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; the ancient religions; 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, an ancient 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.