HKS Kitchen / Cooking Class

Middle Eastern Breakfast-December 20th

$ 65.00

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 | 6:30 PM

with Chef Amanda Arafat of Amanda Makes

The culinary traditions of the Middle East are greatly influenced by the Mediterranean climate; and Europe, Africa, and Asia through the trade routes that have been used for centuries. Join Chef Amanda in our HKS Kitchen as she brings you on a culinary journey to enjoy an authentic Middle Eastern breakfast. Guests will greeted with fresh labneh served with za'atar & olive oil (labneh is a soft Middle Eastern cheese made from yogurt). In the hands on portion of the class, participants will follow instruction to make shakshuka - a savory dish featuring poached eggs and simmered tomatoes with spices. Next the class will make ful mudammas, a dish of fava beans, garlic, and lemon. Recipes will be provided. Tickets are priced per person.

*All class ticket sales are final. No refunds or credit transfers to other classes are available.*

MEET THE CHEF:

Amanda Arafat is a Palestinian-American recipe-developer, chef, cottage baker, and organizer. As owner and baker of Amanda Makes she serves baked goods inspired by the seasons, nostalgia, and her upbringing in the Middle East. And as co-founder of Big Gay Market, she has found purpose in creating opportunities for advancement and support-building within the local LGBTQ+ community.

Amanda lives in Fayetteville with her partner Heath and their beloved cats.