Join Nadia Tommalieh and step into the warmth and flavors of a Palestinian Christmas with this festive menu inspired by the holiday tables of Bethlehem. In this class, you’ll cook a collection of celebratory dishes that blend winter comfort with bold flavors: dajaj mashwi bil za’atar (whole roasted Cornish hens crusted with za’atar spice); salatet freekeh bil a’ashab (a freekeh and arugula salad tossed with fresh herbs, roasted chestnuts, and pomegranate seeds); salatet bandoura w zaiytoon (tomato and olive salad dressed with sumac and olive oil), mutabal ara’a (roasted butternut squash topped with tahini and toasted pine nuts); and for dessert, makrouta, the traditional Palestinian pinwheel cookies filled with dates and infused with anise and cardamom.

Please note: some classes can be adjusted for students with dietary restrictions, but many cannot. If you’re vegetarian, pescatarian, or gluten-free, you can use the drop-down menu on our events page to view the best classes to fit your needs. If a class you’re interested in doesn’t appear in that filtered view, please email us before registering and we’ll see if the class’s menu can be modified.