Chefs

Since our start, the National Peanut Board has worked with chefs across America to get people thinking about peanuts in new and different ways. Today, you can find peanuts in creative culinary dishes, on restaurant menus, TV shows and throughout this website. The National Peanut Board remains a go-to resource for all things peanut for today’s most innovative chefs and restaurants.

Young Black Chefs Rediscover Roots of African Heritage in American Cuisine

As millennial chefs and foodies seek out authentic global flavors, they are introducing new cultural cuisines to the American food scene. In fact, West African dishes, and peanuts themselves, are experiencing a culinary reawakening as chefs trace the roots and discover the indelible influence of African heritage on American culture and cuisine.

Top Trends from Next Gen Food Summit

From charcuterie boards to bananas and salt, some of the simplest concepts are having a culinary moment. Why? As we reemerge following the pandemic, consumers are demanding healthy, plant-forward, comforting yet playful snacks and meals that can easily be elevated, or enjoyed as is.

How to Eat More Peanuts Daily

Do you sometimes have trouble figuring out what to eat during the week? Well here is your solution. I have put together options for including peanuts in your meals, at some point in your day! This plant forward guide will give you the needed protein to keep you satisfied for a longer period of time.

The Latest Cocktail Trend Is…

From peanut butter ales to peanut whiskey, incorporating peanuts into adult beverages has become all the rage. It’s clear that peanut lovers are craving new ways to enjoy their favorite snack. We partnered with seven influential mixologists and bartenders to create peanut-based cocktail recipes that are both deliciously peanutty and go perfectly with peanut foods.

Put Your Best Plant Forward with Peanuts

Vegetarian. Vegan. Bland. Unsatisfying. Rabbit food.

Those descriptors are exactly what plant-forward eating does not have to be. The food industry is abuzz about the huge rise in plant-based everything—from burgers to butter. This global trend isn’t about removing meat or animal products from the plate. But “plant forward” instead praises plant foods, like produce, peanuts and other nuts, legumes and more, and encourages making them part of our diets more often.

Focus on Flavor and Experience: Here are the Top Trends that Appeal to Gen Z Diners

Gen Z diners are hungry to return to restaurant dining, and operators have an opportunity to woo this generation by focusing on flavors and experiences that appeal to their interests.

Peanut Candies Reign Supreme—Here’s Why

You probably know this already, but peanuts and chocolate pair really well together. Check that—extremely well together. It’s not a coincidence. There’s an explanation for why peanuts are a popular ingredient in candy.

 

Here’s How Peanuts Provide Beauty and Education at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens

At the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, every plant that’s on display has a story behind it. But there was one particular plant that was an interesting part of the horticultural landscape in this year’s edible garden exhibit. Here's why it's more than just a beautiful addition. It's also educational.

Baking is Made Easy with This Culinary Series from Chef Virginia Willis

It’s baking season! While some people jump at the opportunity to whip up cakes, pastries and confections, for other at-home cooks the thought of baking brings a sense of dread. But you don’t have to be a professional baker or use specialized equipment to make beautiful and delicious food from the oven.

Travel with Your Tastebuds with These 4 Dishes from Around the World

Exploring other countries and cultures around the world is a multisensory experience. Your memories are a collection of the things that you see, smell, touch, taste and hear along the journey. Here’s 4 foods from around the world to satisfy at least one of your senses until you can start trotting the globe again.

    

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