My Egyptian Favorites with Chef Alba - Columbia, MD 2026

Description The typical EGYPTIAN CUISINE IS INFLUENCED IN PART BY THE MEDITERRANEAN AND IN PART BY THE MIDDLE EASTERN GASTRONOMIC TRADITION. Join renowned Chef Alba for a hands-on virtual cooking class and prepare these delicious dishes together. Chef Alba guides you step by step through each recipe, sharing tips. Menu: Hawawshi (an EGYPTIAN MEAT PIE SPICED GROUND BEEF BAKED INSIDE CRISPY BREAD POCKETS), Salata Baladi (a refreshing chopped vegetable salad dressed with tangy EGYPTIAN VINAIGRETTE), and Umm Ali (a warm bread pudding layered with nuts and sweetened milk). This class is hands-on, while you cook in your own kitchen. Recipes and prep instructions are emailed beforehand. Info: Melissa Byrne, 410-313-4704 or mbyrne@howardcountymd.gov. Age Group/Camp Adult Skills FA FY26 FA FY27 Location Virtual Classroom at Virtual Classroom Instructor Alba Johnson Event reminder LABEL_WCAG February 25, 2026 Wednesday Add to calendar Ages 18-255 · Co-Ed Virtual Classroom Online COLUMBIA, MD 21046 View Map food-and-nutrition [/food-and-nutrition] cooking [/food-and-nutrition/cooking]