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Name: LUNCH AND LEARN – JANUARY 3
Start: 2025-01-03
End: 2025-01-03
Location: Sweet Basil Culinary Center

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3 LUNCH AND LEARN – JANUARY 3 ~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~ LUNCH AND LEARN – JANUARY 3 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm $50.00 Why not treat yourself to a great lunch and cooking lesson? This hour long DEMONSTRATION teaches a menu that will be loved every time you serve it! Come to learn Porcini rubbed New York Steak Slices over Garlicky Melting Potatoes, served with Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese & Bacon Crumbles. Dessert will be Elegant Tr , ... GOURMET COUPLES – JANUARY 3 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ GOURMET COUPLES – JANUARY 3 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Come for a night out where you and your partner will be part of a group of couples creating an amazing three course meal! This menu you can easily prepare at home for friends. Come to make Dirty Martini Deviled Eggs amuse and Greek Salad with Romaine, Feta, Tomato, Artichoke Hearts, Cucumber and Balsamic Vinaigrette, s , ...
4 COOKING WITH INA ~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~ COOKING WITH INA 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Ina Garten is one of the most loved of the celebrity chefs! Her recipes are always perfect, are easy to prepare and have the most amazing flavors! In this class we’ll work with her recipes to create a well rounded menu of Ina Favorites! Come be with us to prepare Cauliflower Toasts with White Bean Tuscan Soup; Ina̵ , ... THAI TREASURES ~ CLASS IS FULL~ THAI TREASURES 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm It’s no wonder Thai food is a favorite cuisine everywhere; enjoyed for its variety, interesting spices and pairing of fresh ingredients. Here you can learn to create it for yourself to enjoy at home. Join us for a great lesson of Thai Rice Soup; Spicy Thai Basil Chicken; Pad Thai with Shrimp; Beef Satay with Peanut Sau , ...

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6 TUSCAN IN WINTER ~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~ TUSCAN IN WINTER 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 One of the best times for Tuscan specialties is winter. With so many combinations of soul satisfying foods there’s no end to possible combinations! Don’t miss out, join in to learn enjoy Zuppa Toscana (Tuscan Soup); Homemade Ricotta Bruschetta with Fig & Prosciutto; Baked Ziti with Eggplant; Fregola (Toasted Pearl , ...
7 SOUP AND BREAD ~ CLASS IS FULL~ SOUP AND BREAD 9:30 am - 12:30 pm When you know how to make Soup from scratch, you’ll never go back to the “open the can” variety. In this lesson, we’ll pair each fresh Soup with a perfect Bread to make a pairing for a meal. Come be part of this fun class to learn White Bean and Chicken Chili with Homemade Tortillas, Sweet Potato Soup with Buttered Pe , ... ESSENCE OF COOKING – JAN-MAR ESSENCE OF COOKING – JAN-MAR 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $1,260.00 If you’ve ever wanted to be a good home cook, this 12-week series is meant for you! We teach everything from A to Z about cooking and each week you are introduced to a new subject explored (cooked) by the group. This fun series includes lectures, demonstrations, hands-on learning and a meal of the foods prepared each w , ... ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 1 – JAN 7 ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 1 – JAN 7 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $1,260.00 Knife Skills and Kitchen Basics We begin by building a solid foundation in the kitchen, starting with essential knife skills. You’ll learn the proper way to hold and use a chef’s knife, practice key cutting techniques like dicing, julienning, and chiffonade, and explore safe ways to handle different ingredients. , ...
8 SHEET PAN MAGIC SHEET PAN MAGIC 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 This great trend proves the way to make a complete dinner using just one pan! It’s easy, and with these recipes it will be one of your favorite ways to cook dinner quickly and easily! Come learn the technique to cook this way! Our lesson is Beef Bulgogi with Snap Peas & Sesame Jasmine Rice; Salmon and Red Potatoes , ...
9 DON’T FEAR THE GRILL – EASY APPS TO DESSERT ~ CLASS IS FULL~ DON’T FEAR THE GRILL – EASY APPS TO DESSERT 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm A grill should be your friend. You can cook almost anything and achieve the lovely grilled flavors of the hot flame. Come get comfortable as we teach how to operate a gas grill with the correct temperatures & timing. Our lesson is Rosemary Skewered Grilled Shrimp Appetizer; Chargrilled Caesar Salad with Garlic Crou , ...
10 LUNCH AND LEARN – JANUARY 10 LUNCH AND LEARN – JANUARY 10 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm $50.00 Take yourself out for lunch with a menu you’ll love to repeat at home. The DEMONSTRATION is easy to follow, and you’ll be thrilled to learn these cooking concepts. Join us for Italian Chicken Cutlets over Orzo with Tomatoes, served with roasted, buttery Carrots. Dessert will be Lemon Olive Oil Cake. , ... GOURMET COUPLES – JANUARY 10 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ GOURMET COUPLES – JANUARY 10 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm It’s date night! Come so you and your partner can share a fun, delicious cooking experience with a group of couples, preparing a three course gourmet dinner! Each couple chooses their recipe, and in a couple of hours are plating their creation for the group! The lesson includes a sampling of wines with the meal. Come t , ...
11 KIDS MAKE PIZZA AND PASTA KIDS MAKE PIZZA AND PASTA 9:30 am - 3:30 pm $105.00 If your child is 8 or above, this lesson is an adventure in making some of the foods kids love most! Pizzas made from scratch will be topped with favorite ingredients; Pasta made from scratch will be sauced with homemade combinations. Sign up your young cook so they can learn Sausage & Spinach Tortellini with Alfre , ... ASIAN STREET FOODS ~ CLASS IS FULL~ ASIAN STREET FOODS 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Foods from Street Vendors are often the foods people love most from their country’s culture. Come for a sampling of Asian finger foods, learn about the spices, ingredients and cooking methods! Our fun menu will be Thai-Style Grilled Chicken with Spicy Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce; Malaysian Glazed Chicken Wings; Chap , ...

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13 CHEESE PLEASE CHEESE PLEASE 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 Have you ever thought you could make Cheese from scratch? The methods and processes are not difficult, and when you know how to do it, you can have amazing Cheeses for all of you desire! Join us for this fun and amazing experience to prepare Homemade Cream Cheese; Homemade Mozzarella; Homemade Ricotta; Homemade Queso F , ...
14 SAUTE AND FLAMBE SAUTE AND FLAMBE 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 These two cooking methods are frequently used in restaurants to create great flavors in a short amount of time! Come learn to use them in your kitchen, and maybe show off a little to your friends! This great lesson is Classic French Flambe Steak Diane with Brandy; Chicken Breast Gruyere with Sauteed Mushrooms; Skillet , ... ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 2 – JAN 14 ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 2 – JAN 14 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $1,260.00 Soups & Salads Dive into the world of soups and salads, where you’ll learn how to layer flavors, balance textures, and use fresh ingredients creatively. From hearty, warming soups to refreshing, crisp salads, this class will introduce techniques for making stocks, broths, and vinaigrettes from scratch. You’ll disco , ...
15 POT ROAST HEAVEN POT ROAST HEAVEN 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 These old favorites never go out of style… they just get better with knowledge and experience. Don’t miss the opportunity to make these comfort foods! Learn step by step from scratch how to prepare Onion Tart with Bacon, Swiss Cheese & Rosemary Pie Crust; Breaded Air Fryer Baby Bella Mushrooms with Stonewall Roaste , ...
16 HOOKED ON FISH HOOKED ON FISH 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 If you like Fish, come learn how to prepare it! This class will focus on a variety of Fish and cooking methods that best enhance the flavor of each. This fun and enlightening class includes: how to choose your fish, store it, then cook it perfectly! Come to prepare Grilled Swordfish Salmoriglio (Sicilian Swordfish with , ... GIRLS NIGHT TOGETHER GIRLS NIGHT TOGETHER 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 Ladies, here is a night that you and your girlfriends can plan to spend together. In class everyone will cook and sip cocktails. It’s a party waiting to happen! Gather your friends and come out! Our finger food menu will be Chorizo Taquito Appetizer with fresh Orange & Tomato Salsa; Lobster Egg Roll Bites with Spic , ...
17 LUNCH AND LEARN – JANUARY 17 LUNCH AND LEARN – JANUARY 17 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm $50.00 Isn’t it fun to learn new recipes, techniques and tips on how to prepare an impressive meal, watch it being made & then have it served to you? Our DEMONSTRATION lesson is just that! Come to enjoy Chicken Cordon Bleu with White Wine Sauce served with Basil Risotto. Dessert will be warm Mint Chocolate Pudding Cake wi , ... GOURMET COUPLES – JANUARY 17 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ GOURMET COUPLES – JANUARY 17 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Invite your partner to share a fun cooking class and evening out where you can be a team preparing an amazing three course meal with a group of other couples! This lesson is broken down so each couple chooses what they want to make. Course by course we prepare then sit down and enjoy the meal with a sampling of wines. , ...
18 PARISIAN PASTRIES ~ CLASS IS FULL~ PARISIAN PASTRIES 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Learning to create the delicate, delicious classic French pastries is what this class is focused on. Technique, method and procedure will bring each of these beauties to life! If you like to bake, this could be a baking lesson you’ll never forget! Join us to learn Citrus Madeleines; Triple Chocolate Soufflé; Bostock (T , ... SOURDOUGH STARS ~ CLASS IS FULL~ SOURDOUGH STARS 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Making Sourdough Bread is an art and for many a passion! All of the steps to successful Bread creation will be taught in this start to finish experience. Join us & learn to create a Sourdough starter. You’ll learn to feed and store it; then proof, form, score and bake a variety of Sourdough Breads. Finally, how to , ...

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20 TAPAS AND PAELLA TAPAS AND PAELLA 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 These Spanish specialties make great party foods for large or small groups! Tapas finger foods are where we’ll start. Come to our party to make Albondigas en Salsa de Almendras (Meatballs in Almond Sauce); Shrimp Tostadas with Pineapple Slaw; Deep Fried Olives; Beef & Cheesy Mini Empanadas; Garlic Butter Steak Bite , ... JADE PALACE FAVORITES ~ CLASS IS FULL~ JADE PALACE FAVORITES 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Come learn from the Man who makes it all happen at our neighbor’s Jade Palace. They have elevated Asian foods to a new level as we’ll come to understand in this hands-on class! Discover their magic with recipes which are a sampling from their menu! We will learn and prepare. , ...
21 NEW YEAR NEW YOU NEW YEAR NEW YOU 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Did you indulge during the Holidays maybe more than you thought? We have some remedies with great foods that help those needless pounds melt away. Come learn this great menu which includes Sheet Pan Balsamic Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs and Veggies; One Pan Coconut Red Curry Salmon & Bell Peppers; Turkey Enchilada M , ... ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 3 – JAN 21 ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 3 – JAN 21 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $1,260.00 Egg Cookery Eggs are a versatile ingredient with a multitude of uses. This week, we’ll explore the various ways to prepare eggs, focusing on techniques like poaching, scrambling, and making omelets. You’ll learn how to master the perfect soft- and hard-boiled eggs, as well as create delicate French-style omelets and he , ...
22 SW APPETIZERS AND MARGARITA PARTY SW APPETIZERS AND MARGARITA PARTY 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 We love the Southwest and bet you can’t believe how diverse and flavorful the foods are made with ingredients from the Southwest region. This menu has lots of dynamics with the Chilie varieties and Southwest flavorings. Come learn to put together an array of delicious dishes for family and friends, topped off with an a , ...
23 BREAD BASICS BREAD BASICS 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Learning the ins and outs of baking bread begins with understanding how to use Yeast! From there, methods and procedures are what we’ll focus on as a group. This lesson combines Yeast and non-Yeast Breads for lessons on some of our favorites! Come for Pull-Apart French Onion Bread; English Muffins; Multigrain Soda Brea , ... CHINESE NEW YEAR CHINESE NEW YEAR 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a lesson teaching how to use the ingredients, spices, sauces & flavorings that make Chinese foods favorite foods of so many! Come learn, get inspired and experience how to make Chinese food for yourself! Our lesson is Good Luck foil-wrapped Chicken Appetizer; Vegetable Pot Sticke , ...
24 LUNCH AND LEARN – JANUARY 24 LUNCH AND LEARN – JANUARY 24 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm $50.00 This is a lesson on one of the most delicious and elegant sandwiches ever! A classic that is enjoyable everytime. Our DEMONSTRATION will show how to make it perfectly step-by-step! Come have a lunch you’ll Love! Our lesson is a Classic Monte Cristo Sandwich with a Jammy Dipping Sauce, served with Rainbow Salad with Hon , ... GOURMET COUPLES – JANUARY 24 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ GOURMET COUPLES – JANUARY 24 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Date night! This is the evening you and your partner can get away and just have fun! You’ll be joined by a group of couples to share preparing a three course meal. Each couple will cook the recipe of their choice and will enjoy it with a sampling of wine! Plan a special night and join us for Bacon-wrapped Chorizo stuff , ...
25 SPECIAL OCCASION CAKES SPECIAL OCCASION CAKES 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 If you like to bake, this class will teach you how to bake a moist Cake; cut and layer your Cakes; decorate Cakes with Russian and traditional tips; use gel food colorings, and prepare Icings. Our impressive Cake line-up is Elegant Dacquoise Cake (French Delicacy with Meringue Layers and Buttercream Icing); Pink Champa , ... FRENCH AND FABULOUS FRENCH AND FABULOUS 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm French cuisine is so much fun to understand; it brings together classic cooking techniques with fresh ingredients and flavors that are unmatched by any cuisine! Come for a lesson of classic dishes which include: Beet, Apple, & Walnut Salad; Tomato Tart with Olives & Gruyère; Country French Pork Chops, seared an , ...

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27 SOUP AND BREAD SOUP AND BREAD 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 When you can make soup from scratch, you have a way to make a perfect meal any day or time of year. Come for an inspiring lesson on Soup and Bread making with Breads nicely matching for outstanding combinations! Our lesson is Authentic Wonton Soup with Eggless Gluten Free Cloud Bread; Tuscan Tomato Basil Bisque with Ho , ...
28 THRILLING GRILLING THRILLING GRILLING 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 You can know the thrill of using a grill with the lessons in this class. Temperature, timing and placement of foods are the important factors in achieving success. Come learn how and why in this fun class. Our lesson is Grilled Hoisin Pork Tenderloin Kebabs; Grilled Kafta (Ground Beef Kabobs) with Garlic Yogurt Dip; Gr , ... ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 4 – JAN 28 ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 4 – JAN 28 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $1,260.00 Sautéing & Braising Sautéing and braising are essential cooking methods for adding depth and richness to dishes. This week, we’ll cover the differences between dry-heat and moist-heat cooking, focusing on when and how to use each method. You’ll learn how to sauté ingredients to develop flavor and braise meats and v , ...
29 SUPERBOWL PARTY SUPERBOWL PARTY 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Gather your friends to root for the team of your choice! Such a great occasion for a party! You’ll be the real star with this menu for all who gather with you! Come for a dress rehearsal to a stellar party menu. We’ll prepare sweet & spicy glazed Slab Bacon Bites; air-fried Cheese Curds with Sour Cream and Chive Di , ... SOURDOUGH STARS ~ CLASS IS FULL~ SOURDOUGH STARS 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Making Sourdough Bread is an art and for many a passion! All of the steps to successful Bread creation will be taught in this start to finish experience. Join us & learn to create a Sourdough starter. You’ll learn to feed and store it; then proof, form, score and bake a variety of Sourdough Breads. Finally, how to , ...
30 DINNER PARTY DESSERTS DINNER PARTY DESSERTS 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Step up your game at the end of a meal with these beautiful desserts! These are winning creations that offer a special ending to a special dinner. Come to learn White Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry Sauce; Skillet Chocolate-Orange Soufflé; Lemon Posset with Berries; Salted Butter Caramel-Chocolate Mousse; Lemon Orange , ... HOME-STYLE BAKING BASICS HOME-STYLE BAKING BASICS 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 If you like to bake and want to learn more about how to make your creations turn out perfectly, this class will teach baking principals, procedures and methods that to set you on the path to becoming a good baker! Come for a fun evening to make and bake Southern Biscuits with Sausage Gravy; fresh baked Cinnamon Rolls w , ...
31 LUNCH AND LEARN – JANUARY 31 LUNCH AND LEARN – JANUARY 31 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm $50.00 Why not treat yourself to a special lunch and learn a menu from our DEMONSTRATION a menu to use for your entertaining purposes. These recipes are easy to re-create and great for dinner parties. Join us and let us pamper you by serving Steak Peperonata – Seared Flat Iron Steak seasoned with Oregano in Tomato and R , ... GOURMET COUPLES – JANUARY 31 ~ CLASS IS FULL~ GOURMET COUPLES – JANUARY 31 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Want to plan a fun evening with your partner and be a team with a group of couples preparing part of a three course gourmet menu? This fun lesson will get you fully involved and having fun! Our lesson includes a sampling of wines with the meal. Join us for Tuna, Wasabi, & toasted Garlic Nigiri Amuse and Steak Knife , ...
1 KIDS VALENTINE PARTY KIDS VALENTINE PARTY 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 We are going to have so much fun celebrating Valentine’s Day in this class! Everyone will get to make special Valentine treats to share later with family and friends! If you are aged 8 or above, come learn to make these special Valentine creations including: Double-Colored Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie Hearts; Cla , ... VIETNAMESE SPECALTIES VIETNAMESE SPECALTIES 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 The flavors of Vietnamese foods are some of the most well rounded of any Asian cuisine, using fresh ingredients, spices, and sauces in dynamic combinations! If you like Vietnamese foods, learn to make it for yourself! Our great lesson teaches Vietnamese Meatball & Watercress Soup (Canh); Rice Noodles with Lemongras , ...