Flaky Jamaican Meat Patties / Hand Pies!
Adult / Culinary -
Winter: 2025-2026
Bring the vibrant flavors of Jamaica into your kitchen and experience the warmth of the Caribbean! During this cook-along experience you will learn to make a classic Jamaican hand pie (known as a meat patty) from the golden flaky pastry to the savory spiced meat-filling full of Island-Inspired flavor! You will also learn how to customize the seasoning and heat level to your taste! Tess will guide you through the process step-by-step. The best tricks for freezing and reheating will also be shared so you can enjoy these hand pies anytime.
Equipment Needs: A food processor is recommended for the pastry, or a pastry cutter can be used. Rolling pin. More information will be provided in the ingredient list packet.
Tess Georgakopoulos
Tess Georgakopoulos, a skilled, well-seasoned home-cook and Community Education Instructor, is proposing a wonderful wide variety of cooking classes for Community Education in numerous districts in and around the Twin Cities, the State of Minnesota & beyond for Community Education.
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