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SEPTEMBER CLASSES

October 2026

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PLANT BASED WINNERS
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
This plant-based class opens a new way of cooking that is lighter, appealing, and delicious. The lessons of this class will show how to create deep flavors without using meat or dairy through creative recipes and cooking processes. Learn and be inspired by the recipes and style of cooking. Our lesson is Super Green Pas , ...
BEST OF THE MED
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
Discover why autumn is the perfect season to embrace the vibrant, heart-healthy flavors of the Mediterranean. This class will use the bounty of seasonal ingredients at their most flavorful time of year. You’ll learn simple techniques, bold flavor combinations, and recipes that make fall cooking light, bright, and delic , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
A cooking class about Oktoberfest is a great way to connect with the people and traditions behind this beloved German festival. It teaches traditional foods in a DEMONSTRATION lesson. Join us to learn about this holiday, which is welcoming, festive and memorable. Come for Viennese Breaded Pork Cutlets with Lemon, serve , ...
GOURMET COUPLES
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$220.00
Plan a special evening with your partner spent enjoying a delightful culinary experience with a group of couples creating a gourmet three-course meal. At this fun, relaxed culinary adventure; you’ll learn recipes you’ll love this evening and long after the class is over. With the meal we’ll enjoy a sampling of wine to , ...
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ART OF PARISIAN CUISINE
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Learn the techniques of the elegant, balanced, restrained style of Parisian foods. City life defines a polished technique with focused, restaurant-oriented cuisine. The lesson of classic techniques includes mincing, julienne & battonet, building flavors with butter, wine, aromatics, fresh herbs, and use of stocks a , ...
KIDS COOK FAMILY DINNERS
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
Being able to cook dinner for your family is an achievement that puts you on the road to learning about food you can share and enjoy yourself. If you are 8 or above, come have fun & learn about cooking; you will feel proud of what you accomplish and will learn skills to use forever. Our fun lesson will be Tomato Ba , ...
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COOKING LIKE INA GARTEN
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
People love Ina Garten’s cooking because it feels elegant but approachable. Her recipes are easy enough for the home cook and special enough to serve guests. She uses familiar ingredients and lets the flavors shine; her comfort foods feel inviting but refined. In this lesson, we will learn Warm Spinach Artichoke Dip; C , ...
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AIR FRY EVERYTHING
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
The focus of this class is to learn how versatile an air fryer is to cook anything! Come for a helpful, instructive lesson to make a wide variety of dishes easily and quickly made for your family! We hope you will end up loving your air fryer as much as we love ours! Our air fry lesson is Salmon with Sticky Honey Soy G , ...
HOLIDAY BREAD BEAUTIES – Oct 6
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
We are getting a jump start on the holiday season in this class. We will learn to make a variety of wonderful fall specialty breads to enjoy at home or use for gift giving! Be part of baking seven varieties of breads including: Apple Cinnamon; Brazilian Cheese Bread, Cranberry Walnut Bread; Luscious Lemon Loaf; Pumpkin , ...
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NORTHERN ITALIAN SPECIALTIES
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Explore the rich, comforting flavors of Northern Italy at the perfect time of year. October’s harvest sets the stage for elegant regional specialties which makes this class so special. Learn techniques unique to these Italian recipes including Chicken Valdostano (chicken breast with wine, mushrooms & prosciutto); E , ...
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HARVEST FESTIVAL
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Come embrace the fall harvest and this special time of year to celebrate fresh fall ingredients, cozy flavors, and the fun of cooking something comforting as the weather begins to change. Learn more about the hands-on cooking methods of roasting, baking, braising, and seasoning to build the deep flavors of fall. This f , ...
SUSHI STARS
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
Learn to create your own outstanding Sushi at home! This class will make you comfortable buying fish for sushi, making sushi rice, rolling, then preparing an amazing array of sushi for your enjoyment and next outrageous sushi party! Learn all the tricks to successful sushi making. Our lesson is Tempura Shrimp Roll with , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
Take yourself out for lunch and bring a friend to share the experience! Come to enjoy and learn to prepare this deeply flavorful menu. Our DEMONSTRATION lesson will treat you to Pork Tenderloin Smothered in Onion and Mustard served with Maple-Glazed Brussels Sprouts. Dessert will be Vietnamese Iced Coffee Ice Cream &am , ...
GOURMET COUPLES
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$220.00
Make this a date night with your partner & enjoy a fun evening cooking together! You will learn a fabulous three-course meal in a shared experience prepared by a group of couples. As a team, you and your partner will work together, then when the cooking is done, we will enjoy it with a sampling of wines. Our menu w , ...
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CUPCAKES AND SPRINKLES
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Cupcakes are perfect to celebrate special occasions. There are endless flavor choices, they are a perfect dessert, they are easy to eat and can have beautiful presentations. Learn to make these treasures for your own gatherings and parties. This lesson will teach you to rival any bakery with an array of great tasting a , ...
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TAMALE TIME
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
The best Tamales are made at home with recipes that have stood the test of time. Here is a great lesson teaching how it’s done the traditional way. Starting with fresh Masa, we’ll fill the husks ; make each filling, assemble in Corn Husks, and steam them until they are done perfectly! Come for a great lesson to learn h , ...
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PASSION FOR PASTA
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
This is your chance to learn to make pasta from scratch – mixing, kneading, stretching, cutting, and cooking to a beautiful, light conclusion. Come have fun and experience how it’s possible to make the best fresh pasta in a short time! Our lesson is completed with a fabulous variety of sauces. Join us for a fun, , ...
ESSENCE INTERMEDIATE SERIES
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$630.00
If you have experience as a cook and want to learn more about the finer points of cooking, or have taken our Essence of Cooking Series, this class is your next step in developing your cooking skills! Come for this Six-Week series to cook and add to your culinary knowledge! Our lessons will be: Week 1: Braising & Po , ...
ESSENCE INTERMEDIATE – WK 1
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$630.00
Week 1: BRAISING & POACHING – Instant Pot Carnitas with Pickled Onions; Grilled Braised Leeks; Butter Braised Lettuce with Tarragon; Braised Short Ribs with Fennel and Pickled Grapes; Oven-Poached Sole with Lemon & Capers; Miso-Ginger Chicken Salad, and Mustard-Braised Chicken with Tarragon. , ...
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CHICKEN AROUND THE WORLD
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Chicken is one of the most versatile of all meats. It tastes good, it’s abundant, convenient, and available year-round in every country. We’re going to explore this phenomenon in a class teaching chicken from some of the most popular countries. Join us for a fun and valuable class to add to your collection of favorite , ...
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HOLIDAY BREAD BEAUTIES – Oct 15
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
We are getting a jump start in the holiday season! In this class we will learn to make a variety of wonderful fall specialty breads to enjoy at home or use for gift giving! Be part of baking seven varieties of breads including: Apple Cinnamon; Cranberry Walnut Bread; Brazilian Cheese Bread; Luscious Lemon Loaf; Pumpkin , ...
ITALIAN COCKTAIL PARTY
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
An Italian Cocktail party is everybody’s answer to an amazing menu, served – cocktail style! This popular cuisine is offered in small bites, with vibrant flavors, classic combinations, and delicious healthy ingredients, for finger food combos! The menu can be casual, rustic, sophisticated or celebratory. It’s per , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
Treat yourself to a great lunch and lesson of delicious Italian specialties. Our DEMONSTRATION will teach step-by-step how to cook this meal like an Italian! Our lesson is Individual Lasagna Pockets with Ricotta & Béchamel with Homemade Italian Sausage. It will be served alongside a Light Mediterranean Salad with I , ...
GOURMET COUPLES
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$220.00
Plan one of the best dates with your partner and bring them to a couples class where you’ll be a team sharing a gourmet cooking experience! Our lesson teaches an array of great recipes and a three-course meal served with a sampling of wine. Come for sautéed fresh Mushrooms & Goat Cheese-Saffron Cream on Toast with , ...
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KIDS AND PARENTS COOK DINNER
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$210.00
If your child is 8 or above and you enjoy cooking together, join us for a fun shared experience where you will learn practical cooking skills. While cooking together you will learn a delicious new group of recipes for family dinners. The class will help build communication and confidence while working together in a rel , ...
VIETNAMESE PLEASURES
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
Vietnamese foods are rich in flavor and diversity. This lesson introduces some of the favorite dishes found in restaurants with easy-to-do at home recipes. Come for a fun and enlightening afternoon of cooking to learn these Vietnamese specialties. Our lessons will be Summer Shrimp Salad (Gỏi Tôm); Chicken Curry; Vietna , ...
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HOLIDAY BREAD BEAUTIES – Oct 19
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
We are getting a jump start on the holiday season in this class. We will learn to make a variety of wonderful fall specialty breads to enjoy at home or use for gift giving! Be part of baking seven varieties of breads including: Apple Cinnamon; Brazilian Cheese Bread, Cranberry Walnut Bread; Luscious Lemon Loaf; Pumpkin , ...
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GRILL FRIENDS
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Taking a grill class will give you the information you need to be confident with the grilling process. In this lesson you will gain an understanding of different cuts of meat, how to tenderize them, and add flavor using rubs and marinades. You will learn about cooking temperatures, placement and heat levels of the gril , ...
ESSENCE INTERMEDIATE – WK 2
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$630.00
Week 2: DINNER PARTY SALAD & SIDE DISHES – Kale Salad with Crispy Parmesan-Cauliflower Croutons; Escarole and Fennel Salad with Capers and Golden Raisins; Roasted Tomato Risotto with Basil and Parmesan; Bagna Cauda Brussels Sprouts; Buttery Hazelnut and Winter Squash Tian; Sautéed Green Beans with Spice-Glaze , ...
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CABBAGE CRUSH AND OTHER VEGGIES
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
One of the most popular veggies right now is the humble Cabbage. In this assortment of veggie recipes centered around cabbage, we will discover how delicious they are. Join in to learn this amazing collection. We will make Air fryer Eggplant Parmesan bites with Sun-dried Tomato Dip; Sheet pan fall Vegetables with Gnocc , ...
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MAGICAL MEDITERRANEAN
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
The foods and flavors of Mediterranean cuisine have a lot of magic with all the freshly harvested ingredients and delicious combinations of classic dishes. It’s hard to find foods as satisfying as these. Under the brilliant skies and lands around the Mediterranean Sea, we gather these great recipes and embrace them for , ...
RIBS AND WINGS
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
This class teaches a great assortment of ribs and wings with so many great flavors and special cooking methods to create flavors from classic, traditional combos to sticky, hot, and sweet. Our great lesson shows them all! Come join us for a fun lesson of Oven Roasted & Grilled Baby Back Ribs with Jack Daniels BBQ S , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
We hope you can join us and invite a friend to enjoy a delicious lunch and a cooking class! This would be a fun menu to use for entertaining; it makes an impressive meal with wonderful flavors. Come to enjoy a DEMONSTRATION of Shrimp & Baby Spinach with Pesto Cream Sauce over Bowtie Pasta, served with Garlic Bread , ...
GOURMET COUPLES
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$220.00
Make this a night spent with your partner having fun in a kitchen that is not your own! This group of couples will share a lively evening of chopping, stirring, sauteing a three-course gourmet meal. Each couple will prepare a part of the meal of their choosing. When the cooking is done, each course will be enjoyed with , ...
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SPEAK EASY SPOOKS
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$50.00
Step through the door and into our Sweet Basil Halloween speakeasy, where the fun begins with a secret code word and a little mystery. Once inside, you’ll enjoy a spirited afternoon of food, shopping, Halloween surprises, and festive fun with the Sweet Basil team. Come in Halloween costume disguise so that you won’t be , ...
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HOLIDAY BREAD BEAUTIES – Oct 26
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
We are getting a jump start in the holiday season! In this great bake & take class we will make fall specialty breads to enjoy at home or use for gift giving! Be part of baking seven varieties of breads including: Apple Cinnamon; Cranberry Walnut; Brazilian Cheese Bread; Luscious Lemon Loaf; Pumpkin Gingerbread; So , ...
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HARVEST PIES
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Nothing says fall like the aroma of pies baking in the oven. Come for a cozy, hands-on class celebrating the flavors of the harvest season as we learn the secrets to tender, flaky crusts, rich seasonal fillings, and beautiful pie finishes. This class will give you choices for impressive Thanksgiving Pies you can make f , ...
ESSENCE INTERMEDIATE WK 3
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$630.00
Week 3: INTERMEDIATE BREADS & PASTRIES – Spinach Gozleme (Spinach & Cheese wrapped in Turkish Flatbread); French Baguettes; Eclairs or Profiteroles with Ganache and Vanilla Cream (Pate Choux Pastry); Cheese Soufflé; Cinnamon-Nut Palmieres with Homemade Quick Puff Pastry; Mini Monte Cristo Strudels, and Fl , ...
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ART OF PHYLLO AND PUFF PASTRY
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Discover the magic and versatility of Phyllo Dough and Puff Pastry as key components which can be used to transform simple ingredients into elegant appetizers, beautiful entrées, and unforgettable desserts. In this class, you’ll learn how to handle, fill, fold, shape, bake, and serve these flaky favorites with re , ...
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TAPAS AND PAELLA PARTY
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
The vibrant flavors of Spain can become your next way to create a festive party in your kitchen! Invite your guests to dive in & create a spread of authentic tapas finger foods enjoyed with a glass of wine! Then create stunning Paellas that will impress everyone! You’ll discover the techniques behind Spain&#8 , ...
COOKING WITH CHAMPAGNE
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
Learning to Cook with Champagne teaches the cook to take an ingredient associated with celebrations and elevate everyday cooking. It makes a menu special and sounds impressive while adding its unique flavor. Learning to use it feels elegant, festive, and a little luxurious, while the class will teach techniques that ar , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
Make this a great way to have lunch with a friend at our lunch and DEMONSTRATION class. This special menu teaches Italian specialties you will enjoy using for your families and entertaining. WE will host our neighbor from “ That’s Darling” clothing and gift store for a fashion show woven into our cooking class. We will , ...
GOURMET COUPLES
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$220.00
If you’re ready for a fun evening out with your partner, why not come for an amazing culinary experience and be a team helping prepare a three-course gourmet meal! Our lesson for couples teaches great techniques in a relaxed cooking environment. After you have created the recipes of your choice, the group will sit down , ...
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FISH OF THE SEA
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
If you’ve ever worried about overcooking fish, this class erases that fear in one morning. This class will teach simple, foolproof techniques that make seafood come out tender, flaky, and perfect every time. Come learn to cook a variety of fish and gain an understanding of how each fish is cooked using the method which , ...
CHEESY GOODNESS
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
This hands-on cheese making class opens the doors to learning something impressive and transformational. As you see how milk turns into fresh cheese, you will learn how this remarkable process is one you’ll use for your own impressive, rewarding experiences. From the cheeses we make in class, you will learn how it’s po , ...

WELCOME TO THE SWEET BASIL EXPERIENCE

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Sweet Basil Gourmetware & Cooking School feature everything you need for cooking and entertaining.

Sweet Basil Gourmetware & Cooking School opened in 1993 in a small space that could accommodate 12 people for a cooking class. Five years later, Sweet Basil moved three doors north to a much larger space with room for 14 students hands-on classes; 26 students for demonstrations. Sweet Basil makes the fun of cooking and entertaining come alive. Shop in the store and discover an amazing variety of items for cooking, entertaining and gift giving!

Group Class
Group Class
Gourmet Couples Class
Gourmet Couples’ Class
Hands-on classes – hundreds of subjects! – are enjoyed by people of all ages. We want everyone to learn about the cooking subjects for which they signed up, but ALSO have fun and a great meal.
Kids’ Class
Kids’ Class
Gingerbread House Class
Gingerbread House Class
Pressure Cooker Demo
Pressure Cooker Demo
Guest Chef Hallie Harron
Guest Chef Hallie Harron
Each quarter there are several special activities offered where customers can get involved casually for cooking demonstrations in our kitchen for a minimal fee. This is where learning and fun come together with guest instructors, our great sales reps and vendors who love to give away products (so you can take tools home and try them out)! One of the benefits of taking a class at Sweet Basil is getting to eat a full meal of all of the foods that are prepared in each class!
Martini Demo
Martini Demo
Strawberry Banana Dessert
Strawberry Banana Dessert
Steak with Sauce
Steak with Sauce
Upside-Down Cake
Upside-Down Cake
Corn Casserole
Corn Casserole