From the Heart of Istanbul: Cooking with Özlem Warren

For ages 13 & up

Özlem is back! Join acclaimed cookbook author and beloved food writer Özlem Warren for a special demonstration class featuring recipes from her celebrated cookbook, Istanbul: Delicious Recipes from the Heart of the City.

Drawing inspiration from her Turkish heritage and the vibrant culinary traditions of Istanbul, Özlem will share a delicious menu filled with authentic flavors, treasured family recipes, and the stories behind the dishes. Along the way, she'll offer helpful preparation tips, cooking techniques, and make-ahead ideas to help you bring the tastes of Turkey into your own kitchen.

Copies of Istanbul will be available for purchase at the class, and Özlem will be delighted to personally sign books following the event. Don't miss this opportunity to spend an inspiring evening with one of our favorite instructors while exploring the rich and captivating cuisine of Turkey. For ages 13 & up. 21 or older? You'll enjoy a glass of wine with the meal.

ABOUT ¨Özlem Warren

Özlem Warren is an award-winning author, Turkish food writer and cookery teacher. She frequently travels to teach in the USA, Turkey, UK, Europe and Jordan. Her recipes and articles are published in major newspapers and magazines including Waitrose Food Magazine, Waitrose Weekend, Good Food magazine, delicious. magazine, Food and Travel, Olive magazine, National Geographic Traveller, The New York Times Cooking, The Washington Post, Milk Street Magazine, VOGUE Türkiye, Hürriyet Daily News and Sabah Daily. Her debut book, Özlem’s Turkish Table, won the Gourmand Best in the World award in Food Heritage in 2020. Özlem’s 2nd cookery book, SEBZE, Vegetarian recipes from my Turkish kitchen, won the Gourmand Best in the World award in Vegetarian category in 2025. Now with her 3rd book making it’s US tour debut at Central Markets across Texas, she is back! Özlem is passionate about her homeland; she has hosted numerous culinary tours to Istanbul and shares her recipes, events and travels on her Instagram page: @ozlems_turkish_table

• Mercimek Corbasi Lentil Soup with Aleppo Pepper Oil
• Beets with Green Olives, Toasted Hazelnuts and Spiced Oil
• Ispanakli, peynirli borek Spinach and Cheese Borek
• Hünkar Beğendi (Sultan's Lamb Stew with Smoked Aubergine Bechamel Sauce)
• Sekerpare (Tender Semolina Cookies) and Turkish Coffee

Safety & Precautions

• At check-in, you will be asked to sign a waiver before entering the Cooking School.

• For that reason, we ask that all attendees arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the confirmed start time of the class.

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