Middle Eastern cooking program on Rassa

A Taste of Tel Aviv

This program is a story of a land which has changed hands throughout history and with it comes a mash of food cultures. Flavors combine from a Jewish population spanning Tunisia, Ethiopia, Libya, Russia, Ukraine, Romania (to name a few), Palestinian Muslims and Christian Arabs. Experiment with fresh herbs, the scents of the spice markets and olive oil from across the Galilee hills.

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All Levels
Live Workshops
Starter Kit
Video Lessons
Direct Feedback
Flexible Schedule

What you can expect

What you'll walk away with

  • Build up your recipe development skills
  • Walk away with insider tips from chefs & knowledge beyond the cookbook
  • An understanding of regional techniques & flavor profiles
  • An introduction to the culinary history of Tel Aviv and its surroundings
  • A repertoire of dishes to enjoy at home
  • A store cupboard stocked with Levantine ingredients
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How it all works

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The starter kit

This program includes a starter kit bursting with unique ingredients and specialist materials designed to get you developing your own creations.

Live learning & feedback

Your instructors are on hand to answer your questions and provide feedback on your creations in the community and on the live workshop.

Video classes & resources

Learn new creative processes from the video classes and use the materials the experts provide to find creative inspiration and confidence in your ideas.

Group learning & community

Learn from others taking part in the program at the same time as you, and share your creations with the wider community.

What will you create?

Level up your skills or dive into something brand new with the support of experts. Throughout the program you'll have plenty of fresh inspiration for your next dinner party and get insider knowledge from the culinary pros to help you go beyond the cookbook.

Join others around the world who are already getting creative in the kitchen.

Currently Rated

4.8 (12)

From the community

It teaches you a lot more than what you get from a typical class - the program is really detailed, and has helped me lean into my heritage and improve how I cook.

Cate

,

Washington

I loved the videos which I could watch on my own time without any pressure, combined with the live feedback for the more hands-on support. And the dishes went down a real treat with the family - some have now made it into the weekly dinner rotation!

Elena

,

NYC

I really don't have anything to say that's negative - I've done different workshops in the past but this is really up there in how easy it is to access support when you need it.

Chloe

,

London

Meet your teachers

Eyal Jagermann
Eyal Jagermann
For Eyal food is at its best when it’s fresh, simple... unpretentious. The most important thing? "Ingredients - I am obsessed with quality." From studying at Le Cordon Bleu, Eyal has gone on the co-found the award-winning London restaurant The Barbary and ANAN, a restaurant concept celebrating the culture of hummus eating in the Middle East.
Eyal Jagermann
For Eyal food is at its best when it’s fresh, simple... unpretentious. The most important thing? "Ingredients - I am obsessed with quality." From studying at Le Cordon Bleu, Eyal has gone on the co-found the award-winning London restaurant The Barbary and ANAN, a restaurant concept celebrating the culture of hummus eating in the Middle East.
Zoe Tigner-Haus
Zoe's father is a big eater and as a child she remembers having massive lunches at home. It was from him that she learnt a lot about seasoning. She has gone on to work at The River Cafe in London and working with fellow chefs Eyal and Tomer in building the hummus eatery concept Anan.
Tomer Hauptman
Tomer's first kitchen job was as an assistant chocolatier to a Belgian trained chocolatier. He went on to work near the border of Lebanon and his cooking was influenced by a special mix of people from different backgrounds. Now he prefers rustic, hearty, authentic heritage food and has stepped away from the over-plated more towards food with emotion and history.

What we'll be covering

Program Curriculum

Week 1: Breakfast

You'll be starting off with the warm and smoky baharat spice blend in a comforting shakshuka egg dish, balanced out with a tangy fennel salad. Chef Eyal will also show you a 3 and 4 strand plaited challah bread where you can work on your kneading and experiment with seasonal ingredients.

Week 2: Street Food Mezze

This week you'll try a taste of the street food stalls and hawkers of the Middle East, creating your own spread of falafel, blistered cauliflower and kubbeh hamusta. These dishes are a great way to experiment with plenty of fresh herbs and spices, and are handy to have for a lunch spread or for entertaining friends.

Week 3: Fire Cooking

This week you'll be working with lamb and warm spice blends, bringing Middle Eastern flavors to your dining table. You'll also develop your bread making skills by making a pita flatbread from scratch for soaking up all those tasty meat juices.

Week 4: Jewish Bakery

In your final week you'll be having a go at some pastry making as well as making different variations on the delicious babka - a brioche like dough, delicious alongside a cup of coffee.

  • Live Workshop: Coaching & Q&A

You'll be able to get real-time feedback on your creations and have the opportunity to ask any questions.

  • Plus, bonus recipes & resources!

What's in the box?

In your starter kit you'll find ingredients picked and used by professional chefs. Included is everything you need to stock your store cupboard ready for the program (oils, nuts, aromatics etc.) and upon sign up you'll be provided with a shopping list and recommended suppliers for the remaining fresh ingredients. Ingredients will arrive portioned with a little extra so you can adjust the flavor to your liking. And don't worry, in the unlikely event a specific ingredient becomes unavailable, we'll provide you with a similar replacement.

  • Hot Smoked Paprika
  • Chickpea Flour
  • Baharat
  • Tahini
  • Olive Oil
  • Tinned Tomatoes
  • Chickpeas
  • Cumin
  • Pine Nuts
  • Cardamom
  • Coriander Seeds
  • Bicarbonate of Soda
  • Turmeric
  • Ground Coriander
  • Semolina
  • Strong Bread Flour
  • Salt
  • Yeast
  • White Flour
  • Sugar
  • Baking Powder
  • Nigella Seeds
  • Sumac
Freshly made babka in Tel Aviv
Kubbeh humusta soup
Freshly made tahini in a tahini factory
Chef demonstrating recipe development
Lady collecting olives
Freshly made shakshuka

Is Rassa right for me?

I want to improve & learn new skills

For the beginners, you’ll learn foundational techniques and get hands-on support for the trickier bits. For the more advanced, you’ll get personalized feedback on your creations from experts and learn new creative approaches to your skill.

I want to make things that I'm proud of

Get stuck in and bring your ideas to life. The experts will give you pro tips and the confidence that you need to develop one-of-a-kind creations for yourself, or for gifting to that special someone. Heck, you can even start selling them!

I'm looking for creative inspiration

Get outside your comfort zone and open yourself up to new ways of doing things. Our instructors come from all over the world, and bring different ideas, cultures, and skills that you’ll be exposed to and get to master from home.

What will you create?

  • Create 4 of your own dishes
  • Improve your cooking skills
  • Practise recipe development
  • Personalized feedback from chefs
$ 174 USD
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What is Rassa?
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You can think of Rassa as your virtual lab where you can experiment and incubate new ideas with the support of experts and other members like yourself. Each program is an opportunity to perfect new techniques and look for inspiration for your next creative idea or project. They’re designed to be hands-on where you quickly go beyond learning in the virtual classroom to making and building your creations.

What should I get out of a Rassa program?

You'll walk away with new skills and techniques developed with the added support and feedback from your instructors. These programs should get you outside of your comfort zone and introduce new ideas and sources of inspiration to help get you making. Once you have been through one of the programs you continue to have access to a community of makers.

What is the time commitment?

Across a 4-week program we recommend 2-3 hours per week but if you have the extra time, there’s plenty for you to invest more time into. At the end of your program you also have an hour long live workshop.

Does it matter where I am in the world?

Our programs are entirely virtual. The video classes are easy to watch on your own time and we do our best to accommodate for US and European time zones for live sessions. We currently only send the kick starter kits to the USA and Europe. If you have any questions, please email hello@joinrassa.com.

Are the Rassa programs for me? What level should I be at?

If you’ve done a few day classes in the past or are self-taught and now want to invest more time into your hobby, Rassa’s skills programs are a great way to get hands-on feedback from industry professionals and create within a support network of fellow creatives. And if you're more experienced, they're a great way to experience new creative influences and bounce ideas around with the instructors.

How much do the programs cost?

The 4-week programs each come with an all inclusive option which includes the starter kit of tools and materials along with the virtual program, or you can sign up for just the program without the kit for a reduced rate. Prices vary between $99 and $299.

What's your refund policy?

We offer a 5-day money-back guarantee, so if you decide you’re not enjoying the program, get in touch. If you've signed up for a course with the specialist box included, this can't be refunded after it's been shipped.

What makes Rassa unique?

The Rassa programs are designed to be hands-on with opportunities for direct feedback from industry experts, group discussions and weekly classes to get you learning by doing. You’ll also receive a starter kit of tools/materials/ambient ingredients to get you straight into experimenting and making your own creations.

What is included in a Rassa program?

Each 4-week program includes:
- 1 x Starter kit (tools/materials/ambient ingredients) (if selected on purchase)
- 2-3 Video lessons per week
- 1 x Live workshop to discuss your creations
- Personalized feedback
- Community access & peer learning
- Bonus practical activities & materials

Middle Eastern cooking program on Rassa

A Taste of Tel Aviv

This program is a story of a land which has changed hands throughout history and with it comes a mash of food cultures. Flavors combine from a Jewish population spanning Tunisia, Ethiopia, Libya, Russia, Ukraine, Romania (to name a few), Palestinian Muslims and Christian Arabs. Experiment with fresh herbs, the scents of the spice markets and olive oil from across the Galilee hills.

Join Waitlist
All Levels
Live Workshops
Starter Kit
Video Lessons
Direct Feedback
Flexible Schedule

What you can expect

What you'll walk away with

  • Build up your recipe development skills
  • Walk away with insider tips from chefs & knowledge beyond the cookbook
  • An understanding of regional techniques & flavor profiles
  • An introduction to the culinary history of Tel Aviv and its surroundings
  • A repertoire of dishes to enjoy at home
  • A store cupboard stocked with Levantine ingredients

Your specialist starter kit

This program includes a starter kit bursting with unique ingredients and specialist materials designed to get you developing your own creations.

Live learning & feedback

Your instructors are on hand to answer your questions and provide feedback on your creations in the community and on the live workshop.

Video classes & resources

Learn new creative processes from the video classes and use the materials the experts provide to find creative inspiration and confidence in your ideas.

Group learning & community

Learn from others taking part in the program at the same time as you, and share your creations with the wider community as you learn and progress together.

MailOnline Logo
Brummell Magazine Logo
CNN Logo
Independent Logo
The Guardian Logo

Is Rassa right for me?

I want to improve & learn new skills

For the beginners, you’ll learn foundational techniques and get hands-on support for the trickier bits. For the more advanced, you’ll get personalized feedback on your creations from experts and learn new creative approaches to your skill.

I want to make things that I'm proud of

Get stuck in and bring your ideas to life. The experts will give you pro tips and the confidence that you need to develop one-of-a-kind creations for yourself, or for gifting to that special someone. Heck, you can even start selling them!

I'm looking for creative inspiration

Get outside your comfort zone and open yourself up to new ways of doing things. Our instructors come from all over the world, and bring different ideas, cultures, and skills that you’ll be exposed to and get to master from home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rassa?
Down arrow icon

You can think of Rassa as your virtual lab where you can experiment and incubate new ideas with the support of experts and other members like yourself. Each program is an opportunity to perfect new techniques and look for inspiration for your next creative idea or project. They’re designed to be hands-on where you quickly go beyond learning in the virtual classroom to making and building your creations.

What should I get out of a Rassa program?

You'll walk away with new skills and techniques developed with the added support and feedback from your instructors. These programs should get you outside of your comfort zone and introduce new ideas and sources of inspiration to help get you making. Once you have been through one of the programs you continue to have access to a community of makers.

What is the time commitment?

Across a 4-week program we recommend 2-3 hours per week but if you have the extra time, there’s plenty for you to invest more time into. At the end of your program you also have an hour long live workshop.

Does it matter where I am in the world?

Our programs are entirely virtual. The video classes are easy to watch on your own time and we do our best to accommodate for US and European time zones for live sessions. We currently only send the kick starter kits to the USA and Europe. If you have any questions, please email hello@joinrassa.com.

Are the Rassa programs for me? What level should I be at?

If you’ve done a few day classes in the past or are self-taught and now want to invest more time into your hobby, Rassa’s skills programs are a great way to get hands-on feedback from industry professionals and create within a support network of fellow creatives. And if you're more experienced, they're a great way to experience new creative influences and bounce ideas around with the instructors.

How much do the programs cost?

The 4-week programs each come with an all inclusive option which includes the starter kit of tools and materials along with the virtual program, or you can sign up for just the program without the kit for a reduced rate. Prices vary between $99 and $299.

What's your refund policy?

We offer a 5-day money-back guarantee, so if you decide you’re not enjoying the program, get in touch. If you've signed up for a course with the specialist box included, this can't be refunded after it's been shipped.

What makes Rassa unique?

The Rassa programs are designed to be hands-on with opportunities for direct feedback from industry experts, group discussions and weekly classes to get you learning by doing. You’ll also receive a starter kit of tools/materials/ambient ingredients to get you straight into experimenting and making your own creations.

What is included in a Rassa program?

Each 4-week program includes:
- 1 x Starter kit (tools/materials/ambient ingredients) (if selected on purchase)
- 2-3 Video lessons per week
- 1 x Live workshop to discuss your creations
- Personalized feedback
- Community access & peer learning
- Bonus practical activities & materials