NEW | Festive Mediterranean Mezze Charcuterie Board!
The word “Mezze” refers to what we all know as finger foods and dips. Many Mediterranean meals consist of a variety of “mezze” items that come together creating the most wonderful flavors, tastes and textures. Learn how to bring warmth, color, and the flavors of the Mediterranean to your fall and winter gatherings with this festive Mediterranean mezze cook-along class where Chef Tess (a descendant of Spartans) will guide you through creating a stunning mezze-style charcuterie board, perfect for sharing or seasonal entertaining any time of year.
The mezze-style charcuterie board will include four delicious scratch-made dips, warm-spiced, bright Greek meatballs, and handmade pita bread. Mezze boards / platters will be rounded out with an array of fresh and pickled vegetables, olives, fruit and nuts for a vibrant crowd—pleasing spread! The board, platter, or table becomes the canvas upon which we create an edible work of art!
Cook-Along mezze items: Silky whipped feta & tzatziki dips, Greek Meatballs, homemade pita bread
Mezze items to be demonstrated: Muhamarra (a smoky red pepper dip), Greek hummus and time permitting, some crispy, Greek sesame bread sticks. The demonstration will also include how to build the board balancing the colors, textures and flavors, and how to build interest and visual appeal with using height and practical items found in every kitchen. This experience is all about bold delicious flavors, beautiful presentations, and the joy of gathering around food—Mediterranean style.
Equipment: A food processor or blender is needed for the creation of the Whipped feta. Stand mixer recommended for the pita bread.
Note: One registration fee for this online virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are gathering for a fun night together, EACH household must register SEPARATELY even if participating together.
Tess Georgakopoulos
Instructor
Tess Georgakopoulos, creator of Dish it up Good also known as “Chef Tess—Culinary Artist”, brings over four
decades of cooking and baking experience to her work as a culinary educator and Community Education
instructor.
Raised in a Greek Family where food was a central expression of love and connection, Tess developed her
passion for cooking at a young age alongside her father, a trained chef. Those early experiences continue to
shape her approach today—blending tradition, creativity, and deep appreciation for the role food plays in brining
people together.
As an accomplished cook, baker, and recipe developer, Tess is continually expanding her culinary repertoire
through ongoing experimentation in her test kitchen. She is known for creating thoughtfully designed “gold
standard” culinary experiences that combine technique, creativity, and approachability.
She currently partners with over 60 public school districts across Minnesota, and additional programs in
Wisconsin, Missouri, New York and Oklahoma, and has taught over 5,000 participants. Through her teaching,
Tess empowers home cooks of all skill levels to build confidence, expand their abilities, and experience the joy of
creating meaningful meals in their own kitchens
Her guiding philosophy is simple: to make cooking approachable, enjoyable, and rewarding—helping others
“make dishing simple and delicious”.
Tess is currently working on her first cookbook, with a food blog in development. Her work can be found on
Facebook at Dish it up Good, and on Instagram.
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Instructors:
- Tess Georgakopoulos
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 12th 2026 | 4:00 - 6:30 PM | Online Course |