When you think of Turkish food, you likely can picture the spectacular array of small plates known as meze. From savory pastries filled with lamb and vegetables, smoky eggplant dips, bulgur and rice pilafs, crisp, stuffed flatbreads and or course kebobs; Turkish cooking is all of this, and so much more! Join Sofra's Chef Didem and our special guest visiting from Istanbul, Banu Ozden - friend, culinary instructor and founder of Spoon in My Pocket. Banu and Didem will discuss essential ingredients like Maras and Urfa chiles, red pepper paste and sundried tomato paste, which contribute to the rich flavors of this cuisine.

Recipes include: Cheese spread with walnuts and chiles; Sauteed greens with yogurt sauce; Braised striped bass with tomato; Mussels rice pilaf cooked in olive oil; and a surprise dessert from our pastry chef de cuisine, Feyza Bayrakcioglu-Ozden.

Instructor: 
Didem Hosgel, Chef de Cuisine
& Special guest from Istanbul:
Banu Ozden-Spoon in My Pocket Food Tours, culinary instructor, lecturer

Tickets: $125

CLICK HERE to REGISTER for Meze Monday

Classes are demonstration-style and include food and beverage pairings. Sofra closes at 5:30pm on Monday’s and re-opens at 6:15pm. Classes are from 6:30pm-9:00pm at Sofra Bakery and Cafe. See you then!

Cancellation policy: We understand plans change; our classes are refundable up until 10 days before the scheduled class date.