Migrateful

We are an award-winning UK charity with a mission to support migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in their journey to integration and employment.

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High in gluten, semolina is the powerhouse behind some of the world’s most loved foods.

Here’s how three Migrateful chefs celebrate semolina in their cooking:

🥞 Moroccan chef Sanae’s Baghrir
🍮 Algerian chef Wassim’s Tamina
🫓Tajik chef Akbar’s Chapchak

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It's World Vegetarian Day, and we are spotlighting three classes you can attend with fully-veggie menus:

🫑Chef Sanobar's Tajik cookery class
🥬Chef Vidya's Indian cookery class
🥒Chef Randa's Syrian cookery class (vegan)

Book a class in October🔗 https://t.co/BOnH5845gW

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It’s National Dumpling Day! Steamed, fried, savoury or sweet.
Chef Cathy (Hong Kong): Gao Zi – lamb & veg dumplings 🥟
Chef Sanobar (Tajikistan): Mantu – spinach-filled with chakka & crispy onions 🥬
Chef Tamika (Jamaica): golden fried dumplings, fluffy & delicious 🍴

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Star Ingredient: PLANTAIN 🌟

This starchy superstar shines in kitchens across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean & South Asia.
💚 Green = crispy chips & hearty mash
💛 Yellow = sweet fried slices
🖤 Black = caramelised & dessert-ready

So tell us… which colour’s your fave?👀

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Today, get to know chef Sahar from Iran! 🇮🇷

Sahar’s Iranian feasts are filled with warmth, music & flavour 🎶

Come to her class for Kalam Polo Shirazi, Ash Reshteh & sautéed prawns. Click the link in our bio to browse Sahar’s upcoming classes! 🥘

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Say hello to Vidya from India! 🇮🇳
Vidya is a self-taught home cook with a lifelong passion for traditional Indian cuisine, creating spice-filled vegetarian feasts. Come to her class for Choley and crispy Bhajiya & Paneer Salad. Click the link in our bio to browse her classes! 📷

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Get to know Isatu from Sierra Leone! 🇸🇱
Isatu brings the bold, joyful tastes of West Africa to the table 🌍
Come to her class for jollof rice, plantain, banana fritters & spinach stew. Click the link in our bio to browse Isatu’s upcoming classes! 🔗

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Coconut is the star today! 🥥
From sweet treats to fiery sides, our chefs show just how versatile coconuts can be:
Michelle’s Trinidadian Coconut Sugar Cake 🍬
Akram’s Sri Lankan Coconut Rice & Sambal 🌶️
Jaufferkhan’s Neu Soru, a coconut rice dish also from Sri Lanka ✨

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Introducing Raha, from Iran! 🇮🇷

Raha cooks dishes from all corners of Iran and learned to cook aged nine, when her mum was at work, often experimenting and creating her own recipes. 🌸

Join her next class to enjoy Polo Shoshtari, rich stews & sweet Ferni –  link in bio! 🍮

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Meet Hani, from Oman! 🇴🇲

Born to an Omani father and Egyptian mother, Hani grew up surrounded by two rich culinary traditions, which he blends in his dishes 🍽️

Join his class for aromatic Makbous, samosas, & sweet Khabeesa. Click the link in our bio to browse Hani’s classes!

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Olives: salty, briny, and a little divisive… Belitha’s Salade aux Olives, Mina’s Zeyton Parvardeh and Najee’s Salatah show how versatile they can be! 🥰

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Meet chef Sanae from Morocco! 🇲🇦
She’s been cooking since age 10, learning from her family and sharing the rich flavours of Moroccan tagines, soups, and more. 🍽️
If you want to taste her recipes, click here to book her next class: https://t.co/Zy5qrNSlfh 🔗

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Just a look is never enough — come be part of Migrateful! 

Swipe no more and start something meaningful:
-Join a class
-Volunteer
-Or become a class facilitator

Head to our website via the link in bio to get started 🔗

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Meet Bushra from Turkey! 🇹🇷

Bushra has been cooking since she was young. While working as a teacher, she began sharing recipes online, exploring both traditional Turkish dishes and global cuisine.

Click the link in our bio to browse Bushra’s upcoming classes! 🔗

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Meet Judith from Ecuador – one of the talented chefs from our new cohort! 🥰

Inspired by the Amazon and Ecuador’s diverse flavours, she brings healthy and vibrant recipes to her classes to. 📷 

Want to try her menu? Click here: https://t.co/OXUJu5KQJE 🔗 https://t.co/h0X32MsyVm

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Meet Michelle from the beautiful islands of Trinidad and Tobago!

Michelle started cooking at just 10 years old, learning from her mum. She then trained at the Hilton and worked as a sous chef during a royal visit 👑

Click here to book her next class: https://t.co/Z53vVxGjNc

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12 talented new chefs are finishing their Migrateful training! We can’t wait to introduce you to their menus over the coming weeks👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳

For now, say hello to Hani, Michelle, Busra, Sanae, Wedad, Vidya, Isatu, Raha, Sahar, Judith, Poonam, and Wassim!

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Throwback to graduation day! 📷
Big thanks to All Day Goods for gifting our chefs these beautiful handmade knives – a symbol of all they’ve achieved.
Here’s to sharp skills and bright futures📷

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Congratulations to Migrateful graduates Meriam, Guncha, Hero, Tamika, Yasemin, Maral, Manal, Sefanit, Halima, Sammy, Heba, Amani, Tagwa, Amanee, Rosa and Leon 🎓

We can't wait to see all the wonderful things you get up to on this next chapter of your journey!

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Tajik chef Akbar’s Chapchak is lightly fried until golden and warm!

This semolina flatbread is a favourite snack in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, and is especially tasty with Tuy Kabob, a rich, slow-cooked wedding stew🔥

Don’t miss Akbar’s next class: https://t.co/YLjwPUvdEa🔗