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Soups, Salads and Casseroles
SoupsThere are thousands of different kinds of soups!
Usually they are a variation of one of the following:
Stock: Rich-flavored broth in which meat, poultry, fish or vegetables and seasonings have been cooked
Bouillon: Clear broth made from beef or chicken stock
Consommé: Clear, rich-flavored soup made from stock
Soups
Cream: Soup made with milk or cream
Bisque: Cream soup made with shellfish
Chowder: Thick soup made with fish or shellfish, salt, pork and vegetables (usually potatoes)
Convenience Soups
Canned Soup: Add water or milk, then heat!
Bouillon Cubes or Granules: Added to hot water to make broth
Dehydrated Soup: Added to water and cooked
Storing Soup
Canned and Dehydrated Soups: Long shelf-life! Once opened, they must be cooked.
Cooked Soups: Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Freeze for longer storage.
Soup Q & AWhy should you let soup simmer
for several hours?
What are some examples of hearty soups?
What are some examples of cream-based soups?
What are some examples of broth-based soups?
Kinds of Salads
Vegetable: Salad greens plusother raw or cooked vegetables
Fruit: Combination of fruits (fresh, frozencooked or canned)
Kinds of SaladsProtein: Made with cheese, eggs,meat, poultry, or seafood
Gelatin: Fruits plus flavored gelatin
Pasta: Cooked pasta, vegetables, dressing, and possibly a protein
Every Salad Has 3 Parts…
Base: The foundation – Usually salad greens or pasta
Body: The main feature – Placed on the base (could be vegetables, fruits, or protein)
Dressing: The finishing touch –
Should enhance other flavors
already present in the salad
Salad Greens
Escarole:
Green with yellow edges,
mild flavor
Curly Endive: Lacy texture,
tangy flavor
Salad GreensSpinach: Broad, bright green
Leaves; mild flavor
Iceberg Lettuce: Tightly packed leaves, mild flavor
Bibb Lettuce: Sweet, tender,
deep-green leaves
Salad Greens
Romaine: Long, crisp leaves;
sharp, nutty flavor
Leaf Lettuce: Crisp, light-green,
curly leaves; delicate flavor
Washing Lettuce• Wash all lettuce (even
bagged, pre-washed varieties!) thoroughly under cold water
• Shake out excess water
Washing lettuce before eating is crucial, because it removes 2 things… ??
Casseroles
Casserole: A combination
of foods prepared in a
single dish
Why Do We Love Them? Quick and easy to prepare! They freeze well! Cheap way to feed a large group! Can be adapted easily to make
healthier!
Herbs and Spices
Herbs: Leaves of plant – Can be purchased fresh, but most are dry
Spices: Dried roots, stems and seeds of plants
Blends: Combinations of
ground herbs and spices
Are You a Gourmet?Gourmets: People who enjoy being able to
distinguish the complex combinations of flavors that make up food