Classes/Events

Event/Class Description	Date	Time	Place	Address	Link/Contact
FALL CLASSES 2011
WINTER CLASSES 2011/12
JCC IN MANHATTAN: Savory Soups and Beautiful Breads (KOSHER: MEAT & VEGETARIAN) Menu: Persian Chicken Soup with Chickpea Flour Dumplings with Nigella, Poppy, and Cumin Seed Flat Bread Syrian Sour Soup with Stuffed Meatballs, Parsley, and Mint with Fluffy Pita Bread Turkish Wedding Soup with Red Lentils, Bulgur, and Mint with Sweet Tahini-Honey Bread	Friday, February 10th	10 am — 1 pm	JCC in Manhattan	334 Amsterdam Ave. (@76th Street) New York City	Jennifer Goren (646) 505-5713 http://www.jccmanhattan.org
NEW! THE ROGER SMITH COOKBOOK CONFERENCE: Panel Discussion on Immigrant Cookbooks	Saturday, February 11th	PANEL: 10:45 am- 12:30 pm	The Roger Smith Hotel	501 Lexington Avenue, New York City (between 47th & 48th Streets)	Cookbook Conference
NEW! JCC IN MANHATTAN: Delicious Heart-Healthy Foods (KOSHER: VEGETARIAN: PARVE/NON-DAIRY, SOME FISH) Menu: Toasted Spice Dip with Olive Oil, Cumin, Coriander Seeds, Ground Hazelnuts & Cashews Red Lentil Soup with Garlic and Lemon Fresh Salmon Burger Sandwiches with Scallions, Gingerroot, and Garlicky Mayonnaise Dressing Spicy Cauliflower Stew with Tomatoes, Ginger, and Fresh Coriander Brown Basmati Rice with Turmeric, Cardamom, and Cloves Fig Bars with Toasted Oats, Cinnamon, and Lemon Zest	Wednesday, February 15th	7 – 9:30 pm	JCC in Manhattan	334 Amsterdam Ave. (@76th Street) New York City	Jennifer Goren (646) 505-5713 http://www.jccmanhattan.org
NEW! ICE (INSTITUTE OF CULINARY EDUCATION): Essentials of the Mediterranean Diet (VEGETARIAN: SOME FISH) Menu: Strained Yogurt Dip with Zesty Garlic, Vinegar, Lemon, and Fresh Dill Baked Broad Beans with Parsley, Oregano, Lemon, and Tomato Sauce Warm Spinach Salad Puree with Lemon, Garlic, and Olive Oil Egg Noodles with Brown Lentils, Olive Oil, Tahini, and Sesame Seeds Cold Bulgur Pilaf Salad with Red Peppers, Scallions, Parsley, Lemon, and Tomato Paste Baked Flounder with Tomato-Lemon-Coriander Sauce Red and Black Lentil Patties with Bulgur, Cumin, and Mint Whole Wheat Apple Olive Oil Cake with Lemon Zest	Thursday, Februay 16th	10 am– 2 pm	The Institute of Culinary Education	50 West 23rd St. New York City	Recreational Division: (800) 522-4610 http://www.iceculinary.com
SPRING CLASSES 2012
ICE (INSTITUTE OF CULINARY EDUCATION): Happy Nowruz! Dishes to Celebrate the Persian New Year & Beginning of Spring Menu: Spiced Pomegranate Sangria w/ Persian Sheraz Wine, Cinnamon Sticks, Lime & Mint Chicken Soup with Chickpea Flour Dumplings Smoky Red Kidney Bean Dip with Tomato Paste, Lime & Angelica Powder Chopped Cucumber Salad with Coriander, Tarragon and Mint Leaves Chicken Stewed in Walnuts & Pomegranate Juice Rice with Orange Zest, Shredded Carrots, Almonds & Saffron Threads Cauliflower Pie with Onions, Black Pepper & Yogurt Persian Pistachio Cake with Cardamom Syrup	Thursday, March 15th	10 am – 2 pm	Institute of Culinary Education (ICE)	50 West 23rd Street New York City	Recreational Division: (800) 522-4610 http://www.iceculinary.com
NEW! JCC IN MANHATTAN: Mouthwatering Make-Ahead Seder: Make this night easier than all other nights! (KOSHER: MEAT & PARVE) Menu: Libyan Charoset with Pecans, Dates, Allspice, and Ginger Moroccan Charoset “Truffles” with Dates, Raisins, and Walnuts Moroccan Stewed Prunes with Onions, Cinnamon, and Sugar Italian Matzah Pie with Ground Beef, Pine Nuts, Raisins, Allspice, and Nutmeg Syrian Meatballs with Tomato-Cumin Sauce Egyptian Macaroons with Toasted Walnuts, Pecans, and Dates	Monday, March 19th	7–9:30 pm	JCC in Manhattan	334 Amsterdam Ave. (@76th Street) New York City	Jennifer Goren (646) 505-5713 http://www.jccmanhattan.org
NEW! JCC IN MANHATTAN: Delectable Parve Passover Desserts & Confections (KOSHER: NON-DAIRY/PARVE) Menu: Egyptian Marinated Apricot Compote with Apricots, Prunes, and Raisins Greek Matzah “Bread” Pudding with Raisins, Prunes, and Honey Syrup Italian Sweet & Salty Toasted Ground Almond Cake Egyptian Style Macaroons with Toasted Walnuts, Pecans, and Cinnamon Decadent Chocolate Mousse Tofu Pie with Ground Almond Crust	Friday, March 23rd	10 am — 12:30 pm	JCC in Manhattan	334 Amsterdam Ave. (@76th Street) New York City	Jennifer Goren (646) 505-5713 http://www.jccmanhattan.org
NEW! NATURAL GOURMET INSTITUTE FOR FOOD & HEALTH: A Healthy Sephardic Seder (VEGETARIAN: SOME EGGS, FISH, DAIRY & HONEY USED) Menu: Syrian Charoset with Dried Apricots, Pistachios, and Orange Blossom Water Yemenite Charoset with Black Raisins, Sesame Seeds and Pomegranate Juice Moroccan Orange Salad with Olive Oil, Black Olives, Cumin, and Coriander Italian Fish with Capers, Caramelized Onions and Horseradish Marinade Greek Whole Wheat Matzah-Meal Pie with Spinach, Feta and Dill Persian Cauliflower Pie with Onions and Garlic Egyptian Brown Rice with Dill, Lemon Zest and Fava Beans Turkish Ground Walnut Cake with Honey-Lemon Syrup Italian Style Macaroons with Almond Butter	Monday, March 26th	6:30 — 10 pm	The Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health	48 West 21st Street, 2nd Floor (between 5th & 6th Avenue) New York City	registrar@naturalgourmetinstitute.com (212) 645-5170 Natural Gourmet Institute
NEW! JCC IN MANHATTAN: Lotsa Matzah: Easy Passover-Friendly Dishes (KOSHER: VEGETARIAN: DAIRY & PARVE) Menu: Crispy Matzah Leek Fritters with Dill and Parsley Matzah “Pasta” Soup with Onions, Garlic, and Turmeric Fried Matzah Potato Pies Matzah Meal Feta Cheese Pie with Spinach, Dill, and Parsley Chocolate Dipped Dried Apricots and Matzah Squares	Tuesday, March 27th	7– 9:30 pm	JCC in Manhattan	334 Amsterdam Ave. (@76th Street) New York City	Jennifer Goren (646) 505-5713 http://www.jccmanhattan.org
JCC IN MANHATTAN PRESENTS: Sephardic Passover Demo at Zabar's (FREE TASTINGS TO FIRST 40 PEOPLE!) Demo Recipe: TBD Tastings:: TBD	Sunday, April 1st	TBD	Zabar's Gourmet Food Store	Corner of Broadway & 80th Street, New York City	Jennifer Goren (646) 505-5713 http://www.jccmanhattan.org Zabar's Link
NEW! JCC IN MANHATTAN: Taste of Israel: Celebrate Israeli Independence Day with Us! (KOSHER: VEGETARIAN: PARVE & DAIRY) Menu: Chatzilim (Eggplant Dip) Chummus (Creamy Chickpea Spread with Sesame Paste, Lemon Juice and Garlic) Rotev Tahini (Sesame Paste Dressing) Kishooim (Fried Squash) Pil-Pi’lim (Roasted Red Peppers) Salat Gezer (Moroccan Carrot Salad) Salat Turkie (Red Pepper Salad) Tabooli (Bulgur Wheat Salad with Parsley, Mint and Lemon Juice) Sh’tiyah (Cold Melon-Mint-Yogurt Drink)	Thursday, April 19th	7– 9:30 pm	JCC in Manhattan	334 Amsterdam Ave. (@76th Street) New York City	Jennifer Goren (646) 505-5713 http://www.jccmanhattan.org
NEW! JCC IN MANHATTAN: Delicious & Healthy Dairy-Free Desserts for Shabbat (KOSHER: DAIRY & PARVE) Menu: Carob Fudge Brownies Mini Cream of Wheat Walnut Cakes with Honey Syrup Date Confection with Cardamom, Cinnamon, and Pine Nuts Green Tea Cakes with Soy Milk, Maple Syrup, and Black Sesame Seeds Sticky Black Rice Pudding with Coconut Milk and Sesame Seeds Decadent Chocolate Mousse Pie with Whole Wheat Crust	Friday, April 27th	10 am — 1 pm	JCC in Manhattan	334 Amsterdam Ave. (@76th Street) New York City	Jennifer Goren (646) 505-5713 http://www.jccmanhattan.org
SUMMER CLASSES 2012
NEW! JCC IN MANHATTAN: Backpack Snacks: Easy & Healthy Meals, To –Go Anywhere! (KOSHER: DAIRY-FREE/PARVE) Menu: Whole Wheat Za’tar & Olive Oil Pita Chips with Chickpea-Carrot Dip Brown Rice Salad with Grated Carrots, Celery, Chickpeas, Sun-dried Tomatoes, and Fresh Basil Mini Rye Bread Sandwiches with Garlicky White Bean Spread & Cucumber Roasted Nut Mix with Walnuts, Almonds, Pecans, Quinoa, Sunflower Seeds, Cumin, Cinnamon, and Coriander Brown Rice Crispy Treats with Almond Butter, Vanilla, Dried Cranberries, and Dark Chocolate Chips Chewy Granola with Whole Almonds, Pumpkin Seeds, Dried Cherries, Dried Apricots, Oats, Maple, and Honey Banana Muffins with Ground Flax Seeds, Cinnamon, and Carob Chips	Friday, June 8th	10 am — 12:30 pm	JCC in Manhattan	334 Amsterdam Ave. (@76th Street) New York City	Jennifer Goren (646) 505-5713 http://www.jccmanhattan.org
NEW! JCC IN MANHATTAN: Hot Summer, Cool Salads! (KOSHER: VEGETARIAN: PARVE & SOME DAIRY) Menu: Thirst-Quenching Persian Chopped Cucumber Salad with Tarragon, Chives, and Lime Vinaigrette Tangy Syrian Bulgur Wheat Salad with Bell Peppers, Scallions, Tomatoes, and Cumin Salty-Sweet Thai Noodle Salad with Cucumbers, Scallions, Peanut Butter, Gingerroot, Lime, and Mint Mediterranean Greek Salad with Chopped Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Black Olives, Feta, and Oregano Zesty Indian Chickpea Salad with Red Onion, Tamarind, Mint, and Fresh Coriander Refreshing Bulgarian Watermelon Salad with Feta, Red Onion, and Mint Sweet & Spicy Singaporean Mixed Fruit and Vegetable Salad with Cucumber, Mango, Pineapple, and Chili-Tamarind Dressing Aromatic Algerian Fruit Medley with Meyer Lemon, Muddled Mint, and Orange Blossom Water	Friday, June 22nd	10 am — 12:30 pm	JCC in Manhattan	334 Amsterdam Ave. (@76th Street) New York City	Jennifer Goren (646) 505-5713 http://www.jccmanhattan.org
NEW! JCC IN MANHATTAN: Cooking for Fertility (KOSHER: VEGETARIAN: PARVE & SOME DAIRY) Menu: Cold Beet Salad with Olive Oil, Cumin, and Tamarind Chopped Kale Salad with Celery, Pumpkin Seeds, Crispy Apples, and Dried Apricots Baby Spinach Salad with Chickpeas, Roasted Nuts, Blueberries, and Crumbled Blue Cheese Bulgur Wheat Pilaf with Red Lentils and Onions served with Whole Milk Yogurt Whole Wheat Pasta with Asparagus, Chopped Egg & Toasted Almond-Pistachio Pesto Mushroom and Kidney Bean Burgers with Walnuts and Fresh Thyme Creamy Quinoa Pudding with Almond Milk, Cinnamon, and Maple-Brown Rice Syrup	Tuesday, July 10th	10 am — 12:30 pm	JCC in Manhattan	334 Amsterdam Ave. (@76th Street) New York City	Jennifer Goren (646) 505-5713 http://www.jccmanhattan.org
NATURAL GOURMET INSTITUTE FOR FOOD & HEALTH: Middle Eastern Vegetarian (VEGETARIAN: SOME DAIRY & EGGS) Menu: Green Bean Salad with Walnut, Pomegranate, Cilantro, and Fenugreek Dressing Crushed Bulgur Wheat Spread with Tomatoes, Lemon, and Tamarind Whole Wheat Fila Triangles with Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, and Cinnamon Crispy Leek Fritters with Dill, Parsley, and Optional Homemade Lebneh Garlicky Chick Pea Soup with Lemon, Cumin, and Homemade Harissa (hot pepper sauce) Savory Tomato and Egg Stew with White Beans, Aleppo Pepper, and Za'tar Flourless Macaroons with Toasted Walnuts, Pecans, and Dates	Thursday, July 26th	6:30 — 10 pm	The Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health	48 West 21st Street, 2nd Floor (between 5th & 6th Avenue) New York City	registrar@naturalgourmetinstitute.com (212) 645-5170 Natural Gourmet Institute