Online Cooking Class: Moroccan Cuisine for Beginners
Sat, Sep 12th
Sun, Sep 13th
Tue, Sep 15th
Sun, Sep 13th
Explore the fantastic flavors of Moroccan cuisine in this hands-on online cooking class with Chef Shawnie.
Learn how to prepare ras el hanout from scratch using aromatic spices such as cayenne and nutmeg. You’ll use the blend to season ground lamb and beef before shaping and cooking flavorful Moroccan-style meatballs. Next, prepare jeweled couscous filled with dried fruit, nuts and pomegranate seeds for a colorful, textured side dish. Finish by serving the meatballs over the couscous and enjoying your homemade meal. Bring exciting new flavors into your kitchen when you book this interactive online cooking class today!
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Ras el Hanout Lamb Meatballs
With ground lamb, ground beef, garlic and ras el hanout spices
Jeweled Couscous
With couscous, dried fruit, nuts, herbs and pomegranate seeds
Handmade Ras el Hanout Blend
With a variety of warm and hot spices
Chef demonstrates each step and assists you as you perform each step.
Ask questions and have the chef check your progress.
- Recipes Recipes are sent in your booking confirmation.
- Ingredients Ingredients can be adapted for dietary restrictions or lack of availability.
- Technology Connect with the chef using Zoom on your computer, tablet or mobile device.
- Class Participation Chime in with questions through audio or chat. Use of video is optional.
- Class Minimum 2 guests
- Class Maximum 6 guests
- Event Duration 1.5 hours
- Labels Beginner, Mediterranean, Moroccan
Ingredients
– Ground coriander
– Ground cumin
– Ground ginger
– Turmeric
– Cinnamon
– Salt
– Paprika
– Sugar
– Ground black pepper
– Cayenne
– Ground cardamom
– Allspice
– Saffron
– Yellow onion
– Garlic
– Breadcrumbs
– Fresh cilantro, mint and parsley
– Whole-milk plain yogurt
– Lemon juice
– Couscous
– Chicken or vegetable broth
– Preserved lemon
– Pitted green olives
– Pomegranate seeds
– Sliced toasted almonds
– Olive oil
Kitchen Equipment
– Small skillet for toasting the nuts
– Saucepan for the couscous
– Mixing bowls
– Small bowls for the spices
– Mixing spoons
– Cutting board and knife
Outside Reviews for Chef Shawnie
Nathalie
20 Mar 2026
Chef Shawnie's experience spans multiple cuisines. She loves to share stories about Wanderlust Tours, a boutique culinary travel company she founded in 2023, which take you down a trip to hands-on villa cooking classes and regional culinary workshops - from teaching pasta-making in Italy to preparing seafood in France. Her friendly and approachable personality are an added bonus to welcome into your home.
Chef Shawnie is a culinary instructor and food writer known for bringing globally inspired flavors into every class. Drawing from her experience living and working throughout Europe, she creates travel-driven menus that highlight the connection between cuisine, culture and tradition. As a resident chef in Columbus, she leads engaging, hands-on sessions with a warm and approachable style, helping you build confidence in the kitchen while discovering new techniques and flavors.
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