Vegetable+Bake



Vegetable Bake/Crustless Quiche

=Basic Knife Skills Review= How to Dice an Onion How to Chop Mushrooms How to Slice Zucchini/Squash (note: Do not PEEL the zucchini first. It should be thinly sliced for this dish) To make quarter-rounds, cut the lengthwise halves in half again lengthwise.

How to Cut Tomatoes How to Mince Oregano How to Mince Basil How to Mince Garlic

Note: Dish takes a bit of time to bake. Slicing the vegetables smaller/thinner will help to reduce the amount of baking time. =**What does it mean to cut-in**= ==== To "cut in" means to mix solid fat and flour using a pastry blender. This technique disperses fine fat particles in the dough. During baking, the fat melts between layers of flour, and its liquid content turns to steam, giving rise to a flaky biscuit. Cold fat is cut in more quickly, making a lighter texture. ====

Note: When you cut in, the butter should be cold. Cutting the butter into slices before beginning will make it easier to accomplish this. Butter should be sliced on a white cutting board. =**Use an 8x8 pan instead of a 9x13 to bake the recipe**=

=Bacon= Look at the ingredient list to discover the 2 things that must be done to the bacon before adding it to the recipe.

Use a LARGE skillet. Have a large plate with several white paper towels ready BEFORE you begin cooking to drain the grease.

Cook until crisp. Allow to cool before crumbling. =What is Mise En Place?= //Mise En Place means everything in it's place. In the kitchen it refers to gathering and preparing all ingredients and equipment before you begin preparing the recipe.//

In order to practice proper Mise en Place during each lab you should always have the following at your lab table 1. Wet Rag 2. Compost bowl


 * Don't forget to wash your vegetables before you begin. Cover the colander on your way back to your table to keep water from dripping on the floor.**

Read through the directions of the recipe, changing the measurements of ingredients IN THE DIRECTIONS and making other important notes/changes