Chef Brooke Williamson Introduces Limited-Edition Cranberry-Apple Holiday Crisp for Modern Recipe
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Sodexo's exclusive partnership with celebrity chef Brooke Williamson offers corporate clients a premium dining advantage with limited-time chef-crafted holiday desserts.
Modern Recipe by Sodexo crafts the Cranberry-Apple Holiday Crisp with cinnamon spiced compote, sugar cookie crumble, and vanilla bean crème fraîche for limited-time availability.
This chef-driven dessert creates meaningful connections by bringing workplace warmth home, supporting employee wellbeing and shared family moments during the holidays.
Top Chef winner Brooke Williamson revives childhood memories with her festive crisp featuring cranberry-apple compote inspired by her mother's traditional holiday recipes.
Award-winning celebrity chef Brooke Williamson has introduced an exclusive Cranberry-Apple Holiday Crisp available for a limited time at Modern Recipe corporate dining locations. The seasonal dessert features cinnamon-spiced cranberry apple compote with a sugar cookie crumble, topped with vanilla bean crème fraîche, bringing festive flavors and comfort to workplace dining experiences.
Joe Ganci, President of Sodexo Corporate Services, North America, emphasized the partnership's significance, stating that Modern Recipe is excited to work with Chef Brooke to deliver seasonal and nourishing culinary experiences that support employee well-being. The collaboration transforms everyday dining into memorable experiences that employees can share with their families beyond the workplace, enhancing moments of warmth, flavor, and connection.
Chef Williamson drew inspiration from childhood memories for the holiday dessert creation. She recalled her mother making baked apples and fresh cranberry sauce with orange juice as special seasonal treats for her and her sister. The Cranberry-Apple Holiday Crisp represents Williamson's effort to bring those cherished memories to life and share the warmth and flavors of the season with others through a dessert that evokes feelings of home.
As Culinary Ambassador for Modern Recipe, Chef Williamson infuses her signature California style into the brand with fresh, seasonal dishes that create meaningful food stories connecting with the communities served. Modern Recipe focuses on crafting memorable dining experiences through delicious, feel-good food made with responsibly sourced, sustainable, and high-quality ingredients.
The limited-time dessert is available in single portions during lunch service or as full crumbles for take-home enjoyment, allowing employees to elevate their holiday gatherings with professionally crafted desserts. This approach extends the workplace dining experience into home celebrations, bridging professional culinary expertise with family traditions during the holiday season.
Beyond her partnership with Modern Recipe, Chef Williamson maintains her culinary presence as co-chef and co-owner of Playa Provisions in Southern California. She gained widespread recognition through television appearances, including winning season 14 of Bravo's Top Chef, season 1 of Food Network's Tournament of Champions, and serving as one of three titans on Bobby Flay's Bobby's Triple Threat.
The introduction of this holiday dessert represents Modern Recipe's commitment to enhancing corporate dining through chef-driven experiences that prioritize quality, seasonality, and emotional connection. For more information about Modern Recipe, visit https://us.sodexo.com/brands/modern-recipe.
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