Cooking Class: Arabic Mezze
2023-04-05 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

The Palestinian Bakery with Nadia Tommalieh
2023-04-12 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).

Ramadan Iftar for Palestine Refugees with UNRWA USA
2023-04-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Tanoor (Seattle), 803 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA
Be sure to reserve your seat!

What are we fundraising for?

Every day, Palestine refugees, especially bright young women, are forced to give up their dreams of higher education. Education is an essential part of lifting refugee children out of poverty.
Let’s help get these high performing students the education that they deserve and dream of. Special guests to be announced soon . . . stay tuned!

Tanoor Restaurant
803 Dexter Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109

Can’t attend? You can still donate and support!!

Whisk: Street Foods of the World II
2023-04-15 17:30 - 20:00 | Whisk, 10385 Main St, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
Added by popular demand…more street foods!
Want to expand your culinary passport? Are you looking for a new dish to spice up your repertoire? Do you dream of tasty treats on foreign streets, but haven’t been able to get away? If the answer is yes, this class is for you! Join Chef Drew Flanders for this hands-on experience where you will prepare simple but flavor-packed dishes inspired by foods sold in markets, festivals, and by street vendors around the world. Travel from Lebanon to Mexico to Singapore, while you prepare and enjoy a variety of flavors and textures. Come travel with us!
Make, eat and enjoy street foods from:

Lebanon – Grilled Lamb Kofta Skewers with fluffy garlic sauce
Mexico – Chicken Tinga Pambazos
Singapore – Stir Fried Chili Prawns

Street food is always best with a beverage, option of enjoying wine or beer.

The Falafel Stand
2023-04-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-04-27 18:00 - 19:30 | 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.

Cooking Class: Arab Seafood Feast
2023-05-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-06 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-07 18:00 - 21:00 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
Along the coastlines of Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon, you’ll find beautiful and delicious seafood, brought to life by the perfect mix of spices and herbs — and for Northwest seafood lovers looking to expand their range of flavors, the spice is the essential ingredient. Join Nadia Tommalieh to learn how to make a delicious seafood spice blend and put it to use in samak mahshi (a whole roasted sea bass, stuffed with an Arabian-style herb mixture); bakdonseeyeh(tangy tahini and parsley sauce); Gazan-style zibdiyit gambari (spicy baked shrimp casserole); burghel bil she’airiyeh (vermicelli bulgur wheat pilaf with olive oil and homemade seafood stock); and salatet jarjeer (citrus, arugula, onion, and pine nut salad), perfect for a light and refreshing finish.
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.

Whisk Cooking Class: Street Foods of the World
2023-05-06 17:30 - 20:00, 2023-08-30 18:00 - 20:30 | Whisk, 10385 Main St, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
Want to expand your culinary passport? Are you looking for a new dish to spice up your repertoire? Do you dream of tasty treats on foreign streets, but haven’t been able to get away? If the answer is yes, this class is for you! Join Chef Drew Flanders in this hands-on class where you will prepare simple but flavor-packed dishes inspired by foods sold in the markets, festivals, and by street vendors from around the world. From Morocco to Japan, Mexico to Senegal, in this class you will prepare and enjoy a variety of flavors and textures from the simple perfection of the taco, the warm comfort of “Japanese pizza”, to the glory of two different types of grilled-meat-on-a-stick!
Make, eat and enjoy street foods from

Morocco – Chermoula Chicken
Mexico – Alambres, Steak and Bacon Tacos with Salsa Verde
West Africa – Spicy Peanut-Dusted Beef Skewers
Japan – Okonomiyaki – Seafood Pancakes

Participants will have the option of enjoying wine or beer as street food is always best with a beverage!

Cooking Class: Spring In Palestine
2023-05-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-12 18:00 - 21:00 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
Spring in Palestine is a time when simple, seasonal ingredients are transformed into a delicious family meal. In this class Nadia Tommalieh will introduce you to Palestinian home cooking via classic dishes remembered from her childhood, with stories of spring foraging traditions. You’ll make sorar freekeh bil lahmeh (baked freekeh and beef pastries); salatet betinjan bil laban (fried eggplant salad); hindbeh bil zeit (sautéed dandelion greens with pomegranate molasses and lemon); and, for dessert, mhalabiyeh bi ma’ elzaher (milk pudding infused with orange blossom water, topped with crushed pistachios and dried rose petals).
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.

Reem x mamnoon Takeover
2023-06-01 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-06-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-06-01 20:30 - 21:30 | Mamnoon, 1508 Melrose Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Join us as Chef Reem Assil takes the helm for a special mamnoon “takeover” event. Indulge in a family-style tasting menu crafted by chefs Reem Assil and Nicco Muratore, showcasing their culinary expertise and passion. This meal will be accompanied by a selection of unique by-the-glass wine options and flights, including gorgeous Lebanese library wines and other unique selections from surrounding regions we’ve been holding onto in anticipation of this night! This event is priced at $125 per person.
All proceeds benefit The White Helmets and Karam Foundation.

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Thursday June 1: Reem x mamnoon Takeover

Seatings: 5:00 pm, 6:30 pm, and 8:30 pm

An Intimate Dinner and Cocktails in the Lounge with Reem Assil at Mamnoon
2023-06-02 18:00 - 20:30 | Mamnoon, 1508 Melrose Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Cocktails at 6:00 pm, Seating at 7:00 pm

Experience an intimate evening in mamnoon’s lounge, with a multi-course tasting menu by chefs Reem Assil and Nicco Muratore. This dinner is plated family-style and accompanied by an elevated wine pairing featuring some of the finest library wines Lebanon has to offer. Finish the night with a digestif cocktail or a bit of arak, and have a chance to engage in enlightening conversations with chefs Reem Assil and Nicco Muratore following dinner. The all-inclusive price for this exclusive charity event is $300 per person.
All proceeds benefit The White Helmets and Karam Foundation.

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The Palestinian Bakery w/ Nadia Tommalieh
2023-06-13 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).
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.

Delicacies from the Arab Cuisine
2023-06-24 13:00 - 15:30 | WA
3 recipes in one class!
Location: In Bellevue at A Crafty Arab gallery!
Menu: Bread, Hummus, Lentil soup with noodles.
Age group: +12 YO
Time: June, 24th, 1-3:30 PM
Register here (4 spots left)
$60. Ingredients and 3 items meal included.
Register here,
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REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
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Arab Street Food: Shawarma with Nadia Tommalieh
2023-07-27 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-23 18:00 - 21:00 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
Across the Arab world, you’ll find variations on their most famous street food: shawarma. Traditionally cooked on a vertical spit that turns, shawarma is universally loved as a picnic spread, a main course, or an iconic street-food sandwich. In this class Nadia Tommalieh will show you everything you need to make shawarma wraps at home, starting with fresh-made saj bread. You’ll fill your warm bread with spiced and thinly sliced beef shawarma, tahini-based tarator sauce; batata harra (crispy cubed potatoes in a citrus cilantro sauce); avocado bil labaneh w za’atar (mashed avocado, jalapeno, yogurt, and Za’atar); and mkhalal left (pickled turnips).
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.

Egyptian Street Food at the Pantry
2023-09-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-06 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-21 18:00 - 21:00 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
Join Nadia Tommalieh as she embarks on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Egypt! In this class you’ll dive into the world of kushari, a popular dish of rice, lentils, pasta, and chickpeas, topped with a spiced tomato sauce and crispy fried onions. No exploration of Egyptian street food is complete without ful medames—a hearty stew made from slow-cooked dried fava beans, herbs, and lemon. Also on the menu: feteer meshaltet, a flaky pastry that showcases the mastery of Egyptian baking. You’ll bake two versions of this dough: a savory one, and a sweet one with nuts, coconuts, and raisins. You’ll complete your culinary adventure with Sobia, a refreshing street drink made from coconut milk, rice, and rosewater, whose taste will transport you to the shores of the Nile.

The Arab Spice Pantry
2023-10-04 18:00 - 21:00 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
Much of what’s distinctive about Arab cuisine comes down to the spices, and in this class Nadia Tommalieh will show you how to integrate these inimitable flavors into your kitchen. You’ll learn about sumac, baharat mshakaleh – the most famous spice blend, and the Tommalieh family’s za’atar recipe, before working them into shushbarak (Baharat-spiced lamb and beef dumplings with yogurt and fried garlic, mint, and pine nuts); jebneh makliyeh bi khobez (fried cheese in crispy Arabic bread with tomato and and za’atar spice); and salatet bandora with toum bi sumac (tomato, garlic and herb salad in sumac and pomegranate dressing).
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.
