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Flavours from the Earth – Veggie and Vegan Cookery

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This fascinating cookery course will help develop your knowledge of vegetarian and vegan cookery. Vegetables and grains can be cooked in a variety of creative and diverse ways to bring out the best and most satisfying flavours imaginable. Tempting dishes such as Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagna, Sweet Potato Dahl, Salt and Pepper Tofu, Vegan Brownies, plus many more, prove that vegan or vegetarian food can also be vibrant and taste great.

During the course, you will use a variety of local products, spices and herbs to prepare and cook a selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes. You will also develop an understanding of how to prepare and cook foods using a variety of techniques in creating, balance, texture and taste.

More information

This course is due to start on Tuesday 7th January 2025. You will attend college on Tuesday evening from 6.00pm – 9.00pm, for four weeks.

The course takes place at St Helens College, Town Centre Campus, St Helens, WA10 1PP.

You will be presented with a range of recipes and some of the dishes may include:

  • Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagna
  • Sweet Potato Dahl
  • Button Mushroom Risotto
  • Salt and Pepper Tofu
  • Chickpea and Coriander Burger with Aquafaba Mayonnaise
  • Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Roast Cauliflower Tempura
  • Rice Pudding with Pear and Berry Compote
  • Vegan Brownies

You will study alongside like-minded people in classes delivered by friendly expert tutors and chefs.

There is no formal assessment. You will be given feedback based on your progress with suggestions and guidance for areas for improvement.

As with all our leisure courses the main emphasis is to come and enjoy!

There are no formal entry requirements. The course is suitable for all levels of ability.

You will need to wear strong, flat sensible shoes and bring along an apron and a tea towel.

Please bring along a container to take what you have made home with you.

You may be eligible for funding if you have not recently participated in a similar programme, or received any other recent government funded training.

There are a number of fee options for this course including:

  • If you are unemployed – FREE
  • If you are employed – £40
  • If you are not eligible for funding – £120

The course price is inclusive of all the ingredients that you will need for each session.

You may wish to progress onto an accredited qualification in this subject, which will allow you to practice your skills in the industry.
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