Istanbul Trip Overview
Uncover the unique flavors and ingredients of Turkish cuisine as you prepare a range of typical dishes, and master traditional techniques that date back to Ottoman times. Learn how to make creative mezes such as stuffed vine leaves with sour cherries or Sailor’s rolls, delicious pastries made with cheese and honey, and discover the secrets of classic dishes like Stuffed Quince. Along the way, pick up plenty of expert tips to help you recreate your favorite dishes back home.
MORNING PROGRAM
10:30 – 11:00 Pick up from the Hotel and transfer to Deraliye Restaurant located in the heart of Old City
11:00 – 13:00 Cooking Class
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
AFTERNOON PROGRAM
16:30 – 17:00 Pick up from the Hotel
17:00 – 19:00 Cooking Class
19:00 – 20:00 Dinner
Appetizers
Stuffed Vine Leaves with Sour Cherries
Sailor’s Roll – Rolled pastry with cheese and peas served with honey
Main Courses
Stuffed Quince – Oven baked quince stuffed with minced lamb, veal, rice, pine nuts, and currants.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Cooking Classes
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Uncover the unique flavors and ingredients of Turkish cuisine as you prepare a range of typical dishes, and master traditional techniques that date back to Ottoman times. Learn how to make creative mezes such as stuffed vine leaves with sour cherries or Sailor’s rolls, delicious pastries made with cheese and honey, and discover the secrets of classic dishes like Stuffed Quince. Along the way, pick up plenty of expert tips to help you recreate your favorite dishes back home.
MORNING PROGRAM
10:30 – 11:00 Pick up from the Hotel and transfer to Deraliye Restaurant located in the heart of Old City
11:00 – 13:00 Cooking Class
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
AFTERNOON PROGRAM
16:30 – 17:00 Pick up from the Hotel
17:00 – 19:00 Cooking Class
19:00 – 20:00 Dinner
Appetizers
Stuffed Vine Leaves with Sour Cherries
Sailor’s Roll – Rolled pastry with cheese and peas served with honey
Main Courses
Stuffed Quince – Oven baked quince stuffed with minced lamb, veal, rice, pine nuts, and currants.
Your morning begins with pick-up from your central Istanbul hotel and a short ride to the Deraliye Restaurant in the heart of Sultanahmet. After meeting your instructor, a professional chef, and discussing the day’s menu, it’s time to get started. Uncover the unique flavors and ingredients of Turkish cuisine as you prepare a range of typical dishes, and master traditional techniques that date back to Ottoman times.
Learn how to make creative mezes such as stuffed vine leaves with sour cherries or Sailor’s rolls, delicious pastries made with cheese and honey, and discover the secrets of classic dishes like Kirde Kebabi. Along the way, pick up plenty of expert tips to help you recreate your favorite dishes back home.
After a 2-hour cooking class, sit down to sample your creations and tuck into a 3-course homemade lunch, including an indulgent dessert and local wines. After lunch, your tour ends at Deraliye Restaurant.
Stop At:
• Sultanahmet District, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Sample Menu
• Stuffed Vine Leaves with Sour Cherries
• Sailor’s Roll – Rolled pastry with cheese and peas served with honey
• Stuffed Quince – Oven baked quince stuffed with minced lamb, veal, rice, pine nuts, and currants.
