1. Foundations of Healthy Cooking Chapter 8

2. Objectives Define seasoning, flavoring, herbs, and spices Discuss ingredients and methods to develop flavor Describe healthy cooking methods and techniques

3. Foundations of Healthy Cooking Flavor Methods and Techniques Presentation

4. 4 Flavor Seasonings: Substances used in cooking to bring out a flavor already present. Flavorings – Substances used in cooking to add a new flavor or modify the original flavor. The difference between them is one of degree

5. 5 Herbs & Spices Herbs: The leafy part of certain plants that grow in temperature climates Spices: The roots, bark, seeds, flower, buds, and fruits of certain tropical plants.

6. 6 Ethnic Blends of Herbs & Spices –Italian: garlic, onion, basil, oregano –Asian: ginger, five spices, garlic, scallion –French: tarragon, mustard, chive, chervil, shallot –South American: chili peppers, lime juice, garlic, cilantro –Indian: ground nutmeg, fennel, coriander, cinnamon, fenugreek, curry –Mediterranean: oregano, marjoram, thyme, pepper, coriander, onion, garlic

7. 7 Toasting whole spices: Mustard seed Fennel Coriander Star anise Cardamom Caraway Cumin Juniper Allspice

8. 8 Other Ways to Add Flavor Juices – reduced orange juice, reduced beet juice, etc. Vinegars and oils – infused –Wine vinegars –Cider vinegar –Balsamic vinegar Stock Glazes

9. 9 Flavor: Sauce Alternatives –Vegetable Purees –Coulis – Sauce made of a puree of vegetables or fruits. –Salsa and Relishes- Chunky mixtures of vegetables and/or fruits and flavor ingredients. –Chutney – Sauce from India made with fruits, vegetables, and herbs. –Compote – Fruit cooked in syrup and flavored with spices or liqueur. –Mojo – Spicy Caribbean sauce.

10. 10 Flavor Alcoholic beverages Extracts and oils

11. 11 Powerhouses of Flavor Fresh herbs Toasted spices Herb and spice blends Freshly ground pepper Citrus juices and reductions Strong-flavored oils, vinegars, and vinaigrettes Infused vinegars and oils Wines Reduced stock (glazes) Rubs and marinades Raw, roasted, sautéed garlic Caramelized onions Roasted bell peppers Chili peppers Grilled or oven-roasted vegetables Coulis, salsa, relish, chutney, mojos Dried foods: tomatoes, cherries, cranberries Fruit and vegetable purees Horseradish Dijon mustard Extracts

12. 12 Cooking Methods & Techniques Reduction Searing Deglazing Sweating Pureeing

13. 13 Cooking Methods & Techniques Roasting Broiling & Grilling Saute & Dry Saute Stir-frying Dry-Heat Cooking Methods:

14. 14 Cooking Methods & Techniques Simmering Steaming Poaching Braising or Stewing Microwaving Moist-Heat Cooking Methods: