Tuesday Tip - Rehydrate bagged carrots or celery that have dried out by soaking in cold water overnight. This will give these vegetables a better visual appeal as well as improve texture. #ChefSamTips #FoodQuality

Tuesday Tip: Preload Steamable Pans For Quick & Easy Service
For items that will need to go right into the steamer/oven (such as vegetables), load steamtable pans the day before service. This streamlines service day workload. #ChefSamTips #KitchenEfficiency
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Tuesday Tip: Fluffier Muffins! Eggs are an important part of the leavening process in baked goods. Make sure to whisk eggs well to add more fluffiness to muffins!
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Tuesday Tip: Rinse Canned Beans to Reduce Sodium
In most recipes, canned beans should be drained & rinsed. This is important for the recipe preparation, but also reduces sodium by rinsing off residual sodium.
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Tuesday Tip: No Mushy Noodles in Soup!
Pasta overcooks & get mushy if held too long in soup. Keep it separate – par cook pasta & combine with soup when served. Cooked pasta can be put in bowls & hot soup ladled over at service. Al dente! #ChefSamTips #pasta
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