Cooking Demonstrations at The Food Room in March
Tuesday 1st March 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 2nd March 6:30pm
interactive dem
cost: R350
available places: 12
LIGHT LUNCH IDEAS – this time we’re doing it in the evening!
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 8th march 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
Wednesday 9th march 6:30pm
cooking stations
cost: R350
available places: 8
STUDENT SURVIVAL NIGHT
on the menu…
macaroni cheese
tomato, basil and bacon pasta
sticky chicken casserole with rice
beef moussaka
Tuesday 15th March 6:30pm
interactive dem
cost: R350
available places: 12
EASY ASIAN
on the menu…
tom ka gai – thai chicken and coconut soup
prawn pad thai
beef with basil and chilli and sticky rice
thai green chicken curry and rice
banana and chocolate spring rolls with cashew nuts
Tuesday 29th March 6:30pm
interactive dem
cost: R350
available places: 12
QUICK AND EASY MEALS FOR 1 AND 2
on the menu
bbq chicken breast on pea, mint and mange tout risoni with lemon and chilli
asian baked salmon on sesame noodles and wilted greens
creamy curried chicken thighs with butternut and basmati rice
Seared sirloin on mustard mash with roasted tomatoes, mushrooms and fine beans
crunchy pork cutlets on super slaw
Wednesday 30th March 6:30pm
interactive dem
cost: R400
available places: 12
WINING AND DINING – dinner parties made easy
on the menu
a few simple snacks
to start…
seared duck and sprout salad with crispy wontons and a sticky red currant and red wine glaze
main course…
seared beef fillet on garlic and herb baby potato crush, with sautéed greens and a porcini mushroom sauce
to end…
baked chocolate fudge with vanilla bean ice-cream
