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EVERYTHING YOU NEED. ™ table of contents It pays to make your potato side Savory Sweet Potato Mash...... 3 Maple Potato ...... 4 dishes stand out on the menu. Root Veg Mash...... 5 Potato side dishes have real profit potential: 9 out of 10 consumers order a potato Herbed Potato ...... 6 half the time they dine out.† So making every potato side dish an irresistible menu option is sure to add Greek ...... 7 more to your bottom line. Chipotle Ranch ...... 8 Simply Potatoes® Center Your Sides™ makes it easy to menu unique, memorable potato side dishes, as South of the Border Hash...... 9 well as traditional favorites. And with recipes that include premium, on-trend ingredients — like fresh Pork Carnitas-Stuffed ...... 10 herbs, feta cheese and truffle oil — that cancommand up to 90% above the average menu Corned Beef Hash...... 11 price,** you’ll satisfy your customers, and your margins. Crispy Potato 5-Way Chili Bowl...... 12 On-trend ingredients aren’t the only indicator of guests’ willingness to pay a higher price point. In fact, Smoky Potato Salad...... 13 80% of consumers said they’d pay more for potato side dishes they considered unique or Mexican Chipotle Chicken Potato Soup.... 14 distinctive, like Center Your Sides potato dishes. And, 2 out of 3 consumers said those distinctive potato side dishes would be “influential” to “extremely influential” in their decision of where to dine.† Potato Prosciutto Pizza...... 15 Truffled Potato ...... 16 Bottom line: With Simply Potatoes fresh-tasting, refrigerated potatoes, you can offer the quality, Ranch House BBQ Pub Chips...... 17 ­consistency and great taste your customers crave — while our Center Your Sides signature menu ideas help you Scalloped ...... 18 drive traffic and profits. Product Specifications...... 19 †Datassential June 2011 Consumer Omnibus **Datassential Casual Dining Menu Trends 2012

2 Savory Sweet Potato Mash

Simply Potatoes® Sweet Potato Mashed Potatoes #17700

Yield: 12 Servings

INGREDIENTS AMOUNT Simply Potatoes® Sweet Potato Mashed Potatoes #17700 5 lbs. 6 oz. 2 cream ⁄3 cup butter 6 Tbs. garlic, minced 0.6 oz. shallots, sliced, caramelized 9 oz. salt and pepper to taste goat cheese, crumbled 3.5 oz. fresh thyme leaves, chopped 0.2 oz.

Method 1. In small pan, combine cream, butter, and garlic. Heat over low heat for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. Do not boil. 2. Cook sweet potatoes using preferred method. 3. Transfer potatoes to bowl of mixer. Add caramelized shallots. menu ideas 4. Using paddle attachment, mix potatoes on low speed. Slowly pour hot cream and butter mixture into potatoes until combined. • For another option, substitute any cheese of your choice. 5. Adjust seasoning as needed with salt and pepper. 6. Garnish with crumbled goat cheese and thyme.

3 Maple Potato Fritters

Simply Potatoes® Traditional Mashed Potatoes #15010 Papetti’s® Easy Eggs® Liquid Whole Eggs #91200

Yield: 12 Servings

INGREDIENTS AMOUNT Simply Potatoes® Traditional Mashed Potatoes #15010 13.5 oz. Papetti’s® Easy Eggs® Liquid Whole Eggs #91200 ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup baking powder ½ Tbs. maple syrup ¼ cup cooked sausage, small-diced 8 oz.

Method 1. In medium bowl, combine mashed potatoes, liquid eggs, flour, baking powder and maple syrup. Mix well. 2. Add cooked sausage to batter. 3. Using ½-oz. portion scoop, drop batter into 375ºF deep fryer. 4. Fry 2 minutes, or until fritters are golden brown. menu ideas 5. Remove basket from fryer, and let fritters drain in basket before serving. • Serve with a side of maple syrup for dipping. • Use any Simply Potatoes® mashed variety with this recipe.

4 Root Veg Mash

Simply Potatoes® Seasoned Mashed Potatoes #15080

Yield: 12 Servings

INGREDIENTS AMOUNT Simply Potatoes® Seasoned Mashed Potatoes #15080 4 lbs. butter 11 Tbs. cream ½ cup ground nutmeg 1 tsp. mashed turnips 11 oz. mashed parsnips 11 oz. mashed celeriac 11 oz. salt and pepper to taste

Method 1. In small pan, combine butter, cream and nutmeg. Heat over low heat for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. Do not boil. 2. In large baking dish, combine mashed potatoes, turnips, parsnips and celeriac. 3. Cook mixture using preferred method. 4. Using paddle attachment, mix potato mixture on low speed. Slowly pour hot cream and butter mixture into potato mixture until combined. 5. Remove bowl from mixer. menu ideas 6. Adjust seasoning as needed with salt and pepper. • Top with additional nutmeg. • For another option, use Simply Potatoes® Sweet Potato Mashed.

5 Herbed Potato Gnocchi

Simply Potatoes® Home-Style Mashed Potatoes #15750 Papetti’s® Easy Eggs® Liquid Whole Eggs #91200

Yield: 12 Servings

INGREDIENTS AMOUNT Simply Potatoes® Home-Style Mashed Potatoes #15750 2 lbs. Papetti’s® Easy Eggs® Liquid Whole Eggs #91200 ½ cup kosher salt 2½ tsp. all-purpose flour, divided 3¼ cups fresh chives, chopped 0.3 oz. fresh thyme, chopped 0.15 oz. fresh parsley, chopped 0.15 oz. salt 1¼ tsp. butter 8 Tbs.

Method 1. Fill 2-qt. pot with water. Add kosher salt. Cover and bring to boil. 2. Cook mashed potatoes using preferred method. 3. In large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, liquid eggs, 2¼ cups flour, chives, thyme, parsley and salt. 4. Let rest for 10 minutes. menu ideas 5. Remove ¼ of dough. Place on clean surface dusted with flour. • For a signature dish, top with your house pasta sauce. 6. Generously dust dough with flour and roll into "½ -diameter log. • Use any Simply Potatoes® mashed variety with this recipe. 7. Using knife or bench scraper, cut dough log into ½" pieces. Reserve on floured sheet pan. 8. Repeat steps 5–7 for remainder of dough. 9. Place gnocchi in rapidly boiling water. Once they begin to float, cook another 3 minutes, then remove from water. Reserve. Let rest for 5 minutes. 10. Melt butter in sauté pan over medium heat. 11. Sauté boiled gnocchi in butter until lightly browned. 12. Serve hot.

6 Greek Potato salad

Simply Potatoes® Small Red Skin Wedges #12587

Yield: 12 Servings

INGREDIENTS AMOUNT Simply Potatoes® Small Red Skin Wedges #12587, cooked 5 lbs. red onion, sliced in rings 2.5 oz. feta cheese, crumbled 3 oz. kalamata olives, halved 3 oz. fresh oregano, chopped 1 oz. capers 1 oz.

Citrus Vinaigrette lemon juice 2 Tbs. lime juice 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar ¾ tsp. 1 honey ⁄8 tsp. salt and pepper to taste salad oil ½ cup

Method menu ideas 1. To prepare vinaigrette, combine lemon juice, lime juice, mustard, • For another option, substitute citrus vinaigrette with tzatziki sauce. apple cider vinegar, honey, salt and pepper in blender. Blend well. • Use any Simply Potatoes® diced or red skin wedge variety in this recipe. 2. While blending, gradually add oil. Blend on high for 20 seconds, or until well mixed. Set aside. 3. In large bowl, combine potatoes, onion, feta, olives, oregano and capers. 4. Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss until potatoes are coated. Serve chilled.

7 Chipotle Ranch Potato Wedges

Simply Potatoes® Quartered Red Skin Wedges #12590

Yield: 11 Servings

INGREDIENTS AMOUNT Simply Potatoes® Quartered Red Skin Wedges #12590 5 lbs. 5 oz. ranch seasoning 2 Tbs. chipotle chile, pulverized 2¼ tsp. dried chives ¼ tsp. dried dill ¼ tsp. 3 salt 2 ⁄4 tsp. 3 pepper ⁄4 tsp. 2 salad oil ⁄3 cup

Method 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. In small bowl, combine ranch seasoning, chipotle powder, chives and dill. 3. Place potatoes in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. 4. Add chipotle-ranch mixture. Toss potatoes to coat. menu ideas 5. Gently coat seasoned potatoes with oil. 6. Place potatoes on parchment-lined sheet pan. Place pan in hot oven. • Great with a variety of dipping sauces. 7. Bake per potato cooking instructions, or until lightly browned. Remove • Use any Simply Potatoes® red skin wedge variety in this recipe. from oven and serve.

8 South of the Border Hash

Simply Potatoes® Special Cut #33210*

Yield: 9 Servings

INGREDIENTS AMOUNT Simply Potatoes® Special Cut Hash Browns #33210* 2 lbs. 12 oz. avocado, mashed 5.5 oz. sour cream 1 cup butter 5 Tbs. salt and pepper to taste black beans, rinsed 17 oz. pico de gallo, divided 2¼ cups queso fresco, crumbled 1.3 oz. fresh cilantro, chopped 0.15 oz.

Method 1. In small bowl, mix mashed avocado and sour cream. Set aside. 2. Melt butter in large sauté pan over medium to high heat. 3. Add potatoes to pan. Season with salt and pepper. menu ideas 4. Cook until potatoes begin to lightly brown. Add black beans and 1¼ cups of pico de gallo. • Serve with tortillas. 5. Continue to cook, flipping halfway through, until crisp • Use any Simply Potatoes® shred variety in this recipe. and golden brown. Remove from heat. 6. Top with avocado-sour cream mixture, queso fresco, remaining pico de gallo and cilantro.

9 Pork carnitas-stuffed tater tots

Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns #15100 Papetti’s® Easy Eggs® Liquid Whole Eggs #91200

Yield: 12 Servings

INGREDIENTS AMOUNT Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns #15100 3 lbs. 8 oz. Papetti’s® Easy Eggs® Liquid Whole Eggs #91200 1 cup avocado, mashed 4 oz. ranch dressing ½ cup cumin to taste lime juice 0.3 oz. all-purpose flour ½ cup pork carnitas, cooked, chopped 14 oz. queso fresco, crumbled 7 oz.

Method 1. In small bowl, combine mashed avocado, ranch dressing, cumin and lime juice. Mix well. Cover and reserve in refrigerator. 2. In medium bowl, combine potatoes, liquid eggs and flour. menu ideas Toss until potatoes are well coated. • Serve as an appetizer or side dish. 3. Using your hands, combine about 5 small pieces of pork carnitas • For another option, substitute pork carnitas with chorizo. with 2–3 crumbles of queso fresco. Form a small ball. 4. Coat the small meat and cheese ball with about ¾ oz. of potato mixture. Pack tightly. Reserve on floured sheet pan. 5. Repeat this process for all tots. 6. Place tots in 375ºF deep fryer. Fry about 2 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and drain. 7. Serve hot with avocado ranch dressing for dipping.

10 Corned beef hash

Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns #15100

Yield: 9 Servings

INGREDIENTS AMOUNT Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns #15100 2 lbs. 10 oz. 1 au jus 1 ⁄3 cups butter 4 Tbs. salt and pepper to taste corned beef, cooked, chopped 1 lb. 8 oz. onions, sliced, caramelized 14 oz. fresh thyme, chopped 0.2 oz. shredded Jack cheese 4.5 oz.

Method 1. In small saucepan, heat au jus to simmer over low heat. Keep warm. 2. Melt butter in large nonstick sauté pan or griddle over medium heat. 3. Add potatoes to pan. Season with salt and pepper. 4. Cook about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden brown. 5. Add corned beef, caramelized onions and thyme. Sauté 2 minutes, or until hot. 6. Remove hash mixture from pan. 7. Pour au jus over hash, garnish with jack cheese and serve. menu ideas • Great base for poached, fried or scrambled eggs. • For another option, use smoked beef brisket. • Use any Simply Potatoes® shred variety in this recipe.

11 Crispy Potato 5-Way Chili Bowl

® 5 Simply Potatoes ⁄8" Southern Style Diced Potatoes #15110

Yield: 12 Servings

INGREDIENTS AMOUNT ® 5 Simply Potatoes ⁄8" Southern Style Diced Potatoes #15110 3 lbs. all-purpose flour 7 oz. 3 salt ⁄4 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped 0.1 oz. chili with beans, heated, divided 2 lbs. Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided 5 oz. white onions, diced, divided 3.5 oz. sour cream, divided 3.5 oz. fresh chives, chopped, divided 0.65 oz.

Method 1. Place flour in shallow bowl. Dredge potatoes in flour, thoroughly coating all sides. 2. Place potatoes in 375ºF deep fryer. Fry about 2½ minutes, or until potatoes are golden brown. menu ideas 3. Remove from fryer and drain. Place in bowl. • For another option, use any Simply Potatoes® shred variety in this recipe. 4. Immediately sprinkle potatoes with salt and fresh thyme. Toss to coat evenly. 5. Top with hot chili, Cheddar cheese, onions, sour cream and chives.

12 smoky potato salad

® 5 Simply Potatoes ⁄8" Red Skin Diced Potatoes #15170

Yield: 12 Servings

INGREDIENTS AMOUNT ® 5 Simply Potatoes ⁄8" Red Skin Diced Potatoes #15170, cooked 5 lbs. mayonnaise 1½ cups salt 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 2½ Tbs. paprika 5 Tbs. pepper 2 tsp. red onion, diced 4 oz. fresh chives, chopped 0.5 oz. bacon lardons, diced, cooked, drained 4 oz.

Method 1. In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, salt, mustard, paprika and pepper. Mix well. 2. In large bowl, combine potatoes, onion, chives and bacon. 3. Add mayonnaise mixture to potatoes. Toss until all potatoes are well covered. Serve chilled. menu ideas • For another option, substitute bacon with prosciutto. • Use any Simply Potatoes® diced or red skin wedge variety in this recipe.

13 Mexican Chipotle Chicken Potato Soup

Simply Potatoes® ¾" Large Red Skin Diced Potatoes #15300 Simply Potatoes® Traditional Mashed Potatoes #15010

Yield: 12 Servings

INGREDIENTS AMOUNT Simply Potatoes® ¾" Large Red Skin Diced Potatoes #15300 14 oz. Simply Potatoes® Traditional Mashed Potatoes #15010 1 lb. 9 oz. chicken stock 5½ cups pulled chicken 4.5 oz. corn kernels 4.5 oz. chipotle chile in adobo sauce, minced 0.2 oz. fresh oregano, finely chopped 0.05 oz. Roma tomato, diced 3 oz. yellow onion, diced, sautéed 2.5 oz. fresh cilantro, chopped, divided 0.5 oz. tortilla strips, fried crispy, divided 6 cups

Method 1. In medium pot, combine chicken stock and pulled chicken. menu ideas Add diced potatoes, corn and chipotle chile. • Great as a lunch combo or as an entrée. Stir in mashed potatoes until incorporated. • Serve with sour cream and a lime wedge. 2. Heat over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. Stir in oregano, tomatoes and onion. 4. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. 5. Serve in bowl topped with cilantro and tortilla strips.

14 Potato Prosciutto Pizza

Simply Potatoes® Red Skin Sliced Potatoes #15230

Yield: 4 Servings

INGREDIENTS AMOUNT Simply Potatoes® Red Skin Sliced Potatoes #15230 5 oz. extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 Tbs. salt and pepper to taste prepared pizza crust, 10” 1 garlic, minced 0.1 oz. prosciutto slices 1.5 oz. fresh low-moisture mozzarella cheese, ¼" sliced 5 oz. fresh rosemary leaves to taste

Method 1. Preheat oven to 400ºF. 2. Place potatoes in medium bowl. Add ½ Tbs. olive oil and pinch of salt and pepper. Toss potatoes until coated. 3. Place potatoes on sheet pan. Place in hot oven. 4. Roast potatoes 15 minutes. Remove from oven and reserve. 5. Brush remaining olive oil over pizza crust. 6. Sprinkle garlic over oil on crust. menu ideas 7. Evenly distribute roasted potatoes over crust. • Serve as an appetizer or entrée. 8. Arrange prosciutto slices over potatoes. • For another option, add caramelized onions and roasted red peppers. 9. Top with fresh mozzarella slices. 10. Sprinkle rosemary evenly over top of cheese. 11. Place pizza directly on rack in hot oven. Bake 8–10 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown. 12. Remove from oven. Slice into 8 pieces and serve hot.

15 Truffled Potato Gratin

Simply Potatoes® American Home Fries Sliced Potatoes #15120

Yield: 12 Servings

INGREDIENTS AMOUNT Simply Potatoes® American Home Fries Sliced Potatoes #15120 3 lbs. 2 cream 2 ⁄3 cups white truffle oil 1¼ Tbs. garlic, minced 0.5 oz. salt and pepper to taste oil 2 Tbs. crimini mushrooms, chopped 17 oz. shallots, diced 6 oz. fresh thyme, chopped 0.3 oz. cooking spray as needed fresh chives, chopped 0.4 oz.

Method 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 10. Repeat layering process until pan in almost filled. Top final layer with 2. In small pan, combine cream, truffle oil and garlic. Bring to simmer over remaining mushrooms. medium heat. 11. Pour reserved cream mixture over layered potatoes. 3. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Set aside. 12. Sprinkle with chopped chives. Place pan in hot oven. 4. Heat oil in sauté pan over medium heat. 13. Bake 45 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown. Remove from oven. 5. Add mushrooms, shallots and thyme. Sauté until softened. Set aside. 14. Divide into 12 sections. Serve hot. 6. Coat small dish or cast-iron pan with cooking spray. 7. Arrange layer of potatoes in bottom of pan. menu ideas

8. Add small amount of mushroom mixture over potatoes. ® 9. Place another layer of potatoes over mushrooms. • Use any Simply Potatoes sliced variety in this recipe.

16 RaNch house BBQ Pub Chips

Simply Potatoes® American Home Fries Sliced Potatoes #15120

Yield: 9 Servings

INGREDIENTS AMOUNT Simply Potatoes® American Home Fries Sliced Potatoes #15120 4 lbs. 8 oz. ranch dressing 1½ cups 3 Cajun seasoning 2 ⁄4 tsp. Louisiana hot sauce 0.2 oz. all-purpose flour 1¼ cups 1 BBQ rub ⁄3 cup

Method 1. In small bowl, combine ranch dressing, Cajun seasoning and Louisiana hot sauce. Blend well. Set aside. 2. Place flour in shallow bowl. Dredge potatoes in flour, evenly coating all sides. 3. Place potatoes in 375ºF deep fryer. Cook about 3 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Remove and drain. Place in bowl. 4. Immediately toss with BBQ rub. menu ideas 5. Serve hot with Cajun ranch dressing for dipping. • Serve as an appetizer or side dish. • Use any Simply Potatoes® sliced variety in this recipe.

17 Scalloped Potato Skins

Simply Potatoes® Red Skin Sliced Potatoes #15230

Yield: 12 Servings

INGREDIENTS AMOUNT Simply Potatoes® Red Skin Sliced Potatoes #15230 2 lbs. 8 oz. cream 1½ cups fresh thyme, chopped 0.1 oz. garlic, minced 0.1 oz. salt and pepper to taste cooking spray as needed shredded white Cheddar cheese 5 oz. sour cream 1 cup fresh chives, chopped 0.3 oz.

Method 1. Preheat oven to 400ºF. 2. In small saucepan, combine cream, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper. Heat to simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally. Do not boil. 3. Spray 12 ramekins with cooking spray. menu ideas 4. Layer potato slices in bottoms of cups, until about ¾ filled. • Serve as an appetizer or side dish. 5. Sprinkle white Cheddar cheese over potatoes. • For another option, prepare in muffin pan. 6. Remove cream mixture from heat. Evenly distribute • Use any Simply Potatoes® sliced or shred variety in this recipe. over cheese and potatoes in ramekins. 7. Place ramekins in hot oven. Bake 28 minutes, or until golden brown. 8. Remove from oven. Cool 5 minutes. 9. Top with sour cream and chives. Serve hot.

18 Product Specifications

PRODUCT # DESCRIPTION PACK SIZE PRODUCT # DESCRIPTION PACK SIZE WHOLE WEDGE 15340 Whole Peeled B’s 2/10 lb. 12587 Small Red Skin Wedges 2/10 lb. HASH BROWNS 12590 Quartered Red Skin Wedges 2/10 lb. 15100 Shredded Hash Browns 2/10 lb. 15870 Red Skin Wedges 2/10 lb. 30210 Shredded Hash Browns* 2/10 lb. Mashed 33210 Special Cut Hash Browns* 2/10 lb. 15010 Traditional 4/6 lb. 35210 Quick Brown Hash Browns* 2/10 lb. 15080 Seasoned 4/6 lb. 83210 Peeled Hash Browns* 2/10 lb. 15750 Home-Style 4/6 lb. DICED 15770 Deluxe 4/6 lb. 15110 5/8" Southern Style Diced 2/10 lb. 15190 Red Skin 4/6 lb. 15150 3/4" Large Diced 2/10 lb. 15880 Red Skin Garlic 4/6 lb. 15140 7/8" Extra Large Diced 2/10 lb. 18750 Yukon Gold 4/6 lb. 15170 5/8" Red Skin Diced 2/10 lb. 17700 Sweet Potato 4/6 lb. 63150 * 120/15 lb. 71210 3/4" Red Skin Diced* 2/10 lb. Pulp – Tote 15300 3/4" Large Red Skin Diced 2/10 lb. 74210 3/4" Large Red Skin Diced* 2/10 lb. 80220 1/2" Peeled Diced* 2/10 lb. 90210 1/2" Diced* 2/10 lb. 91210 3/4" Diced* 2/10 lb. SLICED 15120 American Home Fries Sliced 2/10 lb. 15230 Red Skin Sliced 2/10 lb. 15270 Hearty Cut Sliced 2/10 lb. 20210 1/4" Sliced* 2/10 lb. 84210 1/4" Peeled Sliced* 2/10 lb. 40230 1/8" Cottage Fries Sliced* 2/10 lb.

*Available for western distribution only (AZ, CA, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA)

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