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We're teaming up with CourseHorse, a new free service that aggregates classes to take in your spare time. Each Monday we'll round up some food-centric courses to take this week and beyond.

Note: CourseHorse is offering a special deal for first-time course subscribers: receive $5 off your first class with the promo code SeriousEatsNY.

This Week

Pink Menu
Tuesday, March 5th, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
With other times Wednesday through Saturday
The color palette of this menu may look dainty, but there's nothing frail about these flavors. Through Cook&Go you'll learn to prepare a pink three-course meal that features fresh ingredients from salmon to rose. $49. 443 W 16th Street, New York, NY; sign up here

Pizza & Focaccia "fast-rising" feast for 20's & 30's
Tuesday, March 5th, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Pizza can be a weeknight affair too. Head to JCC Culinary Arts for a pizza party and a lesson in creating a fast-rising dough. $95. 334 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY; sign up here

Bread Baking Basics
Wednesday, March 6th, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The freezing dead of winter is the perfect time to spend your evening playing with dough near a hot oven. Le Pain Quotidien will teach you bread basics from selecting ingredients to baking and tasting in this hands-on class. $75. 65 Bleecker St, New York, NY; sign up here

Chef Marcus Samuelsson Charity Event Cooking Class
Wednesday, March 6th, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Let Chef Marcus Samuelsson pamper you in this charity event organized by De Gustibus Cooking School. Watch as he prepares a fine dinner paired with wine. A portion of proceeds will go to Three Goats Organization, a charity Marcus and his wife established to benefit children, women and families in Ethiopia. $125. 151 West 34th Street, 8th Floor of Macy's, New York, NY; sign up here

Roasting Primer
Thursday, March 7th, 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Learn how to roast meat the right way at Camaje, and dig into your creations at the end of class! $95. 85 MacDougal Street, New York, NY; sign up here

All About Fondue!
Friday, March 8th, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Bring your appetite to this class lead by Holly Cruz; you'll need it as you explore four creamy fondue creations and paired wines. Dessert buffs, Artisanal Premium Cheese has you covered too, and will end the night with a decadent chocolate fondue. $85. 483 10th Avenue Suite 200, New York, NY; sign up here

Introduction To Vegetarian Cooking
Saturday, March 9th, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
It's still the beginning of the year! Make good on your promise to eat healthier with this intro to Ayuverdic cooking. From the people at Bhagavat Life, learn which foods are better for your body type and how to apply these principles to any cuisine. Vegan and gluten-free friendly. $100. 25 1st Ave, Suite 6E, New York, NY; sign up here

Yeast Class Lecture & Tasting
Saturday, March 9th, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Always wanted to make your own beer? Or having trouble with your brew? Bitter & Esters has a super-informative class on yeasts. You'll get try your hand at detecting flavor differences amongst various yeast strains. $70. 700 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY; sign up here

Looking Forward

Bee Cool: Honey and Cheese w/ Bee Raw Honey
Tuesday, March 12th, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Peanut butter and jelly, bread and butter, cheese and...honey? Zeke Freeman of Bee Raw Honey wants you to know how well they work together. Come out to Murray's Cheese if you need convincing by way of raw honey and cheese pairings. $60. 254 Bleecker St, New York, NY; sign up here

Introduction to Vegetarian Cooking
Wednesday, March 13th, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Another opportunity to maximize the health benefits of food for your body type by learning a variety of vegetarian cooking techniques and recipes from the people at Bhagavat Life. $100. 25 1st Ave, Suite 6E, New York, NY; sign up here

Luck of the Irish: Beer, Whiskey, & Cheeses of Ireland
Wednesday, March 13th, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by getting a primer in Irish beer, whiskey, and cheese. Murray's Cheese is going all out, so come prepared for serious malt, dairy, and hops. $75. 254 Bleecker St, New York, NY; sign up here

Knife Skills
Thursday, March 14th, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
No one knows the importance of the right knife like a professional chef, such as Abigail Hitchcock. She'll teach you how to handle the hardware in the professional kitchen of Camaje and help you create a delicious meal that you'll all share together at the end. $75. 85 MacDougal Street, New York, NY; sign up here

Wine Explorations: Big Bold Reds
Thursday, March 14th, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
"Big bold reds" can do some damage to your wallet these days. NYC Wine Class wants to show you a variety of reds from the old and new worlds, each with their own character, so you can best decide which are best for your buck. $70. 167 West 23rd St, New York, NY; sign up here

What to Eat: Everything You Need to Know About Food
Sunday, March 17th, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
This comprehensive 10 lesson workshop from Home Cooking New York will guide you through the overload of information out there on the food industry to teach you what you need to know, from shopping for groceries to basic nutrition, organizing your kitchen to creating a meal plan. $100. 236 West 26th St #601, New York, NY; sign up here

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