november 2010

 Dems at The Food Room in November

Tuesday 2nd november 6:30pm
interactive dem
cost: R350
available places: 12
LOW FAT FUN – easy low fat meals
on the menu…
an assortment of low fat menu ideas and tips on how to keep the fat out of your diet, and the products to buy that help.
(please note that I am an excellent diet theorist, definitely not an excellent diet follower!)

Wednesday 3rd november 6:30pm
interactive dem
cost: R350
available places: 12
PASTRY – learning how to use it
on the menu…
thai prawn and tatsoi spring rolls with a homemade chilli dip (spring roll pastry)
little sweet potato and spinach samoosas (purr)
chicken and mushroom pie (puff pastry)
roasted tomato and goat’s cheese tart with basil (phyllo pastry)
smoked salmon and asparagus quiche with lemon zest and dill (shortcrust pastry)
chocolate éclairs filled with coffee cream (choux pastry)

Tuesday 9th november 6:30pm
interactive dem
cost: R350
available places: 12
LIKE YOUR MOMMA MADE IT (OR NOT!) – simple home cooked meals done right
on the menu…
marvelous macaroni cheese
awesome lasagne
chicken and mushroom casserole
sticky toffee and date pudding

 

 

 

Monday 15th november 6:30pm
interactive dem
cost: R350
available places: 12
NO MEAT MONDAY – fancy food for those who don’t fancy fowl
on the menu…
a few delicious vegetarian canapés
to start – roasted onion and goat’s cheese tart with balsamic reduction and caramelized garlic
for mains – a fresh porcini and rosemary risotto served with griddled brown mushrooms and a rocket salad
to end – amarula malva pudding with ice-cream and an apricot and almond compote

Wednesday 17th november 6:30pm
interactive dem
cost: R400
available places: 12
ITALIANO…
on the menu…
an assortment of antipasti
pappa al pomodoro
lemon and wild mushroom risotto with thyme
rocket and parmesan salad
osso buco with tagliatelle and gremolata
tiramisu

Thursday 18th november 6:30pm
interactive dem
cost: R350
available places: 12
NOSH 4 NOAH CHARITY BRAAI NIGHT!
here’s the link to read all about it – www.nosh4noah.wordpress.com
on the menu…
an assortment of easy dips and spreads to serve with crispy bruschetta and fresh farm breads
pork spare ribs – the secret revealed!
beef fillet with roasted tomatoes, rocket and parmesan
chicken kebabs – easy as anything!
seared game fish – simple but delish
a few salady bits and bobs

 

Monday 22nd november 10:30am
interactive dem
cost R350
available places: 12
EASY LIGHT LUNCH IDEAS
on the menu…
grilled morrocan and yoghurt chicken on a crunchy bulghar wheat salad
baked salmon trout served on a baby potato and artichoke salad with a creamy dill dressing
sticky orange pork fillet, sliced onto roasted butternut and beetroot with a sweet and sour sauce
sesame broccoli and green vegetable salad
asparagus and parmesan phyllo tart

Tuesday 30th november 6:30pm
interactive dem
cost: R400
available places: 12
NOT SO SCARY SEAFOOD
on the menu…
opening oysters 101
“sushi for beginners”
moules mariniere – mussels on cream and white wine
grilled fish with a lemon and chilli sauce
whole baked fish with homemade tartar sauce
“panned” garlic and coriander prawns