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table of contents Savory Sweet Potato Mash... 3 Maple Potato Fritters... 4 Root Veg Mash... 5 Herbed Potato Gnocchi... 6 Greek Potato Salad... 7 Chipotle Ranch Potato Wedges... 8 South of the Border Hash... 9 Pork Carnitas-Stuffed Tater Tots... 10 Corned Beef Hash...11 Crispy Potato 5-Way Chili Bowl... 12 Smoky Potato Salad... 13 Mexican Chipotle Chicken Potato Soup... 14 Potato Prosciutto Pizza... 15 Truffled Potato Gratin... 16 Ranch House BBQ Pub Chips... 17 Scalloped Potato Skins... 18 Product Specifications... 19 It pays to make your potato side dishes stand out on the menu. Potato side dishes have real profit potential: 9 out of 10 consumers order a potato side dish half the time they dine out. So making every potato side dish an irresistible menu option is sure to add more to your bottom line. Simply Potatoes Center Your Sides makes it easy to menu unique, memorable potato side dishes, as well as traditional favorites. And with recipes that include premium, on-trend ingredients like fresh herbs, feta cheese and truffle oil that can command up to 90% above the average menu price,** you ll satisfy your customers, and your margins. On-trend ingredients aren t the only indicator of guests willingness to pay a higher price point. In fact, 80% of consumers said they d pay more for potato side dishes they considered unique or 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. Bottom line: With Simply Potatoes fresh-tasting, refrigerated potatoes, you can offer the quality, consistency and great taste your customers crave while our Center Your Sides signature help you drive traffic and profits. Datassential June 2011 Consumer Omnibus **Datassential Casual Dining Menu Trends 2012 2

Savory Sweet Potato Mash Simply Potatoes Sweet Potato Mashed Potatoes #17700 Simply Potatoes Sweet Potato Mashed Potatoes #17700 cream butter garlic, minced shallots, sliced, caramelized salt and pepper goat cheese, crumbled fresh thyme leaves, chopped 5 lbs. 6 oz. 2 3 cup 6 Tbs. 0.6 oz. 9 oz. to taste 3.5 oz. 0.2 oz. 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. 4. Using paddle attachment, mix potatoes on low speed. Slowly pour hot cream and butter mixture into potatoes until combined. 5. Adjust seasoning as needed with salt and pepper. 6. Garnish with crumbled goat cheese and thyme. For another option, substitute any cheese of your choice. 3

Maple Potato Fritters Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes #15010 Papetti s Easy Eggs Liquid Whole Eggs #91200 Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes #15010 Papetti s Easy Eggs Liquid Whole Eggs #91200 all-purpose flour baking powder maple syrup cooked breakfast sausage, small-diced 13.5 oz. ¼ cup ¾ cup ½ Tbs. ¼ cup 8 oz. 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 fritter batter into 375ºF deep fryer. 4. Fry 2 minutes, or until fritters are golden brown. 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 Simply Potatoes Seasoned Mashed Potatoes #15080 butter cream ground nutmeg mashed turnips mashed parsnips mashed celeriac salt and pepper 4 lbs. 11 Tbs. ½ cup 1 tsp. 11 oz. 11 oz. 11 oz. to taste 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 mashed potato 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. 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 Simply Potatoes Home-Style Mashed Potatoes #15750 Papetti s Easy Eggs Liquid Whole Eggs #91200 kosher salt all-purpose flour, divided fresh chives, chopped fresh thyme, chopped fresh parsley, chopped salt butter 2 lbs. ½ cup 2½ tsp. 3¼ cups 0.3 oz. 0.15 oz. 0.15 oz. 1¼ tsp. 8 Tbs. 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. 5. Remove ¼ of dough. Place on clean surface dusted with flour. 6. Generously dust dough with flour and roll into ½"-diameter log. 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. For a signature dish, top with your house pasta sauce. Use any Simply Potatoes mashed variety with this recipe. 6

Greek Potato salad Simply Potatoes Small Red Skin Wedges #12587 Simply Potatoes Small Red Skin Wedges #12587, cooked red onion, sliced in rings feta cheese, crumbled kalamata olives, halved fresh oregano, chopped capers 5 lbs. 2.5 oz. 3 oz. 3 oz. 1 oz. 1 oz. Citrus Vinaigrette lemon juice lime juice Dijon mustard apple cider vinegar honey salt and pepper salad oil 2 Tbs. 2 tsp. 1 tsp. ¾ tsp. 1 8 tsp. to taste ½ cup 1. To prepare vinaigrette, combine lemon juice, lime juice, mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt and pepper in blender. Blend well. 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. For another option, substitute citrus vinaigrette with tzatziki sauce. Use any Simply Potatoes diced or red skin wedge variety in this recipe. 7

Chipotle Ranch Potato Wedges Simply Potatoes Quartered Red Skin Wedges #12590 Yield: 11 Servings Simply Potatoes Quartered Red Skin Wedges #12590 ranch seasoning chipotle chile, pulverized dried chives dried dill salt pepper salad oil 5 lbs. 5 oz. 2 Tbs. 2¼ tsp. ¼ tsp. ¼ tsp. 2 3 4 tsp. 3 4 tsp. 2 3 cup 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. 5. Gently coat seasoned potatoes with oil. 6. Place potatoes on parchment-lined sheet pan. Place pan in hot oven. 7. Bake per potato cooking instructions, or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and serve. Great with a variety of dipping sauces. Use any Simply Potatoes red skin wedge variety in this recipe. 8

South of the Border Hash Simply Potatoes Special Cut Hash Browns #33210 * Yield: 9 Servings Simply Potatoes Special Cut Hash Browns #33210 * avocado, mashed sour cream butter salt and pepper black beans, rinsed pico de gallo, divided queso fresco, crumbled fresh cilantro, chopped 2 lbs. 12 oz. 5.5 oz. 1 cup 5 Tbs. to taste 17 oz. 2¼ cups 1.3 oz. 0.15 oz. 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. 4. Cook until potatoes begin to lightly brown. Add black beans and 1¼ cups of pico de gallo. 5. Continue to cook, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden brown. Remove from heat. 6. Top with avocado-sour cream mixture, queso fresco, remaining pico de gallo and cilantro. Serve with tortillas. Use any Simply Potatoes shred variety in this recipe. 9

Pork carnitas-stuffed tater tots Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns #15100 Papetti s Easy Eggs Liquid Whole Eggs #91200 Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns #15100 Papetti s Easy Eggs Liquid Whole Eggs #91200 avocado, mashed ranch dressing cumin lime juice all-purpose flour pork carnitas, cooked, chopped queso fresco, crumbled 3 lbs. 8 oz. 1 cup 4 oz. ½ cup to taste 0.3 oz. ½ cup 14 oz. 7 oz. 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. Toss until potatoes are well coated. 3. Using your hands, combine about 5 small pieces of pork carnitas 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. Serve as an appetizer or side dish. For another option, substitute pork carnitas with chorizo. 10

Corned beef hash Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns #15100 Yield: 9 Servings Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns #15100 au jus butter salt and pepper corned beef, cooked, chopped onions, sliced, caramelized fresh thyme, chopped shredded Jack cheese 2 lbs. 10 oz. 1 3 cups 4 Tbs. to taste 1 lb. 8 oz. 14 oz. 0.2 oz. 4.5 oz. 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. 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 Simply Potatoes 5 8" Southern Style Diced Potatoes #15110 Simply Potatoes 5 8" Southern Style Diced Potatoes #15110 all-purpose flour salt fresh thyme, chopped chili with beans, heated, divided Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided white onions, diced, divided sour cream, divided fresh chives, chopped, divided 3 lbs. 7 oz. 3 4 tsp. 0.1 oz. 2 lbs. 5 oz. 3.5 oz. 3.5 oz. 0.65 oz. 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. 3. Remove from fryer and drain. Place in bowl. 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. For another option, use any Simply Potatoes shred variety in this recipe. 12

smoky potato salad Simply Potatoes 5 8" Red Skin Diced Potatoes #15170 Simply Potatoes 5 8" Red Skin Diced Potatoes #15170, cooked mayonnaise salt Dijon mustard paprika pepper red onion, diced fresh chives, chopped bacon lardons, diced, cooked, drained 5 lbs. 1½ cups 1 tsp. 2½ Tbs. 5 Tbs. 2 tsp. 4 oz. 0.5 oz. 4 oz. 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. 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 Simply Potatoes ¾" Large Red Skin Diced Potatoes #15300 Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes #15010 chicken stock pulled chicken corn kernels chipotle chile in adobo sauce, minced fresh oregano, finely chopped Roma tomato, diced yellow onion, diced, sautéed fresh cilantro, chopped, divided tortilla strips, fried crispy, divided 1. In medium pot, combine chicken stock and pulled chicken. Add diced potatoes, corn and chipotle chile. Stir in mashed potatoes until incorporated. 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 oz. 1 lb. 9 oz. 5½ cups 4.5 oz. 4.5 oz. 0.2 oz. 0.05 oz. 3 oz. 2.5 oz. 0.5 oz. 6 cups Great as a lunch combo or as an entrée. Serve with sour cream and a lime wedge. 14

Potato Prosciutto Pizza Simply Potatoes Red Skin Sliced Potatoes #15230 Yield: 4 Servings 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 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. 7. Evenly distribute roasted potatoes over crust. 8. Arrange prosciutto slices over potatoes. 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. Serve as an appetizer or entrée. For another option, add caramelized onions and roasted red peppers. 15

Truffled Potato Gratin Simply Potatoes American Home Fries Sliced Potatoes #15120 Simply Potatoes American Home Fries Sliced Potatoes #15120 cream white truffle oil garlic, minced salt and pepper oil crimini mushrooms, chopped shallots, diced fresh thyme, chopped cooking spray fresh chives, chopped 3 lbs. 2 2 3 cups 1¼ Tbs. 0.5 oz. to taste 2 Tbs. 17 oz. 6 oz. 0.3 oz. as needed 0.4 oz. 1. Preheat oven to 400 F. 2. In small pan, combine cream, truffle oil and garlic. Bring to simmer over medium heat. 3. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Set aside. 4. Heat oil in sauté pan over medium heat. 5. Add mushrooms, shallots and thyme. Sauté until softened. Set aside. 6. Coat small dish or cast-iron pan with cooking spray. 7. Arrange layer of potatoes in bottom of pan. 8. Add small amount of mushroom mixture over potatoes. 9. Place another layer of potatoes over mushrooms. 10. Repeat layering process until pan in almost filled. Top final layer with remaining mushrooms. 11. Pour reserved cream mixture over layered potatoes. 12. Sprinkle with chopped chives. Place pan in hot oven. 13. Bake 45 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown. Remove from oven. 14. Divide into 12 sections. Serve hot. 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 Simply Potatoes American Home Fries Sliced Potatoes #15120 ranch dressing Cajun seasoning Louisiana hot sauce all-purpose flour BBQ rub 4 lbs. 8 oz. 1½ cups 2 3 4 tsp. 0.2 oz. 1¼ cups 1 3 cup 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 fried potatoes with BBQ rub. 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 Simply Potatoes Red Skin Sliced Potatoes #15230 cream fresh thyme, chopped garlic, minced salt and pepper cooking spray shredded white Cheddar cheese sour cream fresh chives, chopped 2 lbs. 8 oz. 1½ cups 0.1 oz. 0.1 oz. to taste as needed 5 oz. 1 cup 0.3 oz. 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. 4. Layer potato slices in bottoms of cups, until about ¾ filled. 5. Sprinkle white Cheddar cheese over potatoes. 6. Remove cream mixture from heat. Evenly distribute 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. Serve as an appetizer or side dish. For another option, prepare in muffin pan. Use any Simply Potatoes sliced or shred variety in this recipe. 18

Product Specifications PRODUCT # DESCRIPTION PACK SIZE WHOLE 15340 Whole Peeled B s 2/10 lb. HASH BROWNS 15100 Shredded Hash Browns 2/10 lb. 30210 Shredded Hash Browns * 2/10 lb. 33210 Special Cut Hash Browns * 2/10 lb. 35210 Quick Brown Hash Browns * 2/10 lb. 83210 Peeled Hash Browns * 2/10 lb. DICED 15110 5/8" Southern Style Diced 2/10 lb. 15150 3/4" Large Diced 2/10 lb. 15140 7/8" Extra Large Diced 2/10 lb. 15170 5/8" Red Skin Diced 2/10 lb. 71210 3/4" Red Skin Diced * 2/10 lb. 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. PRODUCT # DESCRIPTION PACK SIZE WEDGE 12587 Small Red Skin Wedges 2/10 lb. 12590 Quartered Red Skin Wedges 2/10 lb. 15870 Red Skin Wedges 2/10 lb. Mashed 15010 Traditional 4/6 lb. 15080 Seasoned 4/6 lb. 15750 Home-Style 4/6 lb. 15770 Deluxe 4/6 lb. 15190 Red Skin 4/6 lb. 15880 Red Skin Garlic 4/6 lb. 18750 Yukon Gold 4/6 lb. 17700 Sweet Potato 4/6 lb. 63150 Pulp Tote * 120/15 lb. * Available for western distribution only (AZ, CA, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA) 19

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