{"product_id":"dec-15-2026-6-30pm-global-holiday-cuisine-feast-hands-on","title":"DEC 15 2026 6:30PM: Global Holiday Cuisine Feast Hands On","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWherever you are on the planet, the holidays center around food. Chef Naina Bhedwar invites you on a culinary trip through the Christmas kitchens and dining rooms of France, Finland, Iran, and South Africa. Each stop on the menu brings the flavors and traditions families in that country gather around each December. Together, you’ll build a festive feast that makes the world feel a little smaller and a lot more delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, Chef Naina will share the techniques behind each country’s holiday table. You’ll see how to shape an impressive tear-and-share puff pastry centerpiece, build a delicate Nordic broth, and slowly coax a rich, glossy stew from pomegranate and toasted walnuts. You’ll also learn to bloom saffron for perfectly fragrant rice and bake a warm, syrup-soaked pudding that’s ideal for a crowd. You’ll leave with a globe-trotting holiday menu and the confidence to bring something new to your own celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s on the Menu:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrench Soleil with Green Chutney and Cheese (France fusion):\u003c\/strong\u003e The French “sun” pastry is a showstopping round of golden, flaky puff pastry with tear-off rays. Here it’s filled with herby, bright green chutney and melty cheese, a delicious East-meets-West twist that’s perfect for passing around the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinnish Salmon Soup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Known in Finland as lohikeitto, this creamy, comforting soup combines tender salmon, potatoes, leeks, and plenty of fresh dill. It’s a beloved Nordic dish for warming up on dark winter nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFesenjoon with Saffron Rice (Iran):\u003c\/strong\u003e This Persian celebration classic is a chicken stew simmered in a luxurious sauce of ground toasted walnuts and tangy pomegranate molasses, balancing sweet, sour, and savory. It’s served with fluffy, golden saffron rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalva Pudding with Crème Fraîche (South Africa):\u003c\/strong\u003e This is South Africa’s favorite holiday dessert. The spongy apricot-kissed cake is soaked in a warm buttery cream syrup until it’s irresistibly caramelized, then finished with a cool dollop of crème fraîche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome hungry, because you’ll taste every course of this round-the-world feast as Chef Naina cooks. It’s an Atlanta holiday gathering with a passport stamp at every course. Bring a friend and get inspired for a celebration that’s anything but ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSign up now — seats are limited!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTuesday, December 15th - 6:30pm to 9:30pm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrices are listed per person.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Cook's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":67678748475428,"sku":"TS-ea147e597bfa224f43992c03bd12c84c","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4213\/4564\/files\/41f8ab1e-6997-4c57-a9c8-a934acfb76f6.jpg?v=1792008414","url":"https:\/\/cookswarehouse.com\/products\/dec-15-2026-6-30pm-global-holiday-cuisine-feast-hands-on","provider":"The Cook's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}