January 2011

Cooking Demonstrations at The Food Room in January

cooking demonstration at The Food Room

Tuesday 18th January 6:30pm
interactive dem
cost: R350
available places: 12
EASY PASTAS AND SALADS
on the menu…
creamy fettuccine with crispy bacon, asparagus, parmesan and courgettes
spaghetti with peppers, tomato and olives
penne tossed in parsley pesto with lemon and pecorino, topped with garlicky bread crumbs
creamy dill, artichoke and caperberry potato salad with flaked Norwegian salmon
crunchy coleslaw with apple, watercress and toasted almonds
baby spinach, ricotta, snow pea and mint salad with lime

Wednesday 19th January 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

Tuesday 25th January 6:30pm
interactive dem
cost: R400
available places: 12
italiano – BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
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

Wednesday 26th January 6:30pm
interactive dem
cost: R400
available places: 12
CATERING FOR THE CROWDS
on the menu…
snacky boards with dips, breads and a speciality or 2, including…
gruyere and smoked paprika cheese straws
butternut, almond and sage filled phyllo triangles
asparagus with smoky garlic crème fraiche
chicken liver, thyme and bacon pate
melon and mint wrapped with Parma ham
home smoked salmon with best lemon mayo
a selection of charcuterie with mustards
chunky green guacamole
homemade hummus
jugs of chilled Spanish tomato gazpacho with crunchy vegetables
banana splits and chocolate sundae spread