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November 2024

GRILL FRIENDS

This class will get you comfortable with your grill and cooking an entire meal! We’ll focus on temperatures, placement and timing with each dish. Come learn how your grill is your friend. Our lesson is Grilled Hoisin Pork Tenderloin Kebabs; Grilled Kefta (Ground Beef Kabobs with Garlic Yogurt Dip); Grilled Brown Sugar Rubbed Chicken Breasts with Apple Rosemary Salsa; Grilled Lemon-Dill Shrimp with Baby Spinach & Lemon Garlic Farfalle; Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, and Grilled Angel Food Cake with Whipped Mascarpone and Balsamic Strawberries.
Tuesday Nov 26th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00

LUNCH AND LEARN – NOVEMBER 29

Treat yourself to an amazing lunch with a menu you’ll love and could be great for entertaining! These recipes are easily repeated at home and the DEMONSTRATION will show step-by-step how to prepare them. Come for a great class to enjoy Garlic Parmesan Oven Roasted Shrimp served with Homemade Pesto Cellentani Pasta. Dessert will be Boozy Berry Mascarpone Trifle.
Friday Nov 29th
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$50.00
December 2024
A festive spread of Pumpkin Pie Drops cookies, each meticulously crafted with a soft, pumpkin-infused center and a gentle dusting of cinnamon and sugar on top

HOLIDAY COOKIES – DECEMBER 3, 9:30 AM~ 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.
Tuesday Dec 3rd
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes

SAUTE ROAST AND SAUCES

If you enjoy cooking and want to learn more, join us for a class featuring these fundamentals. This class offers a wealth of information on each subject. Join us to learn Porketta (Pork Tenderloin Roasted with Seasoned Stuffing and wrapped in Bacon); Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon; Sautéed Steak with Garlic & Brandy Sauce; Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Citrus Pan Sauce, and Roasted Garlic-Butter Parmesan Smashed Potatoes. Dessert will be Caramelized Bananas with Vanilla Ice Cream.
Wednesday Dec 4th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00

HOLIDAY COOKIES – DECEMBER 10, 9:30 AM~ 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.
Tuesday Dec 10th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes

AIR FRYER FAVES

Air fryers are a great new way to cook entire meals in a healthy, quick, closed environment. Substituting oil for frying is the first fun thing to learn. Using your air fryer for all types of cooking is also a method to cook a meal quickly. Learn how to use your air fryer in all the ways possible. Our air-fry menu is Asparagus & Roasted Red Bell Pepper Dip; Roasted Salsa & Corn Tortilla Chips; Bang Bang Shrimp & Yum Yum Sauce On Greens; Italian Cheese & Herb Stuffed Mushrooms Perfect Chicken Breast, and Juicy New York Steak Bites.
Wednesday Dec 11th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00

HOLIDAY COOKIES – DECEMBER 17, 9:30 AM~ 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.
Tuesday Dec 17th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes

ENTERTAIN IN STYLE

Here is a menu with great variety, easy preparations and impressive presentations! Create a memorable occasion with your culinary genius! Come have fun and learn Cream of Brie Soup; Crabmeat Crostini with Chives and Crème Fraîche; Endive and Pear Salad with Gorgonzola Cream Dressing; Beef Wellington; Gourmet Orzo "Risotto”, and Roasted Root Vegetables with Rosemary. Dessert will be Baked Chocolate Puddings with Vanilla Whipped Cream.
Wednesday Dec 18th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00

LUNCH AND LEARN – DECEMBER 20

At this busy time of year, for everyone and a perfect time to take an hour out to relax and enjoy a great meal, shared with a friend! It could be a way to connect and share a holiday experience & inspired meal. Enjoy a DEMONSTRATION of Sauteed Pork Medallions with Leeks in Mustard-Chive Sauce, served with Roasted Red Potatoes and Baby Spinach. Dessert will be Croissant Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce.
Friday Dec 20th
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$50.00

KIDS COOK DINNER

Ok kids, it’s your turn to cook dinner for your family! If you are aged eight or above, we hope you can join us for a fun morning of cooking with some great recipes! Our lesson is Cheese Enchiladas; Sauteed Turkey Meatballs in Cranberry Sauce; Oven Fried Chicken Tenders with Taco Ranch Dip; Garlic Butter Steak and Potato Foil Packets; Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli; One Pan Cheesy Beef & Tomato Macaroni, and Crispy Chicken Fried Patties with a Sassy Sauce.
Thursday Dec 26th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00

WOK ON

There are so many great things about using a Wok. It brings together all the great Asian flavors of Sauces, Spices and Asian ingredients. It provides a means of cooking a meal using only one pot and it is quick and easy! Come for a fun and interesting lesson to learn and add these recipes to your repertoire. We will make Steak & Ramen Noodle Stir Fry with Carrots and Mushrooms; Quick Fried Green Beans with Ground Pork in Chile Garlic Sauce; Stir-Fried Curried Chicken Thighs with Sweet Peppers and Cashews; Shrimp Lo Mein Noodles with Broccoli, Mushrooms and Egg; Sticky Orange Peel Beef; Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry, and Bacon Fried Rice.
Tuesday Dec 31st
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00
January 2025

SOUP AND BREAD

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 Pecans; Homemade Southern Buttermilk Biscuits with fresh Strawberry Jam; Black Bean Soup with Chili-dusted baked Tortilla Strips; Cozy Chicken Soup with homemade hand rolled Egg Noodles; Chipotle Chicken, Bacon & Corn Chowder, and Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze.
Tuesday Jan 7th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00
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