Cooking Basics for Teens: Master Stock, Soups, and Sauces

Instructions

1. Making Stock

Follow the steps below to make a basic stock:

1. Gather your ingredients: bones (chicken, beef, or vegetables), water, and aromatics (onions, carrots, celery, herbs).
2. Add the bones to a large pot and cover them with cold water.
3. Add the chopped vegetables and herbs.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
5. Simmer for 4-6 hours, skimming off any foam that forms on top.
6. Strain the stock through a fine mesh sieve, discarding the solids.

What types of bones do you prefer to use for making stock?

2. Chicken Noodle Soup

Use your homemade stock to create a delicious chicken noodle soup:

1. In a pot, heat the stock you prepared.
2. Add chopped cooked chicken, carrots, celery, and onions.
3. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
4. Add egg noodles and cook according to package instructions.
5. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs before serving.

What toppings or seasonings do you like to add to your chicken noodle soup?

3. Hollandaise Sauce

Make a classic hollandaise sauce to enhance your meals:

1. Whisk together egg yolks and lemon juice in a bowl over simmering water.
2. Slowly drizzle in melted butter while whisking continuously.
3. Season with salt and a dash of cayenne pepper.

What dishes do you think would pair well with hollandaise sauce?

4. Raspberry Coulis

Create a vibrant raspberry coulis for desserts:

1. In a saucepan, combine fresh or frozen raspberries with sugar and a splash of lemon juice.
2. Cook over medium heat until the raspberries break down.
3. Blend the mixture until smooth and strain to remove seeds.

What desserts do you think would be enhanced with raspberry coulis?

Reflection

Which recipe are you most excited to try and why?