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	Air Fryer Workshop
	$39.00 (1 section available)
	Have you thought about getting an air fryer? Do you have one don't know where to start? Join us as we learn about the air fryer. Craft some crisp and quick healthy meals without the fat of a traditional fryer.

	Cake Decorating - Non-Credit Certificate Of Completion
	$179.00 (1 section 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 (2 sections available)
	Learn everything from the basics of frosting and smoothing a cake to creating borders, figure piping, fondant, beautiful flowers and more. Gain the skills and self confidence needed to make special occasions even more memorable. Please call 412.788.7507 for a list fo supplies.

	Desserts
	$89.00 (1 section available)
	Step back in time and enjoy the nostalgia of desserts from a time when Julia Child and the Galloping Gourmet ruled. These desserts were family favorites for the holidays but fell out of favor after boxed cakes and Jell-o were introduced to the American landscape. These classes will show you how to prepare classic French desserts, stressing proper technique as well as uniquely American favorites. Bring your curiosity and a sweet tooth!

	Festive Holiday Appetizers
	$59.00 (1 section available)
	Host the get-together your guests will talk about for days! Learn a variety of unique hor d'oeuvres guaranteed to delight the palate! Join the fun and sample the results.

	French Macarons
	$59.00 (1 section 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 and will meet Feb. 22, March 8, March 22 and April 5.

	Gnocchi, Gnocchi, Gnocchi
	$59.00 (2 sections 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.

	Healthy Meal Planning for Busy Families
	$29.00 - $59.00 (2 sections available)
	Take the stress out of meal time! This class covers key components of creating healthy family meal plans including: how to begin, sample meal plans, a variety of recipes, and useful tools to make organizing meals a success.

	How to Make Homemade Pizza Dough
	$59.00 (1 section available)
	Fall in love with making homemade pizza. It is not just a mea; it is an event. Learn how to make the real 'Margherita pizza' using just good tomato sauce, mozzarella, olive oil and basil. Student will sample the pizza at the end of the session.

	Instant Pot Workshop
	$39.00 (2 sections available)
	The Instant Pot is the latest new small kitchen appliance becoming popular because of its ease and ability to make quick, healthy dinners. After learning about all that your Instant Pot can do, enjoy a demo of some easy quick recipes that even the novice cook can make.

	Italian Biscotti Workshop
	$59.00 (2 sections available)
	Italian biscotti are light, crunchy, full of flavor, and low in fat. While the tradition of enjoying biscotti goes back hundreds of years in Italy, these wonderful cookies have only recently become popular here. Learn from a pastry chef to make a wonderful array of these lovely treats including regina (with toasted sesame), anisette toast, quaresimali (covered with almonds and flavored with honey), chocolate biscotti and more. Materials are included in the cost of the course. Recipes may vary by location.

	Mexican Fiesta
	$59.00 (1 section available)
	Mexico's rich culinary heritage goes way beyond tacos and enchiladas. We will explore versions of familiar dishes and discover some new ones. The vibrant colors of Mexico, from coast to coast and a few places in between will come alive.

	Nut Rolls
	$59.00 (1 section available)
	Come learn how to make delicious nut rolls this holiday. Use various fillings to make a variety of mouth-watering treats. Bring an apron and rolling pin to class.

	Pasta From Scratch
	$59.00 (2 sections available)
	Remember the difference between a store bought tomato and one fresh picked from the garden? There is no comparison when it comes to pasta out of the box versus fresh pasta made from scratch. So roll up those sleeves, put on an apron and join the class for this fun, highly interactive one-night workshop. Students will make basic egg pasta by mixing, kneading and generally getting up to their elbows in flour-no food processors here. This class will use a hand crank pasta machine and students will talk about variations in flavor and pasta type, a bit about sauces and most importantly, enjoy the fruits of their labor. Please note that those with a pasta machine should bring it to class.

	Pie Made Perfect
	$59.00 (1 section available)
	Do you love pies but have never learned to make that perfect crust? This class will teach beginners how to make exceptional pies with that perfect, flaky crust. Learn tips and techniques for making pie crust, fruit pies, cream pies, and freezer pies. Simple garnishing techniques will also be reviewed. This is a hands on class so bring your rolling pin and apron to class.

	Pierogies Workshop
	$59.00 (3 sections available)
	Learn how to make the favorite kinds of pierogies. Students will be given recipes, instruction in rolling dough, pinching, cooking and finally tasting. Bring a rolling pin and an apron.

	Preserve What You Grow
	$39.00 (2 sections available)
	With food costs rising, it makes sense for gardeners to learn how to preserve their fruit and vegetable harvests. In this workshop you will learn about various methods for preserving food, and the equipment required for each method, and time and cost factors so you can decide what's best for you.

	Sarris - the Chocolate Experience
	$29.00 (1 section available)
	Visit Sarris Chocolate Factory with us and explore what goes into the process of candy making and enjoy an ice cream sundae in their old-fashioned ice cream parlor to finish. This class will meet at the Sarris Factory - 511 Adams Ave, Canonsburg, PA 15317

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