Saint Francis of Assisi College: Specialty Cuisine
Saint Francis of Assisi College: Specialty Cuisine
Saint Francis of Assisi College: Specialty Cuisine
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Course Title: SPECIALTY CUISINE
Course Code: ECHM 106
Course Description: The study of classical cooking skills associated with the preparation and service of international and ethnic cuisines. Topics include menu planning, menu
research, authentic reproduction of ethnic menus. Students will have to plan, and standardize menus, assign work stations, plan and order production, and
execute said menus in an open restaurant.
Duration: 3 hours per week for 18 weeks for a total of 54 hours
Prerequisite: 3rd Yr. Standing
Course Learning Upon completion of ECHM 106 the student will be able to
Outcomes: Identify and distinguish major culinary regions, distinguishing flavors, unique cooking techniques, and foods of cuisines from Asia, Europe, Africa,
the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and the Americas
Identify and produce international flavors and cuisines
Integrate flavors, ingredients, seasonings and cooking techniques of the major world cuisines in keeping with both traditional and current trends.
Employ a variety of techniques, tools and basic professional guidelines to execute global recipes with optimal flavor, texture, temperature and
presentation in a manner consistent wit optimizing presentation of international cuisine.
Consistently demonstrate effective mise en place, sanitation, safety, cooking skill, teamwork, task coordination, and professionalism in food
preparation, plating and dining room service.
Identify the relationship between climate, topography, and diet of the region and the use of herbs, spices, oils and vinegars
Demonstrate various culinary techniques through the use of meat, seafood, poultry and variety meats, regions and cultures
Apply and assess menu construction, colors balance, texture, flavors through menu preparation
Bayanan, Bacoor City, Cavite
Teaching and Learning Activities
Topics References Assessment Tasks (ATs) Resource Materials
(TLAs)
UNIT 3 Cooking with an Asian Accent by Ying Chang Compestine ● Interactivity ● Cooking Demonstration-Work ● Computer
● Content and Interaction Projects ● Internet
● Self-paced learning ● Online Activities ● E-mail
http://seasonalfoodguide.com/ ● Synchronous Discussion ● Collaborative Learning (Online) ● LMS
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/local/seasonal/table/. ● Critical Reviews ● MS PowerPoint
● Online exams ● MS Word
● Portfolios of Recipes ● Video Editor
● Identifying ingredients ● Photo Editor
A. The Cuisine of Italy ● Costing Report
-Define the difference ● Readings and ● Prepare Italian menu with
between classical and ● Research, accompanying menu description
regional cuisines of Italy ● Recitation ● Prepare an American food
16. The Cuisine of Germany, according to CNN travel
Austria, and Switzerland
17. The Cuisine of
Scandinavia and Russia
18. Identify cuisines native to
the U.S.
● Guided Designs
-Catering to special days
-Element 2: Identify and
purchase foods-Select food
items/commodities in
accordance with dish
requirements
-Element 3: Identify and use ● Brainstorming,
specific equipment for special ● Case Study and Review of
cuisines Related Literature,
● Group Dynamics
GRADING SYSTEM
⮚ COURSE GRADE = 30% Prelim Period Grade + 30% Midterm Period Grade + 40% Final Period Grade
⮚ PERIOD GRADE = 40 % Major Exam + 30% Quizzes + 20% Class Participation + 10% Attendance
COURSE EVALUATION
Course Evaluation:
Quizzes/Exercises/Assignment/Recitation/Report…………………………………………… 40%
CLASS POLICY
LAB ETIQUETTE:
In addition to having all recipes and equipment you will need to abide by the following kitchen policies:
No jewelry except a wedding ring (absolutely no facial piercings and only one small pair of earrings such as studs –male or female)
Please be advised that this action will result in zeros for the day that CAN NOT be made up.