april 2011

Cooking Demonstrations at The Food Room in April

Tuesday 5th April 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

Wednesday 6th April 6:30pm
interactive dem
cost: R350
available places: 12
VEGETARIAN

on the menu…
a few delicious vegetarian canapés
twice baked gruyere cheese soufflés with a creamy mustard sauce
roasted butternut bulghur pilaf with fresh herbs and thick yoghurt
wild rice and aubergine moussaka with feta and a hint of cinnamon
Tomato, goat’s cheese and caramelized onion tarts
harrissa roasted sweet potato salad with coriander
“teeth zinging” banoffee pie

Tuesday 12th April 6:30pm
interactive dem
cost: R400
available places: 12
SPANISH
on the menu…
a few tapas to snack on
traditional tomato gazpacho with crunchy vegetables
spinach and saffron tortilla
paella
bean and bacon salad with toasted pinenuts and olives
churros with chocolate

Wednesday 13th April 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

Tuesday 19th April 6:30pm
interactive dem
cost: R350
available places: 12
THE ULTIMATE ROAST DINNER
on the menu…
a few canapés to start
on the table to start…
a glamorous Caesar salad with garlic croutons, shavings of parmesan, crispy bacon lardons and the most delicious Caesar dressing
the main event…
cider and honey roasted leg of lamb with apples, garlic and thyme
crispy red onion and rosemary potatoes with mustard crème fraiche
tenderstem broccoli with crushed black pepper and smoked salt
the end event…
dark chocolate and pistachio mousse in espresso cups with coffee cream