FoodService Director's Chefs' Council, comprised of 50 culinary pros from across noncommercial, was the inspiration for a new award at this year's MenuDirections. The Chefs' Choice Award, culled from submissions by foodservice programs, honored the most innovative menu addition of 2015. Marist College, in Poughkeepsie, NY, picked up the inaugural prize for its Falafel Waffle, a dish marrying two hot trends. The falafel batter, which combines chickpeas with olive oil, egg and seasonings, is cooked on a waffle iron instead of a deep fryer. The crispy waffle then is topped with traditional falafel add-ons: tahini sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers and onions.
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