Foundations of Healthy CookingObjectivesSlide 3FlavorHerbs & SpicesEthnic Blends of Herbs & SpicesToasting whole spices:Other Ways to Add FlavorFlavor: Sauce AlternativesSlide 10Powerhouses of FlavorCooking Methods & TechniquesSlide 13Slide 14Foundations of Healthy Cooking Foundations of Healthy Cooking Chapter 8Chapter 8Chapter 8Chapter 8ObjectivesObjectives•Define seasoning, flavoring, herbs, and spices•Discuss ingredients and methods to develop flavor•Describe healthy cooking methods and techniquesFoundations of Healthy Cooking•Flavor•Methods and Techniques•Presentation4FlavorFlavor•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 The difference between them is one of degreeof degree5Herbs & SpicesHerbs & 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.6Ethnic Blends of Herbs & SpicesEthnic 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, garlic7Toasting whole spices:Toasting whole spices:•Mustard seed•Fennel•Coriander•Star anise•Cardamom•Caraway•Cumin•Juniper•Allspice8Other Ways to Add FlavorOther Ways to Add Flavor•Juices – reduced orange juice, reduced beet juice, etc. •Vinegars and oils – infused–Wine vinegars–Cider vinegar–Balsamic vinegar•Stock•Glazes9Flavor: Sauce AlternativesFlavor: 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.10FlavorFlavor•Alcoholic beverages•Extracts and oils11Powerhouses of FlavorPowerhouses 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•Extracts12Cooking Methods & TechniquesCooking Methods & Techniques•Reduction•Searing•Deglazing•Sweating•Pureeing13Cooking Methods & TechniquesCooking Methods & Techniques•Roasting•Broiling & Grilling•Saute & Dry Saute•Stir-fryingDry-Heat Cooking Methods:14Cooking Methods & TechniquesCooking Methods & Techniques•Simmering•Steaming•Poaching•Braising or Stewing•MicrowavingMoist-Heat Cooking