Menu Turkey for Comforting Meals
April 9, 2012
| Consumers are craving turkey like never before—about 41% agree they’d order turkey more often if it were available. On a day-to-day basis, consumers want food they recognize, but improved in some way. Meet the demands of turkey-lovers with the perfect cuisine match: comfort food.
Adding a healthier protein like turkey to comfort food can make consumers feel better about what they’re eating. Plus, turkey is versatile and can take on any flavor. Best of all, turkey works well as a comfort food because consumers are already familiar with it and find it appealing, according to findings from Technomic:
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As an entrée, about half of consumers are likely to order a turkey pot pie. |
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Turkey burgers appealed to about one-third of consumers. |
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Nearly half of consumers report they enjoy adding gravy to turkey. |
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The versatility you can gain from menuing turkey as comfort food means your menu possibilities are endless. Try:
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Deep Fried Turkey Bites |
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Flatbread Antipasto Salad |
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Grilled Flatbread Mesquite Turkey Salad |
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Cajun Turkey Burger |
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Chipotle Turkey Skillet |
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Greek Nachos |
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Grilled Sesame Turkey Kebab |
If your customers haven’t loved turkey lately, make the most of this season by using it as comfort food. For more recipes and ideas, visit E-Z Menu Ideas.
