Beginner’s Cookery
Essential skills for everyday cooking
Date: Saturday 6th March
Times: 10am - 3pm | Chef: Anya Holmes
f you’re new to cooking, have never felt particularly confident in the kitchen or simply want to build a better foundation, this relaxed hands-on day will teach you how to prepare and cook a selection of useful everyday dishes from scratch.
Rather than concentrating on one particular skill, you’ll work through a complete menu while learning the basic techniques that underpin good home cooking. Our experienced chef will guide you through preparation, seasoning, timing and organisation, helping you understand not just what to do, but why.
Recipes may include:
Roasted Tomato & Red Pepper Soup with Homemade Soda Bread
Herb-Roasted Chicken with Crispy Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables & Pan Gravy
Classic Apple Crumble with Homemade Vanilla Custard
Simple Seasonal Salad & Vinaigrette
During the day you’ll learn:
Basic knife and vegetable preparation
Roasting meat and vegetables
How to season food confidently
Making a simple gravy and vinaigrette
Bread making without yeast
Baking a reliable dessert
Making custard from scratch
How to bring several elements of a meal together at the same time
Suitable for complete beginners and anyone looking to refresh their everyday cooking skills, this is a supportive and practical course designed to give you the confidence to cook a proper meal from scratch at home.
The course includes all ingredients and equipment, recipe notes, refreshments throughout the day and lunch featuring the dishes prepared during the course. You’ll leave with a collection of reliable recipes, practical new skills and a much better understanding of how to approach everyday cooking with confidence.
A full-day, hands-on cookery course at The Food Hub, Suffolk.
Your booking includes: all ingredients and equipment, practical and demonstration cookery sessions, recipes, lunch and refreshments.
Suitable for all abilities. Please let us know about any dietary requirements when booking.
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