Sur La Table: A Taste Of Morocco
2023-01-11 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sur La Table – Kirkland, 90 Central Way, Kirkland, WA, 98033, United States
Menu: Orange and Olive Salad – Roasted Chicken, Caramelized Onion and Preserved Lemon – Couscous with Saffron and Ginger – Almond and Date Tarts
Class Description: Moroccan cuisine is one of the most diversified cuisines in the world. A result of the centuries-long interaction with the outside world, the cuisine of Morocco is a mix of, Spanish, French, Middle Eastern, and African cuisines. Spices are used extensively, and we’ll show you how to bring these rich and exotic flavors to prepare an amazing authentic Moroccan feast from start to finish.

Arab Comfort Food: Arayes with Nadia Tommalieh
2023-01-12 18:00 - 21:30, 2023-02-28 18:00 - 21:30 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
In the chilly months of winter, comfort food is where we turn to warm ourselves, whether for a big weekend gathering or a weeknight family meal. Nadia Tommalieh is the curator of a special kind of Palestinian hospitality, and when you’re seated at her table, you can’t help but forget the cold outside. Join us in class to make kobez arabi (fresh made pita bread) that you’ll use for baked arayes (seasoned ground meat and pomegranate molasses in a crispy pita pockets); laban bil na’na (mint yogurt sauce); mshaat with tatbeeleh (fried cauliflower and herb fritters); and shorabet freekeh bil krema (creamy freekeh, corn, and herb soup).

Cooking class: Mediterranean Inspired Vegetables
2023-01-14 16:00 - 18:00 | PCC – Bothell, 22621 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA, 98021, United States
Mediterranean cuisine is as diverse and colorful as the regions that surround the Sea, from Europe to North Africa and the Middle East. Join Ben in discovering how all the lovely flavors meet in a menu that represents the best in vegetarian dishes from this shining region. Craft flatbreads, roast and grill vegetables and make fresh sauces that elevate every dish.
Vegetarian with dairy, gluten, and nuts.
MENU

Skillet Flatbreads with Roasted Carrots, Parsnips and Red Chermoula
Roasted Cauliflower with Green Goddess, Feta and Pistachios
Winter Squash and Grilled Onion Salad with Romesco

Cooking Class: Palestinian Winter Favorites
2023-01-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Book Larder, 4252 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
Nothing beats the cold winter season than gathering around the table for comfort food served family-style. Join Nadia Tommalieh in this hands-on class as she teaches you how to create an array of traditional Palestinian winter favorites. You will learn how to make: Kofta bil T’heeniyeh (meat patties, tahini, and potato bake); Ruz Bil She’iryeh (toasted vermicelli rice in olive oil); Salata Arabiyya (classic Arabic salad); and Gers Ogaily (sesame, cardamom and saffron winter cake).
Class is limited to 11 people and is hands-on. Includes dinner.
Masking is optional. Please note that event registration is non-refundable.

Cooking class: Mediterranean Inspired Vegetables
2023-01-18 18:00 - 20:00 | PCC-Edmonds, 9803 Edmonds Way, Edmonds, WA, 98020, United States

Cooking class: Mediterranean Inspired Vegetables
2023-01-24 18:00 - 20:00 | PCC-Issaquah, 1810 12th Ave NW, Issaquah, WA, 98027, United States

Palestinian Kitchen: Fatayer
2023-01-25 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-01-26 18:00 - 21:00 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
The universal practicality of packing deliciousness into a portable dough package ranges from Cornish pasties to empanadas to fatayer, a type of savory pie eaten throughout the Arab world.. In this class, Nadia Tommalieh will teach you how to make Palestinian-style pastries, as you learn how to knead, stuff, and fold fatayer in the traditional way to get perfectly soft and fluffy golden brown pies every time. You’ll make shorabet adas bil hamid (vegetable and lentil soup with lemon and pomegranate molasses); fatayer sabanekh (triangle-shaped spinach-stuffed pies); fatayer jebneh (boat-shaped savory cheese and herb pies); sfeeha (open-faced seasoned beef pies), and dagga gazawyieh (spicy Gaza-style sauce with tomatoes, garlic, jalapeno, dill, and lemon).

Cooking class: Mediterranean Inspired Vegetables
2023-01-31 18:00 - 20:00 | PCC-Redmond, 11435 Avondale Rd NE, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States

PCC Cooking Class: Moroccan Dinner
2023-02-08 18:00 - 20:00 | PCC-Green Lake Village, 450 NE 71st St., Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
MENU

Handmade Khobz (flat white bread)
Chicken, Apricot and Butternut Squash Tagine with Almonds Herbed Couscous
Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Moroccan cuisine is one of Ben’s favorites, and it may be yours too after making and enjoying this lush, but easy menu. Come explore the vibrant flavors of Morocco in this fun, hands-on class. Learn the uses of North African herbs and spices while making a chicken tagine with apricots and squash and herbed couscous. You’ll craft a yeasted dough for handmade khobz and round out the Moroccan adventure with a refreshing Tomato and Cucumber salad.
With gluten, nuts, and poultry.
About the instructor: Chef Ben Leonard brings together cooks from around the world to bond over cooking fresh, delicious, healthy food (with a good helping of food puns sprinkled on). He believes that our lives are made better through our relationship with food and cooking – making for greater connections with ourselves, loved ones and communities.

PCC Cooking Class: Moroccan Dinner
2023-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 | PCC-Issaquah, 1810 12th Ave NW, Issaquah, WA, 98027, United States

PCC Cooking Class: Moroccan Dinner
2023-02-16 18:00 - 20:00 | PCC-Edmonds, 9803 Edmonds Way, Edmonds, WA, 98020, United States

PCC Cooking Class: Moroccan Dinner
2023-02-17 18:00 - 20:00 | PCC- Burien, 15840 1st Ave S, Burien, WA, 98148, United States

Palestinian Classics: Maqlouba and Knafeh
2023-02-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-21 18:00 - 21:00 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
Join Nadia Tommalieh as she dives into the most famous classical Palestinain family-style dishes and the memories, stories, and traditions behind them. You will learn the art of layering and flipping the perfect maqlouba , a world-renowned showstopper of upside-down chicken with roasted eggplant, cauliflower, rice, and fried nuts). You’ll enjoy it with salatet khodar w t’heeniyeh (tomato, herb, and tahini salad); qalayet bandora (spicy tomato, garlic and herb stir fry); and finish the meal with freshly made knafeh nabulsiya (shredded fine angel hair dough stuffed with sweet cheese and sweetened with orange water syrup and topped with crushed pistachio.

PCC Cooking Class: Moroccan Dinner
2023-02-22 18:00 - 20:00 | PCC-Bellevue, 11615 NE 4th St, Bellevue, WA, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States

PCC Cooking Class: Moroccan Dinner
2023-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 | PCC – Bothell, 22621 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA, 98021, United States

Amazing Mediterranean
2023-02-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-13 19:00 - 21:30 | Sur La Table – Kirkland, 90 Central Way, Kirkland, WA, 98033, United States
Menu

Grilled Shrimp with Chermoula Dipping Sauce
Homemade Pita Bread
Roasted Spiced Cauliflower with Cucumber and Herb Yogurt Sauce
Olive Oil Cake

Instructor: PeterL

What You Will Learn

Cooking Class Description: Join us and explore Mediterranean flavors in fun and unexpected ways. Get plenty of hands-on practice grilling shrimp, roasting cauliflower and making a cucumber herb yogurt sauce. Plus, bake up fresh pita bread to complement your meal. For a sweet ending, we’ll enjoy an olive oil cake.

What To Expect: Great cooking is about more than recipes—it’s about techniques. In our classes you’ll work together with other students in a fun, hands-on environment led by our professional chef instructors.

Classes are 2 to 2 1/2 hours, unless otherwise noted above
You will work with other students in groups of 4.
Hands-on classes are limited to 12-16 students, depending on location.
You will be standing, cooking and working for most of the class
Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and have long hair tied back
Students receive a coupon good for 10% off in-store purchases the day of class

Sur La Table recipes are developed using common cooking and baking ingredients that may or may not be specified in the menu titles, including various fruits and vegetables, nuts, meats, spices, wheat flours, etc. If you have a food allergy, please check with your local Cooking School before attending the class. Adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.

Cooking Class Description: Join us and explore Mediterranean flavors in fun and unexpected ways. Get plenty of hands-on practice grilling shrimp, roasting cauliflower and making a cucumber herb yogurt sauce. Plus, bake up fresh pita bread to complement your meal. For a sweet ending, we’ll enjoy an olive oil cake.

What To Expect: Great cooking is about more than recipes—it’s about techniques. In our classes you’ll work together with other students in a fun, hands-on environment led by our professional chef instructors.

Classes are 2 to 2 1/2 hours, unless otherwise noted above
You will work with other students in groups of 4.
Hands-on classes are limited to 12-16 students, depending on location.
You will be standing, cooking and working for most of the class
Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and have long hair tied back
Students receive a coupon good for 10% off in-store purchases the day of class

Sur La Table recipes are developed using common cooking and baking ingredients that may or may not be specified in the menu titles, including various fruits and vegetables, nuts, meats, spices, wheat flours, etc. If you have a food allergy, please check with your local Cooking School before attending the class. Adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.

PCC Cooking Class: Moroccan Dinner
2023-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 | PCC-Columbia City, 3610 S Edmunds St, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States

Seattle Nacho Week: Fatteh @ Manna Market
2023-03-06 - 2023-03-12 | Manna Market and Deli, 446 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
What They’re Called: Fatteh
What’s On Them: Crispy pita, chickpeas, garlic yogurt, pine nuts
What They Say About Them: Fatteh is a traditional Levantine dish with crispy pita chips, layers of proteins, veggies, and a garlic yogurt sauce. It’s a staple on all our menus where we change up the flavors seasonally.
Where and When to Get Them: Manna Market and Deli, 446 Terry Ave N / 10:30 am–4 pm daily

The Falafel Stand
2023-03-11 10:00 - 13:30, 2023-03-12 10:00 - 13:30 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
For the love of fresh bread, falafel, hummus, and everything in between! In this class Nadia Tommalieh will teach you how to make a traditional “sandweishet falafel” (falafel sandwiches) that will have you convinced you’ve traveled to the Arab world to eat them. You will learn about the different falafel variations of the region as she shows you how to get the perfect puff on your homemade khobez (pita bread), and how to achieve flavorful, crispy falafel every time. This super delicious street food sandwich is never complete without a layer of fresh smooth hummus. You will top your piping hot sandwiches with tarator (tahini garlic sauce), tatbeeleh (jalapeno lemon sauce), Mkhalal left (pickled turnips) and salatah Arabia (Arabic style tomato and cucumber salad).
Please note: some classes can be adjusted for students with dietary restrictions, but many cannot. If you’re vegetarian, pescatarian, or gluten-free, you can use the drop-down menu on our events page to view the best classes to fit your needs. If a class you’re interested in doesn’t appear in that filtered view, please email us before registering and we’ll see if the class’s menu can be modified.

The Palestinian Bakery with Nadia Tommalieh
2023-03-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-16 18:00 - 21:00 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
Sfeeha yafawiyeh is a traditional Palestinian pastry made with dough that is rolled thin, stuffed, twisted into a spiral, and baked with olive oil. These little twirls are a showstopping addition to any feast, and in this class Nadia Tommalieh will teach you how to make traditional Yafawiyeh dough and a variety of savory and sweet fillings. On the menu: sfeeha yafawiyeh (spiced beef and onion-stuffed pinwheels); yafawiyeh bil jebneh wa za’atar (akawai cheese and zaatar-stuffed pinwheels); and nabulsi tamriyeh (pocket pastries stuffed with semolina pudding, fried and dusted with powdered sugar and pistachios). You’ll enjoy your freshly made pastries with khiar bil na’na (yogurt mint sauce) and salatet jarjeer w shamander (arugula, beets and pine nuts salad with olive oil and pomegranate molasses dressing).

Gather for Gaza: A Fundraiser for UNRWA
2023-03-19 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual
Join Nadia Tommalieh for an online fundraiser benefiting refugee families in Gaza via the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA USA). Fatteh (or fattet) is an Arabic word that refers to bread that is broken and then steeped in a sauce or broth; it’s a layered dish of toasted bread, vegetables, meat and garlic infused tahini and yogurt sauce. Fatteh dish is beloved across the Arab world and is especially popular during the month of Ramadan. In this online class Nadia will teach you how to make two preparations of fattet betinjan (Eggplant Fatteh), one vegetarian and one with lamb or beef, as well as mhalabiyeh bi ma’ elzaher, a milk pudding dessert flavored with orange blossom water. 100% of proceeds will provide food assistance to refugee families in Gaza during the month of Ramadan.

Mama and Me
2023-03-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Virtual
Beloved Palestinian chefs with their mothers and grandmothers have teamed up with UNRWA USA to deliver you our sweetest *free* event of the year – Mama & Me: A Palestinian Cook-Off 🇵🇸👵🏼
Join us LIVE on #ArabMothersDay Tuesday 3/21 at 7:30 pm EST via YouTube, Facebook, or Twitter for a festive cooking demo that helps refugees.
Hit the link in our bio for your free ticket! 🎟️
This year’s cooking stars include:
🥗 Suzanne Husseini @suzannehusseini
🍅 Laila El-Haddad @gazamom
🍉 Mai Kakish from @almondandfig
🍹 Muna Dubbaneh from @zandzdc
🥘 Reem Assil from @reemscalifornia
🥮 Maha Kailani from @makedelicioushappen
🫒 Fadi Kattan @fadi.f.kattan

Cooking Class: Arabic Mezze
2023-04-05 18:30 - 21:00 | Book Larder, 4252 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
Welcome to the world of mezze! In this hands-on class, Nadia Tommalieh will show you how to create a delicious and traditional spread of small plates, known as “Mokabelat” aka mezze, that are perfect for sharing with family and friends.
You’ll start with Muhammara, a spicy and nutty dip made from roasted red peppers, walnuts, and pomegranate molasses. Next, we’ll move on to make freshly baked Musakhan Rolls, spiced chicken and caramelized onions wrapped in bread buns. You’ll learn how to make the filling, the dough, and bake them to perfection.
Next, you’ll prepare Eggplant Raheb, a smoky and tangy eggplant salad and then finish with Labaneh bil Avocado w Za’atar, a creamy and tangy labneh and avocado dip that’s perfect for pairing with the other dishes. You will enjoy everything we make with freshly baked crispy pita chips.
Class is limited to 11 students and is hands-on. Includes dinner.
Please note that event registration is non-refundable and non-transferable between classes.

Eat like a Sultan! Cooking In The Muslim Medieval Ages
2023-04-09 06:00 - 08:00 | Virtual
The Arabic culinary tradition is one of the oldest and most prolific in the world, with an output totalling over four thousand recipes across ten known extant culinary manuals from al-Andalus in the West, to Cairo, Aleppo and Baghdad in the East, and spanning a period of five hundred years, between the 9th and the 13th centuries.
In addition to dishes, there are recipes for beverages, condiments, pickles, as well as hand-washing powders and perfumes. The talk will provide an overview of this tradition and discuss some of the salient features of this rich culinary legacy.
Presented by: Prof. Daniel L. Newman, Chair of Arabic, Director of Studies at Durham University
Hosted by: Karen Shannon, Chief Executive of Manchester Histories
