Christmas Dishes from Around the World

Cooking with SBA’s Kitchen

The next session is scheduled for:

Date:
Time:
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Max Participants: 6 participants
(All food will be gluten free)

Sample Menu

Terrine de saumon (France)
Krokiety (Poland)
Kari Debal (Malaysia)
Kroketten (Holand)
Rosolli (Finland)
Kourabiedes (Greece)
Bûche de Noël (France)
Thirteen desserts of Provence at Christmas
(All food will be gluten free)

Discover Christmas recipes from around the world,
and learn of the traditions behind each as we cook.

Many of these recipes have been passed on to me by very dear friends, and they’ve kindly written of their family traditions so that I can share them with you. Some of the recipes may be familiar to you, while there are some that may surprise as well. There’s even a recipe that’s cooked the day after Christmas, using leftover roast meat and veg!

On the day you will work together to prepare a variety of festive dishes which will be shared as we sit, relax, eat, chat and share thoughts on what we’ve just cooked and maybe what we’re planning to cook this Christmas.

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On the day:
※ Participants will be provided with ingredients, instructions and guidance as they prepare the various delicious dishes on the day.
※ We will finish the session enjoying the delicious meal prepared on the day, as we sit, eat, chat and relax.
※ All food will be gluten free.

What you will take home:
※ Notes and recipes for the dishes made on the day.
※ A share of any leftovers from the lunch (containers provided).
※ New recipes for that special day!
※ Maybe a new friendship with other’s who attend on the day.

Session Duration:
The session will run for approximately 4 hours.

More Information:
I prefer not to call this a cooking class, but more of a hands-on cooking and knowledge sharing session, where those attending learn and share from my experience. I am not a trained chef, just taught and guided by my experiences, and driven by my love of cooking, sharing, and celebrating with food.

Health and Safety
※ If you have any dietary restrictions, please contact me prior to booking as I like to make sure that everyone can enjoy the food prepared on the day.
※ Closed shoes must be worn on the day.

Learn ||| Cook ||| Eat ||| Chat

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me using the Contact Page.

The Amazing Aromas and Flavours of South East Asia

Cooking with SBA’s Kitchen

The next session is scheduled for:

Date: Thursday 23 October 2025
Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Venue: Briagolong Community House
Cost: $55.00 per person (Cost includes recipes and all ingredients, plus a light lunch on the day.)
Bookings: Follow this link, or phone Briagolong Community House (03) 5145 5425
Max Participants: 6 participants
(All food will be gluten free)

Sample Menu

Tom Yam Goon (Prawns in a Fragrant Broth)
Som Tam Salad (Green Pawpaw/Mango Salad)
Murtabak
Gado Gado
Nasi Goreng
Singapore Noodles
Pad Thai
Malaysian Chicken Curry
Khao Niaow Mamuang (Sweet Sticky Rice with Fresh Mango)
(All food will be gluten free)

Malaysia, Bali, Singapore and Thailand, I must admit that I absolutely love the flavours and aromas that waft around the kitchen when cooking up a feast of dishes from this region – fresh, fragrant, vibrant, and absolutely delicious! The recipes that I share with you in this session are family favourites, dishes that I have been taught, or dishes that I had to replicate after trying something amazing during my travels through these amazing countries.

Discover the balance of sweet, sour, savoury, and how to tweak the ingredients, as I was taught, to get the perfect balance, and I cannot wait to share my Malaysian chicken Curry Recipe with you, too! Working together with others who attend on the day, you will prepare a vibrant, delicious feast to share as we sit, relax, eat, chat and maybe share stories from our travels, to finish the session.

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On the day:
※ Participants will be provided with ingredients, instructions and guidance as they prepare the various delicious dishes on the day.
※ We will finish the session enjoying the aromatic, delicious meal prepared on the day, as we sit, eat, chat and relax.
※ All food will be gluten free.

What you will take home:
※ Notes and recipes for the dishes made on the day.
※ A share of any leftovers from the lunch (containers provided).
※ Maybe a new friendship with other’s who attend on the day.

Session Duration:
The session will run for approximately 4 hours.

Learn ||| Cook ||| Eat ||| Chat

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me using the form below.

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The Food of Greece – It’s all about hospitality & sharing!

Cooking with SBA’s Kitchen

The next session is scheduled for:

Date: Tuesday 17 February 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Venue: LIbrary meeting rooms next door to Paynesville Neighbourhood Centre (PNC)
Cost: $60.00 per person (Cost includes recipes and all ingredients, plus a lunch on the day.)
Bookings: Paynesville Neighbourhood Centre (PNC) phone: 5156 0214 or email: info@pnc.vic.edu.au
Max Participants: 8 participants

Date: Wednesday 11 March 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Venue: Maffra Neighbourhood House, 31A Thomson St, Maffra VIC 3860
Cost: $55.00 per person
Bookings: Maffra Neighbourhood House – Ph: 0422 335 155
Max Participants: 6 participants

Sample Menu

Tzatziki
Roasted Feta and Red Capsicum
Horiatiki Salad
Fasolakia
Domates Gemistes
Garides Saganaki
Moussaka
Karidopita (Greek Walnut Cake)
(All food will be gluten free)

A culture where food is lovingly prepared, to be shared, using fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits, along with beans, grains, olive oil, fish, eggs, cheese and yogurt.

I was once called an honorary Greek, because you will often find a variety of Greek dishes appearing on our table! So, many of the recipes we will make are really tried and true! The tzatziki, I know, it has appeared in other sessions, but it absolutely must be included in this menu, and it is so good! Oh, and the cake, this one took a little time to adapt to gluten free, but was a cake that was made during my catering days, and always a hit.

Working together with others who attend on the day, you will make prepare a vibrant, delicious feast to share as we sit, relax, eat and chat to finish the session.

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Session Duration:
The session will run for approximately 4 hours.

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Lentils

Cooking with SBA’s Kitchen

The next session is scheduled for:

Date: Saturday 13 September 2025
Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Venue: Segue – Stratford’s Neighborhood House & Arts Café
Cost: $55.00 plus Eventbrite Fee (Cost includes recipes and all ingredients, plus a light lunch on the day.)
Bookings: via Eventbrite click here
Max Participants: 4 participants
(All food will be gluten free)

Sample Menu: Middle Eastern Lentil Soups ||| Italian Lentils and Sausage ||| Lentil Salad with Roasted Pumpkin & Kale ||| French Cottage Pie of Lentils and Mushrooms with Sweet Potato ||| Red Lentil Kofte ||| Roasted Carrot & Beetroot Salad with Lentils, Harissa & Chèvre

Red lentils, brown lentils, green lentils, unhulled lentils, Puy lentils, etc.
India, Greece, The Middle East, France, Italy…

Lentils will be the star of the show, as we prepare a delicious meal, inspired by dishes from all over the world, to be shared as we sit and relax to finish the session.

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Session Duration:
The session will run for approximately 4 hours.

Health and Safety
※ If you have any dietary restrictions, please contact us prior to booking.
※ Closed shoes must be worn on the day.

Learn ||| Cook ||| Eat ||| Chat

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me using the form below.

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A Christmas Hamper

Cooking with SBA’s Kitchen

The next session is scheduled for:

On the Menu: Small Ginger, Orange, Pear and Cardamom Cake ||| Chocolate Fudge Sauce ||| Rhubarb & Rose Petal Jam or Rhubarb & Strawberry Jam ||| Crunchy Granola ||| Summerberry Sauce ||| White Chocolate, Cranberry and Almond Biscuits ||| Pickled Asparagus ||| Dukkah (All food will be gluten free)