Think of Arab cuisine and the first thing that comes to mind is probably the characteristic blend of spices. But equally important is the char that you can only get by cooking with fire. In this class Nadia Tommalieh will introduce you to the perfect balance of smoke, spice, and citrus in a spread of dishes that celebrate the warmth of Arab hospitality. On the menu: shish tawook (grilled yogurt-marinated chicken with sumac and Aleppo); and reyash mashwieh (grllled lamb chops with pomegranate molasses and baharat spice). You’ll round out the meal with tabbouleh (Lebanese parsley and bulgur wheat salad); grilled muhammara with walnuts and breadcrumbs; and three flavors of toum (Arab-style garlic sauce).

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.