America's undying love affair with food has spanned many delectable centuries and continues to foster a passion that increasingly grows more intense with each generation. Culinary trends in 2015 are no exception. As the American palate continues to evolve, seeking more adventurous flavors, textures, and seasonings from around the world, innovation has become the new norm in America's kitchens. Today, iconic staples such as doughnuts, waffles, and fruits, vegetables and proteins are experiencing an enticing makeover, taking them from basic to gourmet, while changing menus across the nation and making the establishments providing them household names.
Decadent Doughnuts:
Whether spelled doughnuts or donuts, America's favorite fried dough has graduated from a common morning treat with a restricted flavor range spanning plain, glazed, and chocolate. Nowadays, consumers not only utilize doughnuts as replacements for sandwich bread, hot dog, and hamburger buns, but they are also the perfect canvas for creating more sophisticated flavor profiles that both children and adult consumers are craving. View the recipes below for recipe inspiration.
The Wonder of Waffles
Move over butter and maple syrup, waffles have evolved. Everything from waffled potatoes, waffled pizza and waffled churros have consumers clamoring for what's next. The beauty of these pastry staples is they're perfect for sweet and savory applications. Waffles not only offer a beautifying accent to plated dishes, but they can be flavored or accessorized to the chef's specific vision. Take waffles a step further with the recipes below and stay ahead of the trend.
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