🌟 Chef: Caroline Barrett
🗓️ Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00PM-8:30PM
♨️ Aromatic herbs, golden olive oils, and sun-ripened produce—the Mediterranean style of cooking is as nourishing as it is delicious. Join Chef Caroline for an inviting, hands-on culinary journey through one of the world's most celebrated food cultures. In this class, you’ll discover how simple, high-quality ingredients can be transformed into vibrant, bold-flavored dishes using time-honored techniques. Chef Caroline will guide you through the pantry staples, herb pairings, and balancing secrets that make Mediterranean cuisine naturally healthful, endlessly adaptable, and stunning on the plate.
*GF Available. Please send an email to hello@capitalcooksny.com if you are registering for this class and are requesting the GF option (bread and cake).
ⓘ Menu:
- Fall Harvest Salad with Crispy Halloumi: A delicious interplay of salty, sweet, and smoky. We’ll finish this masterpiece with a green herb salad and lime vinaigrette.
- Souvlaki Skewers with Herb Marinade: Learn the secrets behind achieving tender, authentic, street-food style pork that packs a punch of flavor.
- Moroccan Spice Roasted Vegetables: Perfectly tender, lightly charred seasonal vegetables spiked with aromatic garlic, cumin, coriander, and a hint of Aleppo pepper. Served alongside crusty, toasted ciabatta.
- Italian Apple Cake: A simple dessert that is beloved for many reasons. Come learn why and taste for yourself!
Allergen/Dietary Notice: Please be aware that the following items will be used in class: gluten (GF is available - please send an email if you are planning to take this class), pork, dairy, tree nuts (optional).
About Caroline: Caroline Barrett is a writer, educator, mother, and small business owner. She is a lover of spice and flavor and centers her classes around global cuisines. Read her stories on our blog, Words + Recipes.