September 16, 2025
Join us with Guest Chef Leila Darabi to make two Persian eggplant dips on Wednesday, September 24, at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Coop’s monthly cooking series. The class will be in person at the Coop and streamed online via Zoom. For in-person attendees, there is a $10 cash-only fee taken at the door to help cover the cost of ingredients. Attendees will get to interact with the chef and sample the recipes!
About the Chef
Leila Darabi is an Iranian‐American home cook and storyteller. You may recognize her voice from the Linewaiters’ Gazette or PBS Frontline’s Tehran Bureau, where she occasionally wrote about food. She will be sharing two Persian eggplant dips: kaleh kabob with walnuts, pomegranate and herbs (vegan), and kashk-e bademjan with whey (vegetarian). Find her on Instagram here: @persian_ish.
RSVP, Participate and Follow
Sign up for classes, download recipes, and find shopping lists to cook from home at foodcoopcooks.org. As classes are added, they will show up on the Squad’s home page. Check back regularly for updates! Follow the Cooking Squad on Instagram at instagram.com/foodcoopcooks for more content, including shopping sessions with guest chefs!
Teach a Class
Though cooperation is at the heart of the Coop’s mission, so is food! The Cooking Committee is looking for guest chefs to share their food expertise, traditions and special treats. Members receive FTOP credit for preparing and delivering classes. Tell us what you want to teach at foodcoopcooks.org/contact.