Plating

Plating is both an art and a science. Chefs must explore their creativity and play with color and texture while placing foods to create a visual appeal.

Salads

There are five main types of salad, including green (tossed or composed), bound, vegetable, fruit, and combination. GREEN The two types of green salad are tossed (or mixed) and composed salad. Prepare all ingredients individually…

Quick Breads 2

Starbucks Blueberry Muffins TOPPING3/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon salt5 tablespoons unsalted butter — meltedMUFFINS2 eggs3/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup vegetable oil1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon white vinegar1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt3/4…

Learn to Love: Soup

There are two basic kinds of soup: clear soups and thick soups. Clear soups include flavored stocks, broths, and consommes. Examples include chicken noodle soup, minestrone (a tomato-based vegetable soup), and onion soup. Thick soups…