Ideas??

[fried_eggs]

my Foodprep teacher says that if we wanna cook somthing all we have to do is ask him. im thinking of asking him if i could cook somthing but i dont know what any suggestions? my mom has told me some cool things but other opinions would be nice. the only think i i dont want them to be to compicated and im not that good yet only been into cooking for about 3 months.

[cookingwithfat]

pasta. pasta dishes are very easy and fun to make. I like this fresh tomato pasta dish, although it is always better in the middle of tomato season, but really it will be fine with what you can get in the store. It is most important to use a very nice XVO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) as that is where a lot of your flavor is going to come from.

saute garlic and shallots and add one cup of large diced roma tomatoes. When they are hot add an 8oz portion of fettuccine pasta and toss with fresh mozzarella, salt and pepper, a good hand full of grated Parmesan cheese, chiffonade of basil (ask your instructor hot to properly chiffonade basil it will be important to you in the future I assure you.) and more XVO if it does not look wet enough.

I promise you will use this recipe for the rest of your life.

[indianwells]

Originally Posted by cookingwithfat

pasta. pasta dishes are very easy and fun to make. I like this fresh tomato pasta dish, although it is always better in the middle of tomato season, but really it will be fine with what you can get in the store. It is most important to use a very nice XVO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) as that is where a lot of your flavor is going to come from.

saute garlic and shallots and add one cup of large diced roma tomatoes. When they are hot add an 8oz portion of fettuccine pasta and toss with fresh mozzarella, salt and pepper, a good hand full of grated Parmesan cheese, chiffonade of basil (ask your instructor hot to properly chiffonade basil it will be important to you in the future I assure you.) and more XVO if it does not look wet enough.

I promise you will use this recipe for the rest of your life.

That's almost exactly how I do it.Only difference is I use tinned San Marzano toms.Here in Britain at this time of year the tomatoes have virtually no flavour.

[mredikop]

Why not try something pan-seared and then do a reduction sauce. Pan-searing must things is pretty simple as long as you can tell when it's cooked through.

Maybe go with chicken and minced shallots. It is surprisingly easy to cook and still makes a good impression.

Take boneless/skinless breasts and cut in half like you would butterfly cut them only all the way though. Season with some salt, pepper, tarragon and parsley. When your pan is hot (I would use a 12") add your oil or fat and then place chicken in the pan with the uncut side down first. I would add your shallots about halfway through cooking, or just after you flip the pieces of chicken. Once the chicken is done deglaze it a bit with some white wine and remove it and set it aside. Add a little more white wine to the pan and some chicken stock then reduce down and scrape up the fond as you reduce. Once you have a fairly thick pan sauce going plate your chicken like shingles, pieces overlapping slightly season with a little salt and some more pepper then pour the sauce over the chicken. Garnish the plate with parsley or something and you are good to go.

[Rob P.]

Try something simple yet challenging to your current skill level. How about a Fritatta? Simple really, it's just an omelette turned into a soufle but it can be tough sometimes to pull off correctly. A good quiche would be the next step from there I'd think.

[GhettoRacingKid]

What is it being cooked for? For yourself, the class? a test?

What about a nice alla vodka suace over some pasta and you can grill some chicken.

You cna demonsrate you grilling, and sauce techniques

[Jayme]

As the saying goes- the world is your oyster! Open a cookbook- or your textbook- pick whatever sounds good! Try a new technique you've never done- reduce, flambe', etc- and/or try a new item you've never cooked..... take advantage of the opportunity. Let us know how it goes!

[fried_eggs]

Thanks for all the suggestions they really helped. as for the textbook i dont have time were in the classroom for a total of 10 min max we only have like 6 kids in my class on a good day (which is nice)