Jan D’Atri Class Schedule
Kids & Teens Classes
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December 2025
KIDS COOK DINNER~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~
Kids (ages 8 and above) with an interest in cooking could be a big help to Mom after taking this class. We have a fun group of recipes teaching valuable prep skills and cooking fundamentals. Come have fun and learn Zucchini Fritters with Homemade Ranch Dipping Sauce; Best Ever Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons; Garlic Butter Steak with “Lightning” Noodles; One Pan Melting Potatoes; Apple Spinach Salad with Candied Bacon; Ginger Ale Soda Pop Bread and Twisted and Glazed Dessert Pastry.
SOUTHWEST SPLENDOR~ CLASS IS FULL~
The foods and flavors of Southwest cuisine have many dynamic qualities. The lesson will teach how to create flavors using local ingredients and using chilies for flavor and spice. Our fun menu includes Nacho Daddy’s Skillet Nachos; Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Charred Avocado & Cilantro Lime Dressing; Southwestern Chile Rellenos; Green Corn Tamales; Margarita Chicken Quesadillas with Mexican Crema, and Jalapeno Chicken Thighs with Honey Lime Marinade. Dessert will be Bunuelos (Dessert Fritters).
SOURDOUGH SUCCESS~ CLASS IS FULL~
You can easily master the techniques of making Sourdough bread with the lessons in this class. Learn about it beginning with creating Sourdough starter. The lesson will teach how to maintain the starter, how to build gluten structure, how to score, proof, ferment and bake! The lesson will include a variety of flavors and styles including Silky Dinner Rolls; Sourdough English Muffins; Sourdough Biscuits; Sourdough Cherry Walnut Bread Boule; Sourdough Baguettes; Decorative Sourdough Round, and Chocolate Sourdough Cake. Everyone will take home a six-year-old starter born right here at Sweet Basil.
January 2026
LUNCH AND LEARN – JANUARY 2~ CLASS IS FULL~
This light lunch makes a delicious and satisfying meal after the holidays. Our DEMONSTRATION teaches how to create the delicate flavors of poached Salmon wrapped in Puff Pastry with a light Lemon Cream Sauce. It is served with Winter Citrus Salad dressed with Lemon Honey Vinaigrette. Dessert will be Lemon Mousse Cake.
PASTA PRIMER~ CLASS IS FULL~
There is nothing quite as light and flavorful as Pasta made from scratch. This lesson will lead you step by step to creating Pastas from scratch in a variety of shapes. Come for a fun and lively culinary experience! We will pair our Pasta with great tasting Sauces. Enjoy the fun of making Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta Fazool); Stuffed Shells with Mini Meatballs; Homemade Spinach Fettuccine with Alfredo Sauce; Homemade Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Parmesan; Authentic Crepe Pasta "Diamonds" with Pesto Sauce; Chicken Scarpariello (Pasta, Sausage, Chicken & Cherry Peppers), and Elegant Crostoli (Light & Flakey Dessert Pastry Strips sprinkled with Powdered Sugar).
ITALIAN WINTER FESTA~ CLASS IS FULL~
Come be a part of our Italian Festa, a celebration with best loved foods for winter gatherings. Enjoy a fun, enlightening cooking experience and our lesson of Mini Italian Charcuterie Board with Tuscan Onion Flatbreads, Meat & Cheese Ribbons; warm Farro Salad with Roasted Vegetables; Scaloppine with Pork Medallions & Sherry Wine; Creamy Mushroom Risotto; Chicken Piccata Meatballs; Baked Ziti with Sausage, Ricotta and Pesto Sauce, and Brown Butter Apple Fritter Focaccia for dessert. We’ll enjoy our meal with a Pomegranate Spritzer Cocktail.
CHEESE IT
Did you ever think that you would know how to make cheese from scratch? At this class you’ll learn to make cheeses for meal prep or snacking! The process is easier than you might think so come for a fun and an enlightening lesson. We will make Homemade Herbed Goat Cheese Rolls; Homemade Ricotta; Homemade Mozzarella and Mozzarella Puffs; Homemade Cottage Cheese and Cottage Cheese Crackers; Homemade Feta Cheese; Grilled Halloumi, and Homemade Cheddar Cheese.
COOKING WITH INA
This class introduces some of Ina’s best recipes from her book “To Go Dinners “. This will be a fun venture into Ina’s easily prepared, perfectly created and delicious recipes. We hope you can join us for a fun afternoon of cooking Ina food. Our lesson will be Tuscan White Bean Soup; Salmon Teriyaki & Broccolini; Lemon Linguine with Zucchini & Basil; Creamy Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Thyme; Rosemary Roasted Pork Tenderloin over Seasoned Rice; Fettuccine Simmered in Milk with Mushroom Bolognese, and Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie.
CUPCAKE MAGIC
Cupcakes are the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion! They are a delicious, a perfect size treat, can be any flavor and are easy to eat! Come explore and learn to make these amazing treats decorated with a beautifully finished look! Our fun sweet class teaches how to use a piping bag and tips. The lesson includes Coconut Cupcakes with Toasted Coconut Frosting; Bourbon Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream & Bourbon Maple Glazed Bacon Sprinkles; Sicilian Cannoli Cupcakes; Mocha Cupcakes with Espresso Frosting and Chocolate Chards; The Valentine's Themed Cupcake Bouquet with Red Velvet Cupcakes and & Cream Cheese Frosting, and The Adorable Pink Champagne Cupcake Cake.
SOOTHING SOUPS AND BREADS
The best Soups are homemade, and techniques for Soup making are easily mastered. Come for a delicious, fun class where each soup is paired with complimentary bread. Our lesson is Green Avgolemono Soup with homemade Pita Bread; Tuscan Tomato Basil Soup with Garlic Knots; My Momma's Minestrone; French Onion Soup with Gruyere Toast Points; Enchilada Soup with homemade Tortilla Chips; Chicken and Dumpling Soup; Polish Fruit Dessert Soup (Zupa Owocowa) with Strawberries, Rhubarb and Sour Cherries.
LUNCH AND LEARN – JANUARY 23~ CLASS IS FULL~
A little adventure in authentic Italian cooking is in store at this lesson. You’ll enjoy a delicious lunch and a DEMONSTRATION. We hope you can join us for Pan seared Chicken Thighs with a Creamy Dijon Sauce, served with rustic Mushroom & Gruyere Tart. Dessert will be Jacques Pepin's Skillet Apple Charlotte (Apple Pie with English Crust).
SOURDOUGH SUCCESS~ CLASS IS FULL~
Learn the steps to successful Sourdough baking. This lesson will take you step-by-step through the process. We’ll begin with a discussion about making and using Sourdough starters. Each team will mix the bread, raise the dough, shape it, and bake it. Our lesson is Classic Sourdough Boule; Rustic Whole Wheat Sourdough; Kalamata Olive & Rosemary Sourdough; Cheddar Jalapeno Sourdough Loaf; Pull-Apart Everything Bagel Sourdough Loaf, and Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough.
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