Frozen Savory 2008

Outstanding Frozen Savory 2008: Good Wives/Innovative Foods Mushroom Profiteroles

First launched in the early 1980s, its Mushroom Profiteroles remain one of the best sellers for Good Wives/Innovative Foods, of Lynn, Mass. This classic appetizer is made by filling a hand-cut, golden brown, mini pâte à choux, with a creamy sherry-seasoned mushroom duxelle, a little bit of cream cheese and crushed pieces of New England walnuts.

“It’s a nice item that appeals to omnivores and vegetarians alike,” says Chris Collias, CEO of Innovative Food, a distributor and manufacturer of foodservice items that bought Good Wives when original owner Nina Robertson retired in July 2006. (Robertson continues as a consultant with the company.)

“One of the great things about the Mushroom Profiteroles is that they are elegant yet durable,” notes Collias. “They’ll hold up well in a hot box for a banquet or in a chafing dish at a hotel concierge level suite. But they are also great coming right out of the oven and being served as a first course at a dinner party or passed at a wine tasting,” he adds.

This item is best displayed upright in a reach-in freezer, along with other products in the line including Fillo Pastries, Puff Pastries, Flatbreads, Mini Quiches & Cheese Tartlets, Tortilla Wraps and Crisps, and Feuille de Brick Pastries.

All Good Wives hors d’oeuvres are hand assembled and quick frozen to seal in flavor. No hydrogenated oils are used. Shelf-life is 4-6 months in a retail display freezer. Suggested retail: $12–$15/7.2 ounces/12 pieces; goodwives.com.—Susan Segrest

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