facilitate lifestyle changes. The nationa...

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Serving the strict vegan

Apr. 14, 2006

Meeting the needs of those who shun all animal-based foods, while challenging, is necessary—and not as hard as you think.

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Know Smoking

By Karen Weisberg on Mar. 14, 2006

The smoky profile of traditional prep brings this old-time comfort food an edgy popularity from coast to coast. Pulled pork, ribs and brisket reign, but smoked chicken and turkey are on the rise. The...

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