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2024 Fall/Wint Trend Feast > Trend #1: Maple All Day

Looking for a portable meal packed with savory-sweet flavors and a satisfying crunch? Fill a flour tortilla with scrambled eggs, maple waffle bites, a crunchy tostada shell, fresh chopped Romaine and a flavorful everything bagel avocado spread. Then grill it to golden perfection for a delicious meal to serve for breakfast or any time of day.

Breakfast Crunch Wrap

Loaded fries can work for any daypart, and you know your customers love ‘em. Try out this Korean-inspired version, with crispy Maple City® Waffle Fries and roasted maple sweet potatoes as the base. Then pile on tender, spicy shredded beef and edamame, and top them off with a house-made gochujang aioli and chili crunch drizzle.

Maple City Korean Loaded Fries

Maple City® Korean Loaded Fry

An easy late-night snack or dessert that resembles the nostalgic fried dough treat we remember from the fair. Load up a plate of crispy Maple City® Waffle Flavored Waffle fries tossed lightly in cinnamon sugar and use as a base to serve two ways. The house-made créme anglaise style-sauce pairs well with raspberries and lemon, or with chocolate sauce and chopped macadamia nuts. 

Elephant Ear Style Waffle Fries

Elephant Ear Waffle Fries

If you’re looking for something new and different to add to your menu lineup, these fun little stackers pack a big flavor punch in every bite! Layer Maple City® Waffle Fries with pimento cheese, house-made bacon jam and a dollop of creamy dill avocado spread—absolutely delicious and versatile for any daypart.

Bacon Pimento Cheese Bites

2024 Fall/Winter Trend Feast > Trend #2: Regional BBQ

Perfectly seasoned, tender and juicy beer-braised chicken served on a bed of cilantro lime rice and topped with corn and jalapeño salsa. Bring the meal together with a creamy and vibrant house-made avocado green goddess sauce. It’s elevated comfort food at it’s very finest!

Beer Can Braised Chicken

Beer Can Braised Chicken with Smoked Paprika and Cilantro Lime Rice

These Gamja (potatoes) are extremely popular side dishes in Korean cuisine, and when you taste them, you’ll understand why. Prepared three ways using readily available ingredients, you’ll get three different dishes with traditional flavor profiles. Serve them with a barbecued or slow-roasted meat entrée or on their own as a tasty appetizer.

Gamja Potato Trio

Get all the vibrant flavors of a traditional clam bake, but make it easy to prepare (and serve). Make it sheet-tray style; with all the flavors of roasted potatoes, corn and caramelized-style onions, and traditional seafood additions. You’ll get authentic results with prep that your kitchen and wait staff will appreciate, and your patrons will love!

Hamptons in October Clam Bake

Take a traditional hot dog, wrap it in bacon, then top it with caramelized onions, corn and black beans, and drizzle generously with two unique house-made sauces. What do you have? A wonderfully elevated familiar favorite loaded with unexpected international flavors. Serve it on a bed of crispy fries for "extra points".

Sonoran Hot Dog

2024 Fall/Winter Trend Feast > Trend #3: Hand-Held Snack Attack

Serve up a stack of these little hand-held sliders on your appetizer or snack menu. Loaded with tender smoked brisket, crunchy napa cabbage slaw and a bright, spicy Piri Piri sauce that really pops—these little sandwiches, served on sesame brioche buns, really satisfy.

Smoked Brisket Sliders

Smoked Brisket Slider with Dill Avocado Spread Slaw

Indulge in the irresistible portable Korean street treat—corn dogs! Dip skewered hot dogs in a slightly sweetened batter and coat with two different kinds of potato chunks. Deep fry to crispy golden brown perfection and drizzle with a variety of sauces. So different, so good.

Korean Gamja Corn Dog Duo

Korean Gamja Corn Dog

French tacos are more like a grilled burrito than a traditional taco. This version includes perfectly seasoned grilled lamb, crispy fries, and peppers and onions wrapped in pliable lavash bread that's grilled until crispy. Served with two house-made sauces, these make for a tasty portable meal or snack!

Seekh Kebab French Taco

Delicious chocolate chip cookie cups baked to perfection and filled with blueberry pastry cream, then finished with lemon zest and blueberries. Put these delicious little cuties in your grab-n-go case and they’ll practically sell themselves!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot with Blueberry Filling

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2024 Fall/Winter Trend Feast > Trend #4: Creative Sauces

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Maple City Korean Loaded Fry

Pumpkin spice has finally met its match. The reigning flavor of fall, according to consumers, is maple. And we couldn't agree more! Read on for information, recipes, and inspiration to include more maple on your menu.

Tap Into Maple

If you want to bring some excitement to your menu, explore regional BBQ flavors from Korea to the Caribbean. The possibilities for new entrées and side dishes are endless—and delicious!

From Korea to the Caribbean: BBQ's Flavorful Regional Journey

Brisket Sliders

It’s official, snacks and small plates are more popular than ever, and patrons want to see creative, fun and reasonably-priced options on menus. Are you keeping up with this trend?

Small Plates, Big Profits: The Snacking Opportunity

Create more delicious fall and winter dishes for your restaurant or foodservice program with trends from Simplot Foods.

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