The Art of Arabic Cooking
Winter/Spring Arabic Cooking Series

Welcome to our Winter/Spring 2023 Arabic Cooking series, featuring classic Arabic recipes taught by experienced, local caterers. If you have any questions, please email us at info@alifinstitute.org.

Cooking is one of the best ways to get to know a culture! Join us for a fun-filled and educational afternoon learning to cook (and eat!) popular Arabic dishes with our talented guest chefs. Want to support this program? You can also SPONSOR a session with a tax-deductible donation of $250!

  • All classes this semester are on Saturdays, from 2 PM – 4:30 PM.
  • Ages 13 years old and up!
  • No experience is required and all levels are welcome.
  • Spaces are limited, so first come, first served for registration.
  • You can register by yourself or share your station with a partner.
REFUND/CREDIT POLICY:  To ensure that we provide the best experience possible for all our Art of Arabic Cuisine participants, we ask that you kindly provide notice as soon as possible if you aren’t able to attend a reserved class. 
  • 48 days prior to session:  You will be credited the full amount of your payment to another session if you notify us up to 48 hours prior to your reserved session.
  • 7 days prior to session:  Refunds and credits are available up to 7 days prior to your reserved session. For refunds, an administrative fee of $5 will be applied.
  • No credit or refund is available after 48 hours before a reserved class.

Support cultural education!
Sponsor a cooking session!

Click here for recipes from our cooking series!

POSTPONED! PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR THE NEW DATE!

“Sumac Chicken with Onions on Flatbread”

TBD
2 pm – 4:30 pm
$45 / $50 non-members
$65/pair,  $75/pair, non-members

Registration deadline: TBD

To become a member, please click HERE.
(You need to be signed into the website as a member to get the member price.)

Guest chef: Hadia Ibrahim of Yumma’s Bread

“Thin Cut, Spiced Chicken/Beef Sandwiches”

Saturday, March 18, 2023
2 pm – 4:30 pm
$45 / $50 non-members
$65/pair,  $75/pair, non-members

Registration deadline: Friday, March 17 at 10 AM.

To become a member, please click HERE.
(You need to be signed into the website as a member to get the member price.)

Guest chef: Zeina Hadad of Zeina’s Catering

“Filled Semolina Holiday Cookie”

Saturday, April 1, 2023
2 pm – 4:30 pm
$45 / $50 non-members
$65/pair,  $75/pair, non-members

Registration deadline: Friday, March 31 at 10 AM.

To become a member, please click HERE.
(You need to be signed into the website as a member to get the member price.)

Guest chef: Diah Araman of Sweets by Diah

“Deep-Fried Chickpea Fritters”

Saturday, May 6, 2023
2 pm – 4:30 pm
$45 / $50 non-members
$50/pair,  $60/pair, non-members

Registration deadline: Friday, May 5 at 10 AM.

To become a member, please click HERE.
(You need to be signed into the website as a member to get the member price.)

Guest chefs: Rabi & Suzi of Leon International Foods

“Arabic Style Chicken & Meat Barbecue”

Saturday, June 3, 2023
2 pm – 4:30 pm
$55 / $60 non-members
$75/pair,  $85/pair, non-members

Registration deadline: Friday, June 2 at 10 AM.

To become a member, please click HERE.
(You need to be signed into the website as a member to get the member price.)

Guest chef: TBD

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