Chef Yasmina

Our Moroccan cooking class with Chef Yasmina far exceeded our expectations. Yasmina is a great teacher, making sure everyone gets their needs and questions answered, and the food was truly amazing. Yasmina is an inspiring chef with a generous spirit - nothing was rushed and she even made an extra sauce just because we were interested. We left the class feeling confident that we could try these dishes at home, and that we also had learned much about cooking in general. We would highly recommend this class or anything that Chef Yasmina teaches.

The evening with Chef Yasmina was more than just cooking and eating delicious food. Our time with Chef was an experience to last a lifetime, for real. Chef Yasmina was friendly and welcoming from start to finish. We experienced traditional Moroccan food, and Chef Yasmina shared history and stories along with everything she prepared (and taught us how to make) that made the evening a pure delight. We had chicken tagine and learned that one does not need to add liquids for the preparation, as the food, when cooked and prepared properly, creates its own flavorful broth that is beyond words. The eggplant caviar was softer than a cloud, and was seasoned in a way that was different from the chicken, yet the flavors provided the perfect compliment to the meal. And for dessert, we were treated to marzipan and fresh orange slices from her personal garden that were seasoned with a citrus liquid, cinnamon, and sesame seeds. Oh, let me not forget that we were greeted with farmer's cheese, olives, and toasts, along with a traditional green tea ceremony made with fresh mint and a wonderful story about the teapot and the centuries-old traditions surrounding the making and preparation of the tea. We cannot write enough superlatives about the evening and overall experience; we can only say that we hope everyone leaves with the same feelings we did.

A few weeks ago, my fiancé and I had the most fulfilling experience taking a Moroccan cooking class with Chef Yasmina! We were paired with 2 other people, so it was a small group of 4, plus Chef, which made for a personal and fun atmosphere. From the moment we stepped into her home, we were surrounded by warmth and beauty—her glassware, houseplants, decor, and stories all reflecting her worldly charm. The class was incredibly instructive, offering not only insights into the cuisine but also rich Moroccan traditions. Chef Yasmina let us tailor the experience, allowing us to decide how much we wanted to cook versus observe. Every dish we prepared was absolutely delicious! She even gifted us some extra oranges, fresh from her garden. I can’t recommend booking with her enough—10 out of 10!

This experience could not have been any better. The food was incredibly flavorful, Chef Yasmin made us feel like a part of her family, and the setting in her backyard to eat under an olive tree made us feel like we had traveled far out of LA.