Savor the Season with LTOs

Savor the Season with LTOs

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As the seasons change, so do operators’ menus as they adapt to the changing seasonal landscape. With fall and winter on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to explore menu innovation. Limited Time Offerings (LTOs) are the easiest way to add some creativity to classic dishes to keep guests palates’ pleased.

Versatile Potatoes: Your Secret Ingredient for Success

LTOs are a unique way to work creativity into menu offerings, but capitalizing on them doesn’t need to be stressful. When it comes to serving seasonal LTOs, unseasoned potato shreds shine as a star ingredient. They are consistently available, easy to prepare, cost-effective, and endlessly versatile – ready to be delivered to guests in new and exciting ways, time and time again. While LTOs can be time and resource-intensive, using Fresh-Dried™ potato shreds as a base allows operators to cut back on labor – making it easy to deliver quality and delicious flavor with ease.

A Blank Canvas for Culinary Creativity

As a blank canvas, unseasoned potato shreds can be used across multiple dishes and effortlessly transformed into seasonal offerings using on-hand ingredients and leftovers. Whether it’s a twist on a classic dish or a completely original creation, these potato shreds offer the flexibility needed to adapt to changing seasons and tastes. Easily customized with mix-ins, toppings, and sauces, serve them as traditional bite-sized offerings, create potato patties that will leave your customers craving more, or offer a gluten-free alternative to traditional bread.

Seasonal Flavors to Delight Your Guests

Combine Fresh-Dried™ potato shreds with seasonal flavors to create memorable dishes. Try pairing them with sage seasoning, scooping into small balls, and frying for a delightful crispy bite, perfectly complemented by a creamy dip on the side. As we transition even closer to the holiday season, consider combining a potato shreds base with stuffing and roast turkey to offer a taste of the holidays in every bite.

With Fresh-Dried™, unseasoned potato shreds, you have the ultimate tool for elevating your LTOs. It’s time to explore the endless culinary possibilities these versatile potatoes offer and keep your customers excited and delighted with your unique creations. Add a dash of creativity to your fall and winter menus, and watch your foodservice operation thrive with potato shreds at its core.

For more inspiration on ways to combine fall and winter flavors with Fresh-Dried™ Idahoan potatoes to create unique seasonal LTOs, visit www.idahoanfoodservice.com/recipes.

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