CUA 1029 - Center of the Plate

Credit(s): 4
Vocational Lab Hour(s): 6
Prerequisite(s): CUA 1025
Formerly CUA 129 Enables the student to plan and prepare a variety of complete meals in a commercial kitchen, focusing on center of the plate entrees including meat, poultry, seafood and vegetarian items. Meat, poultry and seafood handling and preparation, including basic forms and cuts, principles used for selecting products and appropriate cooking methods are emphasized. Vegetarian entrees are also covered, including methods for preparation and cooking of various types of potatoes, rice, legumes, pastas, casseroles and grain products, with special attention given to complimentary proteins.