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	Appetizers for the Holidays
	$59.00 (1 section available)
	Brighten up holiday entertaining with new and unusual hors d'oeuves. Students will make a variety of appetizers in class that are both easy to make and delightful to eat.

	Artisan Sausage Workshop
	$59.00 (1 section available)
	This workshop is designed for the person who wants to learn the basics of making their own fresh Sausage at home. This is hands on working side by side with a Chef. You will learn preferred meat cuts to use, grinds, casings and spice creations. Equipment and food safety will be covered along with cooking methods and proper storage. Bring an Apron, Chefs knife and containers to take your Sausage home.

	Baklava
	$59.00 (1 section available)
	Baklava is one of the world's great desserts that students can make at home once they conquer their fear of phyllo! In this hands-on class, each student will make their own sinfully rich version of baklava using pistachios while learning the proper ways to work with phyllo dough.

	Beer Enthusiast 101
	$119.00 (1 section available)
	This is an introductory course in beer education designed for participants interested in furthering their knowledge of and interest in beer. Topics covered will include: historical overview of beer and brewing, globally and in the Pittsburgh region; brewing ingredients and processes; descriptions of common beer styles; pouring, serving, and tasting concepts; and food and beer pairings. Participants will partake in classroom discussion and tastings as well as visits to local breweries and beer-centric businesses. Limited to participants 21 years old and older. Cost includes include samples at each session, a book and pocket guides.

	Bread Workshop
	$59.00 (1 section available)
	There is no comparison to homemade bread fresh from the oven slathered with butter and jam. Overcome your fear of yeast and learn just how easy it is to make home made bread. We will make classic white and white bread in this hands on class. Bring an Apron, Rolling Pin and container.

	Cake Decorating - Non-Credit Certificate Of Completion
	$179.00 (2 sections available)
	Delight your family and friends with delicious, edible works of art or start a career as a professional cake decorator with a certificate of attendance in cake decorating from Community College of Allegheny County. This program provides participants with practical, hands-on training in cake decorating. Starting with the basics, students will learn the basics of frosting and smoothing a cake, adding borders, and making basic flowers. As students progress, they will work with butter cream and royal icings as well as fondant making more complicated edible cake decorations and character cakes. The final project will be a tiered wedding cake . Students must purchase all tools and supplies for these courses. A required tool and supply list will be provided at the first class session.

	Cake Decorating--Basics
	$99.00 - $129.00 (2 sections available)
	Learn everything from the basics of frosting and smoothing a cake to creating borders, figure piping, cartooning, beautiful flowers and more. Gain the skills and self confidence needed to make special occasions even more memorable. Bring pencil and paper first night. Supplies will be discussed at the first class.

	Cakes and More
	$59.00 (1 section available)
	Learn how to bake moist and delicious cakes paired with delightful fillings and a Swiss meringue buttercream icing in this hands-on class. We'll have fun learning how to prepare and assemble our tasty creations as well as learn a few simple decorating tips that will allow you to wow your family and friends with your cake baking talents.

	Chinese Cooking Workshop
	$69.00 (1 section available)
	Learn the basics of Chinese cooking while preparing and enjoying colorful and tasty Chinese dishes including Wonton soup, Kung Pao shrimp, pork lettuce wraps, crab puffs, and General Tso's chicken with broccoli. Students will learn knife skills, presentation and cooking techniques specific to Chinese food. Bring an apron.

	Comfort Food
	$59.00 (1 section available)
	Somedays your just need comfort and certain foods deliver. Learn how to make the perfect Meatloaf and Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes, Hearty Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry Crust and White Truffle Three Cheese Macaroni and Cheese. Bring an Apron, Chefs Knife and container

	Everybody Loves Cupcakes
	$59.00 (4 sections available)
	Learn cupcake decorating basics in this fun but informative workshop. Learn the basics of the large and standard round and star tips. Students will also learn how to fill and hold a decorating bag as well as coloring buttercream icing. Students must bring 12 un-decorated cupcakes. Please call 412.788.7507 for supply list.

	French Macaroons
	$59.00 (2 sections available)
	Colorful Macarons will delight your family and friends. In this hands on class you will learn the techniques to make these delicate and beautiful confections. Instructions from a Chef on flavorings and coloring will be covered. Bring and Apron and a container to take your Macarons home.

	Fresh Mozzarella
	$59.00 (1 section available)
	Learn to make this Italian delicacy. Mozzarella is a sweet cheese that is best enjoyed when freshly made. Easy to prepare and may be served in a variety of ways (as an appetizer, in salads, in sandwiches, with pasta, fried or simply by itself with a slice of bread.) This humble cheese enriches anything it touches, and its versatility is limited only by your imagination.

	Friday Evening Supper Club
	$39.00 (1 section available)
	Enjoy a casual, comfortable outing, meet new, quality friends of all ages and enjoy food at some of Pittsburgh's most popular restaurants. The staff will select the restaurant to visit the first night, but the following visits will be determined by popular vote from our group. Students pay for their own meals. This class meets every other week.

	Gingerbread House Workshop
	$89.00 (1 section available)
	It's not Christmas without a Gingerbread House. In this 2 part Workshop you will learn how to design and bake your creation and then ensemble and decorate. A short list of candy supplies needed will be provided in first class. Bring an Apron, Rolling Pin and larger container or box for your Gingerbread House

	Gluten-Free Entrees
	$59.00 (1 section available)
	New to the Celiac's club or gluten sensitive? Celebrate better health with familiar dishes prepared gluten-free, including unstuffed cabbage rolls, macaroni and cheese, and enchilada casserole.

	Gluten-Free Holiday Cookies
	$59.00 (1 section available)
	Learn to prepare gluten-free cookies to share this holiday. Sample cookies include ultimate chocolate supreme cookies, lemon-sandies, Mexican wedding cakes, and raspberry coconut bar cookies.

	Gnocchi, Gnocchi, Gnocchi
	$59.00 (1 section available)
	This class will help participants make the perfect gnocchi, starting with the traditional potato gnocchi and including ricotta-based gnocchi. Participants will learn techniques to use at home to impress family and friends. Please bring an apron to this fun, hands-on class.

	Gourmet Apples and Pears
	$59.00 (2 sections available)
	For gift giving or your own enjoyment. Apples dipped in chocolate or caramel with an assortment of goodies is always a favorite. But did you know you can also do Pears? Surprise your friends and family with both of these sweet delectable treats. Bring and Apron and container for your finished Apples and Pears.

	Great Wines for Under $15
	$59.00 (1 section available)
	There are always good buys in liquor stores and wine shops. The challenge is in knowing how to select them. Learn which wines, even from the most famous areas, can be values in their categories and "best buys." Students will taste fantastic reds and whites-domestic and imported-from several regions, proving that wine need not always be expensive to be delicious. Materials are included in the cost of the course. Students must be at least 21 years old to attend.

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