5 Seasonal Menu Ideas to Kick Off Summer

Summer is right around the corner! June 21st, to be exact. Diners tastebuds are looking forward to sweet summer corn, juicy peaches and fun grilled flavors. Add seasonal dishes to your menu and use our ready-to-use items as a cheat code to do it easily.
What summer dish can we help you execute?

Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Brat with Beer Cheese

At restaurants, brats are special because they come with unique toppings and sauces, things diners can’t concoct easily at home. Serve up a Polidori sausage wrapped in bacon and easily presented with a side of our ready-to-use Beer Cheese Dip. A delicious taste of summer and grilling season!

Cheesy Street Corn Bowl

Corn season is such a delicious time of the year! Celebrate the golden kernels in a menu item that makes for a great lunch or to-go order. For this dish, the flavors of street corn make their way into a vibrant bowl as a fun way to highlight summer corn on your menu. Toss the corn with our Queso Blanco to really catch your diners’ attention. Check out the menu idea here.

French Onion Dip with Chili Crunch

Served with crunchy cucumbers, vibrant peppers and sugar snap peas for dipping, this French onion dip is a cool summer appetizer perfect for patio happy hours alongside a chilled drink. Use our White Three Cheese Sauce as a base, stir in caramelized onions and spices and top with trending chili crunch. Check out the recipe idea here.

Grilled Peach & Salsa Salad

Sweet grilled peaches on a bed of peppery arugula is a classic combo with creamy cheese. Top the salad with a smoky or spicy salsa dressing. Use our boldly-flavored salsas as your cheat card to a delicious dressing in no time. See the menu idea here.

Morita Mangonada

Inspired by the slushy chamoy drinks of Mexico, this Morita Mangonada is a refreshing treat with a spice of morita peppers, thanks to our Morita Salsa. With or without tequila, this is perfect on a hot day!

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