Join Chef Meral in preparing a wonderful Turkish meal for her online cookery class! She is a wonderful teacher, chef and story-teller. She will share the secrets to traditional Turkish dishes. This is your chance to learn a brand new cuisine, support an amazing cause, and eat great food.

The class will be conducted as an interactive virtual cook-along. The classes usually range from 1-2 hours long. The chef will lead the group step by step through the recipes; stopping frequently to answer questions, share anecdotes, and provide feedback on your dishes! Before the class we will send you a list of ingredients, quantities and equipment so you can join ready to learn!

We are running virtual cookery classes during the COVID-19 pandemic while we are unable to run our regular in-person events as a way to keep connected and to support our chefs.

Chef Meral’s cook-along dishes will be ​Imam Bayildi (Stuffed Aubergines), Kisir (Bulgur Wheat salad) and Sumac Onions

Equipment List

• 1 Large bowl
• 1 medium bowl
• 1 Saucepan
• 1 frying pan
• 1 Sieve
• 1 Oven tray

Ingredients List

• Aubergines
• White onions
• Cloves garlic
• Green bell pepper
• Red bell pepper
• Medium tomato
• Spring onions
• Lemon
• Bulgur wheat (or couscous)
• Tin chopped tomatoes
• Tomato purée
• Fresh parsley
• Fresh mint leaves
• Ground cumin
• Red pepper flakes
• Sumac
• Salt & black pepper
• Olive Oil
• Optional:
• Pomegranate molasses
• Pomegranate seeds
• Kasar cheese or cheddar

Message from Meral: “Hi, I'm Meral and I'm from Turkey, which is the cradle of many ancient civilisations. It is a country that consists of seven idyllic regions. Geographically diverse, it can be winter in one region whilst it is summer in another. Luckily, I have had the chance to live in different areas of the country, so I have an enormous repertoire of food that appeals to all palates.

While I was working as a Food Engineer in Turkey, I saw many poor food hygiene practices in the food industry, so I decided to make healthy and natural food for my children. I have realised that I like bringing science and food together like an alchemist. I make all my yoghurt, cheese, pickle, kefir and sausage at home myself.

I had to move to the UK with my husband and three children, because of political problems in Turkey. I have been here for three years.

Because of the current president of Turkey, the freedom of our country has been reduced. I can no longer travel to Turkey, but I will take you there to taste the best dishes because I'll be cooking them with you.”

All participants will be sent an Eventbrite confirmation email with a list of ingredients, quantities and equipment needed for the class. If you do not receive the confirmation email please check your spam folder. 3 days before the class participants will also receive the zoom link- keep an eye out!

Payments made through Paypal can take up to 48 hours to have the order confirmed. To guarantee your spot on a cookery class we recommend using a debit or credit card.