a. Rules of Thumb 3
b. Recommended Key Accessories 3
c. Recommended Demo Recipes 3
2. Top Reasons to Spec Merrychef Ovens 4
3. E4, E3 Demo Recipes 5
4. More MerryChef E4 Recipes.
Breakfast Items 6 - 8
Lunch –Sandwich & Wraps 8 – 10
Appetizers 10 - 12
Meats 12 - 13
Fish & Seafood 13 - 14
Chicken 14
Potatoes & Vegetables 14
Deserts 15 - 16
Pizza 16
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Guidelines for Successful Merrychef Demonstrations:
Rules of Thumb:
1. If the outcome is shriveled up, dried out or contains hard spots. Lower the microwave
% (which may mean extended time).
2. If it’s too dark or charred too much, Lower the Air Impingement Fan %.
3. If low internal temperature and can take more microwaves, increase microwave %.
4. If it’s not crisp enough or enough color, Increase the Air Fan %.
Recommended Key Accessories:
• Cutting Board, Spatulas, Tongs, MerryChef Paddle, Merrychef Basket, ¼ size sheet
tray, Grill Pan, Silicone Forms or Ramekin, Pastry Brush, Gloves, Towels, Serving
Utensils and Plates, Napkins, Beverages, etc.
• Food ingredients prepared and stored properly.
• Data Collection tools.
Recommended Demo Recipes:
The following is a collection of 4 recipes designed to highlight the speed, versatility and
performance of the E3 and E4. Spanning the entire day-menu encompassing Breakfast,
Lunch, Snack/Appetizer and Dinner Entrée, these recipes illustrate the features and benefits
of the Merrychef Eikon Series.
E4 Recipes:
•Eggs Benedict: Demonstrates the ability to cook fresh eggs while toasting muffins
and reheating a cooked protein such as Canadian Bacon. This application can be
served classically or assembled as a sandwich.
•Monte Cristo Panini: Illustrates the grilled or Panini Style sandwich eliminating the
need for a Panini press.
•Stuffed Mushrooms: Presents the speed and versatility using a variety of traditional
restaurant accessories to prepare and serve appetizers.
•Salmon Saltimbocca: Showcases “good Food Fast” as a complete meal for
maximum day part coverage.
E3 Recipes:
•Cinnamon Rolls: Demonstrates the ability to cook fresh pastries. This application
can be executed as a cook and merchandise or cook and serve.
•Breakfast Skillet: Illustrates the complete meal as a breakfast offering eliminating
the need for multiple pieces of equipment.
•TBLAST Wrap: Presents the speed of serving lunch, hand held or ‘Grab n Go”
snacks using signature features of a local chain restaurant.
•Ribs & Fries Retherm: Showcases “Good Food Fast” as a complete meal for
maximum day-part coverage as well as “speed scratch” and convenience product
execution.
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TOP Reasons to Spec Merrychef Speed Ovens
(See Merrychef Competitive Handbook for Turbochef comparisons)
superior heat transfer method by directing air into planes which collide above the food surface
and then drawn around the food.
- Saves up to 33% in energy compared to competitive models.
- Quieter cooking performance over competitive models.
- Superior air and temperature circulation improves food quality.
2. Superior Dual Technology Design (e4): Merrychef’s combination of “Convection Heat”, top
and bottom “Air Impingement” and side to side “Microwave Heat” is a more effective air and
temperature heat transfer resulting in superior food quality.
3. Exclusive easyToUCH touch screen controls offers more standard features: All
Merrychef models offers the same simple, easy to use “easyToUCH” touch screen controls
resulting in:
- Easy Manual Cooking.
- Easy Recipe Programming.
- Easy “One Touch” picture icon operation.
- Easy cookbook recipe access.
- Easy “One Touch” favorite recipe access (Press n Go).
- Easy on screen step by step cleaning instructions.
- Easy and superior built-in self diagnostics.
4. Exclusive MenuConnect PC Recipe Software:
- Allows recipe changes to be made on your computer, and then updated to Merrychef
Oven via USB memory stick.
5. Simple to Use Cleaning Icon with “On-Screen’ Cleaning Instructions.
- Step by step “On Screen” instructions simplify and speed up cleaning.
- Fewer parts to take out of oven to clean compared to competitive models.
6. Standard with Internal and External Filters which extends life of the oven.
- Exclusive external filter interlock prevents operation until filter is in place.
- Internal Filters extends life of unit and internal components.
7. Exclusive “Air Curtain” Safety Shield.
- Prevents burns from steam and heat escaping when door is opened.
8. Uniform design across product line.
- Standardized operation, maintenance and replacement parts with all models reduce
training and maintenance costs.
9. Superior before and after sale support:
- Factory trained and certified rep network and Field Marketing Managers.
- Superior factory trained chefs and local culinary network.
- Extensive Manitowoc “Star Certified” Authorized Service Agency network.
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E4 Demo Recipes
E3 Demo Recipes
E4, E3 Demo Recipes
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Eggs Benedict Traditional or Breakfast Sandwich
1 Each (or 2 for Sandwich Application) English Muffin, Split for Toasting Utensil: Egg Rings, Pan, Basket
2 Each Eggs, Whole, Placed in Forms Yield: 2
1 T Spinach and Tomato Placed below Eggs Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 1:00/80%/80%
2 oz Canadian Bacon, Ham or Roast Beef, Sliced, Placed on Pan Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
2 t Cheese, Feather Shred Sprinkled over Eggs Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Monte Cristo Panini
4 Each Cinnamon Swirl Bread Slices Utensil: High Rack
1 oz Each Bacon, Ham, Turkey, Swiss-Slices Yield: 2
1 oz Dijonaise Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 1:00/50%/80%
Build Sandwiches and Prepare Closed. Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
1/4 Cup Potato, Precooked Utensil: Casserole Pan or Dish
1/4 Cup Veg Medley-Peppers, Mushrooms, Onions Yield: 1
1/4 Cup Sausage, Precooked and Medium Dice Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 2:00/50%/50%
1 Each Whole Egg Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
1 T Cheese as Desired, Shredded Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
TBLAST Wrap
2 each 8" Wheat Tortillas Utensil: Solid Basket or 1/4 Tray
1 oz each Bacon, Turkey, Swiss, Avocado Slices Yield: 2
Salad Garnish Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 1:00/70%/100% Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic) Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Ribs and Fries Retherm
1/2 Rack of Baby Back Ribs, Precooked and Sauced Utensil: 1/4 Tray
5 oz FF, Frozen Yield: 1/2 Rack
Honey Mustard Cole Slaw Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 1:00/10%/70% Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic) 1:00/50%/30% Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
4 oz Liquid Egg, Chilled and Mixed with following: Utensil: Casserole Pan
1 T Bacon, Precooked, Sliced and Chilled Yield: 1 Portion
1 T Herbs, such as Parsley or Chive Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 1:10/90%/100%
1 oz Cheese, Feather Shred Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Garnish with Fresh Herb and Tomato Salad Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Eggs Benedict Traditional or Breakfast Sandwich
1 Each (or 2 for Sandwich Application) English Muffin, Split for Toasting Utensil: Egg Rings, Pan, Basket
2 Each Eggs, Whole, Placed in Forms Yield: 2
1 T Spinach and Tomato Placed below Eggs Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 1:00/80%/80%
2 oz Canadian Bacon, Ham or Roast Beef, Sliced, Placed on Pan Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
2 t Cheese, Feather Shred Sprinkled over Eggs Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Breakfast Ranchero Skillet
1/4 Cup Potato, Precooked Utensil: Casserole Pan or Dish
1/4 Cup Veg Medley-Peppers, Mushrooms, Onions, Medium Dice Quantity 1
1/4 Cup Sausage, Precooked and Medium Dice Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 2:00/75%/60%
1 Each Whole Egg Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
1 T Cheese as Desired, Shredded Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Breakfast Cristo Panini, Refrigerated
4 Each Cinnamon Swirl Bread Slices Utensil: High Rack
1 T Maple Mayo and Raisin Jam Quantity 2
1 Oz Each Bacon, Ham, Turkey, Swiss-Slices Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 1:00/50%/80%
1 T Lemon and Blueberry Compote Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic) Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Shirred Eggs
1 T Ham or Bacon, Small Dice Utensil: Dish or Crock
1 T Tomato Quantity 1
1 T Green Onion or Fresh Herbs, Chopped Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 1:10/50%/80%
1 T Cheese, Feather Shred Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
1 Each Whole Egg Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
4 oz Liquid Egg, Chilled and Mixed with following: Utensil: Muffin Forms
1 t Each Peppers-Onions-Mushrooms, Precooked Yield: 6 Portion
1 T Chicken-Apple Sausage, Precooked, Diced and Chilled Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 2:00/75%/60%
1 oz Cheese, Feather Shred Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Herb Garnish or Choice Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Oven Preheat 500F
Oven Preheat 500F
Oven Preheat 475F
Oven Preheat 475F
Oven Preheat 475F
Oven Preheat 475F
Oven Preheat 475F
Oven Preheat 500F
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More MerryChef E4 Recipe Guidelines (continued)
Recipe And Method: Programming: 4 E4 Picture:
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Breakfast Skillet
1/4 Cup Potato, Precooked Utensil: Casserole Pan or Dish
1/4 Cup Veg Medley-Peppers, Mushrooms, Onions Yield: 1
1/4 Cup Sausage, Precooked and Medium Dice Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 2:00/50%/50%
1 Each Whole Egg Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
1 T Cheese as Desired, Shredded Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Shirred Eggs
1 T Ham or Bacon, Small Dice Utensil: Dish or Crock
1 T Tomato Yield: 1
1 T Green Onion or Fresh Herbs, Chopped Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 1:10/70%/80%
1 T Cheese, Feather Shred Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
1 Each Whole Egg Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Complete Breakfast
1 Each Whole Egg, English Muffin, Crock of Beans Utensil: 1/4 Tray
1/2 Each Tomato Yield: 1
5 Each Small Mushrooms Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 1:10/85%/80%
3 Each Potato Cakes Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
3 Pieces Each Bacon or Sausage Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Quiche, Retherm
Prebaked Quiche Utensil: High Rack
Pie Shell Yield: 1
Savory Custard Batter Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 1:00/10%/100%
Garnish such as Cheese, Bacon, Onion, Herbs Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic) :45/10%/20% Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
2 Each Ciabatta or Sub Roll, 12" Utensil: Mesh Basket
Banh Mi, Cubano, Torta, Italian, TBLAST, Cheese Steak, Po Boy Yield: 2 Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 1:00/80%/80% Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic) Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Quesadilla
2 Each Tortillas Utensil: 1/4 Tray or Solid Basket
2 T Cheese, Feather Shred Yield: 2
1 T Chicken, Diced Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) :45/80%/80%
1 T Each Jalapeno, Onions, Mushrooms Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Mango Lime Salsa and Cilantro Salad Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Piadina
2 Each Flatbreads Such as Flour Tortillas, Naan, Pita, Flatouts™ Utensil: 1/4 Tray or Solid Basket
2 T Cheese, Feather Shred Yield: 2
2 oz Deli Meats, Sliced Thin Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) :45/80%/80%
1 Oz Deli Cheese, Sliced Thin Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
2 T Salad or Vegetable Garnish with Dressing Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
3 Skewers each with 2-3oz Proteins such as Chicken or Shrimp Utensil: 1/4 Tray or Solid Basket Yield: 3 Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 1:30/70%/70% Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic) Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Soup En Croute
8 oz Crock Utensil: Crock
6 oz Soup Yield: 1 Portion
1 6" Puff Pastry Circle Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 1:40/10%/100%
1 T Egg Wash Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic) :12/100%/60% Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
2 Each 2-Bone Lamb Chops, Mustard-Garlic Persillade Utensil: 1
3 Each Zucchini Rounds, Pearl Onions Yield: 2:45/75%/70%
Minted Cous Cous Salad Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Raisin and Fennel Vinaigrette Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Prepared Medium Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
FISH - SEAFOOD
Fish in Parchment
Parchment Paper Utensil: 1/4 Sheet Tray
5oz Salmon Yield: 1 Portion
3 oz Ratatouille-style Vegetables Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 2:00/10%/30%
2 oz Precooked starch Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Wrap and cook per program Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Shrimp and Rice
Ready Rice or Precooked and Chilled Rice Utensil: Dish or Crock
Shrimp Yield: 1
Tomato and Lemon Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 1:30/50%/100%
Fresh Herbs Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Butter Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Salmon-Boca
5 oz Raw Salmon Wrapped in Prosciutto and Sage Utensil:
3 oz Ratatouille-style Vegetables Yield:
1 Polenta Cake Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Garnish with Tomato and Herb Salad Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic) Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Grilled Salmon
5 oz Raw Salmon Filet Utensil: Grill Plate
3 oz Onion, Zuc, Mushrooms, All Large dice or fabrication Yield: 1
3 oz Fingerling Potatoes, 1/4'd or left whole and precooked Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 2:00/70%/70%
Garnish with Tomato and Herb Salad Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic) Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
5 oz Raw Salmon Wrapped in Prosciutto and Sage Utensil: 1/4 Tray or Solid Basket
3 oz Ratatouille-style Vegetables Yield: 1
1 Polenta Cake Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 2:00/70%/70%
Garnish with Tomato and Herb Salad Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic) Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
3 Each Salmon Skewers Utensil:
3 Each Flour Tortillas Yield:
3 oz Queso Fresca Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic)
3 T Spicy Slaw Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Veracruz Salsa and Limes Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Salmon Saltimbocca
5 oz Raw Salmon Wrapped in Prosciutto and Sage Utensil: 1/4 Sheet/Parchment
3 oz Fresh Green Beans Yield: 1
3 oz Ready Rice Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 2:00/75%/70%
Place Green Beans and Rice in Parchment Paper and Wrap. Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Prepare Complete Meal and Serve Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
CHICKEN
Chicken Oscar-Modern
Roulade of Chicken Stuffed with Crab Utensil: 1/4 Sheet Tray
Bacon Wrapped Green Beans and Onions Yield: 1
Roasted Carrots, Oblique Cut Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 2:30/70%/70%
Fingerlings Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Tomato-Tarragon Aioli Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Chicken Margherita Crostini
Baguette, Sliced Into Rounds or on Bias Utensil:
Drizzle with XVOO and Layer with Chicken and Sliced Mozz Yield:
Place Directly on Carousel and Finish with Tomato Salad and Basil Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic) Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)
Canned Chicken
1 Each Cornish Hen, Seasoned Utensil: 1/4 Tray or Solid Basket
7 Each Fingerling Potatoes, Raw Yield: 1
Tomato Paste Can Filled 2/3 with Stout Beer Stage 1 (Time|Fan|Mic) 5:00/30%/100%
Cold Green Bean Salad with Sauce Gribiche Stage 2 (Time|Fan|Mic) Stage 3 (Time|Fan|Mic)