Archive for July, 2011

Abigail Donnelly’s Baking Techniques Class.

Thursday, July 21st, 2011

As the food editor for TASTE magazine, Abigail Donnelly lives for good food as much as anyone else. Thus we’re delighted to have her at Chefs Warehouse to host a class on baking skills and techniques. “Baking has made a right royal comeback to kitchens across the globe and here’s your chance to refine your skills and get back among the cake tins and rolling pins,” says Abigail.

Like all classes, it will be an intimate affair, with only 20 participants to ensure one-on-one interaction with the host. Tasting of dishes and wine will be served at the class, hosted on 30th July, from 10AM – 1PM. R450pp.

Liam’s Easy Entertaining Class.

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

Liam’s latest class is designed to get you cooking up some restaurant-quality dishes without the hours of preparation usually required to do so. Anyone that’s worked in a professional kitchen knows that the ‘prep time’ before service is vital, yet time consuming. Liam’s Easy Entertaining class will focus on a range of dishes, with influences in French, Italian, Thai and other cuisines, that require minimal prep time yet deliver maximum flavour satisfaction.

Each class with cover 2 entrees, 2 main courses and 2 desserts, and as usual participants will enjoy wine along with the food they eat. Dishes will vary in time from 30-minutes to longer, but all keep the same emphasis on simplicity. Liam will also provide advice on shopping quicker, preparing your kitchen, food storage and other helpful tips to get you making better food faster.

Examples of a few dishes he’ll be preparing include…
Onion & Cider Soup with Gruyere Croutons
Chicken & Cep Pie with Pomme Puree
Fish Pie
Grilled Entrecote with Cafe de Paris
Seared Tuna with Soba Noodles & Wasabi
Saffron & Shellfish Risotto
Sicilian Pizza
Cherry Soup Basil Ice Cream
Earl Grey Tea Cream
Fig Biscotti with Mascarpone & Dessert Wine

Classes can be taken individually, or as a course of 5-parts. Dates of classes are the Thursdays 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th August and 1st September, from 6pm – 9pm. Each class is R450 per head, or R2,000 for the whole course.