Introducing our New Mediterranean / Middle East Cuisine Cooking Class
Middle Eastern Cuisine is one of the most ancient cooking methods on the planet.
It is the birth place of many cuisines which have stemmed from its traditional cooking forms.
The diversity of this cuisine reflects the vast region that is covers, yet holds a harmony that is threaded throughout the land.
The Middle East has been a very fertile land which boasts lots of agriculture.
Among these native edibles are dates, pistachios, figs, barley, pomegranate and wheat.
Fermentation came from the Middle East which introduced beer and leavened bread to the world.
Many foods throughout history were introduced into the Middle Eastern cuisine as it became a trading capital of the world.
Influences from the Orient, Mongolia and Spain all helped cultivate Middle Eastern cuisine to what it is today.
Some of the more commonly used ingredients in Middle Eastern cooking include honey, dates, chickpeas, sesame seeds, olive oil and olives.
Hummus and pita bread is a very popular and easy dish served throughout the Middle East region.
Cereals have been a staple for Middle Eastern families for centuries.
Barley, wheat and rice are staples.
Bread is also seen at practically every meal when sitting down to a traditional Middle Eastern gathering.
Butter is the main medium used for virtually any type of cooking.
Dairy is a common staple as well along with the consumption of yogurt which was introduced to the Middle East by Turkish influences.
It is very common to see one large community plate at the center of a Middle Eastern meal, as opposed to individual servings.
Utensils are traditionally not used and food is scooped with bread or simply eaten with the hands.
When eating with the hands, only the right hand is used as the left hand is considered to be “unclean”.
Meals are concentrated around family and it is important to compliment the host for their hospitality.
Ramadan is an annual observance that is a Muslim tradition to have one month of fasting.
After the month of fasting is over, celebrations and feasts are enjoyed in the Muslim communities.
Sweets and pastries are served everywhere and festivities fill the streets.
An animal is slaughtered within each household that can afford to do so and is given to the poor so everyone can eat during this annual phase of celebration.
Middle Eastern cuisine is revered as being very healthy and can be found popping up around the globe promoting a healthy diet and lifestyle.
By taking our Middle Eastern cooking class, you will be learning the art of cookery that has been practiced from ancient times up until the present.
All types of edibles will be used from grains, fruits and vegetables to authentic meats such as lamb and goat.
By learning Middle Eastern cuisine you will be informed of the traditional methods of Mediterranean cooking.
These healthy styles of cooking will not only please your friends and family, it will also promote a healthy diet presented in a delicious fashion that no one can refuse!
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