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Mango-Toasted Coconut Rice Pudding

Mango-Toasted Coconut Rice Pudding

Yield: 16 dessert servings

Ingredients:

  • 4 lb. Reser’s Rice Pudding (71117.03031)
  • 2 cups Reser’s Mango Chunks (79453.73928), drained of syrup
  • 1 each 14 oz. can Coconut milk (not lite)
  • ½ cup Mango syrup, reserved
  • 2 cups Coconut shredded, toasted in 325°F oven
  • 1 ½ cups Reser’s Diced Mangoes (79453.17029), drained of syrup

Directions:

  1. In a blender, puree coconut milk, Reser’s Mango Chunks and mango syrup until smooth and refrigerate.
  2. Toast coconut shreds on parchment and set aside to cool.
  3. In a large bowl, place 4 oz Reser’s Rice Pudding in middle.
  4. Drizzle coconut mango sauce around pudding.
  5. Garnish the sauce with Reser’s Diced Mangoes and the Reser’s Rice Pudding with toasted coconut shreds.
 

Habanero Shrimp and Mango Salad

Habanero Shrimp and Mango Salad

Yield: 15 each appetizer salad servings, 5 cups dressing/marinade

Ingredients:

Mango Habanero Vinaigrette and Marinade

  • 1 ½ cups Reser’s Diced Mangoes (79453.17029), drained of syrup, syrup reserved
  • ¼ cup Mango syrup from Reser’s Diced Mangoes (79453.17029)
  • 2 each Shallots, diced
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 Habanero pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 cups Rice Vinegar, unseasoned
  • 3 cups Avocado or canola oil
  • 1 Tbsp Kosher salt to season

Shrimp

  • 4 lbs. 16-20 Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup Mango Habanero Vinaigrette (to marinate)

For Each Salad

  • 2 lb. Mixed baby greens
  • 1 cup Mango Habanero Vinaigrette
  • 2 cups Reser’s Diced Mangoes (79453.17029), drained of syrup
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper, freshly cracked
  • 45 grilled 16-20 shrimp, previously marinated
  • 2 cup Fried shallots

Directions:

  1. For Mango Habanero Vinaigrette and Marinade, in a Vitamix or high-powered blender, add the Reser’s Diced Mangoes, mango syrup, diced shallots, turmeric, Dijon, habanero peppers, and rice vinegar and blend to combine.
  2. While the blender is running, slowly drizzle in the oil to create an emulsion, season with salt.
  3. In a medium size bowl, mix the shrimp with the Mango Habanero Vinaigrette and Marinade and marinate for no more than 15 minutes. 
  4. Drain the shrimp and heat grill.
  5. For the salad, toss with mixed greens with the dressing and Reser’s Diced Mangoes and season with kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper.
  6. Grill the shrimp on both sides and set aside to keep warm.
  7. Divide the dressed greens between 15 plates and garnish with crispy shallots.
  8. Drizzle extra dressing around the salad and add the grilled shrimp to the plate.
 

Sparkling Mango Mojito Lemonade

Sparkling Mango Mojito Lemonade

Yield: 1 gallon base, 16 each pint drinks

Ingredients:

For Mango Lemonade Base

  • 3 cups Reser’s Diced Mangoes, drained and syrup reserved (79453.17029)
  • 2 cup Lemon juice, fresh
  • 2 cup Simple syrup (1 cup sugar to 1 cup water, boiled and cooled)
  • 2 cups Mango syrup, reserved
  • 2 quarts Soda water, cold
  • Ice
  • 32 each Mint leaves
  • 8 Limes, diced
  • 16 each Lime wheels
  • 16 each Mint spring

Drink (1 pint glass)

  • 2 Mint leaves
  • ½ Lime, diced
  • Ice cubes
  • 8 oz Mango Lemonade Base

Directions:

  1. For Mango Lemonade Base, drain Reser’s Diced Mangoes from syrup and refrigerate both.
  2. In a one-gallon container, mix together the mangoes, lemon juice, cooled simple syrup, and mango syrup.
  3. Add the soda water and chill the base for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
  4. For each drink, muddle the mint leaves and diced lime in a pint mason jar.
  5. Fill the glass halfway with ice cubes and top with 8 oz of the mango lemonade base.
  6. Stir to combine and garnish with a lime wheel and mint syrup.
 

Furikake Tuna Salad Sandwich

Furikake Tuna Salad Sandwich

Yield: 16 each sandwiches

Ingredients:

  • 5 lb. Reser’s Tuna Salad (71117.11405)
  • ½ cup Furikake seasoning
  • 1 cup Green onions, green only, thinly sliced, 1/3rd cup kept for garnish
  • 4 English cucumbers, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 2 Tbsp Kosher salt
  • 32 slices Japanese white milk bread (Shokupan)
  • 1 lb. Butter, unsalted and softened, for spreading on bread

Directions:

  1. In a large metal bowl, combine Reser’s Tuna Salad with the furikake seasoning and green onions, and mix to combine.
  2. Refrigerate salad base for 30 minutes.
  3. Cut each English cucumber in half and then thinly lengthwise and season with kosher salt.
  4. Let the cucumbers sit for 15 minutes then pat dry.
  5. To build the sandwich:
    • Butter two slices of bread.
    • Layer cucumber slices to the edge of the bread (both sides).
    • Top with 5 oz of tuna salad mixture and put the sandwich together.
    • Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving.
    • To serve, cut off bread crusts and plate with thinly sliced green onion.
 

Honey Almond Chicken Salad Crostini

Honey Almond Chicken Salad Crostini

Yield: 18 each appetizer servings

Ingredients:

  • 5 lb. Reser’s Simply Chicken Salad (71117.11357
  • ½ cup Honey
  • 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup Almonds, sliced and toasted, divided in half
  • 2 Tbsp Tarragon, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Italian parsley, chopped
  • Italian parsley, chopped for garnish
  • Crostini for serving, 7 per order

Directions:

  1. In a large metal bowl, combine the honey and Dijon mustard.
  2. Fold in the Reser’s Simply Chicken Salad, almonds, and herbs to combine.
  3. Scoop 5 oz. chicken salad onto a plate, top with toasted almonds and parsley, and serve with crostini.
 

Bahn Mi Coleslaw

Bahn Mi Coleslaw

Yield: 32 each side salad servings

Ingredients:

Bahn Mi Slaw

  • 7 lb. Reser’s Shredded Coleslaw (71117.15363
  • 3 cups Pickled Carrots (see recipe below)
  • 2 each English cucumber, half peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced
  • 3 each Jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Cilantro, leaves only, divided in half
  • 1 cup Cashews, toasted and salted, roughly chopped and divided in half

Pickled Carrots

  • 3 cups Carrots, julienne
  • 2 cups Water, hot
  • 2 Tbsp Kosher salt
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • ½ cup Rice wine vinegar, unseasoned

Directions:

  1. For Pickled Carrots, dissolve kosher salt and sugar in hot water and add rice vinegar.
  2. Pour the brine over the julienned carrots in a 2-quart container and let pickle at room temperature for at least 1 hour or refrigerate overnight.
  3. For Bahn Mi Slaw, mix Reser’s Shredded Coleslaw with the ingredients in a large metal bowl, saving half of the cilantro leaves and peanuts for garnish.
  4. Drain and mix pickled carrots into coleslaw base.
  5. Divide into portions and garnish with cilantro leaf and toasted cashews.
 

Southern-Style Poutine

Southern-Style Poutine

Yield: 20-8 oz. servings

Ingredients:

  • 10 lb. bag Reser’s Diced Russet Potatoes (71117.14430)
  • 4 lb. Reser’s Savory Gravy (71117.14467)
  • 2 1/2 lb. White Cheddar cheese curds
  • ¼ cup Italian parsley, leaves only chopped

Directions:

  1. Heat Reser’s Savory Gravy to 165°F, hold warm on steamtable.
  2. Fry Reser’s Diced Russet Potatoes at 350°F until golden brown, 3-4 minutes.
  3. Portion 8 oz. of fried potatoes onto a heat-safe gratin or rarebit dish.
  4. Top with 3 oz. of savory gravy.
  5. Top with 2 oz. White Cheddar cheese curds and melt in oven or broiler.
  6. Garnish with chopped Italian parsley.
 

White Cheddar Potato Soup

White Cheddar Potato Soup

Yield: Approximately 1 gallon; 16-8 oz. servings

Ingredients:

  • 5 lb. bag Reser’s White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes (71117.14317)
  • 2 quarts Whole milk
  • 1/4 cup Chives, dried
  • 1 Tbsp Kosher salt
  • Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
  • White Cheddar cheese, grated for garnish

Directions:

  1. Heat the bags of Reser’s White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes in a steamer or hot water bath until hot.  
  2. Squeeze the hot potatoes into an 8 quart or larger soup pot and add the remaining ingredients.
  3. Mix with a whisk until smooth and heat over low heat, stirring as it heats through.
  4. Check seasoning for salt, add more if necessary.
  5. Pour into bowls and garnish with fresh thyme leaves and grated White Cheddar cheese.
 

Yukon Gold Potato Pancakes

Yukon Gold Potato Pancakes

Yield: 40 each 2 oz cakes

Ingredients:

  • 5 lb. bag Reser’s Special Request All Natural Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes (71117.94501)
  • 3 each Eggs, beaten 
  • ½ cup AP Flour plus extra for dredging
  • 3 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup canola oil

Directions:

  1. Heat griddle to 350°F.
  2. Combine Reser’s All Natural Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes and all other ingredients in a large bowl and mix with gloved hands to combine.  
  3. Scoop with a 2 oz (#16 disher) and shape into a pancake with hands.
  4. Dredge lightly in flour and cook on griddle until golden with canola oil.  
  5. Flip and fry the other side.
  6. Serve with fresh berries and warm maple syrup.
 

White Cheddar Twice-Baked Potatoes

White Cheddar Twice-Baked Potatoes

Yield: 20 Twice-Baked Potato Halves

Ingredients:

  • 10 each 6-8 oz Russet potatoes
  • 2 Tbsp Avocado oil
  • 1 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 5 lb. bag Reser’s White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes (71117.14388)
  • 2/3 cup Parmesan, shredded
  • ½ cup Chives, minced, 2 Tbsp reserved for garnish
  • ½ cup Butter, melted

Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 400°F.
  2. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
  3. Toss the potatoes with avocado oil and season with kosher salt
  4. Bake for 40-50 minutes, until the flesh can be easily pierced with a fork.
  5. Let cool on a rack for 15- 20 minutes.
  6. When cool, halve the potatoes, scoop out some of the potato pulp, and place into a large metal bowl.
  7. Mix the potato pulp with Reser’s White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, shredded Parmesan, and chives, being careful not to overwork.
  8. Fill the potato mixture back into the baked skins on a sheet pan.
  9. Brush each half with butter and place into oven.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes until browned and heated through.
  11. Garnish each half with minced chives.