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SUMMARY:**SOLD OUT ** Pasta alla Norma with Beef Carpaccio & Seadas
DESCRIPTION:With Chef Max.\nPasta alla Norma leads this menu\, which is a classic Sicilian vegetarian pasta dish from Catania\, featuring pasta tossed with tomato sauce and eggplant. This is paired with beef carpaccio\, thinly sliced beef with arugula and Parmigiano. Chef Max will walk through how these regional dishes come together\, ending with Seadas\, a fried pastry filled with cheese and finished with honey\, a traditional dessert from Sardinia. \nMax offers his guests a menu that brings together bold regional flavours of Italy. \nAllergy alert: Contains dairy\, gluten\, and beef. \nDate: Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\nTime: 6:30 PM \nLocation: Italian Canadian Cultural Centre\, 2629 Agricola Street\, Halifax\nFee: $85 per person (HST included) \nInstructors: Massimiliano Pintus \n \nBeverages: We do offer limited options for drink purchases for cooking classes hosted at the Italian Canadian Cultural Association – open to the community as guests. Payment via card only. \nAll registrations are final. We do not offer refunds or credits if you cancel or can no longer attend\, for any reason\, unless the Association cancels the class. Please ensure you understand our No Refund policy before purchasing your tickets. \nSeats are limited – 10 tickets per class on a first come\, first served based. Only tickets available for sale can be added to the cart. Before purchase please confirm that you have selected enough tickets for your party.
URL:https://www.iccans.org/event/max-apr-30-2026/
LOCATION:Italian Canadian Cultural Association of NS\, 2629 Agricola Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3K 4C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes
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SUMMARY:** SOLD OUT ** Fresh Pasta with Two Classic Sauces & Sicilian Cannoli
DESCRIPTION:With Chef Roberto.\nThis is a class focused entirely on pasta making. You’ll learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch\, the way it’s done in traditional Italian kitchens. From mixing the dough to rolling and shaping\, Chef Roberto will guide you step by step so you leave confident making pasta at home. \nTo pair with your pasta\, you’ll prepare two classic Italian sauces: \n✔ Pesto – made with fresh basil\, pine nuts\, Parmesan\, and extra virgin olive oil\n✔ Sugo al Pomodoro – a traditional tomato sauce slowly simmered with garlic\, onion\, and basil \nYou’ll see how simple ingredients\, when done right\, create rich\, balanced flavour. \nTo finish the evening: \n✔ Cannoli Siciliani – crisp shells filled with sweet ricotta\, candied orange\, chocolate\, and pistachio \nA classic Italian dessert and a well-earned finish after a night of pasta making.  \nThis class is ideal if you want to build a real kitchen skill you can use again and again. \nAllergy alert: Contains pine nuts\, dairy\, eggs\, and gluten. \nDate: Tuesday\, May 5th\, 2026\nTime: 6:30 PM\nLocation: Italian Canadian Cultural Centre\, 2629 Agricola Street\, Halifax\nFee: $75 per person  (HST included) \nInstructors: Roberto Manazzo  \nBeverages: We do offer limited options for drink purchases for cooking classes hosted at the Italian Canadian Cultural Association – open to the community as guests. Payment via card only. \nAll registrations are final. We do not offer refunds or credits if you cancel or can no longer attend\, for any reason\, unless the Association cancels the class. Please ensure you understand our No Refund policy before purchasing your tickets. \nSeats are limited – 10 tickets per class on a first come\, first served based. Only tickets available for sale can be added to the cart. Before purchase please confirm that you have selected enough tickets for your party.
URL:https://www.iccans.org/event/roberto-may-5-2026/
LOCATION:Italian Canadian Cultural Association of NS\, 2629 Agricola Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3K 4C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes
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SUMMARY:** SOLD OUT ** Spaghetti all’Amatriciana with Chicken Parmigiana
DESCRIPTION:With Chef Riccardo.\nThis is a classic Italian comfort menu\, done the right way. \nIn this class\, Chef Riccardo will guide you through preparing a selection of well-loved dishes that balance tradition\, flavour\, and simplicity. \nYou’ll start by learning to make a a classic Roman sauce for Spaghetti all’Amatriciana – made with tomatoes\, pancetta (cured pork) and pecorino cheese\, which known for its bold\, savoury flavour served with prepared pasta. \nThen you will learn how to make the Italian-Canadian fan favourite\, Chicken Parmigiana and how to prepare it so it’s balanced\, flavourful\, and not overly heavy. \nTo finish you will learn how we prepare fresh fruit for a light\, simple ending in the Italian style \nIf you’re looking for a class that focuses on familiar dishes\, done with the right technique and attention to flavour…book your seats now.  \nAllergy alert: Contains pork\, dairy\, eggs\, and gluten \nDate: Friday\, May 8\nTime: 6:30 PM\nLocation: Italian Canadian Cultural Centre\, 2629 Agricola Street\, Halifax\nFee: $75 per person (HST included) \nInstructors: Riccardo Birbo \nBeverages: We do offer limited options for drink purchases for cooking classes hosted at the Italian Canadian Cultural Association – open to the community as guests. Payment via card only. \nAll registrations are final. We do not offer refunds or credits if you cancel or can no longer attend\, for any reason\, unless the Association cancels the class. Please ensure you understand our No Refund policy before purchasing your tickets. \nSeats are limited – 10 tickets per class on a first come\, first served based.  Only tickets available for sale can be added to the cart.  Before purchase please confirm that you have selected enough tickets for your party.
URL:https://www.iccans.org/event/riccardo-may-8-2026/
LOCATION:Italian Canadian Cultural Association of NS\, 2629 Agricola Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3K 4C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes
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SUMMARY:** SOLD OUT ** Italian Lasagna Making Class with Besciamella & Panna Cotta
DESCRIPTION:With Chef Max.\nLearn how to make lasagna the Italian way\, starting completely from scratch. In this class\, Chef Max will guide you through each step of building a traditional lasagna\, beginning with fresh pasta dough. You’ll learn how to prepare the pasta sheets\, along with one of the key elements that sets Italian lasagna apart: \n✔ Besciamella – a smooth\, creamy white sauce that brings balance and richness to every layer \nYou’ll then learn how to assemble an italian lasagna\, understanding how each component comes together to create a dish that’s lighter and more balanced than what most people are used to. \nOnce prepared\, you’ll enjoy the lasagna alongside: \n✔ Italian Tri-Colore Salad – fresh\, simple\, and the perfect complement \nTo finish the evening: \n✔ Panna Cotta with fresh fruit – a light\, classic Italian dessert \nThis is the class to book if you’ve ever wanted to learn how to make authentic lasagna from scratch and understand what makes it truly Italian.  \nAllergy alert: Contains dairy\, eggs\, and gluten. \nDate: Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026\nTime: 6:30 PM \nLocation: Italian Canadian Cultural Centre\, 2629 Agricola Street\, Halifax\nFee: $85 per person (HST included) \nInstructors: Massimiliano Pintus \n \nBeverages: We do offer limited options for drink purchases for cooking classes hosted at the Italian Canadian Cultural Association – open to the community as guests. Payment via card only. \nAll registrations are final. We do not offer refunds or credits if you cancel or can no longer attend\, for any reason\, unless the Association cancels the class. Please ensure you understand our No Refund policy before purchasing your tickets. \nSeats are limited – 10 tickets per class on a first come\, first served based. Only tickets available for sale can be added to the cart. Before purchase please confirm that you have selected enough tickets for your party.
URL:https://www.iccans.org/event/max-may-13-2026/
LOCATION:Italian Canadian Cultural Association of NS\, 2629 Agricola Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3K 4C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes
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SUMMARY:** SOLD OUT ** Italian Cooking Class: Traditional Sauce\, Chicken Saltimbocca & Tiramisu
DESCRIPTION:With Chef Max.\nThis class focuses on classic Italian dishes you can confidently make at home. \nYou’ll begin by preparing a traditional Italian sauce\, using simple ingredients and techniques that build depth\, balance\, and flavour. This is one of those foundational skills that elevates everyday cooking. \nFor the main dish\, you’ll learn: \n✔ Chicken Saltimbocca – a classic Roman dish made with tender chicken\, prosciutto\, and fresh sage\, finished with a light white wine pan sauce \nIt’s simple in preparation\, but full of flavour\, and a dish that feels both comforting and elevated. \nTo finish the evening: \n✔ Tiramisu – a classic Italian dessert layered with espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream \nThis class is a great fit if you want to expand your cooking skills with traditional Italian recipes that are both impressive and practical to make at home. \nAllergy alert: Contains dairy\, eggs\, and gluten. \nDate: Thursday\, May 14\, 2026 \nTime: 6:30 PM \nLocation: Italian Canadian Cultural Centre\, 2629 Agricola Street\, Halifax\nFee: $85 per person (HST included) \nInstructors: Massimiliano Pintus \n \nBeverages: We do offer limited options for drink purchases for cooking classes hosted at the Italian Canadian Cultural Association – open to the community as guests. Payment via card only. \nAll registrations are final. We do not offer refunds or credits if you cancel or can no longer attend\, for any reason\, unless the Association cancels the class. Please ensure you understand our No Refund policy before purchasing your tickets. \nSeats are limited – 10 tickets per class on a first come\, first served based. Only tickets available for sale can be added to the cart. Before purchase please confirm that you have selected enough tickets for your party.
URL:https://www.iccans.org/event/max-may-14-2026/
LOCATION:Italian Canadian Cultural Association of NS\, 2629 Agricola Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3K 4C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cooking Classes
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