Canan Karatekin, Ph.D. Please pre-register in person at our customer service desk or call 612-279-2460; $35/$33 members. Learn to how to make a variety of healthy and nutritious Eastern Mediterranean appetizers (or Meze) including Lentil and Bulgar Patties, Creamed Parsnip Hummus, Carrot Puree with Yogurt and a Walnut-Pomegranate Dip. Originally from Turkey, Canan is an Associate Professor at the UofM who loves to share her dishes and recipes with others.