The Cooking Professor

30 Minute Meals

If you love great food but don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen, this is the class for you.  Frederick will be teaching you some delicious recipes that will impress your family and friends.  Pea and haloumi fritters, mustard dill pikelets with smoked trout and avocado salad, beef teriyaki with Asian style noodles are just some of the recipes you will find in this class.

A Lavish Picnic, the Perfect Hamper

The picnic is a wonderful way and great tradition for entertaining and enjoying the great outdoors. Whether it’s a special occasion, concert, beach trip or even your own back garden, bring a blanket and hamper and you have the perfect environment to enjoy a sumptuous meal. In this class Fred will guide you through the best foods, quantities and preparation of your picnic. Some tantalising taste we will be preparing will be smoked chicken pate with homemade crisp breads, a selection of dips with seasonal and fresh produce, Poached and flaked melody of seafood with nut brown butter, caper and flaked almond dressing.

Be inspired, eat outdoors.

A Moroccan Feast for Christmas

Many of you have enjoyed Riki's Tajine and Moroccan Feast classes.  In this special extended 4 hour class, Riki will be teaching you some wonderful Moroccan celebration food that you can make for your special Christmas lunch, just for something a little different.  Riki will be showing you how to cook 6 dishes and 2 desserts in this class.  Moroccan food is one of the great cuisines of the world with an emphasis on the subtle use of spices with meats, fish and vegetables with traditional accompaniments.  Of course the perfect finish will be lovely, sweet and spicy Moroccan desserts.

A Taste of Bali

Balinese food is oh so sophisticated, but so simple to prepare. Many of us have been to the island paradise that is Bali and marvelled at the delicious food available everywhere, from the street stalls to sophisticated restaurants. In this class Sunny will take you on a culinary tour of Bali as you prepare the most wonderful set of dishes, then enjoy the fruits of your labours at the table. This will be a memorable class.

A Traditional Christmas Lunch

If you'd love to have a traditional Christmas lunch this year but you're not sure how to go about it, Frederick will be teaching you some delicious recipes to present on your table this Christmas.  Braised venison with bacon, chestnuts and wild mushrooms, parsnip and stilton tart for those of you who may need to cater for a vegetarian in the family and a traditional plum pudding with brandy sauce are just some of the delicious recipes Frederick will be showing you today.  This is an extended class of around 4 hours.

Advanced Pasta-making

If you have been to our Pasta and Risotto class this class may interest you.  Frederick will expand on the simple art of pasta and will teach you how to create coloured pasta, pasta shapes, various fillings and sauces.  Get ready to impress your friends with your pasta-making skills.  

Advanced Pastry Making

This class is for the more adventurous among you and if making your own puff pastry and profiteroles excites you, this class is the one.  Pastry making can often be difficult and frustrating but adherence to a few basic rules can yield rewarding results. Rohan will be teaching you how to make your own croissants, Danish pastries, choux pastry and rough puff pastry. This class has an extended duration because sweet treats sometimes take just that little bit longer.

After Work, During the Week

You have finished work and its mid-week. You want to eat well but not be a slave to the kitchen. And you don't want to get into the rut of the same old pasta or grill. In this class, over four weeks, Riki will show you how to make quick meals for you, your family or your friends that are tasty and exciting, but do not require extra shopping or exotic ingredients beyond the pantry. You will learn how to shop, how to build a pantry and how to stock a fridge such that good eating is always at hand. You will gain some tips that allow you to make the potentially bland into a taste sensation. You will become the guru of the after work table!

This is a four class series. Single class bookings open in the week of the class and will be accepted only if places are available.

All Things Italian

Is Italian Australia's national cuisine? You would almost think so given the number of Italian restaurants and cafes that we have. From the impact of the great Italian immigration into Australia in the 1950s and 60s to the natural influences of weather and terrain, not to mention our travels to that most beautiful of countries, our culture seems just so suitable to the inspiration of Italy for our food. In this class, with her experience working for Jamie Oliver at Fifteen Cornwall, Sophie Budd will take you on a culinary journey through Italy, cooking with you and sharing her knowledge of Italian traditions and local dishes. Buon Appetito!

An Australian Christmas Feast

Forget about the traditional European fare a of goose, turkey and chicken for Christmas, they don't quite suit our climate.  Here in Perth we are lucky to have beautiful summer weather on Christmas Day and our celebration food should be designed to match.  With beautiful seafood on our doorstep and barbecues in most gardens, why not create a memorable Christmas feast that suits our wonderful climate.  In this class Rohan will teach you how to make beautiful marinades to go with whole fish and seafood and perhaps a glazed ham or salt baked fish to pop in the oven while all the action is going on at the barbecue.  You will also learn how to make some great innovative salads with our summer fruits and vegetables.

Another Turkish Delight

There has been fantastic interest in our Turkish class with Riki Kaspi, so much so that it is time for a new class, with new recipes that draw on Riki's Turkish background and passion for the food of the Turqoise Coast. This will be a special class for those that want to expand their culinary repertoire. Of course, you don't have to have attended an earlier Turkish class to do this one. Just jump right in here!

Aphrodisiac

Love and food!! In all cultures, there are certian foods that are reputed to highten the senses and smooth the path of love. In this class we will explore some of these foods and, perhaps, smooth your path to love!!! What could be more convivial than a fun night preparing luscious food and then sitting down to eat what you have produced over a glass of wine in an intimate setting with some like-minded new friends? At worst, you will have a fun-filled night learning to cook good food and then relaxing over a delicious meal. And the best case scenario? Who knows?!!!

Arabesque - Middle Eastern Cuisine

The Middle East is an exotic and ancient region that is one of the crossroads of the world. Its food, be it from Lebanon, Israel, Syria or Egypt or beyond is characterised by dishes like humus, babaganoush, kebabs, stuffed vegetables and a range of wonderful exotic sweets. Riki Kaspi was born and raised in this exotic and exciting part of the world and is brimming with wonderful ideas, recipes and hints to enable you to produce a great table of Middle Eastern delights. Join her for the journey.

Bali - Jimbaran Sunset

If you have ever reminisced about the food of your Balinese holiday or just have a keen interest in South-East Asian cuisine, then this class is not to be missed.  Nothing replicates the authentic taste of cooking over the open coals and, with dishes like Ikan Bakar (grilled fish) and Sate Pentul (Pork Satay), we will be doing just that.  This, together with some delicious street food, will have you returning to your kitchen to replicate them time and time again.

Bread-making for Beginners

Breads, rolls and Focaccia.  All over the world bread is an important staple in everyday diets.  It comes in all forms - leavened, un-leavened, flat, baked, fried, grilled and many more. In this class we will focus on the more traditional European breads and the many flavours that can be incorporated into them.  Baking your own bread at home is one of the most rewarding experiences in the kitchen - it enlivens all of our senses and is just plain tasty!  Book now for a class that will cover all the fundamentals of bread-making and have you confident enough to start baking at home.

Breakfast & Brunch

When Riki owned Riki Blake's cafe in North Perth, she had a huge following for her breakfasts and brunches. We are now so lucky having Riki sharing her secrets and recipes with you at the Cooking Professors School. In this class, Riki will teach you how to put together stunning breakfasts and brunches so that can start your entertaining early on weekends (or perhaps simply indulge you and your nearest and dearest to what many say is the most important meal of the day). Perhaps Riki's famous Shakshuka will even make an appearance on the menu?

Chef's Secrets

We have repeatedly been asked to do a class on basic kitchen skillls. These skills make cooking so much less stressful and so much easier. fred has a huge number of hints and secrets that she wants to share with you to acheive these goals, from knife skills to the correct amount of seasoning to knowing when things are just perfectly cooked. For example steak and fish can be tricky, but not after this class! These are among the skills and hints that you will learn about in this class.

Chocolat!

First there was the novel by Joanne Harris, and then the film with Juliette Binochet. Now there is the cooking class with Sophie! In this class, Sophie will explore the sinfully delicious world of chocolate. Chocolate is such a versatile and wonderful ingredient. It can be used in every part of a meal; it also can be a snack, a fabulous drink and much else. Sophie will show you how to use chocolate creatively. This is the class for all chocoholics. And we know there are many of you, so do book straight away as this class will fill quickly.

Christmas Baking

In the final hectic days leading up to Christmas, the last place you want to be is in the kitchen baking.  In this class Rohan will teach you some wonderful recipes that can be made a few weeks in advance and still be great for the Christmas season.  Italian Panforte and Spanish Turron (nougat) are two great examples of Christmas baking that can be prepared ahead of time.  You will also learn how to prepare a couple of quick desserts that can be done on the day like Champagne Sabayon with fresh summer berries.

Christmas Desserts

In this class Frederick will not only be teaching you how to make a delicious traditional Christmas pudding with brandy butter but some delicious alternatives such as fig and muscat pudding with orange custard and a classic pavlova with mulled fruits among other delicious treats.  Take this opportunity to learn how to finish you Christmas lunch with something traditional or a little bit different.

Christmas in July

Frederick has created a delicious menu for his class today.  If Smoked Salmon and Creme Fraiche Blinis and Turkey with Dried Fruit and Pork Stuffing sound good to you, this could be the menu you can recreate for the real Christmas in December together with the dessert and accompaniments on the menu for today's class.

Classic Cakes 101 Mastering a Round Cake

Just starting out, or wanting to learn how to set up your cake with chocolate ganache so that your fondant covered cakes have those sharp edges that are all the rage today. Then this class is for you. You will learn how to cover an 8" round, and decorate it with a beehive, and flying bees!!

Classic Gourmet Dinner

THE PRICE FOR THIS CLASS IS FOR TWO PEOPLE - ONE STUDENT AND ONE GUEST, NOT PER PERSON PRICE AS LISTED  BELOW 
This is our new Saturday Gourmet Dinner class that has been so popular in the past.  The class leads to a delicious gourmet dinner for participants and their partners or friends.  The class begins at 10.30 am and includes a light lunch.  Your chef will guide you in the preparation of a classic gourmet dinner.  At 4 pm preparation ends and students go home to freshen-up.  At 7 pm they return with their partners or friends and have a wonderful dinner party consuming the delicious food they prepared.  Share a unique experience with your friends.  There is a limit of 12 students and 12 guests. 
There are no individual places in this class, one student and one guest per booking - $170.00 per pair.  12 pair places available.

Classic Roasts for a Lazy Sunday

In this special winter class you will learn how to roast the perfect joint of meat- the taste that will take you back!  This is an extended Sunday class that will culminate in a feast of marinated Roast Lamb and Crispy Pork Crackling with the best of winter's vegetables and, of course, a winter pudding.

Cocktails and Canapes

Let's have a party with Chef Sunny . Sunny's Friday sessions at The Cooking Professors Cooking School have proven to be extremely popular. Book this one quickly so that you won't be disappointed. Bring your friends and learn how to create delicious canapés. There may be a ceviche of white fish or baby tomato tarts. Cool down and muddle your way to a refreshing taste of tropical and refreshing cocktails. A perfect way to chill with friends on the sunny side after a week's work. (This class is a little more expensive due to the cost of the cocktails. Sorry!)

Cooking Delicious(ly)

Many of us buy the foodie magazines. But do we really use them well? In this class with the Cooking Professor, Peter, we will cook as many recipes as we can over a month using the current Delicious magazine as our guide. After this four week class, you will be confident to exploit to the full those foodie magazines that you buy. And if you don’t buy the magazines, here is a great way to learn how to expand your cooking horizons without spending a lot of money on cooking books.

Cooking for the Completely Clueless

Let's face it, some of you are terrified of the kitchen but would really love to learn to cook.  In this new class we teach the basics.  From knife skills to cooking terms, we have all bases covered and you will go home with the skills to tackle those recipes you thought were out of reach with the added bonus of eating a great dinner you have helped to cook.

Cooking with Quail, Duck and Chicken

In this class, Fred will be teaching you how to bone quail, duck and chicken and how you can get the most from these delicious birds.

Corton Bloke

This class has proven to be just so popular that we have to run it again. It is our famous beginners class. It has become so famous, in fact, that we have had to change its name! A renowned French Cooking School reckons that we are so competitive with them that they have threatened us with the Federal Court if we continue to use the old name. But in keeping with our clients passions, we have changed the name to reflect their love not only of food, but also great wine! So Corton Bloke now celebrates the hill of Corton in Burgundy as well as great food!
Do you live on takeaways and pizza with the occasional sausage for a change? How about a cooking class designed to help you plan, prepare and cook quick, easy and tasty meals for you and your friends? This class is aimed at teaching men the basics of cooking. Hey, you girls can come too. Quite a few have in the past, and have loved it, so don't be shy! Be warned, though, it might be just a bit blokey because those blokes of yours really do need to learn how to cook! The aim of the class is to have fun, learn some kitchen skills and gain confidence while enjoying great food. 

Corton Bloke 1

This is a beginners class for blokes and women too.  It has become so famous we had to change its name! A renowned French cooking school threatened action in the Federal Court if we used a certain word in our promotions.  Are you fed up with those take-away dinners, pizzas and burgers and long to eat something tasty and healthy that isn't difficult or time-consuming to cook?  Or maybe you are just scared of the kitchen.  In this class Frederick Kirby will be teaching you some delicious but simple dishes you can easily prepare for yourself or your friends.  The aim of the class is to teach the basics in a relaxed and fun environment that will give you confidence to do it for yourself.  Say goodbye to those takeaway meals forever!  This is the first class in a series of four that are all aimed at the same skill level.  So if you miss this one, book into one of the other three.

Corton Bloke 3

This is a beginners' class for blokes....and women too.  It has become so famous we had to change its name!  A renowned French cooking school threatened action in the Federal Court if we used a certain word in our promotions.  Are you fed up with those take-away dinners, pizzas and burgers and long to eat something tasty and healthy that isn't difficult or time-consuming to cook?  Or maybe you are just scared of the kitchen.  In this class Frederick Kirby will be teaching you some delicious but simple dishes you can easily prepare for yourself or your friends.   The aim of the class is to teach the basics in a relaxed and fun environment that will give you confidence to do it for yourself.  Say goodbye to those takeaway meals forever!  This is the third class in a series of four that are all aimed at the same skill level.  So if you miss this one, you can book one of the other three.

Corton Bloke 4

This is a beginners' class for blokes....and women too.  It has become so famous we had to change its name!  A renowned French cooking school threatened action in the Federal Court if we used a certain word in our promotions.  Are you fed up with those take-away dinners, pizzas and burgers and long to eat something tasty and healthy that isn't difficult or time-consuming to cook?  Or maybe you are just scared of the kitchen.  In this class Frederick Kirby will be teaching you some delicious but simple dishes you can easily prepare for yourself or your friends.  The aim of this class is to teach the basics in a relaxed and fun environment that will give you confidence to do it for yourself.  Say goodbye to those takeaway meals forever!  This is the fourth class in a series of four that are all aimed at the same skill level so if you miss this one, book into one of the other three.

Cupcakes For Any Occasion

Once upon  time there were just a couple of favourite cupcake or patty cakes as they were called. How times have changed! Cupcakes have now just about established themselves in the hearts of everyone. Whatever the occasion from baby cakes, birthdays to your wedding cake, there is a cup cake for you. In this class Fred will teach you the techniques and bake some amazing flavoured cupcakes for you to create and enjoy. Flavours we will be making include marbled chocolate and caramel, gorgeous ginger and buttermilk and an orange and cranberry.

If you like to celebrate this is the class for you.

Dads & Daughters, Mums & Sons! (Under 12s)

The price for this class is for a pair - one parent and one child.  In today's class, Riki will teach parents and their younger children about cooking. This is a really great way for parents and children to get together and have fun learning new skills and eating healthy, good food. Come to the Kitchen and have fun together! Today's class is designed for yopunger children and their parents. (Every second month, we will schedule another class for teenagers and their parents.) Extra children can be included for $30 per child.

Delicious Quail

In this class, Frederick will be teaching you the finer points of boning, stuffing and cooking quail.  For those of you who have enjoyed this little bird and would like to cook it at home, this is the perfect class for you.  Frederick has created a lovely menu for today's class that includes the quail, accompaniments and a dessert for you to enjoy.

Dim Sum: Asian Tapas!

We think of tapas as being Spanish. But what about all those wonderful small plate and by-hand snacks that are so prevalent throughout Asia? In Australia, we draw inspiration from all over the world for our tapas. In this Friday evening sundowner, Chef Sunny will lead you through the preparation and enjoyment of a selection of the delicious small plate dishes, from sushi to rice paper rolls to dim sum and many more, that you will find in the countries of Asia. As Sunny says ' Ni Hao!, Yokoso! Mabuhay!'

Cost $80 per student

Dinner Parties for "Dummies"

Now we know you are not a dummy! However, many people find hosting a dinner party stressful. Let us show you the stress free way! In this class you will learn how to prepare and cook a 3 course meal in 2 hours, including menu planning, preparation, timing, cooking and presentation. Learn shopping tips, learn what can be done in advance and learn how to time everything so that you are not a prisoner in the kitchen whilst everyone else is enjoying themselves! This is the class that provides the key to holding the perfect dinner party.

Duck Wok

This class, taken by chef Sunny, is a variation on our usual Gourmet Saturdays. This class will commence at the Cooking School at 10:00am. From there, Sunny will take you on a 'Duck Walk' through Northbridge where he will host you in a tasting tour of his favourite restaurants and shop through Asian gourmet deli's.  Finishing up at Bar 399 for a cold drink and nibbes. This will be a memorable 'foodie' experince covering all the steps in gourmet cooking.

Easy Entertaining

One of the real pleasures in life is entertaining your friends over lunch or dinner at home. Yet for many this is a stressful and difficult prospect. Let's take the stress out of entertaining in this very popular class. Spring and early Summer give us ample opportunities for enjoying yummy food and a glass of wine with friends. Be prepared and gain confidence by learning some stylish, but easy finger food or tapas, maybe an antipasti platter and, of course, some more substantial yummy dishes. And we won't be forgetting those desserts, either!

Enjoying The Good Life

You know a little about cooking, but you want to extend your skills to be the confident entertainer. This is the class for you! In this four week class, we will explore how to put together a Dinner Party for your family and friends. You will learn how to put together a menu, how to give it the 'wow' factor but not be a slave to the kitchen and how to make the whole function enjoyable - for you as well as your guests. You can enrol for all four weeks at a discounted price of $75 per class or for just single weeks at $80. Preference will be given for those that book for all four weeks.

Entertaining to Impress (beginners)

This is the first in a series of three classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced students.  In this class Frederick will teach you the skills to create your own impressive dinner party - canapes, entree, main course, dessert and petit fours.  He will show you how to do all this with a minimum of fuss so you can enjoy the dinner you cook too.  Fred will be presenting a beautiful menu for the coming summer months.

Family Cooking Can Be Fun

Family cooking can be a challenge. Not only is there the difficulty of coming up with a varied and changing menu, but the food has to be healthy, too. And of course, EVERYONE seems to have different likes and dislikes. Then there is the issue of watching the budget! In this four class series, Phillipa Lindsell, who bakes for a number of cafes around Perth and is a young mum and a great cook, will lead you through some truly tasty dishes for your family and she will pass on many tips on how to keep the menu interesting, healthy and economical.

Fast But Fabulous

You have finished work and its mid-week. You want to eat well but not be a slave to the kitchen. And you don’t want to get into the rut of the same old pasta or grill. Even worse, you don't want to succumb to buy-in fast food. Why not learn how to make really good food fast in your own kitchen? In this class, Riki will show you how to make quick meals that are tasty and, in a word, fabulous, for you, your family or your friends. You will become the guru of real fast food for the after work table!

Fast but Fabulous 2

For those of you who have enjoyed Riki's Fast but Fabulous class and would like to add to your fast but fabulous repertoire, this is the class for you.  Riki will teach you how to make fabulous and delicious food without taking a huge amount of time or effort to do so using fresh and delicious ingredients.  This is fast food that you can make after work with little effort.  Continue to impress your family and friends with your fast and fabulous skills.

French Bistro

Paris is such a cosmopolitan city. But one of its most enduring culinary treats is the traditional Bistro. Riki spent some time working in bistros around France and one of her many passions is French Bistro food. In this class, Riki will take you on a journey through some of the timeless recipes of the French Bistro, to this day the cornerstone of classic cuisine. Be inspired by this great tradition.

French Bistro - a second class

Our French Bistro class has been exceptionally popular. It is now time for us to offer a second class, with new recipes, and a new take on the classic dishes of the French Bistro. In this class extend your French Bistro expertise and repertoire. Further your skills. Of course, it is not necessary to have already taken a French Bistro to take this one. You can start your French Bistro adventure here as well!

French Macarons - 3 New Flavours

If you loved the first class with Jacques and Alexandre, we have added another class with three new flavours for you to learn.  Alexandre and Jacques will teach you patiently how to make these sweet little morsels with three new fillings in this hands-on class.  You don't need to have done the first class to book into this one, it's simply more macarons with different flavours.  This class is very popular, so book soon!  This class is GLUTEN FREE.

Gluten Free And Delicious

A gluten-free diet can be a challenge. However, it need not be! In this class we will learn how to make great dishes for everyday eating, but using gluten free products. This is the class to explore how to ensure that a gluten-free diet has all the culinary pleasure that you expect.

Gluten-free Delights

Some of you need to cook for those with a gluten intolerance and don't quite know how to create a delicious gluten-free meal.  During this class our chef, Frederick, will be giving you some tips on gluten-free cooking and you will prepare and share some delicious gluten-free food including Buckwheat and Blueberry Pancakes and Roasted Field Mushrooms on gluten-free Focaccia Crostini. 

Gourmet Dinner

  This Saturday class has proven to be so popular. The class leads to a wonderful gourmet dinner for participants and their partners or friends. The class begins at 10:30am and includes lunch. Your chef will guide you in the preparation of a beautiful gourmet dinner. At 4pm preparation ends and students go home to freshen up. At 7pm they return with their partner/friends and have a wonderful dinner party consuming the food they have prepared. Share a unique experience with your friends. Limit of 24 people. BYO 

Gourmet Dinner - My Sunny Valentine

This very popular Saturday class leads to a wonderful gourmet dinner for participants and their partners or friends. This class, on the eve of Valentine's Day, will be taken by Sunny de Ocampo. Sunny's first Gourmet Saturday late in 2009 was one of the highlight classes of that year and this one is sure to match. Chef Sunny will present a culinary journey to all lovers of food and passionate cooks. Join in and create a labour of love in The Cooking Professor's Kitchen. Taste, feel the textures and share the flavours.
The class begins at 10:30am and includes lunch. At 4pm preparation ends and students go home to freshen up. At 7pm they return with their partner/friends and have a wonderful dinner party consuming the food they have prepared. Share a unique experience with your friends. Limit of 24 people, 12 cooking students and 12 guests. BYO.

Gourmet Journey

This class, taken by chef Sunny, is a variation on our usual Gourmet Saturdays. This class will commence at the Cooking School at 10:30am. From there, Sunny will take you on a 'Duck Walk' through Northbridge where he will host you in a shopping and tasting tour of his favourite shops and restaurants. You will then return to the Cooking School and prepare a feast using what you have gathered on Sunny's 'hunting and gathering' tour.  After cooking, you will sit down to eat the results of your work. (if you wish to bring a guest to this part of the day, please do so! Your guest should arrive at the Cooking School at about 4pm.) This will be a memorable 'foodie' experince covering all the steps in gourmet cooking.

Gourmet Truffle Dinner

Once experienced, never forgotten - the truffle is a sublimely delicious addition to many foods.  Our chef will be teaching you about this magic ingredient that can be used to enhance many delicious foods.  The Manjimup truffle season is starting and the dishes you cook and share today can be enjoyed from season to season.  This is a special long duration class of approximately 4 hours and is not one to miss.

Gourmet Truffle Dinner 1

The West Australian truffle season is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate it than to join The Cooking Professor to make some delicious recipes that showcase this unique ingredient.  WA truffles are in huge demand both nationally and internationally and, whilst expense, needn't be out of reach for use in the home.  The rich, pungent aroma of the truffle is the perfect touch for a special scrambled egg breakfast or the highlight of a stunning evening risotto.  In this class you will learn how to cook and store the truffle but also some of the culture that goes along with it.  With a short two month season when truffles are at their freshest, this class is sure to be popular so book now to avoid disappointment.

Gourmet Truffle Lunch

Once experienced, never forgotten - the truffle is a sublimely delicious adition to many foods.  Our chef will be teaching you about this magic ingredient that can be used to enhance many delicious foods.  The Manjimup truffle season is starting and the dishes you cook and share today can be enjoyed from season to season.  This is  special long duration class of approximately 4 hours and is not one to miss

Greece and Turkey: So near but...

Despite any political tension between, Greece and Turkey, they share more than a little in their cuisines. Let the world of cuisine rule in terms of harmony!! In this class, Riki Kaspi, whose family background is in part Turkish but who loves Greek food, will take you on an harmonious journey through the eastern end of the Mediterranean to sample recipes from both Greece and Turkey. This will be a fascinating journey with dishes including Mazes, pastries and sweets and the famous Tatura dressing (nut base).

Healthy but Happy!

We all want to be trim, taut and terrific but sometimes all those nights out and business lunches, and not to mention those takeaways, are a bit too much. Now is the time to stop the rot and get healthy! This class will bring together healthy, fresh and wholesome ingredients just right for your health program. We will teach you how to cook some yummy dishes that don't stint on flavour, but are great for your health and happiness.  The class will get you into the swing of things for the coming months and to help you shape up for spring and summer.

Homestyle Philippine Island Cuisine

Chef Sunny will take you to his home land and show you he's favourite recipes. Authentic and unique cuisine blending South east Asian Cuisine with a touch of Spanish flair and love. Join in to prepare and learn the taste, the texures and the flavours of Philippine Island

Hors d'Oeuvres and Canapes

The Christmas party season is almost upon us so why not let Frederick teach you how to make some delicious entertainment food for your party and impress your guests.

Hot, Steamy Sexy Foods

A Healthy and Tasty way to cook. In this class learn and prepare delicate sauces and marinades to partner with steamed seafood, chicken, asian vegetables and steamed custards.  A perfect way to 'eat...good..life..."

Ideas for Midweek

Keeping the menu interesting while getting a meal on to the table quickly in the middle of the work week can be a little daunting. We all need a few ideas to keep midweek dinners tasty and delicious. In tonight's class we will explore options to keep that wow! factor in our repertoire. The emphasis will be on using readily available ingredients and combinations to allow inspiration and improvisation to rule the kitchen without stress or time shortgaes getting in the way. 

Incredible India

In this class Duxxa will take you on journey through the Indian sub-continent.  She will be teaching you about the importance of preparing just the right freshly-ground spices to make your Indian home-cooking authentic and will introduce you to the various methods of Indian cooking and preparing a meal that will include vegetables, dhal, meat and an an entree.  A spicy treat!

Incredible India - Vegetarian Thali

In this class Duxxa will teach the Gujarati specialty, a vegetarian thali.  A thali is a selection of different dishes and in this class you will be learning how to prepare two to three different vegetable curries including paneer with cucumber raita and apple chutney.   You will also be learning how to make those delicious puris and onion pakoras .  And for a sweet taste to finish, a soji halwa.

Indian Delights

India is a kaleidoscope of wonderful flavours. In this class, Duxxa will take you on a journey through India, tasting spicey and satisfying Indian food. Here is the guide to preparing wonderful dishes from the sub-continent, And, of course, also on the menu will be those important accompaniments - the chutneys and sauces. This class will be a revelation in just how tasty Indian food can be!

Irish Traditions

This is the class for the homesick Irish expat or the many Australians with that bit of Irish in their blood or those who simply love the idea of cooking delicious traditional Irish food.  In this class our Irish chef, Frederick, will be teaching classics such as Beef and Guiness Pie with Colcannon Mash among other delights.  Enjoy a bit of blarney with Frederick this evening and cook and share a traditional Irish meal.

It's Autumn

The best way of cooking is to use seasonal produce. Why? Because flavour is at a maximum when produce is in season. In this class you will expand your ideas for Autumn eating with Peter, the Cooking Professor. The weather is getting cooler and the rain (we hope!) has arrived. Autumn is a great time to begin to explore those comfort foods. It is a time for mushrooms, the beginning of the best time for root vegetables and a time for great meats. But it is also the time for the last of the summer fruits - the best of all possible worlds! Autumn is just right for sharing steaming plates with friends and family inside or having the last of your al fresco meals before winter sets in.

Jamie's Kitchen

Would you like to get inside celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's Kitchen? Chef Sophie was a training chef at Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Restaurant in Cornwall where she taught the apprentices in Jamie's style. She will be sharing her knowledge and secrets from Jamie's Kitchen with you in this class. This is a unique opportunity to get to know what goes on inside the kitchen of one of the world's most famous chefs. How is it that Jamie seems to be able to effortlessly produce great food with a minimum of fuss? Learn the tips, cook the recipes and take them home to your own table.

Jams, Preserves and Pickles

During this class our Irish chef Fred Kirby with traditional experience will explore the history of preserving with salt, sugar, vinegar and alchohol, then take you through the techniques of jam making where you will learn all about the equipment you will need, how to sterilise jars and how to pot, seal and label your preserves. Learn how to make a delicious cherry berry jam, Grand Marnier and Clementine marmalade or try your hand at a wonderful pear and walnut chutney.

This class will run for a maximum of 3 hrs

Japan - Land of the Rising Sun

Japanese food can often be thought of as overly complicated but with dishes like Sushi, Sashimi and Ramen on the menu, that could not be further from the truth.  These dishes are the cornerstone of Japanese cooking and, with a few tips and some instruction from Rohan on how to pick the freshest fish and ingredients in the market, you will be well on your way to discovering how to prepare some exceptional Japanese delights.

Japanese Home Cooking with Chihiro

Many people want to cook Japanese food but are frightened of the different ingredients required. In this class, our Japanese-born instructor Chihiro will be teaching you some traditional dishes and some with a contemporary twist.  Sushi of course, but there will be new and exciting dishes for you to cook too. Chihiro will also advise you where to buy your necessary ingredients and what a good Japanese pantry should contain.

Junior Cupcakes for ages 8 - 12

Has Junior Masterchef inspired your children? What could be better than a class in cupcake decoration and presentation for your juniors? There is something very special about deliciously decadent cupcakes. In this two-hour class. the children will learn the techniques of decorating cupcakes to make them look just so perfect and mouthwatering. Note the class does not include baking. The cupcakes will be provided for the class so that your kids learn how to harness their creative talents in cupcake decoration and presentation. At the end of the day, the junior masterchefs will take home a set of cupcakes to impress and share with their family and friends.

Marvellous Macarons - An introduction to making French macarons

Learning how to make macarons or French macaroons can be frustrating. As one of the most difficult patisserie products to perfect,  mastering the right techniques, like whipping the egg whites properly, or checking the consistency of the batter makes all the difference between a successful macaron and repeated failures. If you are a mac-aholic and want to master these little sweets, this is the class for you.
 About the day:
You’ll learn recipes and techniques involved in making three flavours through demonstrations and hands-on experience.  At the end of the class, you’ll walk away with a box of your very own hand-made macarons to show (but not necesarily to share with!) family and friends.
Courses are ideal for beginners through to more experienced hobbyists. Knowledge of patisserie cooking isn’t required but will certainly help!
Glenda and Winnie trained under the world famous Handi Mulyana who was just named Cake Decorator of the Year by the National Baking Institute.

Marvellous Malaysia

Malaysian food is the new flavour of the month.  Take a road trip of flavours guided by Yvonne through the many states of Malaysia in this class.  You will learn how to cook tasty dishes such as Ayam Percik, Curry Kapitan, Kerabu Salad and also how to wok up a great Hokkien noodle dish the Malaysian way.  Take a Malaysian gastronomic holiday with us!

Mediterranean Journey - Greece

One of the world's most popular cuisines is that of Greece. It is also one of the oldest of the Mediterranean. Seafood, olives, olive oil, tomatoes, cheeses and vegetables are all essential. But perhaps the defining characteristic of Greek food is clean flavours that mostly come from simple preparation and cooking. In this class we will draw on ingredients from the typical Greek kitchen and create easy but exciting dishes that remind us of the sun-drenched Peloponnesian isles.

Mediterranean Journey - Italy

Is Italian Australia's national cuisine? You would almost think so given the number of Italian restaurants and cafes. From the impact of the great Italian immigration into Australia in the 1950s and 60s to the natural influences of weather and terrain, not to mention our travels to that most beautiful of countries, our culture seems just so suitable to the inspiration of Italy for our food. In this class, we will continue our Mediterranean journey by visiting this wonderful country with its simple salads, the art of antipasto, the use of good meat, vegetables, seafood, olives and olive oil, cheeses and herbs. Perhaps the defining characteristic of these foods are the fresh flavours that mostly come from simple preparation of seasonal produce. In this class we will draw on ingredients from the typical mid-Mediterranean cuisines of Italy and the Islands of the Mediterranean and create easy but exciting dishes that remind us of those sun-drenched lands. Buon Appetito!

Mediterranean Journey - Spain and North Africa

The cuisines of Morocco and Spain are going through a rediscovery. It is not hard to see why. With influences from North Africa, France and Italy as well as from the voyages of discovery to the Americas, Spanish food typically has strong flavours and brilliant colours. And Moroccan food is one of the great cuisines of the world. The emphasis in both is on the subtle use of spices to produce a marvellous concoction of aromas, tastes and colours. In this class, we will explore some classic dishes and some in the modern-style, as well.

Mediterranean Journey - The South of France

The South of France: sunshine, rolling hills redolent with herbs and the sea. All of these are the backdrop to a famous cuisine that is noted for its seafood, lamb and olives. In this class, let's go on a culinary journey to this land that follows the Mediterranean coast from the Spain to the Alps. We will prepare (and eat!) some dishes that are typical of this wonderful region, but which are just so suitable for Perth.

Mediterranean Journey May/June 20111

The Mediterranean diet is widely regarded as one of the tastiest and healthiest diets around. And the climate is the same as WA's, so it is no accident that Mediterranean foods can be so exciting for us Western Australians. However, the Mediterranean stretches from Spain and Morocco in the West to Turkey and Lebanon in the East, with France, Italy, Greece, North Africa in between. And don't forget those islands! The variety of food is nearly endless. In this journey we will cook some old favourites and the more unusual dishes that can be found around the shores of the Mediterranean It is sure to be a tasty and adventurous journey! This class can be taken as a four week series or individual classes (students booking all four weeks will have priority, however). For details of each week's class, please see the individual listings.

Mezze and Tapas

The Cooking School's oh so fashionable 'small plate' classes continue with this popular class. Create and taste lovely little bite-sized morsels from Spain to the Middle East and the Levant with Riki Kaspi. Mezze and tapas are the perfect snacks to have with a glass of wine after work. Also by learning to make a range of Mezze and Tapas you will be the perfect entertainer for your friends, building small plates into a balanced meal. What could be a better way of starting your cooking weekend?

Modern Australian

Modern Australian cuisine borrows from all the cultures of those who have come to our shores to live and work and play. Our cuisine is innovative, tasty and appealing to all the senses. You will learn in this class a range of recipes that feature the influences of old Europe, Asia and our indigenous culture. Come on Aussie, Come on!

Moroccan - The next step

For those who have mastered the basics of the cuisine but want to take the next step and extend their knowledge of this wonderful food.
Moroccan Food is one of the great cuisines of the world. In this class you will explore the exotic world of the Maghreb with our North African and Middle Eastern specialist, Riki Kaspi. The emphasis is on the subtle use of spices with meats, fish and vegetables plus traditional accompaniments to produce a marvellous concoction of aromas, tastes and colours. In this class, you will prepare a range of Moroccan dishes under Riki's expert eye to produce a truly wonderful Moroccan Feast. Come to the Kasbah with Riki!

Moroccan Feast 2

Our Moroccan Feast and Tajine classes have proven to be extremely popular. It is time that we extended your understanding and enjoyment of Moroccan cuisine! In this class, Riki Kaspi will offer a second Moroccan Feast with new recipes and new ideas. If you have enjoyed the earlier classes and would like to increase your repertoire of North African cuisine, then this is the class for you. And if you haven’t already been to one of our other Moroccan classes, then don’t be shy! You will also enjoy this class.

Moroccan Sweets

Our Moroccan classes are great, but there is only so much we can do in them. It is pretty obvious that we need a new class that emphasises those oh so fantastic Moroccan and north African sweets. This is that class. In this class you will learn to prepare a range of Moroccan sweets to top off that Moroccan feast that you are thinking about having for your friends and family. Riki Kaspi who will take this class has a passion for this cuisine, and will share her secrets with you.

Mothers & Sons, Dads & Daughters (Over 12s)

The price for this class is for a pair - one parent and one child.  In today's class, parents and their older children (over 12s) are invited to share a great cooking experience with Riki. This is a really great way for parents and children to get together and have fun learning new skills and eating healthy, good food. Come to the kitchen and have fun together!  Extra children can be booked in for an additional $30.

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Oysters, but so much more!

In this class Jerry will be teaching you how to create a variety of oyster shooters such as cucumber with lime and vodka as well as oysters with ginger and lime vinaigrette and other delicious recipes.  He will also be showing you how to shuck oysters and advising how to source the best oysters.  To complement the class, Riki Kaspi will be teaching you how to create a beautiful traditional Bouillabaisse, that delicious French seafood soup from Marseille.  This is a class not to miss if you love oysters and seafood.

Pasta & Risotto

Pasta is a great standby, especially midweek. However, there is so much more to pasta than packet pasta bought at the supermarket. In this very popular class, you will learn how to make fresh pasta. You will not believe the difference that fresh pasta makes! You will learn how to make the perfect risotto and about the different risotto rice varieties such as arborio, carnaroli and vialone nano. And of course, you will make some great sauces to match the pasta dishes. This is a very popular class, so book early to secure your place!

Pasta & Risotto (with a Touch of Truffle)

In this class you will learn how to make fresh pasta - you won't believe the difference that fresh pasta makes.  Guided by our chef, you will learn to make the best pasta and risotto using different rice varieties such as arborio, carnaroli and vialone nano.  And of course you will make some great sauces to match the pasta and, as it is truffle season, there will be a touch of truffle with your meal.

Pasta Shapes

Our Pasta classes have been a resounding success. Many of our students have taken the Pasta and Risotto class and are now clamouring for more. "How do we make ravioli?", you say. "And what about tortellini?" Now is time for another pasta class, exploring the wonderful world of pasta shapes and pasta stuffed with wonderful, tasty morsels. In this class, Sophie will guide you to a new level of pasta making. Come and expand your pasta world! Your friends will be forever grateful. (And you don't have to have done the initial Pasta and Risotto class to take this class; Sophie will teach you the basics first, if you haven't done Pasta and Risotto.)

Pasta-making for Under 12s (with parents)

THIS CLASS IS PRICED AT $160.00 FOR TWO PEOPLE - 1 PARENT AND 1 CHILD.
During this class Riki will be teaching you how to make your pasta dough from scratch and then roll it into various types of pasta. You will also learn how to make a delicious dessert. Lunch will be served with the pasta you make with two different sauces.

Peter Kenyon Presents...

The much-loved cooking professor, Peter Kenyon, is back at last to teach this special class.  Peter will be creating a fantastic surprise menu for this class that will focus not just on delicious food but the all important presentation.
Peter will show you how to make your dinner party presentation special using some secret chef tricks.  Welcome Peter back and book this great class.

Pizza with Vincenzo

If you love pizza but can never get it quite right in your kitchen, Vincenzo will teach you how to do it, the Italian way of course.  Vincenzo will let you in on the secrets of making a good dough for your pizza and advising you on just the right combination of toppings to finish it off.

Quick, Light and Easy

All of us seem just so busy, so much so that cooking time is at a premium. However, we do want to eat good, tasty food that does not weigh us down. In this class, you will learn how to make quick meals for you, your family or your friends that are tasty and exciting but do not require a huge investment in time at the stove. The emphasis will be on light food that can be prepared quickly and easily.

Rick Stein's Seafood Journey

Celebrity TV chef Rick Stein's first love is seafood. And our very own Sophie Budd trained at Rick Stein's famous seafood restaurant in Padstow, Cornwall. So, in this very special night you will learn from Sophie some of the lessons she learned at the stove of the master. The class will cover how to buy good seafood and how to prepare it as well as some stunning recipes. This will be a special night and an opportunity to gain some insights from one of the world's great seafood restaurants. Be quick, as this class is very popular and booked out very quickly the last time it was offered!

Riki's Turkish Delight

Riki Kaspi will be teaching this very special class based on Turkish cooking from her mother's kitchen. Riki was born into a multicultural environment that revolved around food. Her mother was Turkish and an intuitive cook in a tradition of intuitive cooks. In this class Riki will draw on this tradition and teach you the methods of Turkish and Middle Eastern cuisine. Stuffed tomato and zucchini  and rolled eggplant with feta cheese are just two of the delicious recipes you will cook during this class.

Sawadee Thai - A Thai Trilogy

Sunny side UP! style is the cooking of traditional Thai dishes with a Modern Australian presentation. Swardee thai has proven to be very popular so chef Sunny is now presenting the course with three different menus Green, Red and Yellow. You can now do three different Swadee Thai classes, with a different menu each week! This is a class for hot lovers and passionate eaters. Tantalize your taste buds and create modern culinary art from the Land of Smiles. Chef Sunny will empower you to create three courses of delights! Learn impressive techniques and recipes to share with your friends! Keep a look out for all three. Bring your taste buds along for this astounding ride!

Singapore and Malaysia

Yvonne will be showcasing hawker and home-style food from Singapore and Malaysia. Some of the dishes you may find on the menu for her classes are spring rolls, pan-fried dumplings, wantons, lobak (asian sausages), rojak (Singaporean-style salads).  Yvonne will also be including dishes like nasi goreng, fried Hokkien noodles Mamak-style chicken curries, desserts such as sago and palm sugar puddings and a whole lot more.

Sitting Duck

Chef Sunny loves teaching you about duck. In this class, Sunny will dispel any rumours that cooking with duck is difficult. The class will explore how to use duck to make some stunning small dishes. Be it tapas or yum cha, duck is a fantastic ingredient for tasty and stylish small dishes. And being a Friday sundowner, there will be ample opportunity to taste some wines and enjoy conversation and company with your fellow sundowner participants. End the work week well.

Six Great Pasta Sauces

So you know how to make pasta, but what to put with it can sometimes be a challenge. Italian pasta sauces are usually made from tomatoes, oil, cream, eggs and cheese. We will have a look at some interesting combinations to jazz up your week night pasta.

Slow Cooking - Soups, Stews and Braises

With the ever increasing speed of our lives, it is sometimes nice to slow down and appreciate the good things in life and in this class we do just that.  We will explore how to turn inexpensive cuts of meats, with the use of time and some age old cooking principles, into elegant masterpieces.  Hearty soups have the ability to warm and nourish the soul in the cooler months and in this class you will find out how they can be a sophisticated touch at the start of the meal or become the meals themselves. This is an extended class for a lazy Sunday so book now and let Rohan warm up your winter.

Slow Dance

Not into speed dating? Well then slow down and dance in The Cooking Professors Kitchen for this Friday sundowner. Dress to impress, then cook to astonish. Chef Sunny is hosting this cooking class for singles who are looking for the perfect recipe to match that perfect man or woman of your taste. Ignite your love and passion for food and wine, and then maybe ... Who knows? This class is for a lucky eight participants, 4 gents + 4 ladies, to maximise the opportunity for fun and conversation.

Something Different for Christmas

Christmas in Perth is almost always a hot day. It is curious that we swelter over the 'Traditional Christmas'. Why not try something different for Christmas this year? In this class, Riki Kaspi who is our expert on the cuisines of the Middlle East and North Africa, will take you through some recipes suited for the Festive Season celebrated in a hot climate. This is the class to get some really good ideas for Christmas in Perth!

Sophie's 'Masterchef'

No, the Cooking School is not turning into a real TV set! But we thought we might have a bit of fun with our very own version of that amazingly addictive cooking show, Masterchef. This TV program has really captured the imagination of many of us. It certainly led to a lot of people becoming interested in cooking and coming along to our cooking classes. What are your Masterchef fantasies? Let's find out! And here are a couple of secrets - Sophie would dearly love to become a TV star and the Cooking Professor would secretly like to have the sneer and the cravat of that Preston fellow!! Sophie will host a 'Masterchef' at the cooking school and the Cooking Professor will ponce about as the judge. All we need is some contestants! And there will be real prizes - Vouchers for Cooking Classes with us in 2010! Come along and live your Masterchef dream as you prepare your dish. But mostly just come along and have some fun!

Sophie's Autumn

The best way of cooking is to use seasonal produce. Why? Because flavour is at a maximum when produce is in season. In this class you will expand your ideas for Autumn eating with Sophie Budd. The weather is getting cooler and the rain (we hope!) has arrived. Autumn is a great time to begin to explore those comfort foods. It is a time for mushrooms, the beginning of the best time for root vegetables and a time for great meats. But it is also the time for the last of the summer fruits - the best of all possible worlds! Autumn is just right for sharing steaming plates with friends and family inside or having the last of your al fresco meals before winter sets in.

Spanish Flavours - Seafood in Espana

Spanish food is the new thing - well, not so new to the seasoned travellers who have been in on the secrets of the flavours of Spain since they first set foot in that vibrant and colourful land. Spain is the hottest place for food at the moment. And no wonder! Combining technique with simplicity, great ingredients and influences from France, Italy, South America, the Mahgreb and, of course, its own ancient indigenous cuisine, Spain is the home of fantastic food. In this class, you will be preparing (and eating!) some great Spanish food, with an emphasis on Northern Spain. The North of Spain is where the Mountains meet the sea, come and enjoy authentic regional food. The Spaniards who live near the coastal regions in the North love their seafood and in this lesson we will cook Marmita (Tuna and saffron stew), Calamares en su tinta (Squid braised in white wine and ink) and Arroz con almejas (Rice with clams). Ola!

Spring Is Here!

Stunning Spring! It is the season for fresh food. Winter is over and nature is coming to life again with the new season’s produce. In this class we will celebrate Spring’s cornucopia, be it lamb and artichokes, broadbeans or asparagus. And then there are new season’s berries! Flavour is at a premium in Spring. Get ready to make the most of it. In this class, you will be guided in preparing fresh, tasty and satisfying recipes using the new season's produce, much of it fresh from local producers in the Swan region.

Stick 'Em Up!

Some of the world's tastiest food comes to you on a stick! From satays to shish kebabs, great food is skewered. In this Friday sundowner, Chef Sunny will teach you the secrets of making your skewered food as tasty as possible. Meats, fish and vegetables are all possibilities to be sticked up. But don't forget the fragrant fruits, either! Not only will Sunny grin and grill as shows you the art of the skewer, but he will also teach you about sauces and condiments that accompany your sticks. Don't be stuck up, book now!

Sticky Winter Puddings

When the rain is pelting down and the temperature is falling through the floor, what could be better than a lovely, warming winter pudding? In this class Sophie will show you how to produce a range of those sticky, sweet and oh-so-satisfying winter puddings that will ward off the cold and make the rain on the roof sing! Learn to finish off those winter meals with substance as well as style.

Summer Cocktails and Canapes

Chef Sunny opens the Summer term with a party. Sunny's Friday sessions at The Cooking Professors Cooking School have proven to be extremely popular. Book this one quickly so that you won't be disappointed. Bring your mates and learn how to create delicious summer canapés. There may be a ceviche of white fish or baby tomato tarts. Cool down and muddle your way to a refreshing taste of tropical and summer cocktails, such as a white sangria con menta or a tropical nami borocay. A perfect way to chill with friends on the sunny side after a week's work.

Summer in Perth

The Cooking Professor has been looking through some great French cook books over the break and trying out some new recipes inspired by his time in Paris in 2009. Of course summer in Paris is not like summer in Perth - but the cuisine of a Parisian summer is perfect for a Perth summer! And we have the beaches, not a feature of Paris. Come and be inspired by Peter's summer menu influenced by the cuisine of France, but perfect for Perth.

Summer Paella with Sunny

Chef Sunny's series of Friday night sun downers continues with this very popular exploration of one of Spain's greatest contributions to the world of cuisine: the oh-so-tasty paella. Take a trip to the coast of Spain right here in heart of Perth and learn how to make one of the tastiest dishes in the world from a chef who ranks the paella as one of his signature dishes. Making a paella can be just a little challenging, given the necessity of getting everything from fish and shellfish to chicken and rice to cook together. Learn to time everything to perfection from the paella master, Chef Sunny de Ocampo.

Summer Salads

Salads can become pretty boring, lettuce, tomato and cucumber!  In this class you will learn some amazing new recipes using fresh local ingredients.  Think outside the square and impress your friends and family with these healthy and delicious recipes!

Super Souffles

You would love to be able to cook a perfect souffle but does the idea of it fill you with dread?  In this class Frederick will teach you the secrets of how to make the perfect souffle, both sweet and savoury.  Included in the menu for today's class is vanilla and pistachio souffle with raspberry sauce and a twice-baked goat's cheese, spinach and walnut souffle among other delicious recipes.

Sweet Treats

Think of all things cute and sweet, 'candy love hearts', 'cherry and coconut balls', 'coconut ice' and 'peanut brittle'.  All excellent to make and give as gifts and great fun to get together with your friends and make lots of little treats.  In this class Sophie will show you how to make all these treats with some to eat on the day and some to take home.

Sweets from the Mediterranean and the Middle East

As you arrive in Greece or Turkey, the sweets available begin to excite the senses with the smell of cinnamon and other spices, the wonderful pastries and the sweet smell of honey. The sensations are only hightened as the focus goes further east into the Levant and the Middle East. In this class, Riki will reveal her love of the sweet dishes of the Middle East as you prepare a number of recipes from this exotic region. Maamul cookies stuffed with dates and spices and  baklava are just of two the treats in store for you. And, of course, you get to eat and enjoy what you have prepared!

Thai Harmony 2

Thai food is all about the balance of flavours - hot, sour, sweet, salty and bitter and in our Thai Harmony classes you will learn to use just the right amount of each ingredient to perfect that balance.  In each class Rohan will concentate on one specific curry and will also teach you how to make a beautiful array of dishes to accompany it - crisp fresh papaya and mango salads and snack food to make this a meal to savour and remember.

Thai Harmony 3

Thai food is all about the balance of flavours - hot, sour, sweet, salty and bitter and in our Thai Harmony classes you wlil learn to use just the right amount of each ingredient to perfect that balance.  In each class Rohan will concentrate on one specific curry and will also teach you how to make a beautilful array of dishes to accompany  it - crisp fresh papaya and mango salads and snack food to make this a meal to savour and remember.

Thai Harmony 4

Thai food is all about the balance of flavours - hot, sour, sweet, salty and bitter and in our Thai Harmony classes you wll learn to use just the right amount of each ingredient to perfect that balance.  In each class Rohan will concentrate on one specific curry and will also teach you how to make a beautiful array of dishes to accompany
it - crisp fresh papaya and mango salads and snack food to make this a meal to savour and remember.

The Malaysian Hawkers Hut

Have you ever been to Malaysia or Singapore and marvelled at the fantastic food available, seemingly in an instant, from the Hawkers' street and market stalls? Using the freshest of ingredients and minimum cooking time, Hawkers Hut food is sensational. Wouldn't you like to reproduce this wonderful cuisine? This, then, is the class for you. Let chef Sunny share his knowledge of this magical cuisine with you in a night reminiscent of the tastes and aromas of KL or Penang or Singapore as he reveals the secrets of hawkers hut cuisine.

Valentine's Day - Food of Love

If there is ever a day to romance a partner Valentine's Day is the one. This class is designed with the perfect romantic dinner in mind, some dishes can be prepared in advance so it will be easy enough for the home cook but elegant enough to wow that special someone.  Oysters, Champagne and Chocolate will feature in a menu to remember.

Menu

Almond Gazpacho

Poached oysters with champagne sabayon

Pan roasted Barramundi with broad bean and fennel risotto

Warm beetroot and Meredith goats cheese salad

Chocolate and hazelnut Crème Brulee

Venison, Kangaroo and Fowl - Western Australian Game

The Australian diet is usually sustained with our well known types of meat and fish, however, there is a vast amount of game meat available that is simply delicious and should be embraced.  WA produces high quality game meats and in this class you will learn how to apply the correct cooking techniques whilst delicately balancing the rich flavours of different kinds of game meats.

Vincenzo's Italian Feast

If Ravioloni with Ricotta and Pumpkin in brown butter sauce and Tiramisu sound interesting, so will the rest of Vincenzo's menu for his Italian Feast class.  Vincenzo will teach some of the basics of good Italian cooking and send you home with the skills to prepare the delicious meal enjoyed during this class.

Viva Barcelona

Spanish of course! In this class, Riki will take you on a tour of the Catalan region of Spain, and in particular, the city of Barcelona. If New York never sleeps, Barcelona never even thinks about sleep. The food of Catalonia is so much more than just Tapas (great though tapas is). In this class, Riki will introduce you to some of the more interesting and different aspects of the food of the Catalan region. It is a region that covers both the mountains and the sea, and so is very diverse. This gives a tremendous scope to cooks wanting to make the best of the Mediterranean produce of Catalonia.

Westend Deli - The Perfect Brunch

Many of you will have enjoyed a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner at the fabulous Westend Deli.  Head Chef and owner, Justin Peters, will let you in on some of the secrets of his innovative and delicious dishes.  Join Justin for a fun evening cooking and sharing some of his staple brunch dishes found on the West End Deli menu, both past and present.  Book now to avoid disappointment.

What Do The Stars Eat?

Our newest chef instructor at the Cooking School, Rohan Wills, has worked as a personal chef for celebrity musicians on their world tours, such as: Sir Paul McCartney, Madonna, The Eagles, Rod Stewart and many others. What an insight this has given him into the world of celebrity eating. If you want to know what the stars eat and learn how to prepare these meals to impress your own stars, this is the class for you.

Wild Sourdough Breadmaking with Yoke Mardewi

Yoke's classes are hands-on.  She aims to share her knowledge and passion for wild sourdough bread-making  so that you can replicate in your own kitchen what she teaches in the class.  Yoke is renowned world-wide for her wild sourdough bread-making classes.  This is an extended class of approximately 4 hours duration.  Book soon to avoid disappointment.

Wine and Tapas

Today you will be experiencing the hands-on preparation of some great tapas - those fabulous small-plate snacks from Spain. As well, you will have the opportunity to taste some fantastic Spanish wines selected by our chef to partner with the tapas. Our sundowner classes are just the thing to expand your entertaining knowledge and have a lot of fun with new and old friends.   This class is slightly more expensive due to the wine provided for the class.

Winter Comfort

The chilly winds of winter are upon us, the rain is on the roof and the fire is blazing inside. It is time for those slow cooked, heart warming winter dishes. In this class you will learn how to make the perfect winter meal, from hearty soups to wonderful slow cooked braises; and it is time for those wonderful root vegetables, too. We will look at how to gain maximum flavour by using good stocks. And we will not forget those lovely sticky, delicious winter puddings either. Of course there will be a glass of Western Australian red at hand!

Winter in Spain

As the weather gets more chilly, we begin to think of winter food. And what a perfect place to seek out new recipes than Spain? Our chef, Rohan Wills, spent several years in Spain and has a passion for Spanish cuisine. What could be better than to learn some secrets and techniques from Rohan and expand your Spanish recipe repertoire? You can find out how to prepare and cook the famous Bacalao (Salted Cod) and taste for yourself why it has been prized for centuries throughout Spain, also make rich warming stews and finish with sweet custard filled pastries with hints of Moorish spices.This will be a great class!

Winter Soups and Winter Puddings

To warm the cockles of your heart, Frederick has put together a menu with lovely winter soups such as Lentil, Pancetta and Root Vegetable Broth with Fresh Herbs and a Delicious Pineapple and Polenta Upsidedown Cake with Ginger Mascarpone.  These are just two of the beautiful winter dishes that Frederick will be teaching in his class today. 

Wok Flavour

Cooking in a wok is a very quick and easy way to make meals at home for the whole famiy.  In this class you learn how to prepare and execute several wok dishes that have that smoky, charred flavour that is synonymous with all stir-fry dishes.  You will also learn about vital heat control and caring for your wok.

Wok with Sunny

Join Chef Sunny for a Wok adventure across the Great Wall of China and discover fresh and tasty wok cooked dishes. Learn how to season your wok, how to stir fry noodles and wok some Asian vegetables. On the menu, there may be diced ginger chicken in Asian vegetables and cashew nuts, Shanghai egg noodles with shredded pork and Asian leaves and also a flaming seafood dish in this one night journey. Learn Sunny's fried rice techniques and many more Chinese cooking secrets utilising that most versatile of cooking utensils, the wok.

Yokoso Japan

Learn the art of sushi with a Chef Sunny De Ocampo. Sunny is an ultra-enthusiastic teacher and he will let you in on his secrets from the “Land of the Rising Sun.” Create your own sushi with a new modern twist using the freshest ingredients with extra flare and fun. Learn new style sushi with your favourite fillings like gingered tempura prawns, pickled spiced sashimi and soy tea poached tofu. Oishi ne! (Bloody wicked mates!)

You Say Oysters!

There is more to oysters than just shucking the perfect oyster.  In this class Jerry Fraser will be showing you how to cook a delicious oyster chowder and oyster poorboys as well as demonstrating how to shuck an oyster.   Jerry  is the King of Oysters. An energetic and enthusiastic man, Jerry Fraser’s growing popularity as an Oysterman is infectious. As Jerry says “I love the pleasure on peoples faces when they eat them. It’s like taking that first plunge into the ocean. It’s clean, pristine, fresh. They taste the brine first, then they get the textures and flavours.”   Book soon to avoid disappointment.

Yummy Mummies

How about getting together with some other Mums (or Dads!) for a morning cooking class and coffee? In this class, Sophie will go through lots of hints for keeping the family food agenda exciting, inventive and yes, Yummy!! Learn some kitchen skills, meet new and old friends and finish with a lovely lunch that you have cooked. Of course, the kids are welcome, too!

Yvonne's Asian Gourmet Walkabout

Take a walk into the Asian gourmet world of Northbridge with Yvonne and learn about the spices and produce the Asian gourmet shops in this multicultural location have to offer.  The tour will take you into shops like VHT, herbal produce shops and also an Asian fishmonger.  During the tour, you will learn how to distinguish between the different fresh seasonal Asian vegetables, frozen produce, soya bean products and also all the different sauces and spices.  This tour is perfect for people who want to learn more about Asian cuisines and where to source the necessary ingredients in Perth.  It's a hands-on show and tell about the types of Asian products on offer here in Perth.

At the end of the tour you will return to The Cooking Professor to cook up a traditional market-style dish found on the streets of South-East Asia.  Yvonne will teach you how to stir up coconut rice, a delicious chicken curry made from fresh and dry spices and cook Asian roti perfectly with the perfect condiment of pickled vegetables and finish it off with a masala (spice) tea.

The tour starts at 9.30 am and participants will return to The Cooking Professor around 11.30 am to prepare and cook their delicious lunch to be shared in our dining room.  This is an extended class of around 4 hours.  Location details will be provided to participants prior to the class.