In this hands-on workshop, we explore the cultural roots and precise techniques behind authentic global comfort food. You will master the principles of high-heat searing, braising, and balancing bold, acidic spices. Working at individual cooking stations, you will execute a complete menu designed to build your culinary confidence and technical foundation.
The Workshop Menu
- Chicken Tagine: A savory, aromatic main dish utilizing high-heat cast iron searing and low-and-slow oven braising to achieve perfectly tender protein.
- Galayet Bandora: A spicy, traditional stewed tomato dip highlighting the balance of garlic, olive oil, and bright acidity.
- Baba Ganoush: A smoky, rich spread featuring fire-charred eggplant, sesame tahini, and lemon.
- Spiced Rice Pilaf: A foundational grain dish demonstrating the proper technique for rinsing, toasting, and steaming aromatic rice.
- Atayef: A classic regional dessert featuring griddled yeasted pancakes filled with a rich cream filling, folded into pockets, and drizzled with a fragrant simple syrup.
You will walk away with a repertoire of repeatable dishes and the technical foundation to recreate a professional-grade global feast for your own friends and family.
Workshop Details
- Location: Our Ginsang campus, a mile west of McHenry, MD.
- Date and Time: Tuesday, June 23, 5:00 – 8:30pm
- Class Size: Minimum of 4 and maximum of 8 participants.
- Age Requirement: 16+ (Ages 14-15 allowed if accompanied by a registered adult).
- Skill Level: Beginner-friendly; no prior kitchen experience required.
Instructor
Our Cooking and Culture workshops immerse participants in flavors and traditions from around the world. Facilitated by Cory Heyman, owner and operator of Mighty Yough Foods, these classes mirror the culinary excursions Cory has experienced while traveling and working in 70 countries. Drawing on the hospitality of friends who shared their family recipes and his own dedication to attending local cooking workshops abroad, Cory brings a global perspective to every session. These beginner-friendly classes are designed to introduce participants to the joys of preparing impressive, flavorful, and approachable dishes—perfect for sharing with your own friends and family.
