December 2010

Party planning is always a blast...until you look at your budget. It seems impossible to plan the perfect event without a little extra cash to spend. No matter what kind of budget you have, planning a great get together with friends and loved ones can easily be done by utilizing your current resources and making smart purchases. Here is a...

Foodies all over the country are taking their love of cooking one step further lately. It seems as though an interest in cooking and baking at home has changed into a whole new career choice. But what do you get a chef in training as a gift? Are there certain tools or brands to look out for? What items will...

When it comes to buying new products for your commercial or residential kitchen, there is one "go-to" that makes the cut every time: Non-Stick Cookware. Non-stick cookware is a revolutionary addition to the foodservice industry and has transformed the way we cook. Though these items are generally more expensive than your normal cookware products, they are regarded as favorites because they make...

Shopping online and shipping items across the country can be confusing and stressful. At Mission, we understand that you are going to have questions about shipping times and where items will be coming from. That's why we've put together a simple guide to shipping cross-country. If you still have questions after reading this guide, please feel free to email us...

This past weekend I made a big batch of Laura Bush's famous Cowboy Cookies to help satisfy the "Holiday Sweets Syndrome". This recipe takes your basic chocolate chip cookie and loads it up with rolled oats, sweetened coconut flakes, chopped pecans, and hints of cinnamon. It is dense, delicious and packed with flavor fit for any cowboy. Ingredients 3 c...

Every year during the Christmas season I take an afternoon to make something special for all of my friends. I'm partial to baking so I generally go for a spice cake, pumpkin bread loaf, or something else of this nature. Last year I made Rather Sweet's Italian biscotti cookies, which were absolutely delicious and they are still my favorite to...

This recipe was submitted by Jennifer E. of the Foodservice Community. It is extremely easy to prepare and is absolutely delicious. Enjoy! Ingredients 2 lb ground chuck browned & drained ¾  c green pepper 1 c onion 1 clove garlic minced 1 can kidney beans 2 cans tomato sauce 1 can green chilies 1 ½ tbsp chili powder 2 tsp ground...

Potato Croquettes 6 Idaho potatoes ¼ c butter ½ tsp Salt 2 eggs 1/8 c Parmesan cheese 2 c Bread crumbs 3 tbsp Canola oil Peel and dice the potatoes. Fill a 6 quart saucepan with water and boil the potatoes until tender. Drain potatoes and mash with butter and salt. Refrigerate mashed potatoes until cool. Mix in one beaten...

Champagne Cocktail 1 sugar cube 2 dashes Angostura bitters 5 oz champagne Place sugar cube in the bottom of a champagne flute. Add two dashes of Angostura bitters to the glass. Slowly pour in the champagne and stir if needed. Port in a Storm (courtesy of Weather.com Summer Sippers) 1 oz scotch ¾ oz ruby port 1 dash Benedictine Combine...

When the weather outside is frightful and the fire is so delightful... make some hot chocolate! We found a great old-fashioned hot chocolate recipe that will warm you up this winter. Ingredients 1 1/3 c Whole milk 1 tbsp Sugar 1 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder 1/8 tsp Vanilla extract Mini-marshmallows or whipped cream for serving You'll also need: Apron Measuring...