Sunday, August 20, 3:00 pm

The New Vegetarian Table, Class 1: The Middle Eastern Spice Market, with Emily Florentino

   Inspired by a gift of dates from Egypt’s Siwa Oasis, considered the finest in the world – participants will have the opportunity to indulge in these rare treats!  This hands on class includes a full meal and printed recipes to take home.  Ten people max.  BYOB welcome.

Menu:

• Warm dates with olive oil, sea salt, lemon zest
• Fattoush salad with sumac, pomegranate molasses, and homemade pita bread
• Morrocan carrot salad
• Date and freekeh stuffed baby eggplant with roasted red pepper relish and tahini sauce
• Shredded butternut squash with dates, pistachios, lemon, and mint
• Basbousa (Egyptian honeyed semolina cake with date syrup, rose water, and yogurt)