Winston Foodservice Blog

Dry vs. Humidified Cabinets

When considering food holding cabinets, it’s important to understand that they are not all the same, falling into three basic categories: dry, passive humidified, and ...

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CVap Oven Settings 101: Taking the Mystery Out of Setpoints

As anyone who uses CVap® equipment can tell you, it’s an amazing technology. Whether holding or cooking, CVap equipment offers users precision that’s simply unrivaled ...

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Chicken Stock – CVap Style

Here we are in the long, grey abyss that is winter in the Northern Hemisphere. When it’s frigid outside, it’s natural for us to crave ...

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Quick and Easy 1-2-3 Spicy Dip

Everyone knows that tasty snacks enhance the enjoyment of televised sports. Whether you’re watching the big game, college basketball, or Olympic curling, great munchies will ...

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Cooking Plant-Based Meat Options

Plant-based proteins have trickled into retailers across the US and have been, dare we say, adopted into our everyday life. As more people search for ...

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4 Reasons to Standardize Your Menu

Standardizing menus for businesses with multiple locations will save time and hassle in the long run. Typically, a research kitchen will develop a standardized menu ...

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Dehydrating in CVap

No, That’s Not an Oxymoron If you’re familiar with CVap®, you probably think of it as a “wet” cooking device. After all, the power behind ...

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Hot Breakfast for the Whole Crew

Sharing a meal together is something we all enjoy. It’s a tradition as old as civilization itself. Winston has a long-standing tradition of regularly sharing ...

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Trouble Hiring Workers? Hire a CVap Instead

After more than 15 crazy months, which felt more like 15 crazy years, consumers are back. They’re ready to throw their cash at you for ...

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Juicy hamburger with sesame seed bun, layered with lettuce, tomato, and melted cheese, served with crispy French fries and a side of dipping sauce.

School Recipes – Hamburger – Fully Cooked Patty

Product: Fully Cooked Burger Patty* 4 oz./0.1 kg Process: Retherm (RTV)/Cook and Hold (CHV) Cook Time: 15-20 Minutes Vapor Temp: 190°F (88°C) Air Temp: 320°F ...

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Essential Equipment for Cloud Kitchens

If 2020 showed us anything it is that cloud kitchens are here to stay. Consumer habits have shifted. For example, app services like DoorDash, GrubHub, and UberEats ...

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Brining Chicken Wings

Brining is an age-old method of enhancing the flavor and quality of proteins. Traditionally, it’s a salt and water mixture, but other spices or flavorings ...

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Deep Fried Turkey

I have wanted to deep fry a turkey since I took on the role of Corporate Research Chef here at Winston. You see, Winston was ...

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Fresh Ricotta: Whey to Go

Chef Sam constantly looks for new uses for CVap® ovens. Recently, she used them to prepare fresh ricotta cheese. Naturally, the results were da’ bomb. ...

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5 Reasons Why Equipment Maintenance is Important

Commercial kitchen equipment is a big investment. Regular maintenance protects that investment. Winston’s CVap® and Collectramatic® products are no exception. Consequently, they must be maintained ...

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CVap® Oatmeal – Comforting and Creative

A hot and steamy bowl of oatmeal is the best way to start a long, cold day. Top it with your favorite fresh or dried ...

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Pepperoni Rolls, Simple and Delicious

Pepperoni rolls, the simple yet impressive combination of bread and pepperoni (and sometimes cheese). This uniquely West Virginian recipe was originally created by miners’ wives ...

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Poached Eggs in Their Shells!

CVap® equipment cooks perfectly poached eggs in their shells and then holds them at the same consistency for hours. Certainly, this is just one of ...

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Shellfish Preparation in CVap

Our customers are always asking about seafood. So we wanted to share some settings for turning out perfect, tender-firm shellfish from a CVap®. The delicate ...

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Frozen Yogurt from CVap?

Summer is coming to a close but it is still pretty warm outside. These are the days when a frozen yogurt treat really hits the ...

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Carnitas in CVap®

I love food, and I mean all types of food! My absolute favorite style of cuisine is Hispanic – more specifically, Mexican, with its wealth ...

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CVap Recipe: Beef and Broccoli with Rice

Beef and broccoli is a staple in Chinese restaurants. But like so many other “Chinese” dishes, beef and broccoli’s history is rooted as much in ...

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An Inside Look at Winston: Customer Care

The Winston Customer Care team is essential to the success of our company.Our team is ready at a moment’s notice to help navigate the daily ...

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Staged Wings in CVap Oven

https://youtu.be/pf5uz-PMjY0 Staged wings cook perfectly and juicy in less than eight minutes. Chicken wings in CVap® save time and labor, and taste great. Cooked and ...

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