Russians love to feast and the tradition of ‘zakuski’ (think tapas or mezze) offer a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a multitude of dishes, passing round numerous plates and delighting in the diversity of colours and flavours on your plate. All of these work wonderfully as ‘chasers’ for ice cold shots of vodka, of course!

In this class we will learn some history behind the ‘zakuski’ meal, as well as 4 classics recipes, all revamped slightly by yours truly. We will make a courgette & soured cream dip, beetroot patties, a Soviet Korean pickle and my fave Russian dukkah mix. All these dishes can be enjoyed separately, and pair beautifully with so many things. But I would really encourage you to stage a Russian family-style feast: bring out lots of dishes to the table to truly indulge the eye and the palate.

A detailed list of ingredients, equipment and recipes will be sent out 48 hours before the class!