The Moroccan Kitchen: Beloved Recipes From A Magical Cuisine

Join us for a special cooking class where you’ll immerse yourself in the interesting world of Moroccan spices, flavors and texture with one of our newest cooking instructors, Asmaa Benbaba.  

Originally from Morocco, Asmaa has been teaching students to cook authentic Moroccan cuisine for many years, and we’re excited that she’s bringing her talents to The Culinary Center of Kansas City as she introduces you to some iconic Moroccan dishes from her homeland. 

No other cuisine surpasses Morocco’s subtle use of multi spice blends which are used to enhance the natural flavors of food, not mask it.  Saffron, cinnamon, cumin, olives, honey, and couscous are all key ingredients. 

Asmaa will explore spice identification and more while sharing stories of her culture as she begins our cooking class by exploring the unique techniques to make Kefta (Moroccan meatballs) using a tagine,  Couscous Salad, a traditional sweet Moroccan dessert, and more. You’ll assist Asmaa with some of the cooking activities, and end the evening enjoying the lovely dinner that you helped prepare.

As always, you’ll leave class with all of the recipes and the confidence to keep cooking your new favorite Moroccan dishes at home.

Participation Class | Dinner 
Fri 7/9/21    6:30-9:00 p.m.

NOTE:  Unless otherwise noted, each evening class fee includes one glass of beer/wine with additional beverages available at a nominal cost. 

Our Flavorful Weekend Nights™ classes are just that, unique and tasty culinary experiences on weekend nights, most of which are hands-on! Movie, Schmovie... why not learn to cook with your friends, dates or your “luvva”? They are the perfect mix of culinary education and fun night out!

Flavorful Weekend Nights™ is a trademark and service mark of The Culinary Center of Kansas City®.

NOTE: For Onsite Classes, when you arrive, please check in with our Class Assistant who will give you information as to where you will be seated.  We will be arranging our classrooms to allow for social distancing. In order to comply with governmental orders and for the protection of our guests and staff, we ask that you wear a mask when here at The Culinary Center of Kansas City. If you are planning to sit next to someone else attending the class, we would suggest arriving at least 20 minutes prior to the start time of the class so that we can address that request.  Both students would need to be comfortable with the request to be seated together. Thank you!