{"id":2266,"date":"2015-10-15T14:06:07","date_gmt":"2015-10-15T21:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aysontespli.ca\/?p=2266"},"modified":"2015-10-15T14:06:56","modified_gmt":"2015-10-15T21:06:56","slug":"pc-lvl-1-2-at-ufv-culinary-arts-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/aysontespli.ca\/?p=2266","title":{"rendered":"PC Lvl 1 & 2 at UFV Culinary Arts Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

After attending SASET’s free (to Aboriginals) 16 week program I was so in love with the idea of cooking for a living that I signed up for the 39 week Professional Cook Level 1 & 2 program! Let me tell you, it is NOT free! And, after spending thousands of dollars on the program, I am going to say that if you know anything all about cooking, this program is NOT for you; challenge the ITA Exams instead!! It’ll save you thousands of dollars and give you the same feeling of satisfaction that you have achieved something great!<\/p>\n

Okay, but that said, I mean, if you have worked in a professional Kitchen under a knowledgable Chef then you will not enjoy the course. If your kitchen experience to date is Maccas, A&W, or Wendy’s then, yea, for sure this will be a good experience for you.<\/p>\n

Anyway, Level 1 is completed around February which I happily breezed through. Level 2 commenced, and after some extreme difficulty with a certain someone on staff in the Culinary Program (Hint- it’s not the Chef and it’s not Cashier Leah) I switched out of the daytime program to the evening course on offer. Which worked out really well because I had been hired as a Pastry Chef at Best Western Rainbow Country Inn at the beginning of March! Chef Dan Cool is an amazing person to work with – I did my SASET practicum at Garrison Crossing where Chef Dan was then stationed.<\/p>\n

Sadly my health took a turn for the worse – I have been in Emergency more times than I can count, have had countless tests done, one surgical procedure with a very uncomfortable follow up appointment which had me bedridden for a few days, more prescription pills than you imagine and still, here I am 7 months later, \u00a0 still in more pain than a body ought to have to endure. Through it all I have soldiered on! Like I said, Chef Dan is amazing to work for! You will currently find me manning the Carvery & Omelette Station at our Sunday Brunches – I did try to put in extra hours for a bit but it wasn’t worth the effort as I would be bedridden, or close to it, for the remainder of the week.<\/p>\n

As a result of my poor health I have yet to complete my Level 2! I did manage to write my outstanding quizzes over the summer, Yea, Me! But I still have to do my Practical Final and my Written Final. I have done a fair bit of studying for my written and just over the past few days have finally touched up the Practical Menu that I started months ago! I AM looking forward to finishing this course up, being able to say, “Look, Dad, I did it!” Please know that my dad passed away a gazillion years ago…okay 19 years ago. I spent my whole life trying to prove to him that, yea, I am good enough and smart enough and by golly, by gosh, I am!<\/p>\n

Without further ado, I would like to share with you my menu…oh wait, another quick anecdote:<\/p>\n

While writing this real menu, it brought back memes of the Fanciful Menu I wrote for SASET. What a great time I had writing that menu; the imaginary road trip across Canada that \u00a0had me handpicking ingredients from each province and territory of our great country. I am very pleased to report that over the Summer I actually DID take a road trip across Canada! Well, to Thunder Bay, Ontario where my Australian husband was duly awed by Lake Superior! We took the northern route to Ontario, stopping in Jasper where I met up with a fellow classmate (Jordan) and also saw my niece, Jacqueline at Jasper Park Lodge (if you haven’t been there, go, NOW!); we returned along the Transcanada Highway which we thoroughly enjoyed. It was so great to see so much of Canada and awe inspiring to realize just how big Canada is! We have so much more to see!<\/p>\n

Okay, NOW I will share with you the real menu that I will be using to complete my Professional Cook Level 2 training.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"image001\"<\/a><\/h1>\n

PC Lvl 2<\/h1>\n

\n

\"image003\"<\/a>
Beef Tenderloin with Mustard and Caper Sauce<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cold Canap\u00e9<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Beef Tenderloin Canap\u00e9s with Mustard-Caper Sauce<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Metric<\/td>\nStandard<\/td>\nIngredient<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
225 gr<\/td>\n8 oz.<\/td>\nBeef Tenderloin, trimmed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5 ml<\/td>\n1 tsp.<\/td>\nOlive Oil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pinch<\/td>\nPinch<\/td>\nSea Salt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pinch<\/td>\nPinch<\/td>\nFresh Cracked Pepper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30 ml<\/td>\n2 Tbsp.<\/td>\nMayo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20 ml<\/td>\n1.25 Tbsp.<\/td>\nFinely chopped Green Onion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7 ml<\/td>\n.5 Tbsp.<\/td>\nDrained Capers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7 ml<\/td>\n.5 Tbsp.<\/td>\nDijon Mustard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15 ml<\/td>\n1 Tbsp.<\/td>\nHorseradish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\n9<\/td>\nSlices Baguette Style French Bread<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\n9<\/td>\nRadicchio leaves<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9-18<\/td>\n9-18<\/td>\nSprigs Watercress<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Directions<\/p>\n

Heat oven to 450F.<\/p>\n

Place beef tenderloin in ungreased shallow metal roasting pan or ovenproof skillet. Rub beef with oil.<\/p>\n

Sprinkle with salt and pepper.<\/p>\n

Place pan over medium high heat; cook until beef is browned on all sides.<\/p>\n

Place beef in 450F oven.<\/p>\n

Immediately reduce oven temperature to 375F; bake 15 \u2013 20 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in centre registers 140F (60C)<\/p>\n

Remove beef from oven.<\/p>\n

Cool for 30 minutes or until completely cooled. If desired, wrap tightly in plastic wrap until serving time.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine mayo, onions, capers, mustard and horseradish; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.<\/p>\n

Slice beef very thin.<\/p>\n

Spread bread slices with sauce.<\/p>\n

Top each with small piece of Radicchio beef slice and watercress<\/p>\n

Serve immediately, or cover loosely and refrigerate until serving time<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.pillsbury.com\/recipes\/beef-tenderloin-canapes-with-mustard-caper-sauce\/f66e8c89-a654-47f5-83b6-09765fe668eb<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

8 ounces Beef Tenderloin<\/p>\n

Olive Oil<\/p>\n

Sea Salt<\/p>\n

Fresh Ground Pepper<\/p>\n

2 Tbsp Mayo<\/p>\n

(2)Green Onions<\/p>\n

7 ml Capers<\/p>\n

7 ml Dijon Mustard<\/p>\n

7 ml Horseradish<\/p>\n

9 slices Baguette Style French Bread<\/p>\n

9 Radicchio Leaves<\/p>\n

9 \u2013 18 Sprigs of Watercress<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Stuffed<\/a>
Stuffed Zucchini<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hot Canap\u00e9<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Stuffed Zucchini<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Metric<\/strong><\/td>\nStandard<\/strong><\/td>\nIngredient<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7 ml<\/td>\n1.5 tsp.<\/td>\nOlive Oil, divided<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nClove Garlic, diced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bd<\/td>\n1\/2<\/td>\nSmall Onion, diced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
110 gr<\/td>\n4 oz.<\/td>\nMushrooms, diced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60 ml<\/td>\n.25 cup<\/td>\nCherry Tomato, diced + 2 Whole Cherry Tomatoes for Garnish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7 ml<\/td>\n1.5 tsp.<\/td>\nBalsamic Vinegar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22 ml<\/td>\n1.5 Tbsp.<\/td>\nWhole Wheat Bread Crumbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30ml<\/td>\n2 Tbsp.<\/td>\nParmesan Cheese, divided<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nSmall Zucchini, sliced on the diagonal, cored, leaving a base<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Directions<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Preheat oven to 350F (175C)<\/p>\n

Cut zucchini into 4-5 cm high chunks, on the diagonal; scoop out inside, leaving a 1 cm bottom. Finely chop the scooped out zucchini and use in the stuffing<\/p>\n

Prepare Stuffing:<\/p>\n

In large skillet, on medium high heat, heat 1\/3 of olive oil<\/p>\n

Add garlic, onion, mushies, finely chopped zucchini and tomatoes; saut\u00e9 until mushies are softened, about 10 minutes.<\/p>\n

Remove from heat and add remaining olive oil, vinegar, breadcrumbs and 1 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese; mix thoroughly.<\/p>\n

Spoon equal amount of stuffing into each prepared zucchini round.<\/p>\n

Bake on a foil lined cookie sheet for 10 minutes in preheated 350f (175C) oven<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/drop-dead-delicious-stuffed-zucchini-32080
\n Ingredients<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Olive Oil<\/p>\n

Clove Garlic<\/p>\n

\u00bd small yellow onion<\/p>\n

4 oz. mushrooms<\/p>\n

8 cherry tomatoes<\/p>\n

Balsamic Vinegar<\/p>\n

1 \u00bd Tablespoons Whole Wheat Breadcrumbs<\/p>\n

2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese<\/p>\n

2 Small Zucchini<\/p>\n

Equipment<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Oven<\/p>\n

Stove Top\/ Induction Burner<\/p>\n

Cutting Board<\/p>\n

Chef Knife<\/p>\n

Measuring spoons<\/p>\n

Scale<\/p>\n

Saut\u00e9 Pan<\/p>\n

Heat Resistant Spatula\/Wooden Spoon<\/p>\n

Dessert Spoon to scoop out zucchini<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Roasted<\/a>
Roasted Cornish Game Hen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

ENTREE \u2013 GAME HEN<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Metric<\/td>\nStandard<\/td>\nIngredient<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nCornish Game Hen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\n6<\/td>\nFresh Sage Leaves<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2-4<\/td>\n2-4<\/td>\nLemon Wedges<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nGreen Onions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30 ml<\/td>\n2 Tbsp<\/td>\nButter, melted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15 ml<\/td>\n1 Tbsp<\/td>\nLemon Juice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nGarlic Cloves, minced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5 ml<\/td>\n1 tsp<\/td>\nSea Salt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pinch<\/td>\nPinch<\/td>\nFreshly Ground Black Pepper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u00a0<\/u><\/strong>Directions<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Preheat oven to 375F.<\/p>\n

Gently lift skin from hen breasts and place sage leaves under skin.<\/p>\n

Place lemon wedges and a third of the onions in the cavities.<\/p>\n

Tuck wings under hens; tie legs together.<\/p>\n

Place in a small greased roasting pan.<\/p>\n

Combine butter, oil, lemon juice and garlic; spoon half of the mixture over hens. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.<\/p>\n

Bake 20 minutes. Add remaining onions to pan.<\/p>\n

Brush hens with remaining butter mixture.<\/p>\n

Bake 20 \u2013 25 minutes longer or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170-175F (75C \u2013 80C)<\/p>\n

Remove hens to a serving platter.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

1 Cornish Game Hen<\/p>\n

6 Fresh Sage Leaves<\/p>\n

1\/2 Lemon<\/p>\n

3 Green Onions<\/p>\n

2 Tablespoon Butter<\/p>\n

1 Tbsp Olive Oil<\/p>\n

1 Tbsp Lemon Juice<\/p>\n

2 Cloves Garlic<\/p>\n

Salt<\/p>\n

Pepper<\/p>\n

Equipment<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Oven<\/p>\n

Cutting Board<\/p>\n

Chef’s Knife<\/p>\n

Turning Knife<\/p>\n

Butcher’s Twine<\/p>\n

Small Roasting Pan<\/p>\n

Small mixing bowl<\/p>\n

Wooden Spoon<\/p>\n

Soup Spoon \u2013 for administering butter mixture<\/p>\n

Pastry Brush<\/p>\n

Thermometer<\/p>\n

Serving Platter<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/herb-stuffed-roasted-cornish-hens<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Creamy<\/a>
Creamy Polenta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Entree \u2013 Polenta<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Creamy Asiago and Sage Polenta<\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Metric<\/td>\nStandard<\/td>\nIngredient<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
325 ml<\/td>\n1 1\/2 cups<\/td>\nWhole Milk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
250 ml<\/td>\n1 cup<\/td>\nPolenta<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
250 ml<\/td>\n1 cup<\/td>\nChicken Stock<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60 ml<\/td>\n1\/4 cup<\/td>\nParmesan Cheese, grated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30 ml<\/td>\n1\/8 cup<\/td>\nAsiago Cheese, grated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nSage Leaf, finely chopped<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nSprig of Thyme, leaves removed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TT<\/td>\nTT<\/td>\nSalt and Pepper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Directions<\/p>\n

Bring the milk to a slow boil.<\/p>\n

Slowly add the polenta, whisking constantly to avoid lumping.<\/p>\n

Continue whisking and cook for 10 \u2013 15 minutes, until very thick.<\/p>\n

Add the chicken stock while whisking the polenta constantly.<\/p>\n

Mix in the Parmesan, asiago, sage, and thyme.<\/p>\n

Season with Salt and Pepper.<\/p>\n

To serve, spoon some polenta onto a plate, garnish with Fresh Sage<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>1 1\/2 cups Milk<\/p>\n

1 cup Polenta<\/p>\n

1 cup Chicken Stock<\/p>\n

1\/4 cup Parmesan Cheese<\/p>\n

1\/8 cup Asiago Cheese<\/p>\n

2 leaves Fresh Sage<\/p>\n

1 sprig of Thyme<\/p>\n

Salt and Pepper<\/p>\n

Equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stove top \/ Burner<\/p>\n

Saucepan<\/p>\n

Liquid Measuring Cup<\/p>\n

Dry Measuring Cups<\/p>\n

Whisk<\/p>\n

Wooden Spoon<\/p>\n

Grater<\/p>\n

Spoon for serving
\nEntree Vegetable #2<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Braised<\/a>
Braised Brussel Sprouts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Braised Brussel Sprouts<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
15 ml<\/td>\n1 Tbsp<\/td>\nOlive Oil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nShallot sliced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
113 gm<\/td>\n1\/4 lb<\/td>\nBrussel Sprouts, trimmed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60 ml<\/td>\n1\/4 cup<\/td>\nChicken Broth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2ml<\/td>\n1\/2 tsp<\/td>\nchopped Fresh Thyme<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TT<\/td>\nTT<\/td>\nSalt and Pepper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.<\/p>\n

Add shallots and brussel sprouts and cook, stirring often, until the shallots are starting to brown and the brussel sprouts are browned in spots, 2 \u2013 4 minutes.<\/p>\n

Stir in broth, thyme, salt and pepper; cover and reduce heat to medium-low.<\/p>\n

Cook until the brussel sprouts are tender, 10 \u2013 15 minutes<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipes\/thyme_braised_brussels_sprouts.html<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Olive Oil<\/p>\n

Shallot<\/p>\n

1\/4 lb Brussel Sprouts<\/p>\n

1\/4 cup Chicken Stock<\/p>\n

Fresh Thyme<\/p>\n

Salt and Pepper<\/p>\n

Equipment<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Stove Top \/ Burner<\/p>\n

Large skillet<\/p>\n

Large Mixing Bowl \u2013 to hold brussel sprouts<\/p>\n

Colander \u2013 to drain brussel sprouts after washing<\/p>\n

Cutting Board<\/p>\n

Chef’s Knife<\/p>\n

Wooden Spoon<\/p>\n

Liquid Measuring cup<\/p>\n

Measuring Spoons<\/p>\n

Plate, to serve<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Sweet<\/a>
Sweet Short Pastry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sweet Short Paste Filled with Lemon Curd <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Metric<\/td>\nStandard<\/td>\nIngredients<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
70 g<\/td>\n2.5 oz<\/td>\nUnsalted Butter, softened<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42.5 g<\/td>\n1.5 oz<\/td>\nSugar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22.5 g<\/td>\n.80 oz<\/td>\nWhole Eggs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
100g<\/td>\n3.5 oz<\/td>\nPastry Flour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Directions<\/p>\n

Cream the butter and sugar in a large mixer bowl using the paddle attachment.<\/p>\n

Slowly add the eggs to the creamed butter.<\/p>\n

Mix until smooth and fee of lumps, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.<\/p>\n

With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the flour to the butter and egg mixture.<\/p>\n

Mix only until incorporated; do not over mix! The dough should be firm, smooth and not sticky.<\/p>\n

Dust an 8\u201d (20cm) round pan with flour. Pack the dough into the pan evenly,<\/p>\n

Wrap well in plastic wrap and chill until firm.<\/p>\n

Dust a clean work surface with a bit of flour, coat rolling pin with flour; gently roll dough out to 1\/8\u201d (3mm)<\/p>\n

thickness.<\/p>\n

Cut circles 2\u201d (5cm) larger than tart pan.<\/p>\n

Carefully transfer dough to tart pan, easing dough into pan.<\/p>\n

Press dough around the edges of the tart pan, removing excess dough.<\/p>\n

Dock dough, cover with plastic wrap and allow dough to rest in fridge for at least an hour.<\/p>\n

Remove from fridge, cover loosely with L-Foil and ease into tart pan; fill with baking weights, dry rice or beans.<\/p>\n

Bake weighted crusts at 400F (200C) for 10 \u2013 15 minutes; remove weights and L-Foil and return crusts to oven.<\/p>\n

Bake until golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 5 minutes.<\/p>\n

Allow to cool completely before filling.<\/p>\n

When cooled, fill with cooled Lemon Curd and return to refrigerator until ready to serve.<\/p>\n

Reserve a slice of lemon to garnish Lemon Tart with<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

3.5 oz Pastry Flour<\/p>\n

2.5 oz Unsalted Butter<\/p>\n

1.5 oz Sugar<\/p>\n

.80 oz Whole Eggs<\/p>\n

Mint Leaves<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Equipment<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Food processor<\/p>\n

Oven<\/p>\n

Measuring Cups<\/p>\n

Liquid Measuring<\/p>\n

Measuring Spoons<\/p>\n

Plastic Wrap<\/p>\n

Tart tin<\/p>\n

Rolling Pin<\/p>\n

Fork<\/p>\n

Baking Tray<\/p>\n

L-Foil<\/p>\n

Pie Weights<\/p>\n

Mixing bowl<\/p>\n

Whisk<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Lemon<\/a>
Lemon Curd in a Sweet Short Pastry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lemon Curd<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Metric<\/td>\nStandard<\/td>\nIngredient<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
118 ml<\/td>\n4 oz<\/td>\nLemon Juice, Fresh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
170 g<\/td>\n6 oz<\/td>\nSugar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\n4<\/td>\nEggs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
170 g<\/td>\n6 oz<\/td>\nButter, cubed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Directions<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Zest and juice the lemons and strain<\/p>\n

Mix the sugar and eggs together and then add the lemon juice<\/p>\n

Cook in a double boiler, stirring constantly and scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl, until the mixture is very thick (curd will thicken at 170F (75C)<\/p>\n

Whisk is butter and cool quickly in an ice bath<\/p>\n

Strain, cover and chill \u2013 cover with plastic wrap, allowing wrap to rest directly on top of the curd.<\/p>\n

Reserve a slice of Lemon for Garnish<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

3 Lemons<\/p>\n

170 g Sugar<\/p>\n

4 Eggs<\/p>\n

170 g Butter<\/p>\n

Equipment<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Induction Burner<\/p>\n

Zester<\/p>\n

Cutting Board<\/p>\n

Chef\u2019s Knife<\/p>\n

Strainer, small<\/p>\n

Juicer, or fork for juicing lemons<\/p>\n

Mixing Bowl, small<\/p>\n

Wooden Spoon<\/p>\n

Liquid Measure<\/p>\n

Measuring Spoons<\/p>\n

Scale<\/p>\n

Double Boiler<\/p>\n

Whisk<\/p>\n

Heat Resistant Rubber Spatula<\/p>\n

Thermometer<\/p>\n

Mixing Bowl, Large<\/p>\n

Ice<\/p>\n

Plastic Wrap<\/p>\n

Mixing Bowl Small<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Raspberry<\/a>
Raspberry Coulis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dessert \u2013 Raspberry Coulis<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Metric<\/u><\/strong><\/td>\nStandard<\/u><\/strong><\/td>\nIngredient<\/u><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
350 g<\/td>\n1 pint<\/td>\nRaspberries, fresh or frozen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
55g<\/td>\n1\/4 cup<\/td>\nSugar, to taste<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15 ml<\/td>\n1 Tablespoon<\/td>\nLemon Juice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2 ml<\/td>\n1\/2 teaspoon<\/td>\nLemon Zest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Directions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In the bowl of a food processor, place raspberries, sugar, lemon juice and zest.<\/p>\n

Blend until pureed.<\/p>\n

Place a fine meshed strainer over a bowl.<\/p>\n

Pour the berry mixture through the strainer to remove the seeds, pressing down with a spoon to force the fruit and<\/p>\n

juices through.<\/p>\n

Transfer to a covered non-reactive container and refrigerate until ready to serve.<\/p>\n

The puree will keep for several days.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

1 pint Raspberries<\/p>\n

1\/4+ c Sugar<\/p>\n

1 Tbsp Lemon Juice<\/p>\n

1 tsp Lemon Zest<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Equipment<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Food Processor<\/p>\n

Rubber Spatula<\/p>\n

Measuring cups<\/p>\n

Measuring Spoons<\/p>\n

Fine Mesh Sieve<\/p>\n

Mixing Bowl<\/p>\n

Non-Reactive Container \u2013 squeeze bottle<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Rosemary<\/a>
Rosemary and Thyme Focaccia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Focaccia<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Metric<\/td>\nStandard<\/td>\nIngredient<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15 ml<\/td>\n1 Tbsp<\/td>\nSugar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
250 ml<\/td>\n1 cup<\/td>\nWarm Water [(105F-110F) 40C-43C]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15 ml<\/td>\n1 Tbsp<\/td>\nActive Dry Yeast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
600 ml<\/td>\n2 \u00bd cups<\/td>\nBread Flour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30 ml<\/td>\n1 oz<\/td>\nButter, melted or Olive Oil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4 ml<\/td>\n\u00be tsp<\/td>\nSalt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60 ml<\/td>\n\u00bc cup<\/td>\nOlive Oil for brushing on focaccia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TT<\/td>\nTT<\/td>\nSea Salt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sprinkle<\/td>\nSprinkle<\/td>\nRosemary and Thyme<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Directions<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

In large bowl, dissolve sugar in water; sprinkle with yeast and let stand for 10 minutes or until frothy.<\/p>\n

Using wooden spoon, stir in 1 cup of the flour, butter and salt; beat until smooth.<\/p>\n

Add enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough.<\/p>\n

Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface; knead for about 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic.<\/p>\n

Place dough in greased bowl, turning to grease all over.<\/p>\n

Cover with plastic wrap or damp tea towel and let rise in warm place for about 75 minutes or until doubled in bulk.<\/p>\n

Punch down dough form into a ball.<\/p>\n

Place on lightly floured surface and sprinkle with flour.<\/p>\n

Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.<\/p>\n

Stretch and pull out dough into 16 inch (40cm) long oval.<\/p>\n

Place on ungreased baking sheet.<\/p>\n

Using side of hand, make ridges 1 inch (2.5cm) apart down length of oval.<\/p>\n

Brush loaf with olive oil, rosemary, thyme<\/p>\n

Let stand for 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

Bake in 375F (190C) oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.<\/p>\n

Remove from baking sheets and let cool on wire rack.<\/p>\n

Makes 1 Focaccia<\/p>\n

Each Focaccia serves 4 \u2013 6 depending on use.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

15 ml Sugar<\/p>\n

250 ml Water<\/p>\n

15 ml Active Dry Yeast<\/p>\n

625 ml Bread Flour \u2013 600 for recipe, flour for board, rolling pin<\/p>\n

30 ml Butter, melted or Olive Oil<\/p>\n

Salt<\/p>\n

Rosemary<\/p>\n

Thyme<\/p>\n

Equipment<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Oven<\/p>\n

Warm place to bloom yeast and proof dough<\/p>\n

Liquid measuring cup<\/p>\n

Large mixing bowl<\/p>\n

Wooden Spoon<\/p>\n

Measuring spoons<\/p>\n

Dry Measuring Cups<\/p>\n

Wooden Cutting board, very clean or Marble slab<\/p>\n

Plastic wrap<\/p>\n

Clean mixing bowl to rest dough in<\/p>\n

\u00bd size baking sheet<\/p>\n

Rolling pin<\/p>\n

Bread Board<\/p>\n

Sharp knife<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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