Cooking Experiences That Will Release Your Culinary Skills

Aug. 27, 2009 - PRLog -- There are few things more satisfying in life than sitting down and enjoying a really great meal with good friends. The simple act of sharing food has been an identifiable feature of human society since society began and even in today's fast-paced modern world we still appreciate the importance of taking the time to sit down together as a family and share stories and laughter over a communal meal. In the current economic climate, the opportunity to go out to restaurants and cafes to get such an experience is becoming less financially viable for most of us so we are being tempted back into our kitchens to throw our own dinner parties.

However for those of us that don't get much time to practice our cooking, the idea of forcing the people we love most to consume our culinary efforts can seem too frightening contemplate, causing us to simply forego the pleasure of eating with friends. The good news is that anyone can learn how to whip up a delicious meal and by focusing on just a few great dishes you will soon be able to impress your friends and take the stress out of entertaining. Cookery courses have become increasingly popular as a fun day out in their own right, as well as a great way to learn a new skill that has practical use for ever after.

With so many great reasons to expand your culinary horizons there's never been a better time to learn how to create your favourite style of cooking, whether it's spicy Indian curries or delicate Japanese cuisine. A cooking experience also makes a great day out to try with friends and is sure to give you plenty of entertaining memories that will last long after the dinner plates have been scraped clean.

The Spice of Life

One of the most popular meals in the UK today is the delicious spicy curries of Indian cuisine . So if you are missing your local curry house and fancy a dose of chilli, an Indian Cookery Masterclass (http://www.redletterdays.co.uk/Experience/Ref/ZAICS) might be the perfect day out for you. You will learn everything you need to know to create an authentic three course Indian meal from scratch then you can sit down and enjoy your delectable creations with your fellow students. You don't even have to worry about remembering the secrets as you will get recipe cards to take home so you can recreate the dishes for your appreciative friends and family.

Using Your Loaf

An extremely useful skill and one that can instantly elevate you to the status of domestic god or goddess amongst your friends, is the art of bread making. Everyone will agree that the smell of freshly baked bread is one of the most divine scents in the world and the ability to create your own doughs from scratch will give you a great sense of satisfaction. An Introduction to Bread Making experience will suit any budding baker that dreams of being able to whip up a perfect fluffy loaf in their own kitchen. Suitable for all levels, a bread making experience teaches students how to lift and fold their dough for a lighter loaf as well as letting you into some tricks of the trade from a top French chef. After all your hard work you can sit down for a sociable lunch with your fellow chefs and enjoy your creations with a well-deserved glass of wine.

Perhaps you've been struggling for years to perfect your pastries and would love to discover the secrets from a master. Well whether you have a taste for apple pies or savoury quiches, the art of pastry making is well worth exploring and with a Pastry Making Masterclass you will really take your cookery skills to the next level. You will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the different types of pastry and their ideal cooking methods before putting your new knowledge to practice by making a variety of sweet and savoury pastry dishes which you will be able to beautifully recreate time and time again for your friends and family.

From the Sea

As people have become increasingly aware of health and nutritional issues, the popularity of seafood has unsurprisingly soared. Packed full of nutrients, adding fish and seafood to your diet is a tasty way to keep you and your family healthy but for those new to cooking seafood it can be a daunting task. A Fish and Seafood Masterclass (http://www.redletterdays.co.uk/Experience/Ref/BTNFS) is a great introduction to all the essential preparation techniques, including cleaning, scaling and skinning, as well as providing a range of different cooking methods to add to your culinary repertoire. The skills you learn can all be replicated in a standard home kitchen so you will be able to recreate the dishes at home and really get the most out of your culinary experience.

For those that prefer their fish raw, sushi has to be one of the ultimate health foods and when it's made properly it also looks incredible, making it the perfect dish for an impressive dinner party. A sushi making experience is a great way to learn the basics before trying your hand at creating a range of different pieces yourself. Once you've mastered the techniques you will find that making sushi at home is actually much easier than most people imagine, however you might not want to tell your friends how simple it is so you can really impress them with your extraordinary knowledge. So however you like your seafood, there is sure to be a cooking experience to inspire you and create an unbeatable sense of accomplishment when you try out your new skills at home.

For anyone that would love to throw a great dinner party of just prepare a really nice meal for friends, a cookery experience is a fabulously fun way to learn the skills and recipes you need, as well as develop the confidence to get over your fear of the kitchen. So treat yourself to a cooking experience and you will soon be able to sit down with your closest friends and tempt their tastebuds with your very own creations.

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