Cooking class themes and menusChoose from the following cooking classes, or have a private class customised to your requirements: Gourmet Aussie Barbeque |
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Gourmet Aussie Barbeque Learn how to prepare a selection of exciting but effortless dishes to cook on the BBQ. No previous barbequing experience is necessary, as barbeque guru Paul Rast (as seen on SBS Food Safari) will walk you through the basics. You’ll then dine alfresco in a beautiful Australian bush setting, enjoying the meal you’ve helped create with matching wines. A great class for overseas visitors or those wanting some new ideas for the grill. |
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| Sample Menu: Grilled Haloumi with a Caper and Lime Dressing Smoked Chicken two ways: Lemon Myrtle Infused & Berbere Spiced Marinated Butterflied Leg of Lamb with a Warm Tomato Salsa Grilled Herb & Garlic Corn on the Cob Coconut Grilled Pineapple with Butterscotch Sauce |
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Seafood Barbeque If you’re a fan of seafood you will love this class where you’ll learn to cook seafood to perfection on the barbeque. Our barbeque guru Paul Rast will walk you through the basics as well as teach you some more advanced techniques such as smoking. Using fresh, quality seafood, you’ll learn to make 4 impressive seafood dishes that you’ll find yourself making time and time again. |
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| Sample Menu: Prawn & Chorizo Skewers Hot-Smoked Rum-Soaked Salmon with Mango Salsa Whole Barbequed Snapper with Moroccan Spices Barbequed Cuttlefish Salad with an Asian dressing Chargrilled Fruit Skewers |
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Indonesian "Rijsttafel" If you have holidayed in Bali, you'll know how mouth-wateringly delicious Indonesian cuisine is. At this class you will learn to create a "Rijsttafel" (Rice Table) - a banquet of authentic Indonesian dishes. Joining this class will be Dutch-Indonesian Paul Rast, who will be sharing his Mother's and Grandmother's closely guarded recipes. |
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| Sample Menu: Chicken Saté with Peanut Sauce Beef Rendang Gado Gado Nasi Goreng Lemongrass Infused Steamed Jasmine Rice Sambal and other accompaniments Indonesian Banana Pudding |
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Celebrate the Seasons In this class you will prepare a beautiful three course meal for a sit-down dinner party, using the best in-season produce. In keeping with life’s a feast’s philosophy, the meal is almost entirely do-ahead, leaving you free to enjoy yourself and the company of your guests. The menu will vary depending on the season. |
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| Sample Menu – A Taste
of Spring: Asparagus with Herbs, Lemon and Cheese Rack of Lamb with Green Olive, Pistachio & Parmesan Pesto Garlic & Rosemary Roast Potatoes Watercress, Orange and Avocado Salad Strawberry Ricotta Cheesecake with Macerated Strawberries |
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Cocktail Food Learn to create crowd-pleasing finger food that will impress your guests without leaving you exhausted. The minimal last minute preparation for all the dishes means you'll be free to be a guest at your own party. |
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| Sample Menu: Spiced Roasted Almonds Gorgonzola Stuffed Mushrooms Smoked Salmon & Basil Mini Frittatas Roast Beef & Horseradish Cream Cups Caprese Skewers Thai Chicken in Wonton Cases Sweet Spiced Coconut Balls |
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Easy Asian Dinner Party Exotic and flavoursome Asian food is a popular eating choice but many people shy away from cooking it. With an emphasis on ingredients, equipment and techniques, in this class you will learn to cook an effortless three course South-East Asian-inspired menu that will be sure to impress your guests. |
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| Sample Menu: Indonesian Chicken Saté with Peanut Sauce Thai Beef Salad Spicy Thai Prawns Stir Fry of Pork with Thai Basil & Kaffir Lime Leaves Kaffir Lime Infused Jasmine Rice Asian-Style Coconut Cake with Tropical Fruit Salsa |
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The Joy of Baking Have you always wanted to be able to serve home-baked goodies to your friends and family? Baking is easy and rewarding when you know how, and in this class you’ll learn the basics as well as an effortless repertoire to cook at home. After the lesson you’ll enjoy an afternoon tea of your culinary creations, and what doesn’t get eaten you are free to take with you. |
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| Sample Menu: Blueberry and White Chocolate Muffins Lemonade Scones Anzac Biscuits Orange Almond Cake Mango Pie Chocolate Volcanoes |
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Gluten Free Entertaining The number of people that follow a gluten-free diet means that it pays to have a good repertoire for entertaining. During this class you will create a beautiful meal without the gluten but with all the taste, as well as learn gluten-free cooking tips. A fantastic gift idea for coeliacs or people that are gluten-intolerant. |
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| Sample Menu: Cream of Roast Capsicum Soup Braised Duck with Orange Truffle Oil Mash Mixed Leaf and Hazelnut Salad Rosewater & Cardamom Pudding |
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Pasta Making and Italian Sauces Although dried pasta is cheap and readily available, there is nothing like fresh homemade pasta. If you have never attempted making fresh pasta before, this is the class for you! You will learn to make pasta from scratch using a pasta machine and shape it several ways. To complement the pasta, you'll make three classic yet simple Italian sauces, as well as a traditional Italian dessert to conclude the meal. |
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| Sample Menu: Fresh Egg Fettucine Fresh Egg Spaghetti Fresh Egg Stracci Spicy Italian Sausage Sauce Pesto alla Genovese Smoked Salmon & Creamy Lemon Sauce Ten Minute Tiramisu |
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A Modern Australian Christmas Feast (held Nov – Dec) If you're daunted by the prospect of hosting Christmas this year, you'll love this class where you will learn to prepare stunning, stress-free food for the festive season. Breaking away from tradition, you will create a beautiful three-course Modern Australian Christmas meal. In keeping with life’s a feast’s philosophy that the host be free to enjoy themselves and the company of their guests, the majority of the meal can be prepared in advance. |
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| Sample Menu: Prawn & Toasted Coconut Salad Herb Crusted Fillet of Beef with Aioli Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes Christmas Celebration Salad Festive Tropical Trifle |
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Classes are held at Noosaville on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. For dates and times of forthcoming classes, see our COOKING CLASS SCHEDULE. life’s a feast also offers customised classes (great for private occasions and team building), as well as individual cooking lessons. BOOK
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