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The Cooking Classes for August/September 2010
Please call Polly to book your seat Ph 47241055 or 0417314443
September Classes
Back to Basics in September 2010
All 4 classes $300
All 4 classes - start at 6.30pm sharp
This is a great place to start for the beginning gourmet or those wanting to refresh their kitchen skills.
- Tuesday 7th September Knife Skills
- Tuesday 14th September Stocks & Sauces
- Tuesday 21st September Meat
- Tuesday 28th September Pastry
This fantastic course will teach or refresh everything you need to know about the following
Week 1 Knives - how to sharpen and look after them, what each knife is used to cut. How to cut and identify vegetable cuts and what dishes they are used in. How to debone and use a whole chicken. At the end of the night we will utilize all our vegetable and chicken cuts to produce a great stir-fry.
Week 2 Stocks and Sauces- We explore all the great basic sauces, Garlic cream reduction, Hollandaise, Mornay, Caesar dressing and many more. All sauces are accompanied by appropriate dishes that complement these sauces.
Week 3 Meat -Explores the different cuts and uses for meat, and why certain cuts are necessary for our diet. We make Beef Bourguignon and Beef Wellington along with all the accompaniments.
Week 4 Pastry - All things pastry, how to use or make Puff Pastry, Shortcrust Pastry, Sweet and Savory Pastry Snacks, Profiteroles and Tartlets
This class is $300.00 all inclusive so why not come along and learn some new skills or just refresh your old ones.
Thai 2 with Chef Maria
Wednesday 1st September 6.30pm $89.00 (corporate class booked out)
Lets step into spring with a a beautiful fresh Thai cooking experience, Easy to prepare and great for the school holidays.
Make the kids feel like they have been to Thailand without leaving home.
- Pumpkin and Coconut Soup
- Somtum - Green Papaya Salad
- Lemon Grass Prawn Skewers
-
Penang Chicken Curry
Father's Day Special Occasion Dinner
Thursday 2nd September 6.30pm $89.00
A great opportunity to learn an easy menu for dad. So simple that even the kids can help, leaving time for you to sit down and have a cool drink with dad.
- Oysters w Grapefruit Granita
- Beef Wellington -eye fillet,mushroom duxelle and pate wrapped in puff pastry, served on a Shiraz reduction
-
Chilli Chocolate Mousse
Italian Cucina Classico with Chef Maria
Friday 3rd September 6.30pm $89.00
A brand new Italian Classics class
- Cauliflower Risotto (risotto ai cavolfiori)
This is an absolutely delicious recipe. It's quite unusual, and the best thing about it is that it makes a hero of the much-underloved everyday cauliflower, with the added bonus of really crunchy pangrattato sprinkled on top - it gives an amazing flavour kick. - Whole Baked Fish stuffed with fennel and lemon
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Bolognese Polenta, Fig and Apple Cake (bustrengo)
This is a superb moist cake, a bit like a clafoutis in France, but by adding breadcrumbs and using polenta it becomes very much like an Italian bread and butter pudding. It's something that Italians would cook in the embers of the fire after dinner.
Ingham Road Seafood Indian Inspired Seafood
Monday 6th September 6.30 pm $89.00
book at Ingham Road Seafood 47211464 (BOOKED OUT)
Introduction to Pressure Cooking with Mick
Wednesday 8th September 6.30pm $59.00
Learn the pressure cooking basics and find out why this style of cooking is making a come back in a big way.
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- Creamy Mashed Potato
- Risotto with Seafood
- Beef Cheeks in Shiraz
Eating For Your Immune System with Hannele Monds
Friday 10th September 6.30pm $89.00
Want to know how to aviod all those nasties and boost your immune system at the same time, well book now for this sensational,health improving class and put yourself on the right track for better health.
Hannele Monds has been working in the health industry for eight years, predominantly as a Naturopath and a Registered Nurse. She currently runs a naturopathic clinic at North Ward Pharmacy. She is interested in educating the public about preventative health measures. Diet therapy and food as medicine is a major part of her practice. She believes the process of growing, preparing and eating food as a family and community is an important part of our culture and beneficially impacts our health.
- Smoked Chicken Broth
- Lamb Fillet with Cherry Tomatoes and Olives
- Spices for your Immune System
- Smothies and Juices to boost your Immune System
"What a truly stunning class, very informative and educational, inspires you to look after your health and immunity"
"It was great.Yummy,easy and healthy meals" Aleesha Flint
Sensational Souffle with Chef Janine
Monday 13th September 630pm $89.00
A fabulous night of making and tasting a delicious array of souffles including
- Ham,Gruyere and eschalot souffle omelete
- Iced Champagne and Rose Petal Souffle
- Warm Chocolate and Ameretto Souffle
- Orange and Grand marnier Souffle Pancake
- Twice baked Pumpkin and Thyme Souffle
New Menu.
Indian with Tejal
Wednesday 15th September 6.30 pm $89.00
Authentic Vegetarian Indian dishes
- Potato and onion pakora with tamarind chutney
- Chana masala
- Puri and Bhatura
- Jeera rice
- Raita or yogurt
- Carrot halwa
A stunning array of Indian dishes, This is a new class for deStudi so come along and explore new horisons with us.
New Class
Tex mex with chef Russell
Thursday 16th September 6.30pm $89.00
Meile Private Corporate Event
friday 17th September
Terrines,Pates and easy Entertaining with Chef Russell
Wednesday 22nd September 6.30pm $89.00
Get ready for the silly season, come along and learn some great ideas for easy entertaining that can all be done ahead and just assembled at the party.
Chocolate with chef Janine
Thursday 23rd September 6.30pm $89.00
This informative evening will start with the history of chocolate. You will enjoy a Chocolate Chilli Con Carne followed by chocolate dipped strawberry to cleanse the palate. After this Janine will teach you the secrets of tempering your chocolate at home, making ganach and turning out a professional truffle, and also moulding and what to do with those leftovers.
The evening ends with the most decadent Hot Chocolate to send you on your way to a great nights sleep with a fabulous "goodie Bag"in hand.
Don't miss this experience.
- Chocolate Chilli Con Carne
- Homemade Truffles
-
Real Hot Chocolate
Japanese with chef Janine
Monday 27th September 6.30pm $99.00
Menu TBA
Southern American Cajun Style Cooking with Chef Russel
Wednesday 29th September 6.30pm $89.00
Chef Russells favorite type of cooking,designed to get the taste buds going.
MENU TBA
August Classes
Italian Sauces and Ragu with Chef Maria
Wednesday 4th August 6.30 pm $89.00
This sensational class covers Pasta Making from scratch as well as rich athentic Italian Sauces and Ragu to complement.
- Bagna Caulda (Warm Anchovy and Garlic Sauce ) with Crusty Bread
- Rich Roma Tomato and Oxtail ragu with Pappardelle Pasta
- Nonna s Bolognese sauce with Spagetti
- Pepperonata with Homemade Italian Pork Sauages
- Spinach Walnut and Ricotta Ravioli in Scented Beef Broth
Pressure Cooking 2 Bush Tucker with Mike
Thursday 5th August $59.00
Learn the art of pressure cooking with Mike. Tonight we will explore more native Australian flavours.
- Steam Barramundi Fillett
- Kangaroo Ragout Creme
- Wattle seed Brulee
Private Corporate Class Sure Slim
Friday 6th August
Spanish Tapas with Chef Maria
Monday 9th August 6.30 pm $89.00
Come along and learn how to reproduce these tasty Spanish morsels for your next dinner party.
- Barbecued Baby Octopus with a Citrus and Chilli Dressing
- Blue Cheese Toasts with Pear and Watercress
- Anchovy and Goats Cheese Baked Mushrooms
- Lemon and Chilli Chicken Skewers
- Balsamico Tomato Tarts
- Haloumi and Chorizo Sausage with Lemon and Chilli
New Menu.
Indian with Tejal
Wednesday 11th August 6.30 pm $89.00
Authentic Vegetarian Indian dishes
- Potato and onion pakora with tamarind chutney
- Chana masala
- Puri and Bhatura
- Jeera rice
- Raita or yogurt
- Carrot halwa
TEJAL VYAS
Pure Vegetarian Cuisine
I was born in Anmedabad which is a major city in Gwarat, India.
I started cooking at age 7, helping my mum at home. By age 9 I was
able to cook curries and breads. After 22 years I moved to Nairobi,
Kenya, and it was here that I really experimented with vegetarian
cooking and found I could also cook international cuisines in a
vegetarian manner. After marriage, I moved to the UK for 13 years,
and ran a small catering business from home, where I catered for parties
and small dinners and also made eggless desserts. I also used to teach
vegetarian cooking to small groups of people in London and found it most
satisfying. I have been here in Townsville for 2 years and hope to bring
the art and culture of vegetarianism to the wonderful people of this lovely
city.
Thai 2 with Chef Maria
Thursday 12th August 6.30 pm $89.00
This exciting and innovative class will take your taste buds on a journey through Thai Cuisine.
- Pumpkin and Coconut Soup
- Somtum - Green Papaya Salad
- Lemon Grass Prawn Skewers
- Penang Chicken Curry
Eating For Your Immune System with Hannele Monds
Friday 13th August 6.30pm $89.00
Hannele Monds has been working in the health industry for eight years, predominantly as a Naturopath and a Registered Nurse. She currently runs a naturopathic clinic at North Ward Pharmacy. She is interested in educating the public about preventative health measures. Diet therapy and food as medicine is a major part of her practice. She believes the process of growing, preparing and eating food as a family and community is an important part of our culture and beneficially impacts our health.
- Smoked Chicken Broth
- Lamb Fillet with Cherry Tomatoes and Olives
- Spices for your Immune System
- Smothies and Juices to boost your Immune System
deStudi and Ingham road Seafoods presents
an Asian inspired Seafood Odyssey
Monday 16th August with Chef Maria 6.30 pm $89.00 (BOOKED OUT)
Trio of Entrees
- Golden Scallop Triangles
- Seafood Cocktail Shots
- Schezaun Pepper and Salt Calamari
Trio of Salmon Mains
- Atlantic Salmon wrapped in asparagus and Proscuitto
- Tempura Nori Rolls
- Asian greens with Marinated Salmon cubes
Tgh Corporate Wednesday 18 th August 9.30 am (Booked Out)
CHANGE OF DATE
Mastering Pasta with Maria
Wednesday 18th August 6.30pm $89.00
Learn how to make authentic Italian Pasta and Sauces from start to finish.
- Basic Pasta Dough
- Calzone di Ricotta
- Ravioli with Roast Pumpkin and Ricotta filling
with Browned Butter and Sage Sauce - Easy Carbonnara Sauce
-
Crostoli
French Classic's with Chef Russell
Thursday 19th August 6.30 pm $89.00 (BOOKED OUT)
Traditional and not so Traditional French Classic's, A great combination
- Cognac Prawns with Beurre Blanc Sauce
- Red Pepper and bean Salad
- Crepes Suzette
Russell a qualified chef for many years is currently a Hospitality trainer at AXIOM COLLEGE Townsville and in the past has spent time as Operations and Assistant Operations manager for such renowned restaurants as YOTZ Bar and Grill the Strand and Cuisinne to Go Catering. Both very well regarded Local Townsville business's. Russell has also owned and operated his own Restaurant in Brisbane and was also a member of the Royal Australian Airforce. He brings to the deStudi cooking Team a well balanced and broad spectrum of cooking styles from the Classis's to Modern Australian. Please come along to Russell's first French Classic's Class and welcome him to the team.
Bon Appetite
Private Corporate Class 6.30pm
Monday 23rd August
Private Class Townsville Mignon
Wednesday 25th August 6.30pm
For the Love of Chocolate,
Chocolate Appreciation Class with 'Nothing But Chocolate' Chocolatier Sheree Bateman
Thursday 26th August 6.30pm $79.00
This informative evening will start with the history of chocolate. You will enjoy a Chocolate Chilli Con Carne followed by chocolate dipped strawberry to cleanse the palate. After this Sheree will teach you the secrets of tempering your chocolate at home, making ganach and turning out a professional truffle, and also moulding and what to do with those leftovers.
The evening ends with the most decadent Hot Chocolate to send you on your way to a great nights sleep with a fabulous "goodie Bag"in hand.
Don't miss this experience.
- Chocolate Chilli Con Carne
- Homemade Truffles
- Real Hot Chocolate
Private Corporate Class
Friday 27th August 630pm
To Book your seat please call Polly Ph 47241055 or 0417314443
Servicing Far North Queensland - Mackay to Port Douglas, Townsville to Western Queensland.
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