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The Rookie-Cook Review: Coghlans Indian Cookery Class

The Rookie-Cook Review:  Coghlans Indian Cookery Class - I have recently had the very fortunate experience of attending Coghlans Indian Cookery Class. Coghlans is a cookery school, situated between Sheffield and Chesterfield, which runs full-day, half-day, and weekly cookery courses. They range from learning to cook Thai food, to Gastro, to French, to Macarons; and classes even stretch all the way to Knife Skills and Butchery. Courses are run by resident chef Simon Lilley, one of only 120 Master Chefs in Great Britain. But you probably knew all of that already. And what you may not know about your chosen cuisine, Coghlans can teach you. Our class comprised of 8 people at varying levels across the cooking-spectrum (I shame myself...

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Father's Day Blog

Father’s Day Suggestions - We all know it’s a bit of a toughie to know what to get your dad on Father’s day. After a year or two you find that you’ve exhausted all the gift possibilities: socks, best-dad-in-the-world-mug, slippers, aftershave. Luckily, here at Coghlans, we’re here to offer a new suggestion: why not try a Coghlans cookery course? Be not fooled, Coghlans courses remain fun and light-hearted, while at the same time educational. Get your old fella trying his hand at a Braised Lamb Shank in Herb Jus on our ‘Gastro’ course, or Lemon Grass and Coriander spiced Salmon Fillets from our ‘Thai’ cooking class. He can even have a bash at making some Macarons if he wants to....

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National Strawberry Day

27th of February To celebrate National Strawberry Day let’s celebrate by making a Strawberry Pannacotta!   2 litre whipping cream 200g caster sugar 10 leave gelatine 2 vanilla pods 30 strawberries, small 16 diarole moulds or small pudding basins   Soak the gelatine in cold water in a suitable container. In a saucepan put the cream and vanilla pod seeds (by splitting down the middle). Put on a medium heat and bring to the boil. Remove liquid from the heat when boiling and whisk in the sugar and gelatine. Leave to cool for 30 minutes, then pour into the prepared moulds, add the strawberries which have been de stalked and quartered. Place in fridge for 2 - 3 hours. Dip...

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Let go of your kitchen fears

The kitchen is a fun place where you can whip up delicious meals and tasty snacks. Everyone has to start somewhere! Whether you’re a novice/beginner to an expert there is always room for improvement and learning more. You don’t just have to stick to your own recipes either; we have a large selection of delicious recipes which you can use at a small fee. You can ring the access the code. Keep it simple to start If you’re a beginner please remember that everyone has to start somewhere. You don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen preparing and making a meal. There are many simple recipes which taste just as heavenly! Not only that but if you have a...

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