Easy festive canapés (07C07FC/24)

What will I learn?

Our tutor will guide you through the processes of preparing these delicious nibbles, giving you the confidence and skills needed to make them again at home. You will also learn some useful tips and tricks on how to present your dishes and about the nutritional and cost benefits of home cooking.

How much will it cost?

The cost is displayed at the top of the page.

What is it like to learn with East Riding Adult Learning and Employability?

At East Riding Adult Learning and Employability we pride ourselves on the support we give to our learners, from the very first time you contact us, to the day you achieve your goals.

If you choose to join this course you will be supported by our dedicated staff, learn in a small friendly and welcoming group, have the opportunity to take part in activities to practise your skills, be encouraged to continue to practise when you are away from the classroom and receive lots of encouragement to help you build both your skills and your confidence.

As well as working in groups, you will benefit from regular time working with your tutor, discussing your progress and planning your next steps. They will also tell you about all of the other great opportunities that you have access to including help with developing your skills, joining one of our creative skills classes or sessions to improve your health, wellbeing, confidence or resilience. If you are looking for work or aiming for a change of role, then your tutor will also make you aware of the employability programmes we have available to support you in achieving your employment goals.

Our team will be there to support you at every step of your journey and we always welcome your feedback to help us ensure that you feel safe, happy, supported and welcome.

What do I need to join the course?

Just an enthusiasm to learn and a willingness to have a go.

What do I need to bring with me to the first session?

Please bring an apron with you and suitable containers with leak proof lids to take home what you make. You will also need to bring with you the following ingredients:

Blinis

• 50g Cream Cheese
• You may also like to bring 50g prawns or smoked salmon

Christmas crackers/parcels – for the pastry and garnish

• 100g packet of ready rolled filo pastry
• a small quantity of fresh chives
• 1 small red pepper

Please then choose 1 of the following fillings to make:

Avocado, lemon and prawn – please bring:

• 1 small lemon
• 1 spring onion
• 25g (1oz) of fresh peeled prawns
• 1 small ripe avocado.

Feta and lime - please bring:

• 1 small lime
• 25g (1oz) of feta cheese
• a small quantity of fresh coriander

Sausage and cranberry:

• 2 chunky sausages
• a little cranberry sauce
• 25g (1oz) of fresh peeled prawns
• 13g (½oz) of beansprouts
• 1 small green pepper

Brie and cranberry:

• 25g (1oz) of brie
• a little cranberry sauce

What could I do next?

Whether you’re new to the kitchen or are looking to refine your skills, our range of courses will give you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain some fresh and exciting ideas for your menus! We run courses on how to prepare a variety of dishes, pastries, appetisers and snacks suitable for every day, seasonal and special occasions. If you’re interested in foreign cuisine come along and develop your skills in Mexican, Chinese, Indian and Italian cookery. Your tutor will discuss our range of short courses with you, including themes such as bread, biscuits, soups, batch cooking, desserts, family cookery, speciality world cuisine, healthy eating, meals on a budget and pastry making, to name but a few. We will also cover the nutritional and financial benefits of home cooking, such as how to batch cook to fill up your freezer and use up those leftovers!