Cooking Class: Learn Persian Culinary Secrets from a Chef
Taste the fresh flavors and spices of Persian cuisine in this cooking class led by Chef Karen. You'll learn how masterfully use aromatic spices to create Persian dishes with simple ingredients like fresh fruits, vegetables and grains.
To start, Chef Karen will show you how to craft mirza ghassemi, an eggplant dip flavored with a wonderfully aromatic balance of spices. Enjoy a main course of traditional Persian chicken stew bursting with sweet figs and apricots, then learn how to make herby kuku with a crispy golden crust. An upside-down orange turmeric cake makes for a unique, citrusy dessert to end the meal. This class will provide you with more than just restaurant-worthy recipes — expect to master plenty of valuable culinary skills as well!
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Mirza Ghassemi
Eggplant dip with olive oil and spices
Persian Chicken Stew
With figs and apricots
Fresh Herb Kuku and Persian Rice With a Golden Crust
With eggs and basmati rice
Upside Down Orange Turmeric Cake
With eggs
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 8
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsGroup, Gourmet, Beginner, Date Night, Persian
- This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Christopher
10 Sep 2024
Chef Karen was an incredible teacher. The class was inviting and I was encouraged to get out of my comfort zone with flavours, techniques, and foods. Would strongly recommend this class and Chef Karen as an instructor for all levels of home cooks.
Kyle
30 Aug 2024
This class was a wonderful experience! I enjoyed learning so many new skills that I can apply in my kitchen. I would highly recommend this class for anyone who would like to enhance their skills in the kitchen!
Iuliia
14 Mar 2024
Amazing experience! We enjoyed learning cooking techniques and the meal was just fabulous. Definitely coming back!
Event location: Toronto
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Chef Karen is a Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts graduate with nearly two decades of professional cooking experience. She works as a private chef and cooking instructor and formerly owned her own prepared meals and catering company. In Chef Karen's words: “Great cooking isn’t about recipes, it’s about techniques," which she aims to pass along to her students. She prides herself on offering cooking classes and team-building events that are fun, hands-on and educational.
