Kitchen Investigation Recipes - Assignment Example

SITKS114 Kitchen Studies Student Name Student Number Course Institution Entrees Stir-Fried Shrimp and Broccoli Miso Glazed Salmon Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliced Sausages over Spaghetti with Tomato-Basil Sauce Main Dishes Brunch Puffs Tuna Noodle Pigs in a Blanket Main Dish Baked Ziti Desserts Ginger Ice Cream Chocolate Mousse Mango Graham Cake Sylvannas Entrees Stir-Fried Shrimp and Broccoli Ingredients ¼ cup soy sauce 1 chopped clove garlic 1 cup white rice 2 tablespoons of honey A tablespoon of cornstarch 4 carrots 1 red onion ½ bunch of broccoli 2 tablespoons oil Frozen and peeled shrimp Directions Cook the rice gently in accordance with the package instructions. Whisk the honey, garlic, soy sauce, cornstarch and ½ cup of water in a bowl. On the shrimp season, it using pepper and salt. Heat a tablespoon of oil then cook the shrimp. Add the other tablespoon of oil in the skillet. Add broccoli, onion and carrots and ensure that they cook for about five minutes. On the skillet return the shrimp and ensure that the mixture of soy sauce is whisked for the cornstarch to be redistributed. While often tossing ensure that the shrimp becomes opaque by cooking for two minutes then serve it with rice. Miso Glazed Salmon Ingredients 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon canola oil 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon vinegar 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 1 teaspoon of soy sauce Six salmon fillets 2 teaspoons of chopped garlic 2 scallions that are thinly sliced Directions Whisk the vinegar, honey, soy sauce and the sesame and canola oils in a bowl. In a ceramic dish place the salmon fillets and pour miso marinade on them. On the top of the dishes cover them using a plastic wrap then refrigerate between 30 minutes and 1 hour. Brush the grill with oil and light it then sprinkle the salmon fillets with sesame seeds on both sides. Place the salmon fillets on the grill. After they are well cooked place the salmons on platters then sprinkle with scallions then serve them. Chicken Cordon Bleu Ingredients ¼ teaspoon salt Four chicken breast halves that are boneless and skinless 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 6 slices of Swiss cheese ½ cup bread crumbs Four pieces cooked harm Directions Ensure that the oven is preheated to350 F. Using non-stick cooking spray coat the baking dish then pound the chicken pieces to a quarter inch thickness. Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken pieces. Place a piece of ham and cheese on top of every chicken piece. Roll each chicken piece using a toothpick then place them in a baking dish. Afterward sprinkle them using bread crumbs evenly. Bake them for about half an hour then remove the pieces from the oven and place the cheese slices on top of every piece. Remove the toothpicks and they are ready to be served. Sliced Sausages over Spaghetti with Tomato-Basil Sauce Ingredients 1 tablespoon of butter Pepper and salt Cheese Grated onions 2 cloves grated garlic Spaghetti 2 tablespoons of olive oil Chicken or beef sausage Directions Salt and boil some water in a pot then add pasta and cook well. Using a skillet in half inch of water place the sausage then drizzle it with olive oil. After about ten minutes slice the sausage into small pieces. On a piece of pan place the sausage slices and let them cook for about two minutes. After the pieces have been cooked place the skillet on heat and add two teaspoons of oil. Add onions and stir gently for two minutes. After heating place them in a blender adding pepper, salt, onion and garlic occasionally. On the cooked pasta add the butter, as well as, tomato sauce. It is now ready to be served. Main dishes Brunch Puffs Ingredients 8 eggs 1 cup of water ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup of all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 cup chopped cooked ham Cheese Directions Ensure the oven is preheated to 400°C and in a big saucepan mix water with salt and butter in order for them to boil. At once add flour and stir gently until a certain ball forms then remove from the heat. Add the eggs one by one until the mixture becomes shiny and smooth by beating them well. In a big skillet sauté onion and green pepper in butter until it becomes tender. In another bowl beat pepper, salt and eggs then add them to the skillet. Stir the mixture over a medium of heat until almost cooked. Add cheese and ham then stir until the eggs are almost set. It is now ready to be served. Tuna Noodle Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour Chopped onion Pepper and salt 1 chicken bouillon cube Egg noodles ½ cup of frozen peas Directions On a saucepan place butter and sauté onion until it becomes tender. Add flour and stir until blended then cook for a minute. Pour milk and stir gradually then add pepper, salt and the bouillon. Let it cook until it starts to thicken. Stir in the peas, pimientos and tuna and it can be served with noodles. Baked Ziti Ingredients Pepper and salt Onion 2 minced garlic 2 tablespoons of olive oil Dried oregano 6 ounces of ziti that are drained and cooked Mozzarella and parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon dried basil tomatoes Directions In a big skillet sauté garlic and onion in oil until it becomes tender. Add oregano, salt, basil, tomatoes and pepper. For about 20 minutes cover and simmer. In a baking dish place the ziti and cover using sauce. For about 20 minutes at 350° bake them and sprinkle using cheeses on both sides. Bake until the cheese melts then serve. Pigs in A Blanket Main Dish Ingredients 1 package of sausage 1 tube crescent rolls Directions Divide the dough into 8 triangles then place a piece of sausage on the wider side of the triangle then roll up. Place the rolls on a baking sheet that is ungreased. For about 15 minutes bake them at 400° until they turn golden brown. They are ready to be served. Desserts Ginger Ice Cream Ingredients 8 large egg yolks 1/8 cups of peeled fresh ginger ½ cup of sugar 1 teaspoon of vanilla 2 tablespoons water 1 cup of heavy cream ½ cup of crystallized ginger ¼ teaspoon of salt Directions Whisk together salt, sugar and the egg yolks on a saucepan that is off heat and make sure that they are blended. In a gradual manner whisk in milk. Start cooking by placing the saucepan on fire and constantly stirring with a wooden spoon. The stirring process should continue until the custard coats at the back of the spoon because it has thickened. Let it cook for between ten and twelve minutes. Ensure that the ginger is stirred into the custard. After that cover and ensure that it cooks for half an hour. Pour the custard through a mesh sieve into a certain bowl that is set over ice. Gradually stir the cream until it becomes chilled. Transfer the ice cream to a different container then place it in the refrigerator. Chocolate Mousse Ingredients 3 eggs 300g of dark chocholate that is of good quality 1 tablespoon cocoa powder ¼ cup caster sugar 300ml of thick cream Directions Place the chocolate in a bowl that is heat proof or heat resistant over a pan containing water that is gently simmering. Caution should be undertaken in order to ensure that the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Continuously stir until the chocolate has melted. Allow the bowl to cool slightly after removing it from the heat. Place the sugar and eggs in a large bowl then using electric beaters ensure that the mixture becomes thick, pale and doubles in volume. Fold the cocoa powder and cooled chocolate until they become evenly combined. Using a separate bowl then ensure that the cream thickens by whipping it. Use a big metal spoon to fold the cream carefully into the chocolate mixture. Place it into serving glasses and put them in the fridge for about one hour. Remove the chocolate mousse fifteen minutes before serving it and ensure that the grated chocolate and whipped cream are topped up. Mango Graham Cake Ingredients 4 big mangoes whose seeds have been removed 2 packets of graham crackers 1 cup of boiled milk 2 packs of cream Directions Mix the cream and the condensed milk gently. Dip the graham cracker at the bottom of the container being used. Add a layer of the mixture obtained after mixing the cream and condensed milk above the graham crackers. Ensure that the mixture covers all the graham crackers. On the top place the sliced mangoes. Serve the cake while cold, and this is after placing it in the refrigerator. Sylvannas Ingredients I of tartar cream ½ cup filled with eggs whites ¼ cup of flour ½ cup of cashew nuts ¾ cup sugar ½ cup of butter at room temperature 1/8 cup of milk ½ cup of powdered sugar ¼ cup of bread crumbs Directions Ensure that the oven is preheated to 300F. Finely grind the cashew nuts in a food processor that contains the flour. In order to grind the cashew nuts then, the mortar and pestle can be used. Sieve the crushed cashew nuts and in a separate bowl sift the flour. Combine the tartar cream and egg whites in a mixing bowl. Add the sugar in a gradual manner to the mixture of cream and egg whites and ensure that the egg whites are crushed until stiff peaks develop. Fold in cashew nuts and flour together over a certain sieve while gradually cutting and folding until it is well blended. Pipe meringue on the cookie that has been prepared. Let the meringue bake then prepare the icing to be placed on the meringue wafer as it cools down. Method of Cookery Cooking by frying was essential in preparing various desserts, entrees and main dishes since it entailed preparing them by heating, as well as, using cooking oil. On the other hand, baking was also used, and it entails the use of dry heat that is prolonged, for example, by using an oven or grill. Read More