Fusion foods have been all the rage in recent years. This catch-all term, which reflects our increasingly globalized world, simply means a recipe or dish that merges ingredients from diverse cultures. A classic fusion dish is the Bánh Mi Sandwich, which merges Vietnamese and French recipes. Examples of fusion food trends can be basic, like...

Plant-based offerings have blown up in menu popularity in recent years, and with good reason. They’re nutritious, delicious, and complement a wide variety of cuisines. Not to mention that more and more consumers are choosing to eat plant-based foods, whether for personal health or environmental reasons1 While “vegan” or “plant-based” options may strike some as...

2023 is officially here, bringing with it a fresh feeling, new expectations, and evolving trends. While restaurant operators get ready to keep up with an ever-changing landscape, it is key to keep an eye on the flavors and preferences that will be taking up menu space in the new year. Not surprisingly, sustainability and environmental...

As the seasons change, so do operator’s menus as they pivot towards creative seasonal offerings.

Fried, mashed, or baked – potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, a simple ingredient to work with, and the perfect base to build from for any comfort dish.

Campus dining operators continuously seek to provide a wide variety of options to fuel their students and satisfy their needs. While this can be a challenge, substituting select ingredients can be helpful for chefs and operators to reduce labor and increase efficiency. Fresh-Dried™ Idahoan® Mashed Potatoes are a perfect solution – with options ranging from...

Potatoes are the classic comfort food – hearty, nourishing, and filling. You can dress them up with lots of seasonings and flavors or keep them simple with some butter and sea salt. Versatile and delicious, they can be used for a variety of cuisines, day parts, and menu formats. Even better, speed-scratch Idahoan® potatoes can...

As consumer demand for plant-based and clean label products continues to rise, it’s important for operators to adapt their menus with versatile and convenient ingredients that won’t cost them time or labor. Growing preferences towards plant-based and flexitarian diets – as well as sensitivities and intolerances – can be hard to appease and many traditional...

As we look forward to a new year, the anticipation of emerging trends continues to grow. It’s important for operators to be prepared to adjust and adapt so that they can continue to meet the demands of evolving modern guests. So what should operators get ahead of in 2022?The truth is, the plant-based market is...

As the hospitality industry continues to be hit hard by labor shortages and the lingering effects of travel restrictions, hotel restaurant operators need every convenience they can manage. Take a look at some of the benefits that fresh-dried Idahoan® potatoes bring to the table during these challenging times. 1: Labor Saving Hotel restaurant operators are...

Want to know the secret to creating a signature dish your guests will rave about and keep coming back for? Start simple and build up.Think of all the cultural delicacies created around the world that are built upon simple ingredients – rice, pasta, quinoa, beans. Each dish has a completely different taste and personality, yet...

Today’s non-commercial foodservice operators need every convenience they can find. Take a look at three benefits that Idahoan® fresh-dried potato products bring to the table in non-commercial kitchens. 1: Labor Saving As vaccination rates increase, restrictions are lifted, and masks begin to come off, many non-commercial foodservice operators are continuing to feel the effects of...