Festive Istanbul Flavours Made Easy Cooking Class - Ozlem Warren

About this course

Participants prepare a selection of dishes associated with Istanbul, such as lahmacun, piyaz salad, lentil soup, savoury flatbreads and a pumpkin dessert. The teaching combines practical cooking with demonstrations, covering ways to prepare dishes ahead, freeze them and vary recipes. The class also includes discussion of Turkish coffee and its rituals. Dishes prepared during the session are served as a shared meal, with seasonal changes or dietary requirements potentially affecting the selection.

What you'll learn

• Prepare a selection of Istanbul-inspired savoury and sweet dishes.
• Apply methods for preparing dishes ahead of time and freezing them.
• Adapt recipes using suggested variations.
• Describe aspects of Turkish coffee rituals.

Is this course right for you?

The course is labelled for all levels and combines individual cooking activity with demonstrations and a shared meal. It may suit learners seeking an introduction to, or further practice with, Istanbul-style cookery, although the source does not specify previous experience requirements.

• Dish selection may be adjusted to reflect dietary requirements.
• The format includes both practical cooking and observation of demonstrations.
• The session ends with participants eating the dishes prepared during the class.

Before you go

• A cotton apron is provided to take home.
• A full recipe pack is emailed within 48 hours after the class.
• Adults receive half a bottle of wine with the meal; soft drinks are provided for younger chefs and alcohol-free guests.