We're talkin' Middle Eastern-inspired brunch! Wake up your palate with the exciting flavors of Israel. Chef Zehorit will guide you through this international journey of creating a delicious brunch of her homeland. Let Brunch be your bridge to new culinary adventures, no passport required~

Menu: Eggplant-Feta Shakshuka; Homemade Pita; Greek Yogurt with Za'atar; Hawayej-Style Tea.

Virtual class offered by Cooks of Crocus Hill

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Get into the Purim spirit with a Persian menu fit for King Ahashverosh's court, your shabbat dinner and even a weeknight fix!

Celebrate this holiday and Persian flavors with a menu of aromatic & fluffy basmati rice topped with golden lemon saffron chicken that is moist and flavorful and accompanied by a zesty cucumber salad dressed with Pomegranate syrup.

Virtual Zoom class offered by Minnesota JCC

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Pamper your Valentine or yourself with a sweet chocolatey treat - made by none other than your proud self!

We will make: Bailey’s Irish Cream Truffles, Easiest Chocolate Cake and Spiced Chocolate Cupcakes

To sign up and receive recipes and Shopping list: Zehorit@MideasttoMidwest.com

Floral, sweet, spiced and delicious! Middle Eastern cookies have it all!

Experience with my daughter, Orielle and I how Middle Eastern flavors enhance a trio of cookies that will become favorites in your home.

Salted Tahini Chocolate Chunk Cookie

Cardamom-Rose Water Sugar Drop Cookies

Pistachio-Orange Blossom Water Cookies

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No more cardboard pita! Let’s make our own and make 3 additional recipes using our homemade pita!

If you’d like to cook along, please make the pita dough about 1 hour ahead of the class, so it has time for its first rise. We will take it from there during the class. Pita recipe here!

Here is our ingredient list:

Pita -Shopping List

Fridge:

1 lb. ground beef, or lamb

Produce:

2 medium eggplants

1 large onion, minced

2 teaspoons minced garlic

4 large tomatoes, diced

2 large English cucumbers, diced

4 medium scallions, sliced thin

6 medium radishes, diced

1/2 cup fresh mint, minced

1/2 cup Italian parsley, minced

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup lime juice

Pantry:

1 cup olive oil

1/4 cup pine nuts

1 tablespoon Za'atar

1-2 teaspoons sumac

1 cup raw sesame paste

Israeli pickles

Salt and pepper

Optional: s’chug, pickled hot peppers, harissa, etc.

Also have on hand:

6 large hard-boiled eggs, sliced

Hummus (Zahav’s version here or store bought)

Live Shavuot Cooking Class in partnership with The Great Big Jewish Food Fest. My menu is vegetarian, based on the biblical Seven Species: Dates, Figs, Pomegranates, Grapes, Olives, Oats & Wheat. The 4 dish menu also includes 2 vegan recipes. I am excited to share my love of the vibrant, developing and evolving Israeli cuisine and my passion for flavor with all of you!

Our Menu:

Labneh w/Thyme Roasted Dates & Figs

Jeweled Lentil Pilaf

Spiral Bourekas Pie

Herb Infused Fruit Compote w/ Oat Crumble