On "Masterchef Junior" with Chef Gordon Ramsey, kids are shown very dangerous animals that can be eaten or could eat you. The pint-size chefs then prepare dishes with alligator. Andrew (pictured) chooses the proteins the kids will be cooking with. The focus on healthful meals for kids is one of the Top 10 trends of 2015 among restaurateurs. When the National Restaurant Association conducted a survey of 1,276 American Culinary Federation members in late 2014, chefs were asked to rate items as a hot trend for 2015.

Here are some results: HOTTEST TRENDS FOR 2015

1. Locally sourced meats & seafood
2. Locally grown produce
3. Environmentally sustainable
4. Healthful kids' meals
5. Natural ingredients / minimally processed foods
6. New cuts of meat
7. Hyper-local sourcing (as in restaurant gardens)
8. Sustainable seafood
9. Food waste reduction/management
10. Farm/ estate branded items

FORGET THESE ITEMS IN 2015 : Insects Gazpacho Bacon-flavored/ covered chocolate Popovers Mini-burgers/sliders Flowers Flavored/enhanced water Tater tots

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES HOT TRENDS 2015
1. Micro-distilled/artisan spirits and onsite barrel-aged drinks
 2. Locally produced beer/wine/spirits and regional signature cocktails

APPETIZERS HOT TRENDS
1. Vegetarian appetizers
2. House-cured meats/charcuterie

DESSERT HOT TRENDS
1. House-made/artisan ice cream
2. Bite-size/mini-desserts