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CHEERS TO SPRING
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
With spring nearly here, we move to foods that are fresh and light. Come for a great lesson to discover how to make these flavorful recipes for yourself. Our menu is Prosciutto wrapped Shrimp with Chive Butter Appetizer; Shaved Zucchini & Yellow Squash Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts & Lemon-Olive Oil Vinaigrette; , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN – APRIL 4
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Treat yourself to lunch served to you as you watch a DEMONSTRATION lesson. You could invite a friend to share the experience! Come indulge and enjoy this loaded Surf-and-Turf-inspired Cobb Salad with smoky grilled Shrimp, Corn, and Steak atop Romaine, Eggs, Avocado, and Cheddar Cheese. It will be served with Homemade C , ...
GOURMET COUPLES – APRIL 4
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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A BEAUTIFUL BREAD BASKET
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Baking bread is part technique, part science, and largely a labor of love when you have great recipes and an understanding of using yeast.  Come discover all of these things as our lesson weaves us through these lovely breads. Come to learn Multigrain Bread; Whole Wheat Biscuits; Cheese Bread with Bacon, Onion, and Gru , ...
SECRETS OF THE ITALIAN MAMAS
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Great Italian dishes often are made with special knowledge of Italian Mamas. Their secrets are not written down but are shared. Their knowledge provides the basis of creating many Italian flavors we love so much! Come learn from the secrets (with the help of the instructor’s real Italian Mama) of Italian Mamas. Our les , ...
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GARDEN PARTY DELIGHTS
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
This class offers the chance to create a party for your girlfriends with a menu you’ll love for it’s flavors and simplicity and your guests will love for the amazing and satisfying flavors! Join in to learn Avocado and White Bean Dip with Crudité and Homemade Crackers; Fun & Fancy Square Deviled Eggs; Sliced Steak , ...
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PUT A STEAK ON IT
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
When we think of steak it’s usually the main event in a meal. Here we’re learning to cook a variety of steaks including Air Fryer Teriyaki New York Steak Tips and Broccoli; Sauteed Rib-Eye Steaks with Mustard Parmesan Crust; Pan Fried Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Port-Balsamic Reduction Sauce; Baked Rolled Flank Steak S , ...
APPETIZER FUNDAMENTALS
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
Week 2 of Cooking Fundamentals: In our continuing series of Cooking Fundamentals, this fun lesson teaches the basics of creating interesting, flavorful appetizers as a start to a meal or for creating a cocktail party menu. If you are new to cooking this will ignite your learning with recipes you’ll love to share with y , ...
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SUPERSTAR TACOS ENCHILADAS NACHOS
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
These specialties make great meals in any combination for any gathering. They teach easily created meals that will be enjoyed every time you prepare them. Come have fun and learn these favorite specialties. Our lesson is Oaxacan Grilled Steak Tacos with Crisp Corn Taco Shells; Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas; Baked Marin , ...
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FRENCH PASTRIES
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
When you can make these French Pastries, you’ll have acquired some true culinary dessert skills. The techniques are easy, & the step-by-step methods can be easily mastered in this class. Come let your inner baker take over and join us to learn Puff Pastry Almond Croissants; Chocolate-Raspberry Mousse; French Butter , ...
DINNER UNDER THE STARS
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
With nights warm and comfortable, this is the time to have an outdoor dinner party! Could be a patio, the desert, a setting in your favorite place. No matter where, these dishes will be much loved and enjoyed. Come for a fun and inspiring lesson to make Toasted Crostini appetizer with Roasted Beets, Blue Cheese, & , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN – APRIL 11
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
Here is a great menu you can use for your guests or family on a special occasion. Join in for a DEMONSTRATION of Crispy Crusted Herb Butter Baked Cod with Lemon White Wine Sauce. It will be served with Sheet Pan Roasted Gnocchi & Spring Vegetables, tossed with Roasted Garlic Olive Oil & shaved Parmesan. Dessert , ...
GOURMET COUPLES – APRIL 11
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Invite your partner to share an evening cooking together with a group of couples and be part of creating this beautiful three-course gourmet meal. Our lesson includes a sampling of wines with the meal. Join us to prepare Fried Green Tomato Amuse with Buttermilk-Peppercorn Sauce; Butter Lettuce, Walnut, & Blue Chees , ...
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POOL PARTY FUN
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$50.00
Now is the perfect time to pull out all the stops and invite everyone for an outdoor excursion to your pool! With the beautiful temperatures, sunshine, a great menu and creative cocktails, you and your guests can have an unforgettable time together. Our friends from LA and Phoenix will be here to DEMONSTRATE a menu tha , ...
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ITALYS FAVORITE DISHES
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
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COCKTAIL PARTIES WITH STYLE
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
If you want to spend time with your friends, why not invite them to enjoy a menu that goes all out? This menu stands out using the best quality foods resulting in flavors that are richly delicious. The presentations are creative & impressive. Come for a fun morning of cooking to learn a menu that includes: Sweet Ch , ...
SAUTE PAN FRY AND ROASTING FUNDAMENTALS
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
Week 3 of Cooking Fundamentals: Understanding the basics of these important cooking principals will put you on the road to cooking almost any type of meat or fish. The goal is to become knowledgeable of each technique so you can use them to easily create a great meal!  Come for a fun & fabulous lesson to learn Roas , ...
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NO FEAR GRILLING
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Using a grill is a fast and valuable cooking method. Feeling confident with your grill comes from understanding how to operate it, use correct temperatures, and correct timing for all food you cook. This valuable lesson will provide the information you need. Join us for a fun, no fear lesson of Grilled Asparagus Skirt , ...
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EASTER BRUNCH
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Daytime entertaining is great for everyone, you most of all! This Easter themed menu offers all the variety a good daytime meal needs to be enjoyed by a few or a crowd! For this special holiday gather your family and friends together for this spectacular menu of Asparagus and Spring Greens Salad with Gorgonzola Vinaigr , ...
LIGHT IT UP SAUTE AND FLAMBE
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
You too can learn the skills of chefs who prepare quick, delicious meals using the methods of sauté AND the impressive demonstration of flambe! In this fun class each person will practice both techniques. Join us for a great lesson to prepare Tequila Shrimp Flambé with Grilled Crostini; Cast Iron cooked Salmon with Bra , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN – APRIL 18
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
Here is an experience you could have fun sharing with a friend. Come for lunch, enjoy the DEMONSTRATION & learn to prepare it step by step. Come for a fun lunchtime experience to enjoy Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Lemon-Caper Sauce. Dessert will be Orange Olive Oil Cake with a Roasted Strawberry Topping. , ...
GOURMET COUPLES – APRIL 18
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$195.00
This class is for couples who enjoy great food and the fun of cooking together in a relaxed setting. Invite your partner to join you and be part of a group of couples who will cook a three-course gourmet meal. Our menu is Grilled Clams Casino Amuse with Garlic & Bacon and Roasted Beet & Baby Arugula Salad with , ...
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KIDS AND PARENTS MAKE PIZZA AND PASTA
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$210.00
When your family craves these foods, you can make them for everyone to enjoy using the recipes of this class. If you are aged 8 or above, invite your parent to come cook with you at this lesson. Come learn to make Cheeseburger Pizza; Malaysian Chicken Pizza; Pineapple and Bacon French Bread Pizza; Fettuccine Alfredo; T , ...
BEST LOVED MEDITERRANEAN
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
There are so many Mediterranean foods to love, so many specialties, so many favorites! We’ve put together an amazing combination to teach the goodness that comes from the many possible choices. Come for a great lesson of Garbanzo & Raisin Salad; Tuscan Kale Pesto Pizza with Shrimp Scampi; Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolm , ...
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COOKING WITH INA GARTEN
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Through the years and all of the cookbooks created by one of our most beloved chefs, we have found some of the best recipes to feature for this class. Ina Garten is in a class all her own with the quality and perfection she’s achieved with her recipes. We’ll celebrate her as we explore some of her best loved and most f , ...
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WOK IT
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
When you want a fast-made meal with the goodness of fresh foods filled with lots of flavors, this is the easiest way to make that cooking goal happen. Our lesson will take you step by step of how to prep, and quickly prepare an entire meal in one cooking vessel, the wok! Our fun session teaches these Asian specialties. , ...
FISH FUNDAMENTALS
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
Week 4 of Cooking Fundamentals: Here is an amazing lesson about cooking Fish. It comes with understanding the cooking method that works best for its thickness, size and type. Come learn so that preparing Fish becomes easy for you to do! Join us for a fun and interesting evening to prepare Baked Salmon with Lemon Thyme , ...
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ITS GREEK TO ME
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Fast becoming one of America’s favorite of the Mediterranean cuisines, Greek food is made with the goodness of fresh ingredients coupled with specialties of the culture. Come learn what preparing it is all about. Working with Phyllo is one of the delights included in this lesson! Join us to prepare Marinated Greek Vege , ...
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SOUS VIDE
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Cooking Sous Vide is a method used by restaurants to achieve the maximum flavor of each food cooked. Using a water bath, food is immersed in a plastic bag and cooked at a low, consistent temperature. This holds in all of the natural moisture and provides maximum flavor of each food cooked. Come learn what the process i , ...
CINCO DE MAYO
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
Get ready to enjoy the festivities of this Mexican-American celebration! As we pay tribute to our neighbors to the south we salute their heritage with a menu that brings together some of our favorite specialties. We hope you can join us for this fun evening of cooking. Our party includes: Smashed Avocado & Grilled , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN – APRIL 25
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
Spring is upon us and our lesson presented in a DEMONSTRATION offers a lunch that you’ll want to prepare many times over for your family and friends. Join us as we serve you this delightful combination. Our menu is melt in your mouth ultra moist Meatloaf; Buttery, Garlicky Scalloped Potatoes, and Light Bistro Salad. De , ...
GOURMET COUPLES – APRIL 25
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
If you and your partner enjoy great food, come be part of a class where couples cook together to create a three-course gourmet meal. Each couple chooses the recipe they want to make and the meal is enjoyed course by course with a sampling of wine to complement. Come have fun and join us for French Onion Soup Shots Amus , ...
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DESSERTS THAT DAZZLE
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
When it comes to the final course, here is an array of great desserts to choose from, guaranteed to delight your dinner guests or put pizzazz in a special celebration! If you enjoy baking and desserts, you will love the lessons of this class. Our lesson is Limoncello Tiramisu; no-bake Whipped Ricotta Cheesecake; Blue R , ...
TREASURED THAI
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
If you love Thai food, here is your opportunity to learn the ins and outs of cooking Thai specialties. Come for a great class to learn about the ingredients, spices, sauces and flavorings that are uniquely Thai. Join us for Thai Salad Rolls with Green Chili Dipping Sauce (Seasoned Ground Pork and Rice with Scallions, s , ...
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THE BEST OF FRENCH CUISINE
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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PARTY FOODS OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Finger foods are a great way to sample a wide variety of foods and flavors. We’re exploring the fave foods of well-known people who have the foodie gene! Come have fun and add these recipes to your best finger food favorites! Our lesson is Mick Jagger’s Favorite Shrimp Curry over Jasmine Rice Cups; Betty White’s , ...
FUNDAMENTALS OF GRILLING
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
Week 5 of Cooking Fundamentals: Grilling is skill that can easily be learned with an understanding of a few of the basics. Cooking temperatures, timing and placement of foods on the grill are the keys to grilling success. These are the fundamentals we will focus on in class. Join us for a fun evening of cooking and lea , ...
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COCKTAIL PARTY WITH MARTHA STEWART
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
We’ve borrowed a menu from the queen of “All Good Things” and put together this enticing array of Martha Stewart’s inspired finger foods. Come join in for a fun morning of preparing recipes with all the flair and panache Martha Stewart creates! Our lesson is Sweet-and-Sour Korean Cocktail Meatballs; Gooey Gouda Puff Pa , ...
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CHINESE TAKE OUT
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
If you love Chinese food, don’t do take out again – learn to make it for yourself! This lesson will teach how it is easy to make from scratch with the ingredients, spices, sauces, herbs and cooking methods. Join us for a morning of fun and learn to prepare Gobi Manchurian (Spiced Cauliflower tossed in a Tangy, Sa , ...
COOKING WITH CHAMPAGNE
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
This class offers a lesson on how the light bubbly flavors of sparkling wine can be used to create something special when it’s used in each dish. This fun menu includes Seared Sea Scallops with Champagne-Vanilla Butter Sauce; Mixed Greens with Avocado, Bacon, & Feta Cheese in Champagne Vinaigrette; Asparagus & , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN – May 2
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
This could be a nice time to treat yourself and a friend to have lunch together and enjoy a cooking DEMONSTRATION at the same time. This amazing menu is one you can easily repeat for yourself. Sign up to enjoy Grill Pan Lime Marinated Chicken Breast with Ancho Chili Sauce & Monterey Jack Cheese, served with Cowboy , ...
GOURMET COUPLES – May 2
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$195.00
Make this a date night! Invite your partner to share the experience of cooking together with a group of couples. Each team will be part of creating a three-course gourmet dinner. From our menu, choose the course that you want to prepare and work as a team. When we sit down to enjoy it a glass of wine will be served wit , ...
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KIDS COOK MOTHERS DAY
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
This class is for kids ages 8 and above who want to learn a Mother’s Day menu and treat Mom to a special meal she will love! For Mom’s celebration we’ll make Morning Glory Muffins with Homemade Honey Butter; Party Platter of Crescent Mini Smoky Dogs and Sausage Crescent Cheese Balls; Elegant “Everything” Qu , ...
VIETNAMESE TREASURES
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
The cuisine of Vietnam is so inviting because the flavors are big, bold and deliciously satisfying. This cuisine is endlessly popular in the US and the specialties are easy and fun to prepare. Join us for an interesting lesson & learn to prepare Vietnamese Summer Rolls (Shrimp, Fresh Herbs, & Lettuce wrapped , ...

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If you are unable to visit Sweet Basil Gourmet in person, you can shop our online store where you can find hundreds of popular items from kitchen gadgets, table top dinnerware, cutlery, gourmet foods, bakeware, pots & pans just to name a few categories.     

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Table Top & Dinnerware

Throughout the store, you’ll find a wide selection of Dinnerware and Serving Pieces which are selected to do the most beautiful job of enhancing the food it will rest upon. Search out our captivating collection of pieces that are perfect for any occasion to be serving pieces for your table or beautiful choices for gift giving.

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Sweet Basil always has a variety of Ready-To-Go gift baskets. They are available any time at the store. We specialize in Custom Gift Baskets that you create with that special someone in mind. 

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Gift Baskets

Sweet Basil always has a variety of Ready-To-Go gift baskets. They are available any time at the store. We specialize in Custom Gift Baskets that you create with that special someone in mind. 

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Grilling is a way to cook year-round in Arizona. Choose products that enhance the foods you grill. These tools and equipment represent the best quality and variety for all grilling needs.

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Bar

A well-equipped bar is the best compliment to a bar stocked with quality choices for cocktail-making. Must-have quality bar tools include shakers, strainers, mixers, openers, and ice molds. Call the store for additional bar equipment choices.

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Baking

Choose from professional quality bakeware including: cake, pie, cheesecake, bread, muffin, cookies and specialty desserts. Shop here for an assortment of tools, baking pans and equipment. Call the store for additional items not seen here.

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Coffee & Tea

We feature Gaviña Coffee with rich flavorful beans selected from the finest beans grown the world over. Our full-bodied selection includes over 20 medium to dark roast beans, each with amazing dynamic flavors as well as clean tasting water-processed decaffeinated choices.

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Cutlery

For the beginner to experienced Chef, our Cutlery represents the best quality selection for lifelong use and enjoyment. Choose what impresses you most from top brands including Wusthof Trident, Hammer Stahl, Messermeister & Kyocera Ceramics.

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Browse our cookbook areas for a wide selection of books which inspire with recipe collections & pictures. Our assortment of hundreds of cookbooks provide the way to gain instruction to creating amazing foods on every subject.

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Our gadget selection offers hundreds of colorful, efficient,  high-quality gadgets tools for cooking at home. No matter the task or requirement, Sweet Basil has what you need to accomplish your culinary goal.

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Gourmet Foods

Add gourmet foods to your meal preparation, and treat yourself and friends to an enjoyable array of flavors found in our gourmet food selection. Choose the foods and flavors that sound most appealing based on your mood, occasion and palate. These specialty treats make great giftables for most occasions and all seasons.

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Discover a wide selection of beautiful, vibrant colors and patterns of kitchen and table linens. Sweet Basil offers a wide selection of Placemats, Napkins, Napkin Rings & Table Runners. In addition, choose from many fun and pretty aprons, pot holders, mitts & hand towels! Freshen and update your kitchen or choose an assortment for wonderful gifts!

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Pots & Pans

At Sweet Basil you’ll find a wide variety of the world’s best cookware. Choose from Scanpan; Hammer Stahl; Staub; Lodge; Kyocera; Nordicware & Cuisinart Cookware. These brands represent the best in non-stick, stick resistant, stainless steel, aluminum and cast iron.