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A collection of menu planning ideas for foodservice operators.

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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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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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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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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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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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Changing Your Oil

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

Oil is an essential part of cooking. But there may be a way around the negatives some oils bring to the cooking table. Fat is not all bad—we just tend to get too much of it. The body uses fat t...

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Vegetable Proteins

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

Looking for enough protein in a vegetarian lifestyle can be a challenge. While it's easy to get the required nutrients when eating animal proteins, vegetable proteins are harder to understand. How...

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Packing a Punch

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

Nearly all foods are good for you in moderation, but do some pack extra punch? A recent survey by the International Food and Information Council (IFIC) states that 55% of Americans believe there&rsqu...

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