No time like summer to enjoy fresh and vibrant flavors! Join me as I combine Farmers’ Market produce with Middle Eastern Meats to create a fresh and delicious menu to celebrate the season! Menu TBD following my trip to Israel
To Register call: (952) 924-9672
Producing a beautiful golden loaf of bread is a result of a fermentation process involving yeast. We will harness a master recipe to create 4 flavorful loaves: Rosemary-Sea Salt, Cranberry-Pecan, Chocolate-Cherry & Greek style.
To Register: Call Nordic Ware Outlet Store - 952-924-9672
As much as we love an impressively sized main dish, we're just as infatuated with Spanish-style tapas, which involve multiple plates of flavorful, amazing finger foods that are designed for sharing.
Menu: Butternut Squash Soup, Italian sausage in balsamic vinegar and rosemary, Salmon Lollipops, Sautéed Garlic Parsley Mushrooms.
To Register: Cooks of Crocus Hill
651.228.1333
Join us for a virtual cooking class inspired by the Seven Biblical Species of Wheat, Barley, Figs, Grapes, Dates, Pomegranate & Olive.
Menu: Freekeh Fig Pilaf & Sage-Dried Fruit-Mozzarella Flatbread
To Register: 651-695-3182 www.jewishstpaul.org
Loaves of bread are essential in the kitchen. Join us in our kitchen with Chef Zehorit to make the best bread to ever come through those kitchen doors. Enjoy the smelling, baking and eating of fresh loaves. Yum!
Menu: Rosemary Garlic; Cranberry-Pistachio; Chocolate-Apricot.
to Register: Cooks of Crocus Hill
651.228.1333
I’ll be back from Israel on November 19th loaded with spices, ideas and stories! Join me to welcome the holiday season with Middle Eastern-Mediterranean flavors inspired Thanksgiving dinner!
Menu TBD
To Register Call: (952) 924-9672
We're talkin' Middle Eastern-inspired brunch! Wake up your palate with the exciting flavors of Israel. Chef Zehorit will guide you through this international journey of creating a delicious brunch of her homeland. Let brunch be your bridge to new culinary adventures, no passport required.
Menu: Spiced Baked Challah French Toast; Spiced Shakshouka over Labneh; Minted Orange Salad; Citrus Cocktail.
To Register: Cooks of Crocus Hill
Call: 651.228.1333
It's exactly what it sounds like! Scoop and drop cookies with the best chef for the job. Chef Zehorit has created an inventive menu to conquer cookies once and for all! The kitchen is heating up — join us soon.
Menu: Ginger Spiced Molasses Cookies; Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies; Lemon-Thyme Cookies.
To Register: Cooks of Crocus Hill
Minneapolis NL Location: 612.223.8167
Celebrating Seasonal Produce with vibrant flavors from the Farmers’ Market!
Menu: Watermelon-feta skewers, Purple celebration Salad , Savory Zucchini Galette, Roast salmon w/corn salsa & surprise dessert!
To Register: Call Nordic Ware Factory Store (952) 924-9672
Make the most of summer and harness the colors & flavors of summer produce to create vibrant, healthy dishes, bursting with flavors.
Menu: Zesty Cherry Tomatoes over Tehinah; Quick and Easy Moroccan Pickles; Grilled Baby Veggies over Whipped Feta; Colorful Root Vegetables with Glass Noodles.
To Register: Cooks of Crocus Hill
The marriage of yeast, flour and seasonal herbs and vegetables delivers unique and flavorful breads from your own oven!
Demonstration class
Menu: Fresh Tomato-Parm Bread; Savory Herb Bread Pudding; Cauliflower-Manchego Rolls.
To Register: Cooks of Crocus Hill
Roasted, fried, rolled or stuffed – eggplant is a star of the Middle Eastern kitchen! Explore the Mideast approach to eggplant.
Menu: Eggplant Rolls in Tomato Sauce; Eggplant-Labneh Bruschetta; Israeli Sabih Sandwich.
To Register: Cooks of Crocus Hill
Chef Zehorit is back and is bringing even more Middle Eastern Magic into the kitchen than ever before! This time, we'll be focusing on some unforgettable grilled dishes, packed with flavor that won't weigh you down - perfect for a day in the desert or your average MN summer!
Menu: Grilled Mideast Spiced Chicken Skewers with Jasmine Rice; Punched Up Grilled Tomato Sauce; Tipsy-spicy Grilled Peaches with Ice Cream.
To Register: Cooks of Crocus Hill
Usher in spring with a menu centered on that wonderful and unusual vegetable – the artichoke!
Learn how to use it in different ways:
Artichoke Minestrone
Artichoke & Fennel Braised Steelhead Trout
Spring Green Orzo
Puff Pastry Apricot Tart
To Register Call: (952) 924-9672
We're talkin' Middle Eastern-inspired brunch! Wake up your palate with the exciting flavors of Israel. Chef Zehorit will guide you through this international journey of creating a delicious brunch of her homeland. Let brunch be your bridge to new culinary adventures, no passport required.
Menu: Spiced Baked Challah French Toast; Spiced Shakshouka over Labneh; Minted Orange Salad; Citrus Cocktail.
To Register: Cooks of Crocus Hill
Call: 651.228.1333
At Cooks, we believe that good food is uplifting, brings people together and can sooth the soul. Watching the current news from Ukraine has left us with an urge to help and learn about a beautiful country. Join us, with Chef Zehorit as we craft the perfect evening! Together we will learn about, and taste delicious foods from Ukraine.
All proceeds from the class will be donated to Unicef UK and The Ukrainian American Community Center based in Minneapolis, they do great work.
Menu: Varenyky (potato stuffed Ukrainian pasta/dumpling); Pampushky (garlic bread); Garlicky Georgian Chicken; Stuffed Tomatoes.
Join us on a culinary trip from the Midwest to the Middle East with all the vegan favorites of Chef Zehorit. She will create traditional recipes full of aromatics, regional ingredients and stories of her homeland. A feast not to be missed!
Menu: White Bean and Sage Spread; Hearty Bean Stew over Turmeric Rice; Maple-Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies.
To Register: Cooks of Crocus Hill
Minneapolis North Loop Location - Participation Class
Join us on a culinary trip to the Middle East with all the winter favorites of Chef Zehorit. She will create traditional recipes full of aromatics, regional ingredients and stories of her homeland. A feast not to be missed!
Menu: Spice Roasted Butternut Squash with Pomegranate and Feta; Garbanzo Beans-Basmati Rice Pilaf; Roasted Eggplant in Tomato Sauce and Tahina.
To Register: Cooks of Crocus Hill
Minneapolis North Loop Location - Demonstration Class
Join us on a culinary trip from the Midwest to the Middle East with all the vegan favorites of Chef Zehorit. She will create traditional recipes full of aromatics, regional ingredients and stories of her homeland. A feast not to be missed!
Menu: White Bean and Sage Spread; Hearty Bean Stew over Turmeric Rice; Maple-Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies.
To Register: Cooks of Crocus Hill
Minneapolis North Loop Location
It's exactly what it sounds like! Scoop and drop cookies with the best chef for the job. Chef Zehorit has created an inventive menu to conquer cookies once and for all! The kitchen is heating up — join us soon.
Menu: Ginger Spiced Molasses Cookies; Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies; Lemon-Thyme Cookies.
To Register: Cooks of Crocus Hill
St. Paul Location
Join us on a culinary trip to the Middle East with all the winter favorites of Chef Zehorit. She will create traditional recipes full of aromatics, regional ingredients and stories of her homeland. A feast not to be missed!
Menu: Spice Roasted Butternut Squash with Pomegranate and Feta; Garbanzo Beans-Basmati Rice Pilaf; Roasted Eggplant in Tomato Sauce and Tahina.
To Register: Cooks of Crocus Hill
Minneapolis North Loop Location
Learn how to make a classic braised dish and couscous from scratch in this introduction to Middle Eastern cooking, with an emphasis on skills and techniques that will last a lifetime.
Menu: Hearty Mideast Spiced Beef Stew; From-Scratch Quick Couscous; Halvah-Chocolate Squares.
To Register: Cooks of Crocus Hill
Minneapolis North Loop Location
We're talkin' Middle Eastern-inspired brunch! Wake up your palate with the exciting flavors of Israel. Chef Zehorit will guide you through this international journey of creating a delicious brunch of her homeland. Let brunch be your bridge to new culinary adventures, no passport required
Menu: Spiced Baked Challah French Toast; Spiced Shakshouka over Labneh; Minted Orange Salad; Winter Spice Bourbon Cocktail.
To Register: Cooks of Crocus Hill
St. Paul Location
Bring color and flavor to your Passover table this year! Wake up your taste buds with Middle Eastern spice mixes to color and flavor your holiday meal! Expand your understanding and use of spices and learn how to use them to make your food shine!
Menu:
Citrus salad w/olives
Roasted asparagus with Za’atar dressing
Saucy Yemenite Hawayej pan roasted chicken thighs
Fresh herb quinoa
Virtual class offered by ENGAGE! with Pesach, a program of Hineni, of Minnesota JCC
To register click HERE
We're talkin' Middle Eastern-inspired brunch! Wake up your palate with the exciting flavors of Israel. Chef Zehorit will guide you through this international journey of creating a delicious brunch of her homeland. Let Brunch be your bridge to new culinary adventures, no passport required~
Menu: Eggplant-Feta Shakshuka; Homemade Pita; Greek Yogurt with Za'atar; Hawayej-Style Tea.
Virtual class offered by Cooks of Crocus Hill
To register click HERE
Get into the Purim spirit with a Persian menu fit for King Ahashverosh's court, your shabbat dinner and even a weeknight fix!
Celebrate this holiday and Persian flavors with a menu of aromatic & fluffy basmati rice topped with golden lemon saffron chicken that is moist and flavorful and accompanied by a zesty cucumber salad dressed with Pomegranate syrup.
Virtual Zoom class offered by Minnesota JCC
To Register click HERE
Pamper your Valentine or yourself with a sweet chocolatey treat - made by none other than your proud self!
We will make: Bailey’s Irish Cream Truffles, Easiest Chocolate Cake and Spiced Chocolate Cupcakes
To sign up and receive recipes and Shopping list: Zehorit@MideasttoMidwest.com
Let's warm up the cold season with soup to nourish our bodies and soothe our souls! Gain a few skills and tips, explore the pantry options - finding how easy it is to make hearty and nutritious soups at home!
Sign up to receive Recipes and shopping list: Zehorit@MideasttoMidwest.com
