Focus Courses

Focus Courses

Focus Courses @ $150 each

Our Focus courses are designed for Helpers and are structured to provide 3 hours of intense cooking focusing on different themed cuisines. Courses will be offered on rotation basis.

The courses currently on offer are listed below including the dishes prepared:

Mexican Fiesta Thursday 30th May, 10am - 1pm
Truly tasty recipes that will have your taste buds zinging.
Nachos with homemade guacamole Homemade Salsa and tortilla chips Chicken Fajitas Vegetarian chilli bean Mexican wedding shortbread

Summer Break Series

Focus Courses from 1st June to 30th August 2013

		1 course $150	6 courses $720
		2 courses $285	7 courses $840
		3 courses $405	8 courses $1040
		4 courses $510	9 courses $1080
		5 courses $600 - 1 free	10 courses $1200 - 2 free

Wok Wonders Wednesday 5th June, 10am -1pm	Burgers Reborn Wednesday 12th June, 10am -1pm
A healthy way of cooking with countless flavour combinations, simply delicious!	Transform everyday burgers into gourmet delights!
Chinese Style mushroom rice Mu Shu meat with pancakes Sichuan beef with chilli and Asian greens Chicken, snow pea and almond stir fry Tofu Pad Thai	Thai Fish Burgers Beef Kofta Burger with Saffron Yoghurt Lentil & Capsicum Burgers Mediterranean Chicken Burger Coated with Cous Cous Ceasar's Palace Burger


Pasta Sauces Friday 21st June, 10am - 1pm	Chicken'licious V2 NEW Wednesday 26th June, 10am - 1pm
Pep up your pasta nights by learning new and different pasta sauces	More great and versatile chicken recipes that make family dinners delicious.
Phenomenal Mac'n'Cheese Tagliatelle in Goats Cheese Sauce Broccoli Spaghetti Bake Lemon, Leek & Tuna Fettucine Meatball Soup with Penne Pasta Pepronata Roast Pumpkin, Fetta & Spinach Pasta	Chicken couscous salad Family friendly Chicken curry Chicken pumpkin cannelloni Chicken and vegetable bake Chicken and shitake dumplings


Fish Frenzy Friday 28th June, 10am - 1pm	Fish Frenzy V2 NEW Wednesday 4th July, 10am - 1pm
A guide to fish with wonderful recipes covering many low fat, healthy ideas..	A new collection of everyday recipes where fish is the star of the day!
Blackened salmon with corn salsa Crunchy Oven Baked fish Italian Herbed Fish Sea bass with sizzling ginger, chilli & spring onions Fresh & smoked salmon cakes with avocado and asparagus Lime & Sweet Chilli Parcels	Moroccan Fish stew Tuna cannelloni Salmon Tomato bake Fresh Fish Tacos Tandoori Fish Skewers with Rice & Pea Pilaf


Curry Club Thursday 4th July, 10am - 1pm	Mediterranean Masterpieces NEW Friday 5th July, 10am - 1pm
There is nothing more mouth-watering than a homemade curry. Understand all the spices and what makes an authentic curry.	Vibrant flavours from a vibrant region..be your own Michaelanglo with food.
Chick pea, potato and tomato curry Butter Chicken Sri Lankan chicken curry Coconut Beef Curry Steamed Banana Leaf Fish Curry Cucumber, Coriander & Mint Raita	Spanish spiced charred chicken with Greek quinoa salad Cous cous stuffed zucchinis Roast tomato, bean & olive salad Chianti style beef rigatoni Tuscan Seafood stew with garlic aioli crostini


Delicious Dinners Thursday 11th July, 10am - 1pm	Substantial Salads Friday 12th July, 10am - 1pm
Favourites that will impress all members of your family.	Some fresh ideas to brighten up your salads..
Apple & Brie Chicken Involtini Lasagne Crispy Chicken with Spiced Moroccan Stew Fish parcels Potato Salad	Roasted Pumpkin feta and Spinach Salad with a curry dressing Thai beef salad Buffalo Salad Caprese Char siew chicken salad Roasted Capsicum Salad Chermoula fish with chickpea salad


Feeding a Healthy Family Monday 15th July, 10am - 1pm	Substantial Salads V2.0 Tuesday 16th July, 10am - 1pm
Discover Healthy, Wholesome, good tasting food that the whole family can tuck into..	More delicious and fresh ideas to revitalise your salads..
Stuffed Loin Satay beef with stir fried vegetables Miso Glazed Salmon Chilli and Lime chicken salad Semolina cake with poached pears	Crunchy Quinoa Salad Duck Noodle Stack Pomegranate, Avocado & Feta Salad Mexican Prawn & Tortilla Salad Tuscan Chicken Salad Beef Tandoori With Saffron Rice & Cucumber Raita Smoked Salmon & Buttered Crouton Salad


Great Greek Thursday 18th July, 10am - 1pm	Family Food Court Favourites Friday 19th July, 10am - 1pm
From Moussaka to Baklava - Greek food at your fingertips!	You can enjoy your food court favourites at home in a healthy way without the fat
Spanakopita Moussaka Greek chicken parcels Beetroot tzartiki Baklava	Beef Rendang Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce Singapore Noodles Vegetables in Spicy Sauce Sweet & Sour Fish


Chicken'Licious Monday 22nd July, 10am - 1pm	Muffin Mayhem NEW Tuesday 23rd July, 10am - 1pm
Chicken makeover, bursting with flavour and variety:	Come and let's create a little Muffin Mayhem with these versatile snacks.
Oven baked chicken risotto Creamy baked pesto chicken Apricot glazed meatloaf Chicken breast baked parcel Spaghetti Puttanesca	Sundried Tomato, Basil and Feta Muffins Sweet corn & polenta muffins Banana double choc chip Apple cinnamon with brown sugar WHAT? Raspberry white chocolate Carrot Zucchini muffins with cream cheese frosting


Low Carb Diet Thursday 25th July, 10am - 1pm	1 Day Baking Friday 26th July, 10am - 1pm
Find out how a low carb diet can pave the way for a new slim you!	From savoury to sweet, we cover all your baking favourites and more...
Lemongrass Chicken Kebabs Chargrilled leek & zucchini salad with mint & feta Chinese Beef Parcels Tropical Fish Salad Mini crustless quiches with red pepper dressing	Muffins - sweet & savoury Pizza scrolls Lemon slice Banana Bread Choc chip cookies Quiche


Meals In Minutes Monday 29th July, 10am - 1pm	Tarts and Quiches NEW Tuesday 30th July, 10am - 1pm
From refrigerator to table in 30 mins - try these simple, quick and time saving meals for the family..	Super tasty recipes which are versatile enough to be served as a light main meal or even lunch!
Balsalmic lamb cutlets with beetroot and feta salad Tandoori chicken sliders with minted yoghurt Warm beef & Roasted Capsicum Salad Creamy tuna pasta Pumpkin, zucchini & feta frittata	Quiche Lorraine with paprika & thyme crust Apple tart tartin Jam tart Leek, walnut & goats cheese tart Roasted tomato quiche with sour cream


Lunch Box Ideas Wednesday 7th August, 10am - 1pm	Diabetic Friendly Wednesday 14th August. 10am - 1pm
A Fresh and gourmet approach to clever sandwiches, salads and snack ideas for kids packed lunches. Your child will never want to trade lunch again..	Great tasting recipes that are also good for you...
Ham, Pineapple & Cheese Pizza Scroll Mini Tuna, Corn and Sweet Potato Frittata Sandwich Sushi Honey & Carrot Muffin Apricot & Pumpkin Muesli Bars	Oven baked Fish & Chips Macaroni Moussaka Bake Prawn Sushi Nests Chicken & Potato Curry Carrot & Zucchini cake Date & Apricot Health Bars


Vegetarian Friday 16th August, 10am - 1pm	Mexican Fiesta Wednesday 28th August, 10am - 1pm
All things natural prepared as only Mother Earth would recommend..	Truly tasty recipes that will have your taste buds zinging.
Vegetarian san chow bao Low fat Dahl Spinach, chickpea and feta tart Mediterranean stuffed mushrooms Vegetable lentil stacks	Nachos with homemade guacamole Homemade Salsa and tortilla chips Chicken Fajitas Vegetarian chilli bean Mexican wedding shortbreads

HOSTED CLASSES

Pasta Workshops

Pasta Workshop 1 - Pasta Fresca
Friday 14th June, 10am - 1pm @ $150

Class will include hands-on recipes on:
fresh hand made pasta, shaping pappardelle, orecchiette and
farfalle creamy salmon and peas, rocket salad pesto
and carbonara sauce.

pappardelle alla carbonara
orecchiette with fresh rocket salad pesto
farfalle in creamy salmon and peas sauce

Pasta Workshop 2 - Filled Pasta
Wednesday 19th June, 10am - 1pm @ $150

Class will include hands-on and recipes on:
fresh hand made pasta; green fresh hand made pasta;
meat filling; ricotta and chive filling; butter and sage
sauce; cream and ham sauce; shaping tortellini and half moon.

green mezzelune (half moon) with ricotta cheese
and chive filling, served with butter and sage sauce
meat tortellini, in cream and ham sauce

Available Course Dates:

STARTING IN MAY

Fussy Kids - Wednesday 15th May, 10am - 1pm

Nutritious 'n Delicious, Wednesday 22nd May, 10am - 1pm (HOSTED CLASS)

Vegetarian - Thursday 23rd May, 10am - 1pm
Mexican Fiesta - Thursday 30th May, 10am - 1pm

Wok Wonders - Wednesday 5th June, 10am - 1pm

Burgers Reborn - Wednesday 12th June, 10am -1pm

Pasta Workshop 1 - Pasta Fresca, Friday 14th June, 10am - 1pm (HOSTED CLASS)
Pasta Workshop 2 - Filled Pasta, Wednesday 19th June, 10am - 1pm (HOSTED CLASS)

Pasta sauces - Friday 21st June, 10am - 1pm

Chickenlicious 2 - Wednesday 26th June, 10am -1pm

Fish Frenzy - Friday 28th June, 10am -1pm
Fish Frenzy V2 - Wednesday 3rd July, 10am - 1pm
Curry Club - Thursday 4th July, 10am - 1pm
Mediterranean Masterpieces - Friday 5th July, 10am - 1pm
Delicious Dinners - Thursday 11th July, 10am - 1pm
Substantial Salads - Friday 12th July, 10am - 1pm
Feeding a Healthy Family - Monday 15th July, 10am - 1pm
Substantial Salads V2.0, Tuesday 16th July, 10am - 1pm
Great Greek, Thursday 18th July, 10am - 1pm