November and December 2019 Cooking and Baking Classes

Soft Bread Class

Sunday November 3rd 2 to 5 pm

The Art of Soft Bread. You will learn to make this all time favorite, soft fluffy bread.

You will learn to prepare different bread variations. You will learn;

1. Soft Bread Dough
2. Mini Bread Loaves
3. Sausage Bread
4. Cinnamon Rolls

Price Per Person: RM150

 

Indian Sweets

November 9^th 10 to 2pm

This is another class where you will be learning more Indian Sweets. You will learn,

1. Halva
2. Boondi Ladoo
3. Palkova

Price Per Person: RM180

This is a fully hands on session. Photos will be uploaded later.

Kerala Fish Curry and South Indian Prawn Curry

Sunday November 10^th 2.30 to 5.30

Although many Malaysian Indians are of South Indian extract, but food over there is still very different.  I’ve done this class a few times and it is always a favorite. You will learn;

1. Kerala Fish Curry
2. South Indian Prawn Curry

Bookings need to be made early so I can get the seafood in time and not have to freeze it.

Price Per Person: RM160

 

French Baguette

Saturday November 16th 2 to 5 pm

Bake two types of French Bread from scratch. You will learn;

1. Original French Bread/ Bahn Mi / French Baguette
2. Easy French Bread

Price Per Person: $140

This is a fully hands on class. (class will commence once there are 4 students)

 

 

Fruit Cake 2

Sunday November 17 ^th 11.30 to 2.30

Learn to make English Classics that are oldies but goodies and seldom heard off around here.

1. Dundee Cake
2. Rich Chunky Fruit Cake

Price Per Person: $160

Alcohol will be used in the preparation of this cake.

Christmas Delights

Saturday November 23rd 11 to 2 pm

You will learn to make some Christmas favorites that seem to be rather expensive at all major hotels.  This is a fully Hands on session where you will be working in groups.  You will learn to make:

1. Christmas Stollen
2. Marzipan for Stollen Filling
3. Fruit Mince Tart Filling from scratch
4. Christmas Fruit Mince Tart

These are ideal homemade Christmas gifts.

Price Per Person: $160.  (Class will commence once there are four students)

Alcohol is used in the preparation of the fruit mince.

 

CLASS IS POSTPONED

Roasted Turkey Meal

Sunday November 24th 11 to 3 pm

It’s the yearly Turkey Class; learn to make my moist turkey and all the trimmings and accompaniments that go with it.

1. Roast Turkey
2. Chestnut stuffing
3. Turkey gravy
4. Creamy Potatoes
5. Refreshing Tomato and Grape Salad
6. Christmas Pudding
7. Butter Custard Sauce

Price Per Person: $185. Class will commence once there five students.

We will all sit down together and have an early Christmas Meal.

 

 

October 2019 Baking and Cooking Classes

The Art of Prawn Mee / Penang Hokkien Mee

Sunday October 6^th 1 to 4 pm

I was asked to repeat this class, it was well received the last time. So here goes. You will learn;

1. Two Prawn Broths required for the preparation of the soup
2. Chilly Paste
3. Preparation of the Soup
4. Other Accompaniments

PRICE PER PERSON – RM150

 

Pie Making Class

Tuesday October 8th 11 to 2 pm

We’ve been planning this class for a while now and finally I have a group.  We will learn everything from scratch. You will learn;

1. Short Crust Pastry
2. Potato Topping
3. Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Filling
4. Beef Filling

Price Per Person: RM150

 

Essential Oil in Baking

Saturday October 12th 2 to 5 pm

We hear so much about the good of essential oils and many uses, but seldom in anything baked or cooked. This class will be conducted by Joe Bell who is a Diamond Leader of doTerra Essential oils. You will learn;

1. Apple Cobbler
2. Chocolate Brownies

Price Per Person: RM100.

There will be a question and answer session after the class, so you can further learn about the uses of essential oils.

Cakes for Diwali

Sunday October 13th 11 to 2 pm

Learn to make Sujee Cake and Fruit Cake for Diwali.  The fruit cake is something new I was toying with the other day.

You will learn;

1. Traditional Sujee Cake
2. Semi Rich Fruit Cake

Fruit Cake contains alcohol.

Price Per Person: RM150

 

Indian Sweet Class

Saturday 19th October  11 to 2 pm

Learn to prepare three Indian Sweets.  I learnt this in India and had to perfect it before teaching it again. You will be using pure ghee for this class.

You will learn;

 

1. Rava Ladoo
2. Palkova
3. Jelebi

Price Per Person: RM180

Indonesian Layer Cake – Kek Lapis

Sunday 20th September 2 to 5 pm

A class many will term as tedious but then enjoy the fruits of their labor.  You will learn to prepare this cake from scratch.

Each student will get their own cake.  Only THREE Students in a class.

Price Per Person: RM180

 

Please whatsapp 0166827465 to book your place.

Classes are held at 70 Road 14/24 PJ 46100.

 

 

 

 

 

Cooking with Nicholas August 2019 Classes

Thosai and Idly – An Indian Breakfast

Saturday August 17th 11 to 1 pm

Learn to make Indian Breakfast delights. You will learn to make;

1. Idly
2. Thosai
3. Masala Thosai
4. Potato Masala
5. Coconut Chutney

PRICE PER PERSON: RM140

This is a hands on class.  Be prepared to work.

Please bring containers

Chocolate Indulgence
Sunday August 25th 2.30 to 5 pm

One of my top three classes featured on the now defunct Groupon. You will learn;

 

1. Chocolate Tart
2. Chocolate Mousse
3. Chocolte Buttons

Price Per Person: RM150

Please whastapp me on 0166827465 to book your class

This is a hands on class

 

Nasi Ulam
Saturday August 31st 2.30 to 5.30

I had to cancel the last class because everyone who wanted to come booked at the last minute and I hadn’t prepared anything. So please book early.

Nasi Ulam is a very healthy meal on its own. Then we add the other good stuff. You will learn;

1. Nasi Ulam
2. Roasted Ayam Percik
3. Sambal Kelapa
4. Kuah Tumis

Price Per Person: RM150

This is a hands on class. Please bring your containers.

 

Please whatsapp 0166827465 to book your places.

Classes will be held at 70 Road 14/24 Petaling Jaya.

Cooking with Nicholas July 2019 Classes

Carrotcake Class

Saturday July 13th 2.30 to 5 pm

 Learn to bake and assemble this all time favorite.  I’m not doing the usual cheese topping.  You will learn;

 

1. A Nutty Carrot Cake
2. Butter Cream
3. Assembling

Each person will take home their own cake.

Price Per Person: RM150

 

Lamb Shank Class

Sunday July 14^th 2.30 to 5.30

 A good meal for lunch or dinner when the whole family is together.  You will learn;

 

1. Fried Lamb Shank
2. Rich Lamb Shank Stew
3. Roasted Garlic Mashed potatoes
4. Roasted Vegetables

Price Per Person: RM160

Each Person takes home 2 Lamb Shank

 

Swirly Curry Puff and Crispy Hawker Curry Puff
Sunday July 20^th 10.30 to 1 pm

 

Learn to prepare these teatime hawker delights. You will learn;

1. Swirly Pastry (Karipap Putar)
   2. Crispy Curry Puff
   3. Chicken and Potato Filling

Price Per Person: RM130

 

Nasi Ulam

Sunday July 21^st  2.30 to 5.30

Nasi Ulam is a very healthy meal on its own.  Then we add the other good stuff. You will learn;

 

1. Nasi Ulam
2. Roasted Ayam Percik
3. Sambal Kelapa
4. Kuah Tumis

Price Per Person: RM150

This is a hands on class. Please bring your containers.

 

One Sambal – Three Dishes

Saturday July 27th 2.30 to 5.30

The versatility of the simple sambal is often over looked.  Sambals can be kept and used with many types of foods. For this class you will learn;

1. Basic Sambal
2. Fried Noodles – Malacca’s Mee Bodoh with the fried Egg
3. Nasi Goreng
4. Baked Fish

Price Per Person: RM150

This is a hands on Class.

Please bring containers

 

Moon Cake

Sunday July 28^th 11 am to 2 pm

This year let’s make Bamboo Charcoal Moon Cakes, you will learn;

1. Baked Bamboo Charcoal Moon Cake
2. Traditional Moon Cake
3. Superior Mixed Nuts
4. Lotus Paste with different fillings
5. Salted Egg Filling
6. Lotus Paste recipe will be provided and explained as this takes too long.

a Borrowed Photo

Price Per Person: RM180

Please bring large air tight containers.

 

Pang Susi

Tuesday July 30^th 2.30 to 5.30

Learn this age old recipe which has always been a tea time favorite with the Eurasians and Cristang people. This is always the original soft bread.

You will learn;

1. Pang Susi Bread Dough
2. Chicken Filling- non spicy
3. Spicy Tuna and Sweet Potato Filling

Price Per Person: RM120

Please bring containers

Classes will be held at 70 Jalan 14/24 Petaling Jaya.

Please whatsapp 0166827465 to book your place.

Baking and Cooking Classes for June 2019

French Macaron Class

Thursday June 6^th 2 to 5 pm (Holiday Class)

You will learn to make:

1. French Macarons
2. Chocolate Black Sesame Filling
3. Strawberry Cheese

Price Per Person: $150

Class will commence once there are 4 students

Nasi Lemak Class

Saturday June 8^th 2.30 to 5.30

You can never get enough of it.  You will learn;

1. Nasi Lemak
2. Chicken Rendang
3. Sambal
4. Sotong Sambal

Price Per Person: RM150

Old Style Butter Cakes

Sunday June 9th 11 to 1 pm

These Butter Cakes never go out of style. You will learn;

1. Old Style Orange Butter Cake
2. Triple Chocolate Butter Cake

Price Per Person: RM120

This is a hand s on class.

Beriani Meal

Saturday 15th 2.30 to 5.30

Learn to prepare a complete Beriani Meal

1. Vegetable Beriani
2. Oven Roasted Spicy Chicken Pieces
3. Dhall (Lentil) Curry
4. Pickle

Price Per Person: RM150

 

Pasta Class

Sunday 16^th 2.30 to 5 pm

Learn to make Pasta from scratch.  You will also learn to make a good Rich Vegetable Lasagna and Fettuccini Carbonara

This is a Vegetarian Class but there will be use of Eggs

Price Per Person: $120

Class will commence once there are six students. This is a hands on class

 

Roasted Leg of Lamb – Complete Meal

Saturday 22^nd 2 pm to 5 pm

Learn to roast a Leg of Lamb along with its accompaniments for a complete meal.

You will learn;

1. Roasting a Leg of Lamb
2. Yorkshire Pudding – goes well with lamb
3. Roasted Capsicum
4. Spicy Sweet Potatoes
5. Fresh Mint Sauce

Price Per Person: RM175

(Class will commence once there are 4 students)

If you wish to take home a whole leg of lamb Price Per Person is RM250

Baking and Cooking Classes for October

Pineapple Tarts

Sunday October 7^th 2 to 5 pm

It’s Diwali coming soon, exactly a month’s time. So why not learn to make this golden oldie.

 

You will learn;

1. Old Fashioned Open Tart
2. Pineapple Shortcake – (Rolled Pineapple)
3. Pineapple Jam

Price Per Person: RM130

 

Paratha and Dhal Class

Saturday October 13^th 11 to 2 pm

 Learn to make Parathas.  This is not Roti Canai as we do not use many unhealthy ingredients to make it and you will not have to learn to toss it as it is not an easy feat.

You will learn the folding technique.

This is suitable for Vegetarians as there is no egg.

You will learn;

 

1. Parathas
2. Vegetable Dhall Curry

Price Per Person: $95  (Class will commence once there are 5 students)

 

Indian Sweet Class

Saturday 27^th 11 to 2 pm

Learn to prepare three Indian Sweets.  I learnt this in India and had to perfect it before teaching it again. You will be using pure ghee for this class.

You will learn;

1. Rava Ladoo
2. Mysore Pak
3. Jelebi

Price Per Person: RM150 (Class will commence once there are 5 students)

 

Mutton Rendang Tok and Mutton Mysore Class

Sunday 28^th 11 to 2 pm

 Learn to make two Mutton Curry Dishes.  One Malay and one Indian style.  You will learn;

1. Mutton Rendang Tok
2. Mutton Mysore

PRICE PER PERSON: RM150

Please whatsapp me at 0166827465 to book your place.

Classes are held at 70 Road 14/24 Petaling Jaya.

 

August Cooking and Baking Classes

Baked Moon Cake Class

Sunday 12th August 11 to 2 pm

Learn to make Baked Moon Cakes’  You will learn;

1. Pastry Dough
2. Fruit and Nut – The Nuttiest Filling you will ever taste
3. Variations of Lotus Paste
4. Lotus Paste Recipe will be provided and explained in detail.

Price Per Person: RM150

This is a fully hands on session. I must have at least 5 students in class.

 

Jelly Moon Cake

Sunday 19th August 11 to 2 pm

Learn to prepare Jelly Moon Cakes.  These are two of my favorites.

 

1. Yam and Salted Egg Jelly Moon Cake
2. Chocolate Oreo Moon Cake

Price Per Person: RM 130

This is a fully hands on session.

 

Tea Time Treats -Creme Brulee and Coconut Tarts

Sunday August 26th 11 to 2 pm

Learn to make two easy treats. You will learn to prepare;

1. Creme Brulee
2. Coconut Tart

Price Per Person: RM125

This is a hands on session.

Please whatsapp 0166827465 to book your place.

Classes are held at 70 Jalan 14/24 PJ.

Do check my facebook page, Cooking with Nicholas for more updates.

 

 

 

July 2018 Baking and Cooking Classes

This month has been a month full of Private Classes so hence the lateness in posting.

CHEQUERED CAKE

Saturday July 21st 11 to 2 pm

An old English style tea cake which is always a favorite. You will learn to make;

1. Orange Cake

2. Mocha Butter Cake

3. Butter Cream

4. Chocolate Butter Icing

Please bring a high container to take home your piece of cake. This is a fully hands on class.

Price Per Person: RM140

 

Kek Lapis Durian

Sunday July 22nd 2 to 5 pm

A Durian Lovers Class!

Learn the fundamentals of making a Durian Layer Cake. We will be using fresh durian. With the sudden glut of Durians, I thought why not have some fun with it.

This is a fully hands on session from mixing the cake to baking it layer by layer.

We will be using Musang King Flesh.

Class will commence once there are 3 students.

 

Price Per Person: RM150

Please book by Friday afternoon so I can get Durian flesh

A Mutton Class

Saturday July 28th 11 to 2 pm.

Learn to make two Mutton Curry Dishes.  One Malay and one Indian style.  You will learn;

Mutton Rendang Tok

1. Mutton Rendang Tok
2. Mutton Mysore

Price Per Person: RM140

 

Please whatsapp me at 0166827465 to book your place. Classes are held at 70 Road 14/24 PJ.

Watch out for next months MOONCAKE CLASSES!

June 2018 Baking and Cooking Classes

Quick and Healthy Salmon Class

Saturday 2^nd June 10 to 12 pm

Learn to prepare some quick meals.  You will learn;

1. Pan Fried Salmon
2. Citrus Baked Salmon
3. Curried Vegetable Salad
4. Raw Sambal

Price Per Person: RM150

 

Beriani Class

Saturday June 2^nd 2.30 to 5.30

Learn to make two types of Beriani.  You will learn to make;

1. Hyderabadi Mutton Beriani Dum
2. Chicken Malabari Beriani

Price Per Person: $140

 

Banana Butterscotch Cake with Salty Butter Scotch Sauce

Sunday 3^rd  June 2.30 to 5.30 pm

A Big cake with a Long Name with an equally Big Taste. You will learn;

1. Rich Banana Cake
2. Butterscotch Frosting
3. Salty Butter Scotch Sauce
4. Assembling the cake

Each person will get a large piece to take home.

Price Per Person: RM120

 

Thosai and Idly – An Indian Breakfast

Saturday June 9^th 10 to 1 pm

Learn to make Indian Breakfast delights. You will learn to make;

1. Idly
2. Thosai
3. Masala Thosai
4. Potato Masala
5. Coconut Chutney

Price Per Person: RM125

This is a hands on class.  Be prepared to work.

 

Dim Sum Class

Saturday 9^th June 2.30 to 5.30

Learn to prepare simple Dim Sum Dishes. You will learn;

1. Chicken Siu Mai
2. Chicken Feet
3. Woo Kok

Price Per Person: RM140

 

Nasi Kerabu Class

Sunday 10^th 10 to 1 pm

I accidentally canceled this class last week thinking I didn’t have enough people. I am so sorry for those concerned.  So here goes.

I’ve had Nasi Dagang during the Ramadhan period and everything seems to be less. Less Flavor, Less Ingredients Less Quantity and Not really nice. So I’m doing a class. You will learn;

1. Nasi Kerabu
2.  Oven Roasted Ayam Percik
3. Sambal Kelapa with Shredded Fish
4. Kuah Tumis

Price Per Person: RM140

 

Taiwanese Sponge Cakes

School Holiday Cooking Class

Wednesday June 13^th 11 to 1 pm

Learn to make Taiwanese Fluffy Sponge Cake. You will learn;

1. Orange Sponge
2. Cheese Sponge

Price Per Person: RM130

 

Nasi Lemak Class

Holiday Class

Friday June 15^th 2 to 5 pm

Learn to prepare Malaysia’s National Food. Nasi Lemak. You will learn;

1. Nasi Lemak
2. Ayam Goreng Berempah (Spicy Fried Chicken)
3. Sambal
4. Sotong Sambal
5. Crispy Fried Fish

Price Per Person: RM150

 

Kuih Class 3

Sunday June 24^th  11 to 2 pm

1. Pulut Panggang
2. Pulut Panggang Filling
3. Pulut Tai Tai
4. Kaya

Price Per Person: RM140

 

Hainanese Chicken Rice

Saturday June 30^th  10 to 1 pm

Learn to make Hainanese Chicken Rice. You will learn to prepare;

1. Silken Chicken
2. Heong Fun
3. Chilly Sauce
4. Ginger Garlic Oil
5. Sweet Soy

Price Per Person: $130

Please whatsapp 0166827465 to book your classes.  Please check my facebook Cooking with Nicholas for updates or newer classes.

Classes are held at 70 Road 14/24 Petaling Jaya

April 2018 Cooking and Baking Class

I started the month with a Kuih Class. Kuih (Pronouced Kway) are local sweet or savory delights Malaysians and Singaporeans have for breakfast or tea.  Kuih is a delicacy that goes back to hundreds of years where it was deftly prepared by Nonya Ladies.  Now almost every race had their own variation of Nonya Kuih.  There are not many good Kuih Sellers around, so it is something we need to preserve.

So from this month onwards I will hold a Kuih Class every month featuring different Kuihs from the Nonya People as well as Malay Kuih.  This years  endeavor is called……. My Kuih Quest!

Soft Bread Class

Saturday April 14th 10 to 1 pm

You will learn to make Japanese Soft Bread along with variations of;

1. Bread Loaves
2. Cheese and Onion Scrolls
3. Ikan Bilis Sambal Filling
4. Sausage Bread

Price per person: RM140 (Class will commence once there are five students)

Roasting Class – Let’s do a Leg of Lamb

Saturday April 14th 2.30 to 5.30

Let’s roast a leg of lamb and prepare its accompaniments complete with dessert . You will learn:

1. Roasted Leg of Lamb
2. Roasted Spicy Pumpkin
3. Salade Nicoise
4. Old Fashioned Bread and Butter Pudding

Price Per Person: RM 150 (Class will commence once there are 6 students)

Let’s make Pies!

Sunday April 15th 2.30 to 5.30

Learn to make Short Crust Pastry and pies galore. You will take home all the different pies. You will learn:

1. Short Crust Pastry
2. Potato Topping
3. Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Filling
4. Apple Pie

Price Per Person: $135 (Class will commence once there are 6 students)

 

 

Baked Cheesecake Class

Saturday April 21st 10 to 1 pm

The long awaited cheesecake class is here, learn to make;

1. Baked Cinnamon Apple Cheesecake
2. Baked Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

Price Per Person: $120 (Class will commence once there are five students)

 

Crème Brulee and Tart Class

Saturday April 21st  2.30 to 5.30 pm

Learn to make this favorite dessert of many. You will learn

1. Sweet Paste
2. Vanilla Crème Brulee
3. Fruit Tartlets

Price Per Person: $125 Class will commence once there are 6 students

Tea Time Favorites

Sunday  April 22nd  10 to 1pm

Today is tea time favorite day.  You will learn to make;

1. Chicken Curry
2. Pulut Kuning
3. Roti Jala

Price Per Person: RM100 (Class will commence once there are 6 students)

 

Indian Cooking Class

Sunday April 22nd  2.30 to 5.30

 Learn to make a Northern Indian Meal. You will learn to make

1. Vegetable Beriani
2. Smoked Mutton Curry
3. Palak Paneer
4. Learn to make Paneer from scratch

Price Per Person: $150 (Class will commence once there are 6 students)

 

More Classes will be added later in the week.

Please whatsapp 0166827465 to book your classes.  Classes are held in PJ section 14. Please refer to my FB page Cooking with Nicholas for weekly updates.