A Vegetarian Lebanese Mezza inspired by

                                               Seasonal Autumn and Winter Produce

               Here is my class offering for  Saturday November 8th and Sunday the 9th

     I am so excited for this one. We'll be exploring Plant Based , all vegetarian Lebanese Small                      Plates ( Mezza) focusing on seasonal Autumn and Winter produce. 

     These 6  dishes are a wonderful seasonal take on the traditional Lebanese Fare. 

Pumpkin Kibbe

Carrot Cumin Falafel

Fried Leeks with Bulghar

Eggplant Rolls with Tahini Sauce

Winter Tabouleh

Class Fee is 85. per perspon and we begin at 11am with lunch afterward.

Hope to see some of you here!

It's Albacore Season!

On October 26th I am offering a reprise of my Japanese Albacore Nicoise, with all the accompaniments, Tempura Eggplant, Haricot Vert, Jammy Eggs and Potato Salad.

Saturday and Sunday ,November 1st and 2nd We'll be celebrating Dia de Los Muertos with a Coloradito Mole with Roasted Chicken, Chilis Nogados ( Pasilla Chilis stuffed with Cheeses and a Creamy Walnut  Sauce Pomegranate Salsa. Pumpkin Flan

( this class may go a bit longer as there are complex processes ) 

Let's also make an Altar together to celebrate our Beloveds who are with the Spirits now!

AUGUST CLASSES

Saturday August 2nd

Local Wild Caught Halibut, how to cook it right and accompany with Seasonal Farmer’s Market Offerings , from Fritters to Salsas!

Saturday August 16

Two Savory Galettes ,Potato Chicken Artichoke and Eggplant & Braising Greens, Summer Squashes , Chèvre with Tomato Confit 

Sunday August 24th

Duck prepared 3 ways , Leg Confit, Breast , and Grilled Kebabs

Saturday August 30th

Preserving Summer. Tomato Jam , Spicy Eggplant Relish, Pickles and Preserved Lemons

As usual class begins at about 11. 85.00 per class.

Also am happy to arrange a private class of your choice with minimum of 4 people on another day of the week.

 

Here are my Summer class offerings! We will be sourcing from local farms and purveyors of fish and meats, and celebrating diverse unusual flavors, each other's company and creating beauty deliciousness and resistance through the Power of Love during the R(evolution )!

Hope to see some of you soon!

Saturday July 12th

A Zucchini and Summer Squash Intensive

Zucchini Fritters

Lebanese Lamb Stuffed ( Kusa) Zucchini in a Fragrant Tomato and Mint Sauce

Tempura Stuffed Squash Blossoms Chive Oil Drizzle

Sunday July 20th

Plums Galore!

Cold Plum Ginger Soup

Marinated and Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Plum Chutney

Black Plum Hand pies

Saturday July 26th

An Appetizer Party!

Chicken Roulade with Caramelied Red Onion , Honey Glazed Heirloom Carrot / Aji Verde

Seafood Ceviche

Beef Medallion /Roasted Jalapeño Aioli /Leek Crisps

As usual, Class commences at 11pm , here at my house in Elk. $85.00 per person .

Saturday July 26th

 

                              Celebrating our Farmer's Markets! 

June 7th

Corn and Chili Croquettes with Cilantro Cumin Relish ,   Corn Chili Relleno with Pine Nut Crema

SUNDAY June 15th

Cooking with Stone Fruits

 Grilled Pork Tenderloin  with Plum Chutney

Catch of the Day with Grilled Nectarines

June 21st  

Tapas for the Solstice!

Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho  Tortilla Espanola   Fish Cruda

June 28th 

Three Roasted Vegetable Summer Salads 

Farmer's Market Finds.

Class Fee is 85.00 . We begin about 11AM and go to about 2 or 3 depending on how much fun we are having. Classes are held here at my home. email me to sign up or for more details.

shanitaji@gmail.com 

                                                   

 

                                                                  Celebrating Spring!  The April Classes                                             

                Sunday April 6th - Global Pancake Party! 

                                            We will be preparing savory pancakes and their sides and sauces

                From Lebanon, Japan and Korea ! Diverse flavors, all with the same Umami excitement!

    

            Saturday April 12th- Three Vegetable Tarts to honor the Spring produce. 

                                    Asparagus with Brie, Roasted Golden and Red Beet and Goat Cheese, Braised Leeks with Fontina.

              Saturday April 19th- A Reprise of Japanese Small Plates! This class was such a hit and many folks were not able to come so I am offering it again.  Karaage, Poke , Hamachi Sashimi and their respective accompaniments .

Saturday April 26th- Spring Lamb dishes with their Sauces. Simple , easy to prepare dishes made with Spring Lamb.

Class Fee is 85.00. They are held at my home here in Elk and go from 11-3 or so. We have demonstration, Hands On and then Lunch. In most cases I provide recipes and product resources. 

To sign up email me at shanitaji@gmail.com

 My classes for February 2025

Celebrating Small Plates!

I love Tapas and dining with small plates and I want to share my favorites for our February Classes.

85.00 per class, We commence at 11am, and enjoy a wonderful repast sharing our creations.

Come Join the Deliciousness!

2/1 Lebanon

Three Kibbes, Lamb, Fish and Pumpkin , Tahini Sauce

2/8 Japan

Mini Okonomiyaki , Spicy Tuna, Unagi Bites,Seared Albacore on Seaweed Rice Cakes

2/15 Portugal

Salt Cod Croquettes, Shrimp Custard Pasteis, Clam and Jamon Cataplana 

2/22 My own recipes featuring Duck Confit

Confit of Duck Tacos with all the Things, Potato Duck Confit Artichoke Galette

I am offering a reprise of the Crabapalooza Class on December 28th.

We'll be preparing 4 Dungeness Crab Appetizers.

My Thai inspired Crab Cakes with Green Curry. Artichoke and Crab Beignets with Preserved Lemon and Harissa Aioli, Crab Croquettes with Charmoula and Crab Mac and Cheese Cupcakes.

Class is at my home in Elk. 85.00 per person .

Come Join in! It will be fun and delicious!

                                                          All Sorts of Pastry!

                                        From sweet to savory, fancy to simple, a starter to a main to a dessert.

 New flavors to explore and grace your holiday fare!

 We'll spend November demystifying the perfect pastry dough and using it in creative ways with the   bounty of the seasons harvest.

Series begins ySaturday, November 9 with the following classes every Saturday of the month.

November 9- Roasted Butternut Squash, Black Bean and Sheep Feta Empanadas , Aji Amarillo

                      Apple and Cheddar Dumplings

November 16- Savory Individual Beef, Roasted Vegetable and Potato Pies, Thyme Glaze

November 23- Persimmon ( if available) Tart Tatin, Jam Galettes

November 30- Thanksgiving Leftovers En Croute! 

11am-2pm  at my home in Elk. Class is limited to 5 persons.

$250.00 for the 4 classes .  If there is an open spot you can drop in for a single class for $75.00.

Email me to sign up. shanitaji@gmail.com

Dinners on the Bluff

                                         Come dine with me for a bespoke curated evening meal !

                                  Celebrating the bounty and beauty of our Mendocino County

                                                          For more information email me at shanitaji@gmail.com