Monin Meal: Fall Flavors from the Monin Kitchen

Crisp leaves, cool air, and the taste and aroma of comfort in the kitchen.  Along with the fall season comes a new palate of flavors to enjoy and there’s nothing like putting together a festive meal to celebrate the season.  Luckily, Monin has come up with a few appetizing recipes which incorporate some of their…

Football Season: Food Service Necessities & Recipes

Are you ready for some football? Whether you’re a college fan or a pro fan, football season is upon us.  And with that comes a great responsibility in the food service industry—to provide delicious snacks that both satisfy the appetite of a hungry football fan, and complement the game watching experience.  Not only is food…

Pumpkin, Spice, and Everything Nice

By the cooler air and the chatter about pumpkin spice, we can tell that fall is on its way.  Luckily there are plenty of great products available to help make sure there is a 100% chance of pumpkin in your life this fall.  Stock up on your favorite pumpkin flavors and try these tasty pumpkin…

The Craft of Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is the ultimate in American comfort food.  What’s not to like?  Gooey, creamy cheese sauce surrounding tender morsels of pasta.  Delicious! No one really knows when mac and cheese was invented, but it seems to be clear that it was an Italian concoction.  According to Wikipedia, the casserole was recorded in cookbooks…

It’s Time for Barbecue! Roasted Veggies

Need a side dish for your barbecued meats?  These roasted vegetables are a perfect choice, or they make a delicious meal on their own.  You can use the vegetables listed below, or choose your own favorites.  Cauliflower roasts well, and so does asparagus.  Live on the edge, try new things.  The marinade will keep you coming…

It’s Time for Barbecue! Chicken Kabobs

Move over boring chicken kabobs, Coco Lopez® found a way to jazz up simple skewers of chicken with their signature Coco Lopez® Cream of Coconut and pineapple.  Pina Colada chicken, anyone?  Yes please! Grilled Chicken Kabobs Ingredients ½ cup Coco Lopez® Cream of Coconut ½ cup lemon juice 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon 1 teaspoon marjoram…

It’s Time for Barbecue! Jasmine Spiced Filet Mignon

If you read last week’s blog, you are all hyped up for barbecue and have a great pork tenderloin recipe to get the season started.  This week, something different to toss on the grill:  a juicy filet mignon rubbed with jasmine tea leaves and other spices.  I highly recommend you try Two Leaves and a…

It’s Time for Barbecue! Carolann’s Pork Tenderloin

Nothing screams “SUMMER!” like breaking out the grill for some good down-home barbecue.  And there is no better way to spend your Memorial Day weekend than gathered around the patio, surrounded by friends and family, eating some delicious food!  To really get your taste buds churning, here is a spicy recipe I found on Demitri’s…

Irish Coffee, Anyone?

Irish whiskey has the clear distinction of being distilled in either the Republic of Ireland or in Northern Ireland.  Unlike Scotch whiskey, most Irish whiskies are distilled three times, and in such a way that the lovely aroma is derived from the materials used to make the whiskey.  Also unlike the smoky, earthy overtones of Scotch…

Feeling Festive? The Season of Mardi Gras is Upon Us!

Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday” and refers to the carnival celebrations leading up to Ash Wednesday, the day the fasting season of Lent begins.  It is celebrated throughout the world, but in the United States the party tends to focus in New Orleans, where for a period of two weeks you can find…