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December 2024
A festive tableau showcasing Chocolate Coconut Almond Bars: layering of textures - a luscious dark chocolate base, followed by a snowy white layer of shredded coconut, and crowned with a roasted almond

HOLIDAY COOKIES – DECEMBER 21, 2:00 PM~ CLASS IS FULL~

Come for a fun three-hour class to be part of making 14 varieties of specialty Holiday Cookies! They make great gifts to share as a special treat! We will gather the ingredients for each cookie ahead of time, you come make them and bake them, and when we are finished, each person will take home 16-18 dozen Cookies. We work in teams of two, so you can sign up with a friend to be a team. Sign up early & remember to bring a container to take your cookies home. Cookies are Pumpkin Pie Drops, Chocolate Dream Bars, Brandied Cranberry Drops, Bourbon Balls, Mexican Wedding Cookies, Chocolate Coconut Almond Bars, Yule Logs, Chocolate Butterscotch Clusters, Ginger Cookies, S’more Bars, Rocky Mountain Snowballs, English Chocolate Crisps, Mint Oreo Truffles and Poppy Seed Thumbprints. Note: Please see the Holiday Cookies cancellation policy.
Saturday Dec 21st
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
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LUNCH AND LEARN – DECEMBER 27~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~

Now that the holidays are in the rear-view mirror, we can slow down, relax and enjoy a little pampering with this cooking class DEMONSTRATION. Join us for a delightful lunch of Italian Style Rich & Creamy Tomato Bisque, Homemade Spinach and Cheese Ravioli with Homemade Meat Sauce and a light Salad with Italian Dressing. Dessert will be Panna Cotta and Homemade Amaretti Cookies.
Friday Dec 27th
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
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$50.00

MACARONS~ CLASS IS FULL~

These sweet little French cookies are perfect for celebrations of all types. The lesson teaches all the steps in making and baking them perfectly. Come for a fun morning of baking to learn everything you need to in order to make these specialty French Cookes perfectly every time. Our lesson is Dark Chocolate Truffle with Espresso Filling; Strawberries and Cream Macaron; Lemon Drop Macaron with Lemon Lime Ganache; Salted Caramel Praline Macaron; Red Velvet Macaron with Cream Cheese Filling; Mimosa Macaron with Grand Marnier Buttercream, and Chocolate Hazelnut Macaron with Nutella Buttercream.
Saturday Dec 28th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
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PASTA PARTNERS~ CLASS IS FULL~

Learning to make Pasta from scratch is one of the most pleasurable experiences of cooking. Fresh Pasta is not like anything you can purchase at the market. It is easy to make with a little know how and a pasta machine! Come join in the fun to learn a variety of shapes and sizes. Our lesson is Our lesson is Sicilian Pasta alla Norma (Pasta with Eggplant, Marinara and Basil); Stuffed Manicotti in Rich Marinara Sauce; Homemade Rigatoni with Meatsauce; Homemade Spinach and Cheese Ravioli; Spaghettini Caccio E Pepe; My Momma's Melt-in Your Mouth Potato Gnocchi with Alfredo Sauce, and Italian Carnevale Zeppole ( Light & Fluffy Donut Holes),
Monday Dec 30th
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
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January 2025

LUNCH AND LEARN – JANUARY 3~ CLASS IS FULL~

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 Triple Chocolate Brownie Fingers.
Friday Jan 3rd
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
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COOKING WITH INA~ CLASS IS FULL~

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; Ina's Outrageous Garlic Bread; Savory Turkey Meatloaf; Broccoli & Kale Salad; Chicken Piccata with Roasted Mustard Potatoes; Ina's Favorite Brownies, and Raspberry Rhubarb Crostata with Ina's Favorite French Vanilla Ice Cream.
Saturday Jan 4th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
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TUSCAN IN WINTER~ CLASS IS FULL~

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 Pasta) Salad with Provolone & Mortadella; Italian Sausage & Cremini Mushroom Strudels; Ricotta Meatballs in Spinach Alfredo Sauce, and dessert will be Peach & Plum Lasagna.
Monday Jan 6th
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
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KIDS MAKE PIZZA AND PASTA

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 Alfredo Sauce; Homemade Spaghetti & Meatball Gnocchi in Asparagus Sauce; Mini Margarita Pizza's; Figulatta (Cheese Filled rolled in Pastry Dough and cut in pinwheels); Cheesy Garlic Crinkle Skillet "Pizza Pie" with homemade Dipping Sauce; Mozzarella-stuffed Italian Pizza Dough Pretzels, and Homemade Ricotta Cookies.
Saturday Jan 11th
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
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$105.00

CHEESE PLEASE

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 Fresco; Homemade Cheddar Cheese. Our recipes are Smoked Almond Cheese Toasts, Southwestern Cobb Salad with Queso Fresco, Ultimate Fully Loaded Nachos & Puff Pastry Berry Squares with Ricotta.
Monday Jan 13th
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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$105.00

SOURDOUGH STARS~ CLASS IS FULL~

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 trouble-shoot Sourdough starter and bread challenges. From there we’ll make Rich, Dark Cherry, Raisin and Walnut Sourdough; Cheese & Jalapeno Sourdough; Rosemary, Roasted Garlic & Kalamata Olive Sourdough; Delicious Dill Sourdough; Sourdough Salt Baguettes; Mediterrranean Focaccia, and Ciabatta.
Saturday Jan 18th
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
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TAPAS AND PAELLA

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 Bites. The main event - Paella will be Seafood Paella, & Chicken & Chorizo Paella. Dessert will be Spanish Cream Puffs. We’ll enjoy it all with a glass of Sangria!
Monday Jan 20th
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
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$105.00

LUNCH AND LEARN – JANUARY 24

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 Honey Mustard Dressing. Dessert will be Harvey Wallbanger Cake with Chantilly Cream.
Friday Jan 24th
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
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$50.00
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