Cholula Street Taco Seasoning Mixes
Ideal for batch-style cooking, Cholula Street Taco Seasoning Mixes are available in two flavors: Chile Pepper Carne Asada and Smoky Chipotle Carnitas. Using just one pouch, chefs can make one pound of carne asada or carnitas and also customize, with recipes ranging from carne asada queso to chipotle pork tenderloin chop salad. mccormickforchefs.com
Barilla Lasagne Chef
With an eye on operational efficiency and waste reduction, the Barilla Lasagne Chef features dry, bulk-packed, no-boil lasagne sheets sized specifically for foodservice pans. Shelf-stable and made of durum wheat, Barilla Lasagne Chef can yield seven trays of lasagna from every case. barillafoodservicerecipes.com
Stuffed Cauliflower Bites
The new Stuffed Cauliflower Bites from Veggies Made Great feature a crispy crust made of cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, and spinach, plus alternative flours like chickpea and rice. Reminiscent of traditional pizza bites, the Stuffed Cauliflower Bites are available in two flavors: Margherita and Spinach Ricotta. veggiesmadegreat.com
New Wave Breaded Shrimp
To meet consumer demand for plant-based proteins, New Wave Foods introduced its breaded shrimp offering, with a texture and flavor that matches its ocean counterpart. The allergen-free product goes right from freezer to fryer and can serve as a substitute for any warm shrimp dish, from kebabs and scampis to po’boys and wraps. newwavefoods.com
Del Pacifico Wild Caught Shrimp Burgers
Del Pacifico Wild Caught Shrimp Burgers are hand-chopped and seasoned only with black pepper, garlic, and olive oil. The frozen patties only need a few minutes per side on a flat top, opening the door to fast preparation but also innovation; for example, chef Roy Villacrusis with Asiatic Group created an Ebi Katsu burger on a Chinese sweet bun with shredded cabbage, tomatoes, Asian-style tartar sauce, and curry spice. delpacificoseafoods.com
Gotchu Korean Hot Sauce
Bibigo’s Gotchu Korean Hot Sauce features gochujang, a Korean hot pepper paste that packs the flavors of sun-dried, fermented chilies, with a balance of sweet, savory, and tanginess. Available in Classic and Extra Spicy, both Gotchu sauces bring layers of heat to classic Korean dishes and a range of other dishes, like pizza and quesadillas. bibigousa.com
Tiny Fish Smoked Geoduck
The third product in “Top Chef” alum Sara Hauman’s Tiny Fish line of sustainable canned seafood is geoduck, a large, lesser-known clam native to the Pacific Northwest. Smoked and seasoned with brown sugar, black pepper, and garlic, the geoduck has been described as tasting like “clam bacon.” thetinyfishco.com
McCormick Culinary Guacamole & More Seasoning
A pre-blended mix of onion, red bell pepper, paprika, garlic, lemon juice, and sea salt, McCormick’s new Culinary Guacamole & More Seasoning is an intuitive match for the avocado dip, but the possibilities encompass everything from breakfast dishes like avocado toast and sausage hashbrowns to Middle Eastern fare like tabouli and chicken kofta. mccormickforchefs.com
Sevillo Chimichurri Sauce
Sevillo’s 2022 FABI Award–winning chimichurri sauce brings fresh, herbaceous and tangy flavors to grilled meats, from roasted beef to pork sausages. Beyond these traditional pairings, the sauce can also enhance flatbreads, grain bowls, and more. A signature sauce in Argentina and Uruguay, chimichurri is made of finely chopped parsley, minced garlic, oregano, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. sevillofinefoods.com
Paow! Pieces
With the same premium texture and flavor of the original Paow! Chef Style plant-based chicken, the new pieces feature smaller cuts for faster prep and less kitchen waste. Made of only water, soy protein concentrate, and salt, Paow! Pieces can be pan-fried, boiled, baked, sous-vide, or grilled for a variety of menu applications. getpaow.com
Red Gold Plant-Based Pasta Sauces
Made with tomato purée, diced tomatoes, plant-based protein, and extra virgin olive oil, Red Gold Plant-Based Sauces can be used in pasta and pizza menu applications. Housed in shelf-stable No. 10 cans, the sauces are available in two styles: Italian Sausage Style and Bolognese Style, ensuring easy prep and fast throughput. redgoldfoods.com
Premium Chocolate 5-Pound Bags
Ghirardelli’s new Premium Chocolate 5-Pound Bags offer operators a smaller option for chocolate chips that is easier to pour and store. Well-suited for flavoring, coating, molding, and glazing, the non-coverture chips are available in nine varieties, including milk chocolate and dark chocolates ranging from 52 to 100 percent cacao. ghirardelli.com
Price*s Pimiento Original Sweet & Tangy Cheese Spread
Price*s Original Sweet & Tangy Pimiento Cheese Spread blends real shredded cheddar cheese and pimiento peppers with seasoning and a salad dressing base. The Texas recipe saves operators time and labor costs by eliminating scratch prep time and consistently delivering a spreadable texture and sweet, tangy flavor. The convenient 20-ounce cup is now available for foodservice operators, expanding our portfolio beyond the current 4 lb and 10 lb tubs. pricescheese.com