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MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$95.00
Create a special occasion for Mother’s Day and offer this beautiful meal to celebrate your Mom! This is a menu of delicious foods everyone will love! Come learn Asparagus & Spring Greens Salad with Gorgonzola Vinaigrette; Black Pepper Crepes with Tomatoes & Goat Cheese; Bacon Scalloped Potatoes; Rolled Spinach , ...
SUSHI SENSATIONS
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$95.00
If you love Sushi come and learn how easy it is to prepare yourself. The lesson begins with learning to make Sushi Rice; then in teams we’ll make this great menu! Come for Sushi Rice; Beef Tataki Sushi Roll with Wasabi & Chives; Crab, Avocado & Fresh Mango Roll; She Crab Roll with Lump Crab Meat & Red Tobik , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN – MAY 3
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
Treat yourself to a very special lunch and enjoy learning a menu you can turn into a dinner party for your friends. Our DEMONSTRATION is Southwestern Sheet Pan Shrimp & Peppers, served with Creamy Mexican Green Chile Rice Casserole. Dessert will be Coconut Flan. We’ll enjoy a delicious Sangria Lemonade Punch with l , ...
GOURMET COUPLES – MAY 3
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$215.00
Make this evening a date night! Invite your partner to join you for a fun filled evening of cooking a three course dinner. You choose which part to make and all together the group will prepare this stunning meal. Join us for Grilled Shrimp on fresh Rosemary Skewers Amuse and Watermelon, Feta, & Baby Arugula Salad, , ...
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KIDS COOK MOTHER’S DAY
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$95.00
If you are aged 8 or above, here’s a chance to learn a menu you can make for your Mom on Mother’s Day! This is a meal with yummy foods for the whole family. Come have fun and learn Angel Food French Toast with Homemade Maple Syrup; The Ultimate Brunch Casserole of baked Croissant-stuffed Meats, Cheeses and Veggies in a , ...
AMAZING INDIAN CUISINE
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Learn about the bold, exotic flavors of this culturally rich cuisine. Through geography, regional diversity and intricate spices, this dynamic cuisine is made up of delicious and diverse flavors. Come for a fun and interesting culinary experience for Chana Masala (Northern India Chickpea Curry); Shrimp Curry with Cocon , ...
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PASSION FOR PASTA
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Making Pasta from scratch is a fun and soul satisfying experience as you see the product come alive in the shape you decide. It begins with mixing ingredients, kneading, stretching and cutting the strands then cooking to perfection. There is simply nothing quite like it! Come experience it then we’ll take each variety , ...
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MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION!
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$95.00
This class provides a delicious way to spoil your mom and show her how much you love her. Come for a fabulous lesson to learn these celebration recipes. We will prepare Pecan & Red Grape Chicken Salad in Toasted Mini Croissants; Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict on Pastry Rounds with Hollandaise; Herbed Chicken Crêpes wi , ...
ITALIAN FINGER FOODS
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$95.00
What could be better than all the wonderful flavors of Italian cuisine wrapped up in little finger foods, and enjoyed with a glass of wine! Our lesson teaches little treasures of Trio of Bruschetta’s – Peach & Honey, Classic Tomato, Mozzarella and Tapenade, and Ricotta & Roasted Tomato Bruschetta with Cri , ...
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FOODS THAT TRAVEL
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$95.00
When it’s time to pack up your car and head out for a new adventure, you’ll need snack foods. Step up your game and bring along these great foods to nibble on as you go. This lesson has easy to make snacks for you and fellow travelers to love! Come to learn Crunchy Southwestern Chicken & Avocado Tortilla Wraps; Chi , ...
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DINNER PARTY DESSERTS
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$95.00
Dazzle your guests and end your dinner parties with a stunning dessert. Any of these sweet endings could delight your guests and show what an outstanding hostess you are! Come have fun and learn to bake Salted Butter Caramel-Chocolate Mousse; Chocolate Olive Oil Cake with Mascarpone Cream; Lemon Posset (Lemon Cream Cus , ...
WEST COAST CUISINE
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$95.00
This style of food influenced by Mexican, Asian and Mediterranean cuisines is made up of local, organic and sustainable foods making it healthy and delicious. Treat yourself to a fun evening of cooking and learn Avocado Toasts with Pan Roasted Red & Yellow Tomato & Balsamic Syrup; Spicy Thai Chicken Pizza; West , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN – MAY 10
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
In just one hour you can learn a new menu that will give you an exciting offering for your next dinner party. Come enjoy a great lunch and DEMONSTRATION that will show how to do it! Our lesson is Lemony Chicken over sautéed wilted Spinach, served with roasted Fingerling Potatoes. Dessert is smooth and crearmy Individua , ...
GOURMET COUPLES – MAY 10
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$215.00
Come for a night of culinary fun and share the experience with a partner. You’ll work together and be part of creating an amazing three course gourmet meal. Sign up and enjoy Roasted Poblano, Corn, & Ricotta Cheese Ravioli Amuse, and Butter Lettuce Salad with Brie Croutons & Champagne Vinaigrette, served with S , ...
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MADE FOR MOM
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$95.00
Share a special morning with your Mom cooking together OR come and learn this menu so you can make it for her on her very special day. Moms will receive a special Mother’s Day gift included with the class. This special lesson is Caramelized Apple & Brie Crostini with Pan Crisp Prosciutto; Classic Steak Diane with C , ...
TAPAS AND PAELLA
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$95.00
These two Spanish specialties are vibrant, dynamic and satisfying. The combination makes great party food and a rewarding culinary adventure into Spanish cuisine. Come for our party and be part of making oven-steamed Mussels with Tomato & Chorizo; roasted Cauliflower with Paprika & Chorizo; Spanish-style Meatba , ...
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CHOCOLATE CRAVING
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$95.00
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as the pleasure of Chocolate. There are many ways to use it, and this class will teach you how to work with it successfully. Our lesson teaches Chicken Mole served over Mexican Rice; Chocolate Chipotle New York Steak; Decadent No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake; Chocolate Cranberry Orange , ...
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FISH ON THE GRILL
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$95.00
Grilling is a quick and delicious way to cook Fish and takes the cooking aromas outside! This lesson explores heat levels, placement and timing of grilling. We’ll also learn a perfect accompaniment for each recipe. Our lesson is Tuna Teriyaki with Wasabi Butter; Grilled Salmon with Tomato-Olive Salsa & Lemon Cream; , ...
TACOS AND TAMALES
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$95.00
This class teaches the best of two foods of Mexican origin. Come learn the techniques of Tamale making, along with a wonderful variety of Tacos. These recipes will make popular choices for family dinners. Join us to learn Homemade Green Corn Tamales; Homemade Beef Rojas Tamales; Blue Corn Sweet Tamales; Shrimp Tacos; T , ...
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PERSONAL PIZZA
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$95.00
The first part of knowing how to make a great Pizza is mastering the Crust. Each student will make their own Crust, then we’ll go on to great sauce recipes. Come for a fun class to learn how great and easy it is to make your own stunning Pizzas! Our lesson is Garlic, Tomato and Artichoke Pizza; Fig Prosciutto Pizza wit , ...
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GARDEN FRESH
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$95.00
Eating fresh and healthy is easy with a few good recipes and know how of combining produce in new creative ways. Come for a fun and stimulating lesson to learn Grilled Vegetable Tacos with Cilantro Pesto; Cauliflower Cakes with Cilantro-Mint Chutney; Farro with Balsamic-Rosemary- Roasted Shallots & Grapes over Roas , ...
CUISINE OF THE FRENCH RIVIERA
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$95.00
Come and discover foods of the French Riviera. Culinary specialties are rich with naturally grown (and fished) products of the sea and mountainous areas of the coast. We’ll learn a variety of the most popular French specialties with a lesson of Olive-Caper Tapenade Toasts with Lemon Zest & Fresh Thyme; Grilled Tuna , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN – MAY 17
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
Come enjoy a lunch prepared just for you in our DEMONSTRATION lesson. These recipes are perfect to use for your dinner parties and are easily repeated at home. Join us for a surf and turf lesson of Grilled New York Steak and Marinated Shrimp Salad with charred Corn on the Cob Kernels and Cherry Tomatoes, mixed with Rom , ...
GOURMET COUPLES – MAY 17
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$215.00
If you and your partner like to cook, come be part of a group of couples and create this three course gourmet meal. You’ll put your culinary expertise to work on the part of the meal you want to prepare. When the meal comes together, everyone will sit down and enjoy it with a sampling of wine. Come for a very fun eveni , ...
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FISHIN’ AROUND
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$95.00
If you enjoy Fish and want to learn new ways to prepare it, this is the lesson for you! Come learn about varieties of Fish and the best cooking method for each. We will discuss how and where to purchase the best fish and will prepare a perfect accompaniment with each fish recipe. Our lesson is Salmon en Cocotte with Le , ...
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SPRING CELEBRATIONS
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$95.00
So many celebrations take place this time of year! When it’s time for you to have a party, use this lesson for crowd pleasing offerings! Your guests will love the assortment you treat them to! Come to prepare Melted Brie, Brown Butter and Maple Syrup Crostini Appetizer; Italian Wedding Soup with Mini Chicken and Pork M , ...
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BAR FOOD AT HOME
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$95.00
Some of our favorite foods can come from casual menus found in bars. These can make yummy dinners when we’re at home. Come for a fun and adventurous class to learn Ham & Fresh Corn Beignets; Creole Sausage Balls with Remoulade Dipping Sauce; Cajun Shrimp Toast, and Mint Juleps. Burrata With Balsamic Roasted Tomatoe , ...
DATE NIGHT
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$95.00
Cooking can be a bonding experience; paired with a great meal it’s a fun way to enjoy a date! Come for a stimulating shared experience to learn this great menu. Our lesson is Burrata Shared Appetizer Platter with Prosciutto, Tomato wedges, Ribbons of Basil and Homemade Balsamic Reduction; Seafood Pasta with Clams, Scal , ...
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JAR IT!
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$95.00
Preserving foods from a harvest can be an satisfying experience preparing it. When we give it away, the gifts become personal and bring others joy. From your garden, a farmer’s market or grocery, it’s lovely to turn your bounty into jars of special and delicious foods! Come enjoy our lesson of Sun-dried Tomato Butter w , ...
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ONE POT AND SHEET PAN MEALS
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$95.00
This class combines two concepts for easy meal preparation with complete meals made in one pot; and complete meals cooked on a sheet pan. This fun class has lots of ideas for delicious meals easily prepared in a short amount of time. Our lesson is Sheet-Pan Sausages with Caramelized Shallots & Apples; One-Pan Pork , ...
TIME FOR THAI
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$95.00
If you’re a person who loves the enticing flavors of Thai foods and all the variations one can choose from, this class is for you! We’ll learn about classic Thai ingredients, spices and flavorings that create the unique flavors we enjoy so much! Come for a fun and inspiring class and learn to make Red Curry, Lime, & , ...
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GOURMET COUPLES – MAY 24
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$215.00
Make a date with your partner for an evening spent as part of a team to create a three course Gourmet dinner. Our lesson has an exceptional menu and each couple will choose the part they want to prepare. Join us for warm Goat Cheese Toasts with Toasted Walnuts & Honey Amuse, and Spinach, Butter Lettuce, & fresh , ...
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AIR FRYER FAVORITES
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$95.00
Cooking with an Air fryer is a way many have found to cook most meals because of the ease and versatility of the method. Come for an interesting class to learn all there is about Air Fryer cooking. Our Air Fryer recipes will be Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs; Chicken Tenders with a Mandarin Green Salad; Bacon Brie Appl , ...
RESCUED RECIPES
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$95.00
Jan and her Mom (Momma) created a cookbook who’s collected family recipes were used for generations. This lesson teaches some of the favorites from their book “Rescued Recipes”. Come for a fun lesson to be part of the history of these exceptional foods! Our lesson is Lightly Battered Golden Chicken Sauté with Garlicky, , ...
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CHINESE TAKE OUT
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$95.00
Chinese food when you can make your favorites at home? It’s so much fun to cook Chinese specialties as you’ll learn in this class. Join us for a fun morning to prepare Hot & Sour Soup; Pork Potstickers with Soy-Scallion Dipping Sauce; Long Life Noodles (Stir-Fry Long Noodles with Pork & Cabbage in a Sweet & , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN – MAY 31
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
DEMONSTRATION cooking lesson, with a fabulous lunch and group of recipes you’ll have fun using often. Our lesson is Phyllo wrapped Honey Mustard Salmon and Parmesan Asparagus Rice Pilaf. Dessert will be Wild Berry & Grand Marnier Flambe over Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. , ...
GOURMET COUPLES – MAY 31
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$215.00
Want something fun to do with your partner on a Friday night? We have the answer with our couples class. Come as a team and you’ll be joined by other couples making an amazing three course meal with all the trimmings! When we have the cooking done everyone will enjoy the meal with a sampling of wines. We hope you can j , ...
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TEAM BUILDING & PRIVATE PARTIES, SCOTTSDALE

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TEAM BUILDING

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Sweet Basil team building offers a group of co-workers the chance to get away from the daily challenges and share a fun, constructive learning experience – cooking together in our kitchen! The Team Building class offers each person attending a hands-on learning experience, copies of the recipes, and a wonderful meal of the foods prepared. The three-hour class begins with a short lecture about the recipes, then everyone is invited into the kitchen to cook. When the food is ready we set up a buffet and the group sits down to enjoy a great meal!

A trained chef works with the group guiding and directing the preparations; and an assistant is there to help participants & take care of the dishes so clean up is a non-issue! Groups are welcome to bring wine or beverages and we can supply wine glasses. We provide water and iced tea, aprons to use in class and copies of the recipes to take home.

If you need a way for your group to share a rewarding time where all can participate, this Team Building experience may be a great way to bring everyone together.

Please call Martie Sullivan at Sweet Basil – (480) 596-5628 to discuss dates & details.

Sweet Basil Culinary Center & Cooking School
8900 E. Pinnacle Peak Road
Suite C-4
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
480-596-5628
sweetbasil@sweetbasilgourmet.com

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When it’s time to gather your friends together for a special occasion – Birthday, Anniversary, Shower, Graduation, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or any special occasion, a private Cooking Class is a great way to celebrate with everyone sharing a fun experience, being together and cooking!

A private party is three hours and begins with a brief lecture about the food to be prepared. Next the group is invited into the kitchen to cook in teams of two. That’s when the fun begins! Each team makes a recipe of their choosing from the menu, and the chef is there to assist as needed. Here learning, discovery and great results happen! When the cooking is done we set up a buffet and everyone sits down to enjoy a great meal.

Private groups may bring wine and beverages. We provide water and iced tea, an apron to use in class and each person receives a copy of the recipes to take home.

When a special experience is what you’re looking for, here is the one that includes a great meal as a reward for having fun and doing a great job! Call us to inquire about your special occasion!

ITALIAN DELIGHTS

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Cheese Ravioli with Red Pepper Sauce

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Portobello and Asparagus Salad

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Chicken with Mustard Mascarpone Marsala Sauce

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Tuscan Flatbread with Roasted Garlic Eggplant Spread

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Wild Mushroom Risotto

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Roasted Zucchini with Pecorino

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Panna Cotta with Wild Berry Sauce

ITALIAN-DELIGHTS
CHINESE SPECIALTIES

CHINESE SPECIALTIES

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Peking Hot and Sour Soup

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Shrimp Pot Stickers

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Singapore Noodles

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Chicken Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce over Rice

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Mu Shu Pork with Plum Sauce & Sesame Pancakes

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Poached Pears in Ginger Sauce

FABULOUS FRENCH

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Tomato Leek Tart

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Butter Lettuce, Apples & Almonds with Brie Croutons in Champagne Vinaigrette

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Popovers with Gruyère

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Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Brandy Cream Sauce

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Potato Gratin with Thyme and Gruyère Cheese

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Tarte Tatin

FABULOUS FRENCH
MEDITERRANEAN MAGIC

MEDITERRANEAN MAGIC

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Falafel with Cucumber Sauce

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Phyllo Triangles with Spinach & Three Cheeses

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Herb Flatbread with Eggplant & Red Pepper Hummus

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Shrimp & Orzo Salad with Feta in Champagne Vinaigrette

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Grape Leaves stuffed with Rice & Currants

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Lemon Cake with Lemon Filling and Icing

SOUTHWEST SPLENDOR

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Flour Tortillas & Guacamole

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Black Bean, Roasted Corn and Mango Quesadillas

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Shredded Pork and Mushroom Enchiladas with Ancho Chili Cream Sauce

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Sautéed Southwestern Vegetables

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Green Chili Macaroni

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Ancho-Chocolate Crème Brûlée

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CHINESE SPECIALTIES

DESSERT DELIGHTS

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French Apple Tarts

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Lemon Meringue Tart

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Chocolate Mousse

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Vanilla Crème Brûlée

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Bread Pudding with Irish whiskey Sauce

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Gingerbread-Pear Cobbler

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Chocolate Chunk Brownie Bars with Chocolate Sauce

GREAT GRILLING

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Grilled Shrimp with Homemade Barbecue Sauce

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Bruschetta with Tomatoes, Garlic & Basil

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Grilled New York Steak with Blue Cheese & Jalapeño Butter

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Cheesy Potato Bacon Bundles

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Grilled Vegetables in Balsamic Honey Marinade

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Grilled Sweet Corn cakes with Pineapple Salsa and Tequila Whipped Cream

GREAT GRILLING
EASY ENTERTAINING

EASY ENTERTAINING

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Baked Brie with Shallots & Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce

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Grilled Chicken Satay with Ginger Mustard Sauce

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Bloody Mary Shrimp

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Pork Pot Stickers with Garlic Soy

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Pepper-Crusted Steak with Horseradish cream

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Mini Caramel Pecan Pies with Bourbon whipped Cream

PIZZA WITH PIZZAZZ

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Puttanesca Pizza with Sweet Italian Sausage, Roasted Red Peppers & Asiago Cheese

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Shrimp & Cilantro Pesto Pizza

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Southwest Pizza with Chorizo, Poblano Peppers, Queso Fresco Cheese and Corn Relish

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Fig Compote, Prosciutto, Blue Cheese & Arugula Pizza with Balsamic Reduction

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Grilled Pizza with Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Peppers & Sausage

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BBQ Chicken Pizza with Smoked Gouda & Red Onion

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Wild Mushroom Pizza with Caramelized Onions, Fontina & Rosemary

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