Steaming Food. Catering at events Today I’d like to share a recipe that uses steam as a cooking method ‘Asian-Style steamed Snapper’. I have had this dish many times when I was working in Sydney many moons ago & it is a favourite of mine ? Here are some fun facts & history of Steaming,did you know that some of worlds earliest examples of steam cooking can be traced back to the Stone Age in ‘Gunma Province,Japan’ & later evidence shows that steam cooking was used by the Italians & Sardinians during the Bronze Age & steaming pots dating back 10,000
Read More
When Catering on the south coast for food allergies Vegetarian, Gluten Free & Vegan… At A Class Wedding Catering, we are the specialist for catering to your needs. As trends change with most Weddings these days the bride or groom want to celebrate there special day in an exotic location here on the South Coast NSW… Yes there are many catering businesses’ chasing you for your special day & hard earn money but we at A Class Wedding Catering we cater for everyone ? Which brings me to the minor majority (sorry) Martin & I have catered 4 Vegan Weddings… 1
Read More
Blueberry Melon Prawn & Feta Salad. Today I’d like to share a simple recipe for Blueberry Melon Prawn & Feta Salad. As always I have some interesting facts about the humble Blueberry, did you know that blueberries can date back many centuries to a north/eastern America & were gathered by the Native Americans & were widely abundant on both northern coasts the Pacific on the west & the Atlantic on the east. Also by eating a half cup of blueberries, it contains the same amount of antioxidants as 2 1/4 of broccoli 2 1/2 cups of spinach & 2 1/2
Read More
Grazing Station Menu This menu is Ideal for Informal Weddings, Birthday parties, and anniversaries Served as individual station your guests can wander around and choose at their leisure, this is one of A Class Caterings most popular menus, we cater for many functions on the South Coast of NSW from Wollongong to Batemans Bay including Berry, Kangaroo Valley, Gerringong, Shoalhaven, Nowra, Jervis Bay, with our many years of experience we can organise that special function ,we have many menus available so please take a look at our website * Selection of local and imported cheeses * Chicken parfait, duck pates, pork
Read More
Bread and Butter Pudding Today I’d like to share a simple and easy recipe for Bread & Butter Pudding. But before I get to the recipe I’d like to share some fun facts about Bread & Butter Pudding. Did you know that Bread and Butter Pudding can be traced back to the early 11th and 12th centuries as Chefs & Cooks were looking for ways to use stale leftover bread instead of it going to waste? In the 13th century, Bread & Pudding became very popular in England & continues to be to this very day & a favourite of British
Read More
Silverbeet recipe Today I’d like to share a simple recipe for Silverbeet that my Bubcha(grandmother in Polish)made for me when I was young & now I’m cooking it for my family ?. Being of Polish descent I classify this dish as ‘peasant cooking) But before I get to the recipe I’d like to share some fun facts about Silverbeet. Did you know that Silverbeet was cultivated from Sea-Beet & originated in Europe near the coast of the Mediterranean sea & was named ‘Chard’ which descends from the 14th-century French word ‘carde’from the Latin word ‘Carduus’meaning artichoke thistle(without the spikes). Chard is
Read More
Banana Bread Recipe. Today I’d like to share a simple recipe for Banana Bread,which is eaay to prepare & easy to cook. So now to the recipe which makes 10 slices Ingredients 1 3/4 cups plain flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon bi carb soda pinch of salt 2/3 cups of caster sugar 1/2 cup of chopped almonds (omit almonds for allergy reasons) 3 teaspoons vanilla essence 2 eggs lightly 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup smashed bananas Method 1 pre heat oven to 190 degrees celsius or 170 degrees celsius fan forced meanwhile spray a 7cm deep 10
Read More
Slow cooked Beef Cheeks Stew in Red Wine. With winter just around the corner slow cooker beef cheeks stew in red wine is that perfect comfort food dinner for the whole family on those cold winter evenings. Did you know that there are records that show lamb & fish stew was being cooked by the Romans as far back as the 4th century AD. So to the recipe which serves 6 Ingredients 1/4 cup plain flour seasoned 1.2 kg of beef cheeks(can also use diced chuck or gravy beef) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium brown onions cut into wedges
Read More
Wedding Catering Penrith, Hawkesbury Your wedding; your day; your way. Steve and Martin have provided amazing food and service at hundreds of weddings and can help you create the perfect day. We completely customise our menus to your locations and your needs. being locals of Penrith with both our families living in the area, we have local knowledge and experience of the area We can assist with all facets of the wedding preparation and specialise in boutique wedding receptions whether they be at home, at the beach, in the bush or at a location that is close to your heart. We
Read More
Catering Vegan & Vegetarian Weddings in the Illawarra & South Coast by A Class Catering Catering Vegan & Vegetarian Weddings is fast becoming a trend here on the South Coast & Wollongong with Brides & Grooms these days. Yes, its a lifestyle & not everyone’s cup of tea but it gives the Bride & Groom the opportunity to share with family & friends some of the great foods they enjoy. That’s right some of you who are reading this are thinking Err Vegetarian & Vegan rabbit food, nothing living, fruits n vegetables, vegetable curries, boring but you only have to
Read More
