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SEPHARDIC MACAROONS: Italian Pignoli-Almond AND Syrian Pistachio-Orange Blossom Water

MENU: Italian Flourless Almond Macaroons with Pignoli Nuts Syrian Flourless Salted …

LOKSHEN KUGEL: Ashkenazi Baked Noodle Pudding with Farmer Cheese, Apples, and Raisins

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Wide egg noodles Farmer cheese or pot cheese (Friendship brand …

ROSH HASHANAH CHALLAH DEMO: Round Jewish Holiday Bread with Apples, Raisins, and Honey

NOTE: This lesson is a 1-hour live virtual demonstration on how to …

BA’LAWA: Syrian Layered Fila Pastry with Pistachios and Rose Water-Lemon Syrup

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Sugar Rose water Lemon Phyllo/fila dough Unsalted butter or Earth …

YOM HA’ATZMAUT: Classic Style Israeli Hummus with Tahini and Za’atar Pita Chips

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Canned chickpeas OR dried chickpeas (more traditional) Baking soda (if …

MATZAH FARFOLA: Passover Matzah “Granola” with Nuts, Seeds, and Dried Fruit

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Honey Maple syrup Sunflower or canola oil Kosher salt Vanilla …

MID EAST BBQ: CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on Fattoush Salad, Lamb Kufte Kebabs AND Tamarind Iced “Tea”

Summer is just around the corner, and what better way to …

SEPHARDIC PASSOVER: CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on Cinnamon Dusted Haroset “Truffles” AND Flourless Macaroons

MENU: Italian Flourless Almond Macaroons with Pignoli Nuts Syrian Flourless Salted …

LASAGNA di PANE AZZIMO: CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on Italian Style Passover Matzah Pie with Crushed Tomatoes, Basil, and Pot Cheese

Passover is one of the most loved holidays in the Jewish calendar …

EZOGELIN ÇORBASI: CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on “Ezo-the-Bride’s” Turkish Wedding Soup with Red Lentils, Bulgur, Butter, and Mint

Turkish Ezogelin Çorbasi, otherwise known as “Ezo the Bride’s Soup,” is traditionally …

SPANIKOPITA: CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on Greek Layered Phyllo Pie with Spinach, Swiss Chard, and Feta

Everyone who loves Greek food knows spanakopita — a flaky pie stuffed …

BOUREKAS: CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on Savory Sephardic Spinach and Cheese Pastries

The flaky stuffed börek — a pastry that once made its way …

HAMANTASCHEN: Stuffed Purim Cookies with Prune Butter

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Sweet, unsalted butter or vegan/non-dairy style butter (such as Earth …

NO-BAKE and VEGAN: Energy Bites with Dates, Prunes, Chocolate Chips, and Oats

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Mejool dates Dried pitted prunes (about 80 grams; note: try …

MASGHATI: Persian Sour Cherry “Custard” with Pomegranate Molasses and Rose Water

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Pure (no sugar added) cherry or pomegranate juice Arrowroot or …

MID EAST BBQ: Fattoush Salad, Lamb Kufte Kebabs AND Tamarind Iced “Tea”

MENU: Tangy Tamarind “Iced Tea” with Lemon Fattoush Salad with Parsley, …

GLUTEN-FREE and FLOURLESS: Sweet and Salty Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: 1 cup smooth peanut butter (can be salted or unsalted …

FLOURLESS SYRIAN PISTACHIO COOKIES with Orange Blossom Water AND Moroccan Green Tea with Fresh Mint

MENU: Flourless Syrian Pistachio Cookies with Orange Blossom Water Moroccan Green Tea …

BOUREKAS: Savory Sephardic Spinach and Cheese Pastries

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: All-purpose flour Kosher salt Vegetable, sunflower, safflower or canola oil …

HANUKKAH LOTSA LATKES: CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on Classic Potato Latkes AND German Apple Fritters

MENU: Kartofl Latke: Ashkenazi Style Crispy Potato Fritters with Celery Leaves …

HEALTHY HOLIDAY DESSERTS! CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on Vegan Pumpkin Bread AND Gluten-free Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies

The holidays are here, baking is in full swing, and dietary restrictions …

CHALLAH BREAD: CHEF TALK and COOKING PROGRAM on Learn to Braid the Best Jewish Brioche AND Homemade Dill Butter

Challah — the iconic braided Jewish brioche — is known worldwide as …

FRESH SALMON BURGERS with Scallions, Ginger Root, and Garlicky Mayonnaise Dressing

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Egg Salmon filet Scallions and/or chives or red/white/yellow onions Parsley …

HEALTHY HOLIDAY TREATS! Vegan Pumpkin Bread AND Gluten-free Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Smooth peanut butter (can be salted or unsalted but not …

FALL APPLES: Chicken with Carrots, Honey, and Apple Cider AND Rice with Apples and Almonds

MENU: Chicken with Carrots, Honey, Apple Cider, and Fresh Rosemary Rice with …

FALL CHICKEN with Carrots, Honey, Apple Cider, and Fresh Rosemary

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Chicken thighs (boneless or bone-in okay) Onions Carrots Sprigs rosemary …

ESSENTIAL INGREDIENT: Full Menu “F’All” About Apples! (Vegetarian/Meat)

MENU: Sliced Apple Salad with Shallots, Celery, Toasted Hazelnuts, and Cider …

SYRIAN SPECIALTIES 3: Full Menu (Vegetarian/Dairy)

MENU: Fattush: Parsley Salad with Parsley, Cucumbers, Mint-Za’tar Dressing, and Pita …

MODERN EVERYDAY COUNTRY FRENCH: Full Menu (Vegetarian/Dairy)

MENU: North African Style Taboulé-Couscous Salad with Lemon, Yellow Peppers and …

MIDDLE EASTERN MEZZE COCKTAIL PARTY: Full Menu (Vegetarian/Meat)

MENU: Creamy Hummos with Lemon, Sesame Paste, and Za’tar Muhammara: Roasted Red …

GOING GREEK 2: Full Menu (Vegetarian/Dairy)

MENU: Skordalia: Garlic-Almond Spread with Lemon Greek Country Salad with Chopped Cucumbers, …

GOING GREEK 1: Full Menu (Vegetarian/Dairy)

MENU: Gigantes: Baked Broad Beans with Tomatoes and Olive Oil Keftedes Apo …

GÂTEAU au FROMAGE BLANC: Moroccan Sour Cream Pie with Lemon and Raisins

MENU: Gâteau au Fromage Blanc: Moroccan Sour Cream Pie with Lemon and …

GALAKTOBOUREKO: Buttery Greek Phyllo Pie Filled with Egg Custard and Lemon Zest Syrup

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Whole milk Unsalted butter Phyllo dough Fine semolina (pasta flour) …

KIBBEH m’GERRAZ: Syrian Meatballs with Sour Cherries, Tomatoes AND Long Grain White Rice with Onions

MENU: Kibbeh m’Gerraz: Syrian Meatballs with Sour Cherries, and Tomatoes Long Grain …

IJEH b’LAHMEH: Syrian Meat Croquettes with Onions, Allspice and Cinnamon

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Ground beef Onions Parsley or celery leaves Eggs Unflavored breadcrumbs, …

MUFLETA: Moroccan Rolled Flatbreads with Honey and Butter for Mimounah

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: All-purpose flour Kosher salt Sugar Active dry yeast Safflower or …

KEFTEDES apo SPANAKI: Greek Spinach Fritters with Dill and Sharp Cheese AND Tzatziki Yogurt Dressing

MENU: Keftedes apo Spanaki: Greek Spinach Fritters with Dill and Sharp …

FALL RICE with Chopped Apples, Almonds, Cinnamon, and Savory Onions

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Onions Apples Ground turmeric Ground cinnamon Kosher salt Black pepper …

KÉIK KRASIOÚ me ELEÓLATHO: Greek Wine Cake with Olive Oil, Cloves, and Cinnamon

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Extra virgin olive oil (Greek preferred!) Red wine or red …

PESAH SPANIKOPITA: Greek Matzah Meal Pie with Spinach, and Dill

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Feta cheese (optional) Eggs Matzah meal Kosher salt Black pepper …

SPANECH JIBBIN: Syrian Spinach-Cheese Pie (served with cucumber-mint-yogurt dressing)

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Vegetable, canola, or olive oil Onions Frozen chopped spinach Cucumbers …

M’JEDRAH Syrian Rice and Lentils (served with cucumber-mint-yogurt dressing)

MENU: M’jedrah: Syrian Rice with Lentils and Onions Yogurt Dressing with Cucumbers …

CLAFOUTIS aux CERISES: French Baked Flan Cake with Cherries

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Unsalted butter Whole milk Heavy cream Eggs Sugar Vanilla extract …

KIBBEH NEYEH: Syrian Bulgur Salad Torpedoes with Red Lentils, Scallions, Peppers and Cumin

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Extra virgin olive oil Dried red lentils Fine-grain bulgur wheat …

D’JAJ MISH MOSH: Syrian Sweet-and-Tart Chicken with Apricots, Tomatoes, and Lemon

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Chicken pieces (white and dark meat; preferably bone-in) Dried Turkish …

PASTEL de TORTA: Gibraltarian Matzah “Lasagna” with Ground Beef, Turmeric, and Nutmeg

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: 3 tablespoons safflower oil 2 cups finely chopped yellow onions …

LEBANESE COUSCOUS SALAD with Basil, Apricots, Dates, and Toasted Pine Nuts with a Honey-Lemon Dressing

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Kosher salt Black pepper Dried mint Fresh basil leaves Dried …

EZOGELIN ÇORBASI: “Ezo-the-Bride’s” Turkish Wedding Soup with Red Lentils, Bulgur, Butter, and Mint

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Ground lamb or beef Long-grain white rice (if you have …

LASAGNA di PANE AZZIMO: Italian Style Passover Matzah Pie with Crushed Tomatoes, Basil, and Pot Cheese

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Eggs Whole milk pot cheese, Farmer’s cheese, cottage cheese (4% …

SEPHARDIC PASSOVER: Cinnamon Dusted Haroset “Truffles” AND Flourless Macaroons

MENU: Italian Flourless Almond Macaroons with Pignoli Nuts OR: Syrian Flourless …

SPANIKOPITA: Greek Layered Phyllo Pie with Spinach, Swiss Chard, and Feta

GENERAL INGREDIENTS: Onions Baby spinach leaves Red or Green Swiss chard leaves …

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