Sticky Fingers Kitchen Cooking School

This week in the Sticky Fingers Kitchen, we swapped traditional recipes for some viral food trends that have been taking over social media.

On the menu:

• Bánh mì smashed tacos
• Dubai chocolate date bark

One of the things we love most about cooking is exploring new ideas and being willing to try something different. Sometimes the trends are worth the hype, and sometimes they surprise us!

Our student chefs had a great time experimenting with new flavours, textures and combinations while putting these internet-famous recipes to the test.

To top it all off, we also celebrated Mary's birthday, making it a very special week in the kitchen.

Chef Emma

What should you cook on your next camping trip?

With the dry season in full swing and school holidays just around the corner, many Territorians are packing up the caravan, camper trailer or swag and heading off on an adventure.

The good news? Camping meals don't need to be complicated to be delicious.

Some of our favourite camping meal ideas include:
• Foil pack meals filled with your favourite meat and vegetables
• Simple skewers cooked on the barbecue
• One-pan breakfasts with minimal washing up
• Campfire nachos
• Loaded baked potatoes
• One-pot pasta dinners
• And of course, toasted marshmallows around the campfire

The best camping meals are simple, tasty and easy to prepare after a big day of exploring.

If you'd like to build your confidence in the kitchen before your next adventure, our one-off school holiday cooking classes are back with a special Best of Sticky Fingers menu featuring some of the most-loved recipes from Term 2.

These classes are a great opportunity to:
• Learn practical everyday cooking skills
• Build confidence in the kitchen
• Try Sticky Fingers Kitchen for the first time
• Meet new people
• Enjoy plenty of delicious food

We also have classes available for the Deaf Community, with Auslan communication support provided.

Whether you're heading away camping, travelling during the holidays, or simply looking to learn some new recipes, we'd love to cook with you.

Register now and secure your place.

This week in the Sticky Fingers Kitchen we celebrated the King’s Birthday with a classic royal-inspired feast 👑

On the menu:

• Oven-baked crumbed barramundi
• Chips and mushy peas
• Healthy scones

As well as cooking, our student chefs learned about the King’s Birthday, why it is celebrated in Australia, and some of the traditions associated with the occasion.

A great week of learning, cooking and enjoying some delicious food together.

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Chef Emma

This week in the Sticky Fingers Kitchen we celebrated the King’s Birthday with a classic royal-inspired feast. 👑

On the menu:

• Oven-baked crumbed barramundi
• Chips and mushy peas
• Healthy scones

As well as cooking, our student chefs learned about the King’s Birthday, why it is celebrated in Australia, and some of the traditions associated with the occasion.

A great week of learning, cooking and enjoying some delicious food together.

Chef Emma

Next week​ (8th of June) is the King’s Birthday public holiday in Darwin and the
Northern Territory, celebrated on Monday, June 8, and we’ll be using it as a little inspiration for our menu. Check back next week to see what we create.

Fun fact: Did you know King Charles actually has two birthdays? While King Charles III was born on November 14, his official birthday is celebrated in June and the reason is simple… the weather.

Back in the UK, royal celebrations are held outdoors with parades, horses, musicians and military displays, so June was chosen for a better chance of sunshine instead of rain.

Even more interesting, Australia celebrates the King’s Birthday on different dates depending on the state or territory.

Here in Australia, the King’s Birthday public holiday is celebrated on different dates depending on the state or territory. Most celebrate it on the second Monday in June, while Queensland marks it in October and Western Australia has its own separate date as well.

This week in the Sticky Fingers Kitchen, our student chefs took on one of our biggest challenges yet, making fresh fettuccine completely from scratch!

On the menu:

• Fettuccine Amatriciana
• Italian biscotti with orange and dark chocolate (a delicious jaffa-inspired flavour)

Our student chefs learned that you don’t need fancy equipment or pasta machines to make fresh pasta at home. From mixing and kneading the dough to rolling and cutting the pasta by hand, there were plenty of new skills to master.

It was a week full of patience, teamwork, and learning new techniques, and the results were well worth the effort.

Chef Emma

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This week in the Sticky Fingers Kitchen, our student chefs took on one of our biggest challenges yet, making fresh fettuccine completely from scratch!

On the menu:

• Fettuccine Amatriciana
• Italian biscotti with orange and dark chocolate (a delicious jaffa-inspired flavour)

Our student chefs learned that you don’t need fancy equipment or pasta machines to make fresh pasta at home. From mixing and kneading the dough to rolling and cutting the pasta by hand, there were plenty of new skills to master.

It was a week full of patience, teamwork, and learning new techniques, and the results were well worth the effort.

Chef Emma

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Are you looking for a fun way to spend the holidays?

Our one-off holiday cooking classes are back, and this time we’re bringing back some of the most-loved recipes from term 2 for a special “Best of Sticky Fingers” menu. *We also have classes for the Deaf Community, Auslan communication support provided.

These classes are the perfect chance to try Sticky Fingers Kitchen for the first time, learn practical everyday cooking skills, meet new people, and enjoy some seriously yummy food along the way.

At Sticky Fingers Kitchen, everything we prepare is made from scratch using real ingredients, and every class is designed to build independence, confidence, and practical kitchen skills in a fun and supportive environment.

And yes, our classes are approved under NDIS Daily Living and Life Skills supports.

Spaces are limited, so if you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the perfect time to register. Register here: https://linktr.ee/stickyfingerskitchenNT

Chef Emma