HKS Kitchen / Cooking Class

The Flavors of Palestine - May 20th

$ 75.00

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026 | 6:30 PM

with Chef Amanda Arafat of Amanda Makes

Discover the comforting, plant-forward flavors of the Levant in the HKS Kitchen with Chef Amanda Arafat in this hands-on cooking class celebrating simple ingredients and time-honored traditions. The experience begins with an appetizer of chef-made Tabbouleh, a vibrant herb salad bursting with fresh parsley, lemon, and tomatoes. You’ll then learn to prepare a beloved Palestine dish – Mujaddara, Brown Lentils and Rice topped with deeply Caramelized Crispy Fried Onions, known for its rich flavor and satisfying simplicity. To round out the meal, you’ll make a cool and refreshing Yogurt Cucumber Salad, balancing the warm, savory notes of the main dish with creamy tang and fresh herbs. This class highlights how humble ingredients can come together to create a nourishing and deeply flavorful vegetarian meal. 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. If you purchase a ticket and are unable to attend, please contact us to check our waitlist.*

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.