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Name: EASY CHINESE
Start: 2025-05-12
End: 2025-05-12
Location: Sweet Basil Culinary Center

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12 EASY CHINESE EASY CHINESE 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 Chinese food is the most popular Asian cuisine in our country. We love it for its’ dynamic flavors and natural ingredients, with cooking methods that are unique to the cuisine. This lesson teaches some of the favorites with easy recipes! Come for a fun, delicious menu and gain an understanding of these dishes so you ca , ...
13 GLUTEN FREE MADE EASY GLUTEN FREE MADE EASY 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Learning to cook gluten free is not difficult when you know how to make substitutions to give you results without sacrificing flavor. If gluten free is your goal, this class will open the door to many ways you can prepare the foods you love! Our lesson will be Tuscan Creamy Butter and Tomato Braised Salmon; Baked Chick , ... FLORENTINE SPECIALTIES FLORENTINE SPECIALTIES 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 In the heart of Tuscany lies this amazing culinary capitol, rich in tradition with enchanting foods and flavors. We’re taking a culinary tour to immerse ourselves in Florentine traditions. Come for an amazing lesson to gain knowledge of their foods and flavors! We’ll cook Gnudi alla Fiorentina (“Naked RavioliR , ...
14 SOUPS AND SALADS OF SPRING SOUPS AND SALADS OF SPRING 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Light, fresh, and delicious best describes the ingredients easily available with the spring harvest. Many great meals are possible from the lessons of this class! Come join us to take in the goodness the spring has to offer! Our lesson is rich French Onion Soup; Lyonnaise Salad (Potato, Bacon, Shallots and Frisée with , ...
15 FABULOUS FRENCH FLAVORS FABULOUS FRENCH FLAVORS 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Treat yourself to an excursion into classic cuisine with a lesson of French specialties. Learn firsthand how favorite French dishes are made from scratch and discover their magic. Our classic lesson includes Gougères (Pate a Choux Dough made into airy Gruyère Cheese Puffs); Asparagus, Goat Cheese & Bacon Tart; Oven , ... CUBAN CONNECTION CUBAN CONNECTION 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 Discover the magic of this Latin cuisine known for its depth of flavor and influences from Spanish and Caribbean cuisines. This Latin country is known for its diverse and richly flavored foods with dynamic and deeply satisfying dishes. Come join our Latin party to experience Grilled Rum Glazed Shrimp with Mint Salsa; P , ...
16 LUNCH AND LEARN – MAY 16 LUNCH AND LEARN – MAY 16 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm $50.00 This special class will treat you to a lunch and lesson you will enjoy and remember for a long time. Come and join us to learn a Niçoise Salad in our DEMONSTRATION. This salad is made with wine-poached Salmon, Green Beans, Hard Boiled Egg, Baby Potatoes, Tomatoes and Parsley with a dressing of Olives, Parsley, Lemon Ju , ... GOURMET COUPLES – May 16 GOURMET COUPLES – May 16 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $195.00 This lesson is for couples who enjoy great food and want to be part of preparing a three-course gourmet meal with a group of like-minded foodies. Come for an amazing culinary experience of the fun, creative process. Our lesson is Crab Rangoon Amuse with Ginger-Sesame Sauce and Avocado Caesar Salad with Sourdough Crouto , ...
17 THE JOY OF CAKE DECORATING THE JOY OF CAKE DECORATING 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 If you have wanted to create a beautiful Cake of your own, come join us for a fun morning of cake creation. This class will teach you how to layer, fill, frost and decorate from start to finish. Each student receives a cake to practice techniques demonstrated by the instructor including creating borders, flowers, leave , ... FRIENDS AND FAMILY BBQ FRIENDS AND FAMILY BBQ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 Now is a great time to host a party and use your grill for a menu to wow your guests. Come learn the important grilling techniques including placement, temperature and timing of each food. Our great menu will be Dill-Pickled Deviled Eggs; BLTA (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado) Salad; Cheeseburger Sliders; Indoor BBQ Ch , ...

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19 ITALIAN COCKTAIL PARTY ITALIAN COCKTAIL PARTY 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 We all love Italian foods! Why not turn this love into bite-sized finger foods you can share with your friends? Our menu of finger foods can be used to delight and entertain your friends. Come for a fun afternoon of cooking and discover The Italian Amaretto Margarita (Orange Juice, Tequila, Amaretto, Lime Juice); Strom , ...
20 THE ASIAN GRILL THE ASIAN GRILL 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 An Asian grill opens the doors to the alluring foods, flavors and spices we love with Asian cuisine. The Asian grill is used as a popular alternate American form of cooking as a way to achieve the dynamics of Asian flavors. Come explore the methods using marinades, rubs and sauces layered using bastes and glazes to cre , ... SPECTACULAR SOUTHWEST SPECTACULAR SOUTHWEST 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 The dynamics of Southwest foods can be found in the richly layered flavors of our native foods including chilies, corn, herbs, and spices. As we create abundant flavors, we go to the land to create a palate of our flavors. Come for an inspiring and deeply rich lesson and learn to create Southwest specialties of your ow , ...
21 NOODLE KNOW HOW NOODLE KNOW HOW 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Noodles from every culture is our subject. Come explore where noodles come from around the world along with their sauce accompaniments and richly diverse flavors. Our fun lesson includes: Chicken Noodle Soup with Homemade Egg Noodles; Halushki (Polish Dish Combining Bacon, Fried Cabbage and Egg Noodles); German Späetzl , ...
22 MACARON MASTERY MACARON MASTERY 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Come learn to master the art of creating these beautiful little cookies with precision and perfection. Each recipe offers bites of tantalizing Cookie and Filling flavors. Learn how to create these treasures for your own pleasure. Our lesson is Snickerdoodle Macarons with Cinnamon-Sugar Buttercream; Tiramisu Macarons; L , ... FISH ON THE GRILL FISH ON THE GRILL 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 Cooking Fish on your grill adds a lovely flavor and texture to fish that can stand up to the heat. Learn how to prep and cook each Fish so you can experience the benefits of the grilling process! This fun lesson includes Flame Cooked Oregano Shrimp with Orzo, Feta, Fresh Tomato, & Dill; Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon w , ...
23 GOURMET COUPLES – May 23 GOURMET COUPLES – May 23 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $195.00 Make this a special date night and invite your partner to join you for a fun culinary experience! Couples will work together to prepare a three-course gourmet meal which will be served with a sampling of wines. Join us for a great evening and be part of preparing Marinated & Grilled Olives with Garlic Toast Amuse, , ...
24 THE PERFECT COOKIE BATCH THE PERFECT COOKIE BATCH 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 If you enjoy making cookies, here is a class that will teach an array of prize winning recipes. Join us for so much fun as we make and bake French Silk Pie Chocolate Cookies; Ricotta Cookies with Almond Glaze; Linzer Cookies; Glazed Multi-Colored Sugar Cookies with Soft Batch Brown Butter Chocolate Chips; Black Pepper , ... TAPAS AND PAELLA TAPAS AND PAELLA 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 Learn the art of creating little appetizers of Tapas which are the starters for the main event of Paella. This is great food for entertaining and opens the door to the Spanish palate and an assortment of many Spanish specialties. We’ll learn Roasted Cauliflower with Paprika and Chorizo; Spanish-Style Meatballs in Almon , ...

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27 CHICKEN FAVORITES CHICKEN FAVORITES 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Chicken is always a favorite food. This lesson offers great variety and new fun ways to prepare family dinners and menus for entertaining. Come for a fun morning of cooking and exploring this subject. Our lesson includes: Sautéed Toasted Almond Crusted Chicken Cutlets with Scallion White Wine Cream Sauce; Crispy Cajun , ...
28 PLANT BASED BEAUTY PLANT BASED BEAUTY 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Come immerse yourself in the world of plant-based preparations. Discover how to create delicious complex flavors using a variety of cooking techniques, herbs and spices to enhance the natural goodness of each vegetable. This inspiring class will give you many options for meat-free satisfying meals. Join us for a fun &a , ...
29 ASIAN SAMPLER ASIAN SAMPLER 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 If you enjoy Asian foods, come learn a little about several of the most popular cuisines to understand flavor creation and preparation of each. This lesson will bring to life the flavors of each country. Our lesson is Hyderabadi Chicken Curry; Chilled Sesame-Soy Korean Noodles with Gochujang; Pad See Ew (Thai-Style Sti , ... PLEASURES OF PASTA PLEASURES OF PASTA 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 There is nothing in the world of Pastas as light and flavorful as freshly made Pasta. In this class we’ll practice how to make it from scratch, cut it in favorite shapes and flavor it with Herbs and Spices. Each Pasta will be paired with a Sauce to best complement its flavor. Come join us for a very fun evening to make , ...
30 LUNCH AND LEARN – May 30 LUNCH AND LEARN – May 30 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm $50.00 We invite you to join us for a lesson that teaches a recipe you can easily use for entertaining and enjoyment for a family weeknight meal. Treat yourself to a DEMONSTRATION lesson and come to learn Teriyaki Roasted Salmon and Vegetables, served with Hibachi Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe (Japanese Style Fried Rice). Desse , ... GOURMET COUPLES – May 30 GOURMET COUPLES – May 30 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $195.00 This class for couples pairs the two of you as a team with a group of couples to create a three-course gourmet meal. Each couple will first choose their recipe, then cook for a couple of hours. As the meal comes together, the group will sit down and enjoy it course by course with a sampling of wine. Come share a culina , ...
31 KIDS AND PARENTS COOK ITALIAN KIDS AND PARENTS COOK ITALIAN 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $210.00 If your family loves Italian foods, here is your opportunity to learn to make an array of Italian specialties from scratch. Come enjoy a lesson where as a team you choose what to make and share it with the members of the group. These are recipes you can treat your family to when you want to make them a special dinner! , ... MAGICAL MOROCCAN MAGICAL MOROCCAN 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 Moroccan foods are loved for the bold and complex flavors from the use of dynamic spices and fresh herbs. These combinations make flavors unique compared to anything else in the world. The use of preserved lemons and olives are also traditional to Moroccan cuisine and adds tangy and salty elements to its’ dishes. The u , ...