As your trusted food ingredient and foodservice supplier, Michael Foods is dedicated to helping you create exciting, fresh and vibrant dishes that keep your customers coming back for more. Versatile, high-quality products like Papetti’s® eggs and Simply Potatoes® make it easy to adapt your menu to the seasons. By incorporating seasonal ingredients, you can boost sales, streamline your kitchen, and deliver the kind of meals that leave a lasting impression.
The Power of Seasonal Menus
Using seasonal ingredients is a game-changer for your kitchen. Not only do they help you streamline sourcing and cut costs, but they're also fresher, have a longer shelf life and reduce food waste. Seasonal produce requires less energy for production and transportation, lowering your carbon footprint and supporting local farmers. Plus, when your dishes are packed with fresh, colorful ingredients, customer satisfaction soars. And with Michael Foods by your side, incorporating these vibrant flavors into your menu has never been easier.
Eggs for Every Season
Eggs are the ultimate versatile ingredient, perfect for creating delicious dishes year-round. Papetti’s® fully cooked eggs and liquid eggs simplify prep, giving you more time to play with seasonal flavors across your menu. Crafting seasonal menus requires careful planning and creativity, but we’ve got you covered! Read on to get inspired with recipes and ideas that help highlight these flavors throughout the year:
- Spring: Add the fresh flavors of asparagus, peas and spinach, and herbs like basil and thyme into quiches, frittatas and omelets. This Egg and Cheese Pita with Onion and Basil is a perfect addition to your breakfast or lunch menu.
- Summer: Brighten up scrambles and salads with juicy tomatoes, bell peppers, avocados and chives. This Avocado Egg Salad Open Faced Toast is a simple, yet delightful, all-day menu item that showcases summer’s best produce.
- Fall: Bring the flavors of autumn into your egg bakes with sweet potatoes or butternut squash and mushrooms, accented with garlic, cumin and sage.
- Winter: Warm up your menu with hearty stir fries featuring eggs, cabbage and onions with ginger, garlic and soy sauce.
Potatoes: Your Year-Round Staple
Whether you use mashed potatoes, diced potatoes, sliced potatoes or hash browns, Simply Potatoes® offers endless possibilities for seasonal adaptation:
- Spring: Elevate potato dishes with fresh spinach, chives, white pepper, dill and a splash of lemon.
- Summer: Toss potatoes on the grill and season with chili and lime for smoky, zesty flavor.
- Fall: Lean into cozy season with roasted garlic and balsamic in red potatoes or root vegetables. Try this easy and delicious Baked Chicken and Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
- Winter: Make a craveable potato gratin or scalloped potatoes dish with warming spices like cumin, parsley or rosemary. Diners will love this unique Mashed Pizza with Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Bacon and Caramelized Onions.
Focusing on sustainable, seasonal ingredients is a win for everyone. It helps reduce waste, streamlines your operations and ensures that every dish you serve is as vibrant and appealing as it can be. With Michael Foods’ versatile products, you’ll have everything you need to keep your menu fresh, exciting and sustainable all year long.
