TOP 10 MEDITERRANEAN COOKING CLASSES IN NEW ZEALAND

There are a number of countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, all of which have their own unique culinary flavours. We are lucky to be situated directly above the Mediterranean Food Company which has been the inspiration for this class.

Mediterranean cuisine has evolved over centuries and has always been about gorgeous fresh produce, maximising flavours and textures.

If you are looking for healthy and tasty food from around the Mediterranean Sea, then this course is for you.

Mezzes are small plates perfect for entertaining and sharing. They're found all around the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

Catalonia (top right bit of Spain, going into the bottom of France as far as Perpignan) has as you would expect lots of seafood and those lovely Mediterranean flavors of sunshine and oil, mixed in with their own ideas – lots of almonds, a bit of punch (they’re not shy), and a few flavor combina...

The food of the Mediterranean uses a wide range of vegetables, olive oil, fish, meat and grains. The flavours are fresh and the presentation is colourful.

In this Spring edition of Mezze Class we will be making and eating together Dolmades, Falafel, Spanakopita, Flatbreads, Tabouleh, Char Grilled Zucchini and Dukkah dressed Hummus and to finish the most delicious Rose scented Baklava

In this part-demonstration, part-practical class, Sahar will take you on a taste journey of her native Middle East.

First, we will cover making Tikka and Okra Tomato Soup, two important dishes originating from Iraq and famous across the Middle East. You will learn the basic skills that you will apply in the rest of the lectures and on your own, as you experiment with other dishes, later on.

In this class I will teach you how to cook the best Lebanese and Mediterranean savory dishes and desserts. We all know that cooking - especially  foreign or exotic dishes - can be quite challenging and time consuming. furthermore, a lot of recipes can look complicated and daunting to beginners.