Canoe Landing CRC

Granola bars and energy balls may seem like modern, health-conscious inventions, but for thousands of years, delicious sweets made from honey, dates, nuts and seeds have been a healthy part of the cuisine of the Middle East. Past meets present in this fun, hands-on class by Rahaf Al Akbani as she shows you how to make a selection of quick and easy traditional Syrian treats based on old family recipes, perfect for sharing over the holidays. She will share stories and songs as you prepare sweets to share in class with a small cup of traditional Turkish coffee or mint tea. You’ll leave with detailed recipes and a few extra treats to take home.

This fun, hands-on workshop explores several traditional Syrian dips, typical of the spread of "mezze" appetizers that make up the start of many Middle Eastern meals. Combining the convenience of readily available supermarket products with traditional Syrian ingredients like pomegranate molasses, Aleppo pepper, nigella seeds, za’atar and biber salçası, Rahaf will show you how to create authentic Syrian flavours quickly and easily in your own kitchen. These flavourful and healthy, plant-forward recipes can be assembled quickly and are sure to wow any crowd.