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| Author: Dan Holt
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Beyond Buns: 7 Healthier Hamburger Bun Alternatives

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Beyond Buns: 7 Healthier Hamburger Bun Alternatives

You know how important it is to include healthy options on your restaurant menu.

Professional chefs enjoy preparing plates that express their culinary creativity.

Consumers appreciate menu selections that combine their favorites with something deliciously different.

How do you cover all three of these important bases by changing one ingredient in your burger lineup?

The answer is simple and puts a tasty twist on tradition. Just put away the buns and dress up your restaurant's burgers with healthy, cost-effective, flavorful alternatives.

| Author: Dan Holt
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9 Fresh Brunch Salad Ideas for Restaurants

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9 Fresh Brunch Salad Ideas for Restaurants

As a restaurant owner or manager, you cater to customers with brunch menus that feature their favorites. You also know how a well-received refocus can increase sales.

Brunch salads are ideal for renewing interest in the traditional mid-morning service. They deliver fresh choices to brunch buffets and tables, and they do it in a variety of ways.

Let's toss around salad basics, ideas and pairings that refresh brunch service and keep the dining room full.

| Author: Dan Holt
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How to Keep Lettuce Fresh Longer: A Complete Guide [2024]

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How to Keep Lettuce Fresh Longer: A Complete Guide [2024]

How often have you tossed out produce that wilted before its time? 

If you’re like most home chefs, figuring out how to keep lettuce fresh is a constant kitchen challenge.

In this blog, we're sharing our top storage tips to extend the freshness of romaine, iceberg, and other lettuce varieties.

| Author: Dan Holt
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11 Fine Dining Salads That Elevate the Culinary Experience

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11 Fine Dining Salads That Elevate the Culinary Experience

A freshly tossed salad serves as one of the most versatile items on the menu. An inviting mix of healthy ingredients dressed just right appeals to everyone at the table.

When that table is set for fine dining, the salad serves as an elegant complement to the meal. It's a traditional starter that can also stand alone as an entree.

Whether you're entertaining at home or directing a restaurant kitchen, there are times when you want to prepare an exceptional salad. The right ingredients and special recipes make it easy.

| Author: Dan Holt
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The Best Lettuce for Burgers: 11 Great Choices

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The Best Lettuce for Burgers: 11 Great Choices

We all enjoy traditional food experiences, but a juicy hamburger stands out as a true classic. Over multiple generations, this oversized sandwich has evolved into delicious variations of the original.

From turkey to teriyaki to veggie burgers, we love them all. Regardless of our personal favorites, they have one must-have ingredient in common: fresh, crisp lettuce.

Our choices for the crunchy mainstay have expanded too, but which lettuce is best on which burgers?

Get ready to rally your appetite around rating the best lettuce for making great hamburgers even better.

| Author: Dan Holt
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11 Romaine Hearts Recipes That Are Easy to Prepare

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11 Romaine Hearts Recipes That Are Easy to Prepare

Inside every head of romaine lettuce, you'll find an extra ingredient for culinary inspiration. 

That compact romaine heart is an easy-prep, must-have ingredient for a wonderful variety of dishes.

From sensational salads and healthy wraps to delicious entrees, romaine hearts are great time-savers in the kitchen.

Let's take a look at 11 very tasty recipes for fresh romaine hearts.

| Author: Dan Holt
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15 Holiday Salad Ideas That Will Make the Season Merrier

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15 Holiday Salad Ideas That Will Make the Season Merrier

'Tis the season to gather around the table, sharing holiday cheer and wonderful meals with family and friends.

If you're a foodservice professional, it's an opportunity to develop special dishes for dining room guests.

At home or the restaurant, now is the time to fire up your culinary talents.

Consider the season's primary colors, red and green. Now, imagine adding these joyful hues to a classic side dish. It's easy when you craft new salad recipes around nutritious leafy veggies.

All you need are simple ingredients, creative holiday salad ideas and a few insider tips. You'll find it all right here. Read on, and let us serve you with our seasonal best.

| Author: Dan Holt

How Long Does Romaine Lettuce Last?

How Long Does Romaine Lettuce Last?

Grocery shopping is done. You restock the kitchen, thinking about a new recipe for the romaine lettuce you just brought home. As you put it in the fridge, you pause and wonder:

How long will that head of romaine lettuce last?

Surprisingly, there's more than one answer to the question. It all depends on how you prep the lettuce and your preferred storage method.

Let's take a bite out of everything you need to know about making romaine lettuce last.

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