Mediterranean Cooking Classes in NYC, New York

Ready for a trip to the crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean? Yes, please! Join us for a tasty trip to create an easy-to-master authentic Mediterranean menu bursting with bright, bold flavors.  We’ll learn to whip up delicious Beef Kebabs, prepare a vinaigrette for our chopped Greek Salad and roll stuffed grape leaves like a pro. To round...

Seafood, vegetables, whole grains, herbs and olive oil are among the ingredients most associated with countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. They make for flavorful dishes that trigger memories of sunbathed vacations and leisurely meals. This class focuses on the cuisines of Southern France, Eastern Spain, Italy and Greece, whose coasts abut the...

You don't have to travel to Tel Aviv or go to a restaurant with your friends to enjoy an Israeli feast. After this class you will be able to entertain your friends and family with a table full of fast and easy dishes based on Mediterranean traditions. Menu may include: red and green shakshuka creamy hummus with roasted red peppers eggplant...

Chanukah is all about latkes, but sometimes it can be a bit much, what with all of the oil and frying. From fritters and soup to pies and dessert, Jennifer Abadi will teach you fun and easy new ways to prepare this special holiday treat!  Menu may include a  giant baked potato latke with dill, parsley, and chives;  mini ground beef...

The history, culture and geography of Morocco are all richly evocative. It is easy to imagine yourself sipping mint tea while sitting on a terrace in Casablanca or Marrakech, or hiking the Atlas Mountains. The cuisine of Morocco reflects its Berber, Mediterranean, African and European influences, with a generous use of powerful spices.  In this...

Jappy Afzelius, who’s cooked in the kitchens of Alain Ducasse and David Burke, will lead us on a tour of cuisine-of-the-moment-Filipino, sharing recipes from the menu he developed at Tsismis, a new restaurant on the Lower East Side. Expect to taste dishes with Spanish, Mediterranean and Asian influences. Menu: Amuse Bouche: Tinapa Croquetas (cilantro...

Despite a longstanding cultural tradition of winemaking, few modern wine drinkers have ever heard of Croatia. Alas, that is about to change! In this country, the Mediterranean meets the Dinaric Alps meets the Adriatic. With such diversity, it’s no surprise that influential wine critics such as Robert Parker, Oz Clarke, and Jancis Robinson, have taken...

Israel, considered the center of the universe in ancient times, is at the juncture of Europe, Asia and Africa, with its coast on the Mediterranean. Its cuisine reflects the influences of all of the cultures around it, and the refugees who have settled there in modern times.  You'll explore modern and traditional Israeli cooking when you make: ...

Italy’s northernmost province of Alto Adige boasts the beauty of the Dolomites (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Mediterranean landscape and Alpine peaks. The cuisine of the region is influenced by its mild climate, fertile soil, and its neighboring territories including modern-day Austria & Switzerland. Wines of the region...

Enjoy Spain right here in New York as you feast on tapas---one of the great pleasures of Spanish culture. You'll make merry with these classic and contemporary small plates featuring all the flavors of the Mediterranean. After we cook, the party begins! We'll enjoy: Membrillo, Manchego and Almond Pintxo Pan con Tomate with Salt Cured Anchovies...