Sicilians do not agree as to what, exactly, the Arab influence on the cuisine is, but they do agree there are some common characteristics; the absence of antipasti, the one-pot meal, the confectionary, the blending of nuts or breadcrumbs with raisins and saffron for stuffing, stuffed and skewered foods in general, rice dishes, sweet and sour dishes, and the use of citrus fruits in the preparation of meat and fish dishes.

Whatever the foundation of Sicilian food may be, one thing is certain: Sicilian food is different from Italian food. Join Chef Ana Sortun as she demonstrates a few Sicilian dishes with Arabic roots like cauliflower and walnut purée, swordfish involtini with green olives and currants, and Mohammed’s chicken and pistachio dumplings.

Instructor: Ana Sortun, Executive Chef

Tickets: $135

All of our classes are demonstration-style. Our chefs will do the cooking and baking and you will get to do the eating and drinking. We will send you home with all of the recipes from class. If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance by emailing classes@sofrabakery.com. Classes are non-refundable but may be transferred to another recipient upon request.