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

Hawaiian Ahi Salad 

Hawaiian Ahi Salad YIELD: per serving 6 ozs. salad greens 2 ozs. prepared balsamic/basil vinaigrette 1 each grilled ahi tuna steak, 4 ozs. 1 each grilled...

Crisp Avocado and Lobster Rolls 

YIELD: 24 servings 2 lbs. avocados, finely-diced 2 lbs. lobster meat, coarselychopped (or substitute roughly-chopped scallops) 6 Tbsps. sundried tomatoes...

Honey Soy Seared Salmon 

Yield: 12 servings FOR THE SUSHI RICE: 3 cups short grain white rice 41/2 cups water 3 Tbsps. seasoned rice vinegar FOR THE WASABI BEURRE BLANC: 3 cups...

Fajita-Spiced Catfish with Asian Fried Rice and Chili-Cilantro Sauce 

YIELD: 24 servings 9 lbs. catfish (cut into 24 six-oz. fillets) 12 ozs. dry potato flakes 1 cup cornstarch 1 cup fajita seasoning mixture 1/2 cup flour...

Grilled Balsamic and Grapefruit-Glazed Salmon 

Grilled Balsamic and Grapefruit-Glazed Salmon YIELD: 24 servings 6 cups fresh grapefruit juice 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar 3/4 cup brown sugar 24 each salmon...

Rainbow Trout Seviche with Slaw 

YIELD: 24 servings FOR THE SEVICHE: 6 lbs. rainbow trout fillets as needed fresh lime juice (to cover trout) 2 Tbsps. jalapeo pepper, diced 4 cups sweet...

Alaska Cod with Nioise-Style Salad 

Alaska Cod with Nioise-Style Salad YIELD: 24 servings 11/2 lbs. haricots vert, trimmed, blanched, shocked 3 lbs. new red potatoes, quartered, blanched,...

Grilled Halibut over Tuscan-Style Bread Salad (Panzanella) 

YIELD: 24 servings 3 each Italian baguettes, day old, cut into medium dices 36 each tomatoes, medium dice; juice saved 9 each red bell peppers, medium...

Pear 'N' Cheese Meal-in-a-Muffin 

Yield: 48 muffins.7 cups flour3 cups whole wheat flour1/4 cup + 2 tsp. baking powder1/3 cup sugar1 Tbsp. salt1 quart shredded cheese, such as Cheddar...

Five-Flavor Shrimp 

YIELD: 12 servings FOR THE STEAMED RICE: 3 cups basmati rice 41/2 cups water as needed salt FOR THE CANDIED WALNUTS: 41/2 qts. water 12 ozs. walnut halves...

Hazelnut-Crusted Filet Mignon with Madeira Sour Cherry Sauce 

YIELD: 8 servings 4 cups Madeira wine 3 cups sour pie cherries, fresh or frozen, pitted, cut in halves 3 Tbsps + 1 tsp. honey 4 tsps. tarragon, dried...

Flank Steak Fajitas 

YIELD: 12 servings 3 lbs. flank steak 1-1/2 cups lime juice 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3 tsps. fajita seasoning 3 large red onions, sliced and ringed 3 large...

The Ultimate Pastrami 

1 lb. sliced peppered pastrami 3/8 cup yellow mustard 6 slices vine-ripened tomato 3 leaves green leaf lettuce 6 slices rye bread or thick crusty brown...

Beef Stew with Potatoes and Onions 

YIELD: 50 servings 6 lbs. lean beef, cubed 1/2 cup vegetable oil 71/2 lbs. russet potatoes, skin on, chopped 4 lbs. yellow onions, chopped 1/2 lb. flour...

Beef Burgundy Pot Pie 

YIELD: 10 servings 61/2 cups prepared beef gravy 4 cups prepared pot roast 4 cups fresh new potatoes, quartered 3 cups button mushrooms, halved 2 cups...

Beef Chile Verde  

YIELD: 48 4-oz. servings 10 lbs. beef stew meat 3 jars/cans green enchilada sauce(28 oz. each) 2-1/2 lbs. onions, diced 1/2 lb. fresh jalapeos, diced...

Thai Lemon Beef 

YIELD: 60 servings 20 lbs. fajita beef 1 cup lemon pepper seasoning 5 lbs. prepared flame-roasted peppers and onions 1 cup lemon juice 4 cups jerk sauce...

Grilled Tuscan Tri-Tip with Orzo, Pesto and Oven-dried Tomatoes 

Grilled Tuscan Tri-Tip with Orzo, Pesto and Oven-dried Tomatoes YIELD: 10 servings 21/2 lbs. rosemary garlic tri-tip 5 cups orzo pasta, cooked 2/3 cup...

Grilled Hawaiian Beef Kabobs 

YIELD: 24 servings 6 lbs. ball-tip, tri-tip or roundtip roast, cut into 11/4-in. cubes 4 medium fresh pineapples, cut into 1-/4-in. cubes, or 80 ozs....

Cashew Peanut Butter Pork Loin with Fruit Sauce 

YIELD: 4 servings for plated appetizer; 16 pieces for buffet-style canap 1 lb. pork tenderloin 12 cup cashews, crushed 14 cup peanut butter 1 onion, minced...

White Bean Dip 

YIELD: 2 quarts quarts canned white cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 3 cloves garlic 2 Tbsps. olive oil 1 lemon, juiced dash hot pepper sauce 1 tsp....

Rainbow Trout Calypso 

YIELD: 12 servings 4 cups white onion, julienned 4 cups poblano chile pepper, julienned 3 cups red bell pepper, julienned 12 cloves garlic, minced 1 /2...

Grilled Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa  

YIELD: 12 servings 12 (5-7 oz.) Tilapia fillets 2 Tbsps. corn oil 2 Tbsps. soy sauce SALSA: 13 /4 cup pineapple tidbits 5 Tbsps. red pepper, diced 5 Tbsps....

Curried Alaska Pollock with Plum Vinaigrette 

YIELD: 4 servings 1 pound Alaska pollock fillets 1 cup rice flour 2 ea. eggs, beaten 1 Tbsp. green onion, sliced 1 /2 tsp. Thai red curry paste 2 cups...

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