Join us for an intimate evening with Chef Elvira Rodriguez Alonso, whose passion for plant-based cuisine is matched only by her talent for storytelling.
As she guides you through each course, Chef Elvira will share the inspiration behind her creations. This is more than a meal—it’s an opportunity to learn, savour, and be inspired by a true master…
Join us for an intimate evening with Chef Elvira Rodriguez Alonso, whose passion for plant-based cuisine is matched only by her talent for storytelling.
As she guides you through each course, Chef Elvira will share the inspiration behind her creations. This is more than a meal—it’s an opportunity to learn, savour, and be inspired by a true master of plant-based cooking.
Three dates with three different menus! Join us for all three dinners and elevate your plant-based cooking today!
Travels to Thailand - January 17, 2025
Mango & Coconut Ceviche
- Enjoy the sweet, mildly spicy ceviche with raw flavours of mango, coconut, chilis and herbs to start the culinary Thai adventure.
Ricepaper rolls with Almond Sauce
- Traditional Asian salad paper rolls with a twist- Enjoy the tempeh and almond sauce!
Tamarind and Sesame Glazed Squash and Cauliflower
- The intoxicating tangy, sweet, sticky flavour of Tamarind coating your veggies! Yum!
Coconut-Mushroom-Tofu Bowl
- With lemon grass, ginger, cilantro, red curry, lime in a rich coconut broth. Served with rice noodles
Lemon-Ginger Bars
- Easy to savour the tartness of the citrus and the warmth of the crystallized ginger of these bars.
Bella Italia - February 7, 2025
Fennel and Orange Salad
- Anise notes of crispy fennel and sweet- tart orange on bitter arugula leaves to expand your palate.
Minestrone al Pesto
- Homey, comforting, classic Italian vegetable soup topped with pesto.
Braised Balsamic Radiccio & Sautéed Rosemary Broccolini
- Balsamic glazed radiccio wedges & earthy, woodsy rosemary to complement the slightly bitter and peppery broccolini taste.
Lentil Meat Balls with Romesco Sauce served on Cauliflower Rice
- Enjoy this dish with a “different” tomato sauce. You’ll be enchanted by the Spanish Romesco (roasted tomato, red pepper and almond sauce). And a “different” pasta: cauliflower rice!
Pear Frangipane
- Delicious, firm pears on a crispy crust with almond paste.
Tour d'Europe - March 28, 2025
Stuffed Baby Peppers
- Mild, sweet mini peppers, filled with a cashew-herb cream, baked to perfection to start off the culinary “Tour of Europe” with finger food of class!
Asparagus & Mushroom Spring Soup
- Delicate meets earthy to satisfy our longing for spring in this creamy and chunky soup
Warm Lentil Salad with Roasted Vegetables
- Beluga lentils and roasted vegetables with a mustard vinaigrette. Served warm
Vegetable Strudel with Tomato Dijon Sauce
- Savoury, crispy roll filled with vegetables and cashew cream. Served with fresh tomato-Dijon sauce - the way it is served in Germany!
French Apple Tart
- Pure, simple glazed apples on a buttery and slightly sweet crust.
Enhance your beverage experience: Handpicked wine pairings by our sommelier, Mia Papadopoulos are available for purchase with your ticket or at the door.
Meet Your Chef: Chef Elvira is on a mission to share gourmet plant-based recipes for all types of diners (plant-based or not!). She has been a vegetarian and vegan chef for over 35 years and co-owned one of the first vegetarian restaurant in Cologne, Germany among other vegetarian catering services across Germany, Italy, and the United States.
Passionate about food from the start, Elvira's cookbook Irresistibly Vegan, went on to win one of the prestigious Gourmand World Awards for Best Canadian Vegan Cookbook! Join Elvira for this class that promises food that is healthy, scrumptious, supports a more humane lifestyle, and a sustainable planet!
Youth under 16 years old are welcome to join our cooking classes, provided they are accompanied by a paying adult, and each youth has their own ticket.
Have questions about this class? Visit our FAQ or email info@lakehousekitchens.com
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Don’t forget you receive 15% off your next retail purchase at Lakehouse Home Store with your Culinary Cashback class voucher!
