ICAS - Second Year Capstone Introduction

Second Year Capstone Introduction

Capstone Checklist

Select Pathway - Culinary Arts (Savory), Baking & Pastry - October 30th
Completed Portfolio Documents from First Year
Five Added Work Samples (2 Must Be From Recipe Matrix Selection, Remaining 3 from Menu Rotations)
Present Your Fiilized Capstone to an Advisory Committee Member

Recipe Matrix - Savory Foods

The Savory Foods Recipe Matrix will Include the following Dishes:

Chicken Noodle Soup – American comfort food staple with broth, vegetables, and noodles.

Miso Soup – Japanese soup made with miso paste, tofu, seaweed, and green onions.

Tom Yum – Thai hot and sour soup with shrimp, lemongrass, and lime leaves.

Minestrone – Italian vegetable soup with beans, pasta, and tomato broth.

Greek Salad – Mediterranean salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, red onion, and feta cheese.

Caprese Salad – Italian salad of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and olive oil.

Tabbouleh – Middle Eastern salad made with bulgur wheat, parsley, mint, tomatoes, and lemon juice.

Cobb Salad – Hearty American salad with chicken, bacon, avocado, blue cheese, egg, and tomato.

Omelette – Versatile egg dish with fillings like cheese, vegetables, and meats.

Pancakes – Fluffy American-style pancakes, often served with syrup and butter.

Shakshuka – North African/Middle Eastern dish of poached eggs in spicy tomato sauce.

Crepes – Thin French pancakes, sweet or savory.

Chilaquiles – Mexican breakfast with tortilla chips simmered in salsa, topped with eggs and cheese.

Croque Monsieur – French ham and cheese sandwich with béchamel sauce.

Banh Mi – Vietnamese sandwich with pickled vegetables, pork, and pâté on a baguette.

Reuben Sandwich – American deli classic with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing.

Falafel Pita – Middle Eastern sandwich with falafel, tahini, and vegetables in pita bread.

Spaghetti Carbonara – Italian pasta with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.

Chicken Tikka Masala – Indian-inspired dish with marinated chicken in creamy tomato sauce.

Beef Bourguignon – French beef stew braised in red wine with mushrooms and onions.

Teriyaki Chicken – Japanese grilled chicken glazed with teriyaki sauce.

Tacos al Pastor – Mexican tacos with marinated pork and pineapple.

Stir-Fried Vegetables with Tofu – Chinese-style stir-fry with soy sauce and aromatics.

Shepherd’s Pie – British casserole with ground meat and mashed potatoes.

Jollof Rice – West African rice dish with tomatoes, peppers, and spices.

Pad Thai – Thai stir-fried noodles with shrimp, peanuts, and tamarind sauce.

Salmon en Papillote – French technique of baking salmon in parchment with herbs and vegetables.

Recipe Matrix - Baking & Pastry

The Baking and Pastry Recipe Matrix will Include the following Dishes:

Fruit Tart – Tart dough filled with pastry cream and topped with fresh fruit.
Baked Custard – Includes classics like crème brûlée, crème caramel, or flan.
Pâte à Choux Dessert – Choux pastry filled with mousse and served with ice cream.
Pavlova – Meringue-based dessert topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit.
6” Layer Cake – Sponge cake layered with buttercream and filling; foundational cake technique.
Sourdough Bread – Naturally leavened bread with a tangy flavor and chewy crust.
Brioche – Rich, buttery French bread often used for sweet or savory applications.
Artisan Bread – Rustic-style bread with a crisp crust and open crumb, often baked in a hearth oven.

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