UPCOMING COURSE INFORMATION SUMMER 2011

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FANTASTIC FISH

These courses teach a range of fish preparation skills from selecting and preparing fish to offering a superb array of aromatic seafood dishes to enjoy. The aroma of sizzling salmon or a bubbling Fish Pie will inspire all fish fanatics.

SENSATIONAL SEAFOOD Saturday 5 November 2011 Help support The Big Fish Fight by expanding the selection of fish that you eat by trying some of the lesser-known species of fish currently being discarded. Prepare delicious Prawn Patia (a Persian-style curry), Marinated Mackerel, The

Cooking Schoolʼs Fabulous Fish Pie using Pollock and Coley, and Thai Fish Cakes. A demonstration of Seared Scallops, time permitting, will follow.

CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINING Come dine with us at Christmas! This is the season to entertain so kick off your party season with the perfect menu to leave your guests feeling festive and full!

CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINING – A YORKSHIRE CHRISTMAS Friday 25 November 2011 On this course there is a succulent Ham Terrine starter, for main; Locally Cured Bacon-wrapped Chicken Breast with Chestnut Stuffing served with Purple Velvet

(Crème de Cassis Red Cabbage) and for dessert, an indulgent Festive Tiramisu using Longley Farm Cream Cheese. If you have room, why not round off your meal with our crumbly Christmas Shortbread? Itʼs perfect with after dinner coffee!

BE READY FOR CHRISTMAS This course will make sure you have everything you need all made in advance to ensure a delicious and stress-free Christmas. Saturday 12 November 2011 On this course you will make your own Christmas Cake and Pudding as well as Mincemeat to make delicious Mince Pies. All these will have time to mature to perfection by Christmas Day. You will also make Cranberry Compote and The Cooking Schoolʼs easy Rum Sa

SECRETS OF PRASHAD – INDIAN COOKING COURSE

Saturday 2 July 2011 – SOLD OUT Saturday 20 August 2011 – SOLD OUT Friday 26 August 2011 – 1 PLACE LEFT

Learn about curry with Gordon Ramsayʼs favourite Indian chef

Kaushy Patel

“Secrets of Prashad" Indian Cooking course is The Cooking Schools summer sell - out sensation! Gordon Ramsay says it's his favourite Indian restaurant - now we know this course is our customers' favourite too! Prashad was a finalist in Gordon's "Best Restaurant" Channel 4 series. Now Executive Chef Kaushy Patel welcomes all to the secrets of this Bradford restaurant's success. Indian Pakoras and Chick pea curry are on the menu but Kaushy tells how calm, spirituality and love underpin the mastery of her vegetarian Gujerati cuisine. Book now as places on this 3rd date selling fast! Now you can learn Kaushyʼs secrets first hand when she hows us how to prepare some of the South Indian dishes that propelled her to TV stardom. Typical dishes: Kaushyʼs Gheera rice , chick pea curry and mixed vegetable pakoras. Kaushy also shares her recipe for Puri and mint sauce.

ABSOLUTELY ITALIAN

We have chosen the very best that Italian cuisine has to offer for this course with fresh, natural flavours in every dish you prepare. Our Absolutely Italian courses will put the passion back into pasta! No matter how experienced you are in the kitchen, you will learn the perfect skills and techniques to ensure success at every meal. PASTA MAKING/SKILLS Thursday 15 September 2011

You will learn to make Fresh Pasta and, from it, Four-cheese Ravioli. Make Cannellini Bean and Rocket Salad with Parmesan and Lemon Dressing. This will be

followed by a rustic-style Lamb Stew with robust flavours of rosemary and olives. And, finally, make Ricotta and Marsala Tart using the finest Italian Ricotta cheese, lemon, Marsala wine and plump sultanas.

MADE IN YORKSHIRE – A YORKSHIRE FEAST Yorkshireʼs rich, wonderful culinary heritage forms the basis of this exceptional course, using the finest Yorkshire ingredients and recipes. Inspired by our beautiful dales and rugged coastlines, you will learn how to use some of the very best produce our county has to offer.

A DINNER PARTY FEAST Saturday 1 October 2011 Learn to prepare a savoury Wensleydale Cake with creamy Pear Mayonnaise, along with

Tempura of East Coast Ling (light battered fish) and Tartare Sauce. This will be followed by a succulent Roast Loin of Lamb with The Cooking Schoolʼs own Yorkshire Stuffing. For dessert, a sensational Yorkshire Curd Tart will complete the course.

AN AFTERNOON WITH ROSEMARY SHRAGER

Saturday 17 September 2011 - 1.30 - 4.30pm – SOLD OUT

Join us for an exclusive afternoon Masterclass with Celebrity Chef Rosemary Shrager on Saturday 17 September 2011. Rosemary is passionate about food and she teaches with an infectious enthusiasm that will be sure to inspire you on this very special course.

KIDS IN THE COOKING SCHOOL Give your children a head start with invaluable cooking skills for life. This fun session with our highly qualified staff will build confidence and independence. See the results in what they bring home from our state of the art kitchen. Not just one great meal but a new Young Chef in the family!

KIDS IN THE COOKING SCHOOL (9-12 year olds) – £45.00 each PIZZA PARTY! Wednesday 27 July 2011 PM session Learn to make: Perfect Pizza, Fluffy Foccacia Bread, Rainbow Fruit Smoothies, Summer Fruit Parcels and Delicious Choc 'n' Berry Muffins! PASTA PARTY! Tuesday 2 August 2011 PM session Friday 5 August 2011 late AM session Learn to make: Fresh Pasta, Roasted Vegetable Lasagne, Sunset Pasta Salad and Fruit Smoothies with a Strawberry Ice Cream tasting to finish.

TEENS IN THE COOKING SCHOOL Give your children a head start with invaluable cooking skills for life. This fun session with our highly qualified staff will build confidence and independence. See the results in what they bring home from our state of the art kitchen. Not just one great meal but a new Young Chef in the family!

TEENS IN THE COOKING SCHOOL (13-16 year olds) - £49.00 each HOLIDAY HOT SPOT! Friday 29 July 2011 PM session - ONLY 1 PLACE LEFT Thursday 4 August 2011 late AM session Learn to make: Enchiladas, Spanakopita and Roast Vegetable Couscous with a Strawberry Ice Cream Tasting to finish!

COURSE PROGRAMME CALENDAR

DATE NAME OF COURSE COST Wednesday 27 July 2011 Kids in The Cooking School £45 Friday 29 July 2011 Teens in The Cooking School £49 Tuesday 2 August 2011 Kids in The Cooking School £45 Thursday 4 August 2011 Teens in The Cooking School £49 Friday 5 August 2011 Kids in The Cooking School £45 Thursday 15 September 2011 Absolutely Italian – Advanced Pasta Making £140 Saturday 17 September 2011 Rosemary Shrager Masterclass – SOLD OUT £85 Saturday 1 October 2011 Made in Yorkshire – A Dinner Party Feast £140 Saturday 5 November 2011 Fantastic Fish – Sustainable Seafood £140 Saturday 12 November 2011 Be Ready for Christmas £140 Friday 25 November 2011 Christmas Entertaining £140