IPC102: Research Portfolio - Entrees, Mains, Desserts, Mise en Place

This report presents a research portfolio for IPC102 Introduction to Professional Cookery. It is divided into two parts: Part A features detailed recipes for various entrees (Eggplant on braised chickpeas, Sun dried tomato pasta, Almond crusted sole, Pho salad), main courses (Korma Pie, Sweetcorn and herb grain, Autumn succotash, Red onions), and desserts (Rocky road parfaits, Ice cream waffles, Chocolate fondue, Cherry berry smoothie). Each recipe includes ingredients and directions. The report also provides mise en place details for each dish, listing necessary tools and their functions. Part B focuses on suppliers for the ingredients, including contact information for Harris Farm Markets, Sanwa suppliers, Olive Co., Sandhurst Fine foods, The Pasta Factory, Almondco Australia Ltd, Manettas seafood market, Antoniou Fillo Pastry, Sunland Seeds, Simon George & Sons, Pinnacle foods, and Black Pantry. Finally, the report explores the product life cycle of food items, from raw materials to consumer use, including research and development, testing, storage, transportation, and retail. The report is supported by a list of relevant references.