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Join us to prepare Moloukheya with rice (with or without chicken), hummus, and a Palestinian Arabic cucumber and tomato salad. All dishes will feature local ingredients, some of which were grown from Palestine Heirloom Seed Library seeds.
Doha Abubakr grew up in Jordan. She has a degree in Fine Arts and Interior Design and moved to this country in 1985. Her parents were forced out of Palestine along with 750,000 other Palestinians in 1948. Doha learned cooking from her Palestinian grandmother and her mom. She enjoys cooking healthy food. She loves to teach Palestinian cooking and cross-stitch (tareez) and share traditional ways of Palestinians.
Andy Bachman is passionate about local food and liberation. They co-coordinated a Palestinian Plant Sale this Spring which, along with their friendship with Doha, inspired this cooking class. Andy is grateful to work at KVCC's Valley Hub and for the efforts of many to bring this offering to life.
Thanks to funding from the Kalamazoo Valley Foundation, we are happy to offer scholarships for our community classes. To apply, click HERE.
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The tools of the culinary trade shouldn’t be a hurdle that holds you back from creating amazing and healthy meals at home. Knives and sharp culinary instruments can certainly be intimidating, but come join our culinary experts at KVCC and we’ll teach you all you need to know to keep yourself safe in the kitchen. We also have advanced techniques, a myriad of produce to cut into and tastings to entice even seasoned culinarians. This hands-on course is open to all skill levels and ages 12+.
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Fee: $20.00
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Instructor: Russ Barrett
Capacity Remaining: -2
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Dates: 9/17/2026 - 9/17/2026
Times: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
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Building: KVCC Culinary Allied Health Building (opens in new tab)
Room: 107
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Join Ms. Pat for a series of electrifying cooking demonstrations featuring quick and scrumptious 30-minute meals perfect for busy week nights or relaxed weekends. Each session highlights flavorful chicken dinners paired with delicious starches and fresh vegetable sides. These sessions truly offer something for everyone, so be sure to save your spot today. Join us for a flavorful, fun-filled time of tasting and fellowship!
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Instructor: Pat Maye
Capacity Remaining: 22
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Dates: 9/24/2026 - 9/24/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
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Building: KVCC Culinary Allied Health Building (opens in new tab)
Room: 107
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Our September featured meal will be an Old-Fashioned Chicken Marsala dinner served over seasoned rice with savory vegetables. Come, taste it and see that it is GOOD! Enjoy your meal with a refreshing glass of sweet tea or peach lemonade.
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Join Mrs. Pat for an electrifying evening culinary throwdown as she faces off against the Medical Culinary Team in a high-energy, game-show-style showdown! This interactive demonstration puts soulful tradition to the test as Mrs. Pat prepares her classic comfort-food favorites while the Medical Culinary Team battles back with healthier spins on her beloved dishes. Guests won't just watch the action-participants will be chosen to help cook alongside the competitors, taste each creation, and serve as judges to decide whether Mrs. Pat keeps the crown or the Medical Culinary Team dethrones her. Friendly rivalry, bold flavors, laughter, and delicious discoveries fill this two-hour experience. Come ready to cook, compare, judge, and enjoy a Sweet Tea-sippin', good-time showdown where comfort meets healthy!
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The tools of the culinary trade shouldn’t be a hurdle that holds you back from creating amazing and healthy meals at home. Knives and sharp culinary instruments can certainly be intimidating, but come join our culinary experts at KVCC and we’ll teach you all you need to know to keep yourself safe in the kitchen. We also have advanced techniques, a myriad of produce to cut into and tastings to entice even seasoned culinarians. This hands-on course is open to all skill levels and ages 12+.
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Fee: $20.00
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Instructor: Russ Barrett
Capacity Remaining: 0
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Dates: 10/22/2026 - 10/22/2026
Times: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: Th
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Building: KVCC Culinary Allied Health Building (opens in new tab)
Room: 107
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Join Ms. Pat for a series of electrifying cooking demonstrations featuring quick and scrumptious 30-minute meals perfect for busy week nights or relaxed weekends. Each session highlights flavorful chicken dinners paired with delicious starches and fresh vegetable sides. These sessions truly offer something for everyone, so be sure to save your spot today. Join us for a flavorful, fun-filled time of tasting and fellowship!
- Fee: $40.00
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Instructor: Pat Maye
Capacity Remaining: 22
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Dates: 10/29/2026 - 10/29/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: Th
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Building: KVCC Culinary Allied Health Building (opens in new tab)
Room: 107
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Our featured meal will be a 30-minute skillet chicken & broccoli served with seasoned potatoes and tangy honey-glazed carrots. Come, taste it and see that it is GOOD! Enjoy your meal with a refreshing glass of sweet tea or peach lemonade.
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Community Programs