Peppermint plays a key role in new seasonal offerings.
A new merry milkshake is joining the menu at Chick-fil-A for the holidays. The Peppermint Chocolate Chip Milkshake is spun with vanilla soft serve ice cream, peppermint and chocolate chips and is topped with whipped cream and a cherry.
The Double Chocolate Peppermint Muffin has landed in the bakery case at Einstein Bros. Bagels. The chocolate muffin is baked with chocolate chips and is topped with a drizzle of icing and a sprinkling of candy cane pieces. FBN
Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza is introducing the Peppermint S’more Pie. The seasonal dessert features melted milk chocolate and marshmallow sandwiched between two dark chocolate graham cracker cookies that are sprinkled with crushed peppermint.
New at Caribou Coffee is the Ho Ho Mint Mocha, featuring a classic latte with mint and vanilla syrups all topped with whipped cream, white chocolate chips and crushed candy cane pieces.
Starbucks is celebrating the season with the new Juniper Latte, made with espresso and steamed milk infused with juniper syrup that is capped with foam and a dusting of pine-citrus sugar.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is debuting its line of holiday donuts. Joining the Santa Belly Doughnut, Holiday Plaid Doughnut and Chocolate Iced with Sprinkles Doughnut is the new Ugly Sweater Doughnut. The treat is dipped in green icing, sprinkled with confetti candies and decorated with reindeer and penguin pieces to resemble a holiday sweater.
A new ice cream flavor and a new cake are joining the Baskin-Robbins menu for the holidays.
The new Caramel Cappuccino Cheesecake Ice Cream consists of cheesecake and coffee-flavored ice creams churned with cappuccino toffee pieces, cheesecake pieces and a salted caramel swirl.
The new Red Velvet Roll Cake combines cocoa-flavored red velvet cake rolled with cream cheese-flavored ice cream topped with cream cheese frosting, traditional red velvet cake crumbs and chocolate swirls.
McDonald’s is expanding its Signature Crafted recipes lineup with new Mushroom & Swiss Signature Crafted Burgers and Mushroom & Swiss Signature Crafted Chicken Sandwiches. The Mushroom & Swiss option, which may be added to a quarter-pound beef patty (or two), buttermilk crispy chicken or artisan grilled chicken, features seasoned mushrooms, creamy bistro aioli, Swiss cheese and crispy onion strings on a toasted artisan roll.
Olive Garden is offering new Oven Baked Pastas available in two varieties.
The Lobster Shrimp Mac and Cheese features lobster, shrimp and rigatoni pasta in a seafood alfredo sauce baked with Italian cheeses, tomatoes and toasted breadcrumbs.
The Asiago Tortelloni Alfredo with Grilled Chicken features Asiago cheese-filled tortelloni in alfredo sauce baked with Italian cheeses, toasted breadcrumbs and grilled chicken.
Burger King’s new sandwich is stacked with a triple serving of cheese. The new Cheesy Bacon Crispy Chicken Sandwich features a fried and seasoned chicken filet, bacon, two layers of cheese sauce and a slice of American cheese on a toasted potato bun.
On the Border is expanding its dessert offerings with the new Empanadas Con Snickers Bar. The dish features four empanadas filled with Snickers bar pieces and topped with a dusting of cinnamon-sugar served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream all drizzled in chocolate sauce.
Wendy’s new Bacon Maple Chicken Sandwich is made with a homestyle chicken fillet, swiss cheese, three strips of applewood smoked bacon and a sweet maple glaze served on a croissant bun.
Subway Restaurants is serving a new sandwich bread. Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Bread features a garlic butter spread made with butter and roasted garlic, melted Parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheese.
New from Sonic is the Steakhouse Bacon Cheeseburger, featuring a quarter-pound 100% beef patty, cheese, bacon and grilled onions topped with a smoky black pepper mayo and served on a brioche bun.
El Pollo Loco is introducing Handmade Chicken Tamales, available in a line of Chicken Tamale Platters.
The Tamale & Taco Platter features a Handmade Chicken Tamale, taco al carbon and a choice of small side.
The Tamale & Soup Platter features a Handmade Chicken Tamale and a small chicken tortilla soup.
The 2 Tamales Platter features two Handmade Chicken Tamales with a choice of small side.
Quaker Steak & Lube is launching a new line of steak burgers as part of its menu revamp.
The Hangover Burger is topped with bacon and a fried egg.
The Korean BBQ Pulled Pork Burger features pulled pork, pepper jack cheese, crisp slaw and Korean barbecue ranch sauce.
The Mac & Cheese Burger is topped with bacon and macaroni and cheese.
The Louisiana Peppercorn Burger features a pepper-crusty patty topped with an onion ring and the restaurant chain’s Louisiana Lickers sauce.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is introducing its Winter Features menu, which includes four new entree options.
The Pepper Encrusted Steak features sliced wood-grilled steak in a creamy brandied peppercorn sauce served with crispy potatoes and asparagus.
The Grilled Salmon Zen Bowl features grilled salmon on a bed of wilted spinach, ancient grains salad and blistered tomato basil sauce.
The Grilled Shrimp and Scallops features grilled shrimp and scallops over lobster-Parmesan polenta drizzled with maple bacon glaze and topped with bacon, grilled corn and roasted tomatoes.
The Pepper Encrusted New York Strip features a strip steak with a creamy brandied peppercorn sauce served with crispy potatoes and asparagus.
Apr
2024
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