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.
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.
Here at the Pantry, we call ourselves a community kitchen. For us, that means we do many things: cooking classes focusing on traditional food crafts and technique, five-course family-style dinners, culinary camp for the kids, power lunches for makers, food swaps, and cookbook club potluck suppers.
Basically anything we can think of to get our neighbors around the table, breaking bread and building community.
Although it contains vast areas of arid landscape, the Middle East is a fertile spot on the culinary map. Over the years, various empires have ruled the region's countries, leaving their imprint on the colorful, aromatic and diverse flavors.
Discover a Middle East Feast in our hands-on cooking class that will surely inspire new, fresh and flavorful go-to recipes. Class will work in groups of 4-6 people to cook recipes from start to finish. Come discover foods from the lands that some believe are the cradle of civilization.
Flavors Of The Middle East cooking class is offered by The Kitchen Nashville. All class registration fees are non-refundable. We encourage you to send someone in your place if you cannot attend a class.
Healthy and light, yet substantial and filling. We’ll make Hummus, Baba Ganooj, Maram’s Famous Falafel, Lamb Kibbeh, and Cabbage Salad, then serve them with all the fixin’s.
We will prepare and eat a traditional Syrian dinner with all the trimmings. You will learn to prepare classic Syrian appetizers, Syrian-style lamb stew, and side dishes commonly served for dinner with family and friends.
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