Customize Compound Butter Flavors to Enhance a Steak

Bavette steak

Creating a compound butter provides a simple and tasty way to complement and customize any steak on your menu. Guests will love the rich addition of butter and the punch of flavor from the spices, chilis or herbs you choose. Get inspired by these flavors and combinations, including: Black garlic Lime and ancho chili Piquillo […]

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Sharing Plates Let Guests Choose Their Favorites

wine glasses clinking

Sharing has recently emerged as a major trend when eating out, especially among Millennials. According to Technmonic’s research,1 42% of consumers agreed that small plates are a great way to share with a larger group, and you don’t need to run a tapas restaurant to capitalize on this trend. Smaller plates are also a great […]

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Herb-Forward Toppings Add Interest to Beef

Roast with herb topping on cutting board

The Modern Steakhouse is all about bold flavors. Use herbs to add an extra punch of flavor to your dish – as toppings, they add texture and variety. Try using these herb-forward toppings to accompany your beef dishes: Fried Italian parsley Brown butter-fried sage Fried basil leaves Gremolata Wild garlic-mustard chimichurri […]

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Plant-Based Sauces for the Modern Steakhouse

Plate of hummus

The hummus craze and desire for dynamic textures has led many chefs to incorporate plant-based purées into their menus. These creamy concoctions can be used as soft bases for many different plates, while delivering flavor and color that thinner sauces had in the past. Herbs, nuts, and vegetables can combine to create nutritious, flavorful sauces […]

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Classic BBQ Sides with Craft Twists

BBQ Poutine

Focusing on more than the smoke and the sauce, BBQ joints are now putting craft spins on their sides too. This doesn’t mean the days of mashed potatoes and slaw are necessarily over. Classic comfort foods may now have unexpected preparations, like pimento mac and cheese or cornbread topped with house-pickled jalapeños. Serving up something […]

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African and Middle Eastern Possibilities

African beef dish

Teres major is ideal for beef shakshuka. By adding meat to this popular Middle Eastern and North African dish, it can easily be served for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Top sirloin butt (with a spicy peanut crumb) is perfect for West African beef jollof. Other beefy possibilities: kofta kabobs, beef with hummus, sega wat […]

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Petite Tender Chips & Dipping Sauce Ideas

Petite tender chips and dipping sauce

Sterling Silver teres major (petite tender) can be sliced thin, coated and fried to create inviting steak chips – which can be served with one or more dipping sauces. A chipotle ranch sauce (ranch dressing, lime juice, minced chipotle peppers) – Gochujang mayonnaise (mayo with a bit of Gochujang) – and sesame-chili garlic sauce (sesame […]

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