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Boreks & Baklava

Live from: 

Turkey

Difficulty: 

Beginner to Advanced

Class Duration: 

2 to 2-1/2 hours

Language: 

Turkish, English

BOREKS & BAKLAVA

Turkey

Beginner to Advanced

2 to 2-1/2 hours

Turkish

Turkey

Make Turkish pastries anytime! Learn how to work with Phyllo dough in this Turkish pastries cooking class (which includes quick baklava!)

Though they go by several names in the Middle East, in Turkey they are called Böreks. Böreks are a family of savory pastries found in this region, and while the term Börek is still relatively unknown in North America, once you have one you'll never go back. These flakey pastries are irresistible. In this class, you'll learn how to work with the principle ingredient - phyllo dough. And once you see how easy it is, you'll be making böreks for every large gathering. 


It's believed Phyllo (also referenced as filo) dough originated in Medieval Turkey in the 11th century. Phyllo was made from scratch in most homes, as it is still today, although less often with modern conveniences and busyiness. If you're interested, be sure to check out our Phyllo from Scratch class! Today of course, phyllo dough is available worldwide in the freezer section, meaning anyone can use this dough to create quick boreks at home. Phyllo has a reputation however, that it can be finicky or labor intensive. This class will remove that barrier and phyllo will become a regular part of your culinary adventures. 


In this Turkish cooking class, Chef Asli will video call into your home, live from Bodrum, Turkey. Together, you'll make three fabulous dishes using phyllo dough in different ways - each teaching a new lesson in how to work with this paper thin dough. Share stories, have some laughs and at the end - you'll have a Cheese and Herb Börek, a Meat Börek and a quick Baklava that will have you wishing you made more. This class is essential for anyone who loves to entertain.

20 minute Kitchen Prep Session with a Personal Kitchen Assistant who will get you ready! Includes teaching about ingredients and answering any questions you have as you get ready for your private cooking experience

2-1/2 hour Private Cooking Class via Skype with a highly accomplished global chef who lives where the recipe originated. Perfect for stay home date nights!

Personalized step-by-step coaching, tips, culinary tricks, sharing of stories, and more

A fantastic multi-course meal, 100% authentic and enjoyed as if you travelled to your chef's country!

Music Playlists featuring artists from the chef's country to get ready for your experience

Cocktail Recipes and Suggested Pairings

Recipe Booklet to recreate your dishes again and again!

The Chef & The Dish Certified Tested Class

What You Get

**Classes make a hearty meal for up to four people to enjoy.  If you have a larger group eating, please know, additional fees may apply.  Please message us in advance of booking to ensure you have an amazing experience.

Meet The Chef

Chef Asli

Chef Asli

Bodrum, Turkey

TV appearances across the world, including CNBC, Shane Delia's Spice Journey, and WDR Wundershön

Asli, founder of Bodrum Cooking Class, is a former travel executive. She comes from a family of tutors her great grandfather was a physics teacher and her grandfather was a Professor in Economics, her father still teaches at the naval accademy and she herself was a part time teacher at a University in Istanbul, she says “teaching is in my genes.” As a child, she spent time in U.S. and Belgium due to her father's job. After returning to Turkey and a long career in Istanbul running a travel company and a hotel she changed her life to become a chef in Bodrum. An avid recipe and story collector from all parts of Turkey and abroad she has made a life for her and her husband in the gorgeous countryside of Bodrum, Turkey sharing her love of  Turkish Cuisine to the world as much as she can. She is the co-founder of SlowFood Bodrum convivium and is trying to save ancient recipes in the area with her fellow members.

Asli also does a cookery and life style program on a local TV channel every week. Her program focuses on local recipes, fresh ingredients and is trying to support local farmers by creating awareness. She has been on many TV shows all over the world including Shane Delia's Spice Journey in Australia, "WDR Wunderschön" in Germany,  Luxury List for CNBC World all feauturing Turkish Cuisine.  Skype Chef Asli into your home, and learn a whole new world of Mediterranean cuisine.

Cooking Class Menu

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GROUP CLASS

The base price of this class is $799 USD which allows up to 10 households in the class. Each additional household is an additional $79 USD. Small Group and Multiple Class discounts are available. Please note, additional days and times may be available. Looking for private 1:1 classes? Explore here.

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From $79 USD/per device*

My Niece and I took Chef Asli's Turkish Kebabs class. Chef Asli was so knowledgeable and patient. I have actually made kefta kabob a lot at home, and have struggled to improve the texture of both ground lamb and ground beef. I've tried most things: adding baking sode, adding a panade, grating and onion and dehydrating it. When I mentioned this to Chef Asli, her advice was so simple to implement (and unexpected). The result was succulent, tender kebab with not hint of meatball…

Michael Snell

Michael got The Chef & The Dish for his Birthday. We had a lot of fun cooking with our Turkish chef Asli. We made lentil balls with tomato sauce, hummus, beetroot hummus and bulgur salad. It was an incredible meal and a lot of fun!!

Samantha Peterson

We had the pleasure of cooking with Chef Asli from Turkey yesterday. We made delicious Kebabs with a mixture of lamb and beef (and other ingredients), as well as a bulgur wheat salad, and a rice pilaf. We invited guests to share the meal with us, ad all of us really enjoyed it! Chef Asli is very personable, and extremely knowledgeable about her country and the regional foods.

Gayle Teget