FM's 2009 BEST CONCEPT AWARDS

FM recognizes outstanding service innovations by onsite operators. The 09 entry deadline is April 20. For entry information CLICK HERE

Chocolate Mousse Cake 

Yield: 10-12 Servings Cake: 1 pkg. devils food cake mix (18 oz.) Meringue: 6 egg whites cup sugar 1 Heath Toffee candy bar, chopped 1 pkg. Knorr chocolate...

Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Tart with Pecan Crumb Crust 

Yield: 1 pie, 8 servings 16 graham cracker squares, finely crushed (about 1 14 cups crumbs) 13 cup butter, melted 14 cup sugar 14 cup finely chopped pecans...

Blueberry Polenta Cake with Blueberry Compote 

Yield: 12 portions Cake: 2 cups cake flour, unsifted 112 cups yellow cornmeal 2 tsps. baking powder 12 tsp. salt 123 cups granulated sugar 1 cup vegetable...

Cinnamon Applesauce Waffles Topped with Vanilla Tofu Pudding, Homemade Granola and Berries 

Yield: 25, 6 oz. waffles Granola garnish : 6 oz. quick oats 112 oz. sliced almonds 334 oz. brown sugar 14.1 oz. peanut butter 2.21 oz. Glaze and Shine...

Cranberry Turkey Sandwich With Chutney 

Yiel d: 10 portions Fruit Spread 4 oz. orange juice 8 oz. cranberry sauce Chutney 2 medium tomatoes, 1 dice 1 apple, 1 dice 12 cup celery, 1 dice 14 cup...

Laurettas Summer Chili 

Yield: 12 servings 5 lbs. ground turkey olive oil, as needed 5 Tbsps. Worchestershire sauce 1 Tbsp. cayenne pepper Salt and pepper to taste 1 red onion,...

Roasted Shallot, Dried Fruit and Soy Fritter Salad 

Yield: 8 servings 12 oz. firm tofu, drained, patted dry, cut into 1-inch-thick slices 12 cup tamari 14 cup plump organic raisins 14 cup sun dried tomatoes...

Pear and Gouda Ravioli with Pine Nuts, Capers, Tomato, and Basil 

Yield: 60 Ravioli, 12 Servings Fill ing: 1 lb., 2 oz Pacific Northwest Diced Canned Pears, drained weight (212 cups) 4 oz. gouda cheese, shredded (1 cup)...

Montana Inspired Braised Lamb Shank with Big Sky Forest Mushroom Ragout 

Yield: 4 servings 4 lamb fore shanks, Big Timber Meats, (16- 18 oz ea)* 2 tsps. kosher salt 1 tsp. black pepper 2 tsps. safflower oil, Montola Brand*...

Potato & Herb-Crusted Chicken 

Yield: 60 servings 1 carton packaged premium hashbrown potatoes 60 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded (5-6 oz. each) 3 Tbsps. salt 2 Tbsps. black...

Ranched-Up Hummus Dips 

Yield: 4 servings 1 16-oz. can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 14 cup light ranch dressing 3 Tbsps. warm water 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 clove garlic 1...

Roast Cornish Game Hens with Sauted Blueberries and Garlic 

Yield: 16 servings 16 halves Cornish game hens (8 whole) 14 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tsps. salt 12 tsp. ground black pepper 32 cloves garlic, peeled 4 Tbsps....

Portobello Meatloaf with Tamarind 

Ketchup Glaze YIELD: 4 loaves, 4-6 servings each Meatloaf: 6 Tbsps. unsalted butter 1 cup fresh bread crumbs 6 Tbsps. canola oil 2 large red onions, thinly...

Stuffed Salmon 

Yield: 36 servings 1 bag white bread stuffing mix (58 oz.) 1 cup oil, or more as needed 12 cups fennel, 18-in. sliced 6 cups red onions, small dice 2...

Wild Shrimp and Scallops with Orange Juice 

Yield: 8 servings 4 cups fresh orange juice 32 large scallops 16 extra-large wild shrimp as needed salt and pepper 12 cup olive oil 2 cups sliced leeks...

Zinfandel Orange Glazed Fried Turkey 

Yield: 16 servings (from 12 lb. turkey) 24 oz. bitter orange marmalade 1 cup Zinfandel 1 cup orange juice 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1 whole...

Pan-Roasted Duck Breast in Walnut Crust with Spiced Apple Malt Chutney 

Yield: 12 servings Marinade: 12 breasts boneless duck (8 oz. each) 6 cups sweet soy sauce (ketjap manis) 2 cups coconut milk/cream 2 cups cilantro, chopped...

Inside Out Grilled Cheese With Red Onion Jam 

Yield: 12 Red Onion Jam: 2 red onions, peeled, cut into very thin match-sized strips 14 cup salad oil 12 cup rice vinegar 14 cup grenadine syrup Juice...

Turkey, Ham & Cheese on Foccacia  

YIElD: 1 sandwich 1 loaf sundried tomato toccacia bread as needed, honey mustard sauce as needed, mayonnaise as needed, swiss cheese as needed, sugar...

Tuna Sliders with Pickled red onions and Herb Mayonnaise 

YIElD: 4 servings Pickled onions: 1 lb., 2oz. red onions,sliced 120 ml olive oil 120 ml nut oil 120 ml.balsamic vinegar 1 each lemon and lime fresh cilantro,as...

Easy-Livin' Summertime Drinks  

IT'S TEA TIME: The Spicy Mango Green Tea Cocktail is a cool summer concoction that gets a boost from green tea liqueur and Southern Comfort. SPICY AND...

Chicken Souvlaki with Feta  

Yield: 6 servings (Cover recipe) Yogurt sauce: 1 cup plain yogurt 1 Tbsp. fresh mint, minced 12 cup cucumber, diced Filling: 1 lb. boneless chicken breast,...

Hashbrown Ingenuity  

At a recent American Culinary Federation regional conference, chefs participated in hands-on culinary workshops that challenged them to use speed-scratch...

Spicy Shrimp Primavera in Roasted Red Pepper Sauce 

Yield: 4 Servings 1 cup edamame, shelled and cooked 8 oz. fettuccine, dry 1 jar roasted red peppers, drained, reserving liquid (26 oz.) 1 Tbsp. Old Bay...

Maple Seared Salmon on Potato Crisps With Wasabi Foam 

1 large Yukon Gold potato 1/2 cup virgin olive oil 1 tsp. garlic, minced 2 Tbsps. real maple syrup 1 tsp. Japanese soy sauce 1/4 tsp. dried chili flakes...

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