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December 2025
Yule-Logs

HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 23 morning~ CLASS IS FULL~

Come for a fun cookie making 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 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 could sign up with a friend to be a team. Sign up early & bring containers to take your cookies home.
Tuesday Dec 23rd
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Chipotle Green Onion Gravy, served with Creamy Sharp Cheddar Cheese Polenta

LUNCH AND LEARN – DECEMBER 26

Take a breath after the busy holiday season and enjoy a lunch you will love for how easy it is to prepare together with its wonderful flavors. Join us for a DEMONSTRATION of Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Chipotle Green Onion Gravy, served with Creamy Sharp Cheddar Cheese Polenta. Dessert will be Mexican Chocolate Pâté with Caramel Drizzle.
Friday Dec 26th
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$50.00
Cast Iron Shrimp Scampi over Farfalle

CAST IRON COOKING~ CLASS IS FULL~

This lesson will teach how this traditional cooking vessel can be used for searing, creating a good crust, even cooking, holding in heat, a one pot meal, and is easily cleaned. Our lesson will be Rosemary Butter Basted Rib-Eye Steak with Cast Iron Garlic Bread; Cast Iron Shrimp Scampi over Farfalle; Buttery Sweet Potato and Sage Biscuits; Honey & Garlic Cast Iron Blistered Brussels Sprouts; Pan-Seared Salmon with Raspberry Basil Sauce and Cast-Iron Corn Sticks. Dessert will be Cast Iron Chocolate Chip Cookie with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.
Tuesday Dec 30th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00
January 2026
Cast Iron Honey-Sriracha glazed Chicken with roasted Root Vegetables

CAST IRON TREASURES

Cooking with cast iron gives you certain advantages that cannot be achieved with other types of cookware. They include the ability to achieve a nice crust on your food; even heat distribution throughout the cooking process, stove top to oven cooking; good heat retention and easy clean up. Come for a fun, enlightening class to learn for yourself. Our lesson is Drunken Shrimp, cooked in a Beer-based Sauce with French Bread; Cast Iron Honey-Sriracha glazed Chicken with roasted Root Vegetables; Pork Tenderloin alla Napoli with creamy Sauce of Olives, Tomatoes, Wine, and Rosemary; Cast Iron Buttermilk Biscuits with fresh Strawberry Vanilla Bean Chia seed Jam; Cast Iron Irish Apple Cake with Whiskey Whipped Cream, and Double Chocolate-Peanut Butter skillet Cookie.
Tuesday Jan 6th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00
Zuppa Toscana, creamy Sausage, Spinach, Bacon and Potato Soup

ONE POT-DUTCH OVEN WONDERS

This lesson teaches an array of one pot meals with delicious choices for easy dinner prep. Join us for a fun class to learn recipes you will use often! Come for Thai Shrimp Soup with Lemongrass and Coconut Milk; Baked Mushroom Risotto with caramelized Onions, White Wine & topped with Mascarpone; Sauerbraten Klopse (Sauerbraten Meatballs with fresh Spaetzle; Zuppa Toscana, creamy Sausage, Spinach, Bacon and Potato Soup; Braised French Onion Chicken Breast with Gruyère, and Hot Berry poached Dumplings with Whipped sweetened Sour Cream.
Wednesday Jan 7th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00
Sauteed Panko-Crusted Chicken Breast with Mustard-Maple Pan Sauce

CHICKEN DELIGHTS

One of the most loved foods in the world is the feature of this class. We have assembled an array of Chicken dishes with lots of variety and dynamic flavor combinations. Add to your choices of Chicken dinner favorites! Our lesson is Perfect Hibachi Chicken with Fried Rice, Vegetables & Mustard Sauce; Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites; Roasted Sticky Honey Garlic Wings; Sauteed Panko-Crusted Chicken Breast with Mustard-Maple Pan Sauce; Chicken Roulades stuffed with Goat Cheese and Basil & Mushroom-Wine Sauce; Baked Pecan Crusted Chicken Fingers and Creamy Honey Mustard Sauce, and baked Southwest style Chicken Lollipops & Avocado Ranch Dressing.
Tuesday Jan 13th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00
Greek Pita Bread with whipped Feta Dip with Olive Oil and toasted Pine Nuts

BEST OF THE GREEK ISLES

Foods from this beautiful part of the world sound appealing because they are made with fresh ingredients, lots of flavorful herbs and a healthy combination of veggies, grains, nuts and lean proteins. Come experience learning to cook the foods from this beautiful sun-drenched land. Our lesson is authentic Greek Pita Bread with whipped Feta Dip with Olive Oil and toasted Pine Nuts; Greek-style Linguini with Shrimp & Artichoke Hearts; Spanakopita Greek Spinach Phyllo Pie); Phyllo wrapped Chicken Breast stuffed with Herbed Feta; Mediterranean baked White Fish with creamy Tomatoes, Olives and Spinach; Orzo baked with three Cheeses, and Walnut Baklava.
Wednesday Jan 14th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00
Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Chipotle Green Onion Gravy, served with creamy Sharp Cheddar Cheese Polenta

LUNCH AND LEARN – JANUARY 16

Here is a lovely menu and DEMONSTRATION lesson that would be fun to share with a friend. Come for a delicious lunch and enjoy Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Chipotle Green Onion Gravy, served with creamy Sharp Cheddar Cheese Polenta. Dessert is Mexican Chocolate Pâté with Caramel drizzle & toasted Pine Nuts.
Friday Jan 16th
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$50.00
Sauteed Pork Tenderloin with caramelized Apples and Brandy Cream Sauce

ROAST BRAISE AND SAUTE

These cooking principles open the doors to dishes we cook year-round but are particularly good this time of year. Come for a fun and valuable class to master these techniques. Our lesson will be Sauteed Burgundy Steak Tips with Portobello Mushroom Sauce; Roasted Shrimp with Champagne-Shallot Sauce; Sauteed Pork Tenderloin with caramelized Apples and Brandy Cream Sauce; Sheet pan roasted Vegetables with Balsamic dressing and fresh Basil, and Boneless braised Chicken Thighs with Shallots in Red Wine Vinegar (Poulet au Vinaigrette). Dessert will be Roasted Strawberry Sheet Cake.
Tuesday Jan 20th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00
Puffy Pepperoni Pizza Spirals & crisp Italian Salad & homemade Croutons

PARTY PLATTERS

With a little knowledge and the creative ideas, you’ll gain from this class, you’ll be able to make your own beautiful party platters to use whenever you entertain. Come learn how to plan and assemble them and see how much fun it is to create a variety of themes. Our instructive lesson will be Hot honey air fryer Chicken Tenders with Mixed Greens and creamy Hacienda Dressing; Marinated New York Steak Crostini topped with Horseradish Cream Sauce & French-Fried Onions; Grilled Taco Hotdogs, with Guacamole, Refried Beans & Cheese in Tortillas; Puffy Pepperoni Pizza Spirals & crisp Italian Salad & homemade Croutons; Hoisin Beef Lettuce Wraps & Almond Cookies; Baked Italian Sausage Meatball Subs with marinated Mozzarella.
Wednesday Jan 21st
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00
Red Beans, Rice and Sausage Gumbo

BEST OF NEW ORLEANS

One of the most stunning annual culinary celebrations will soon be upon us! Our lesson introduces classic Fat Tuesday foods so loved and enjoyed this time of year. Come have a party with us and add these specialties you your cooking repertoire. Our lessons are Shrimp Etouffee; Creole Garlic Butter basted Chicken Wings; Crab Hushpuppies; Red Beans, Rice and Sausage Gumbo; Chicken and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya, and Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding. We’ll enjoy the meal with Hurricane Punch.
Tuesday Jan 27th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00
Air fryer Cajun Shrimp dinner with Peppers, Onions, and Turkey Kielbasa

AIR FRY EVERYTHING~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~

An air fryer is your best cooking tool when you learn how to use it to cook almost any recipe. With a little guidance and direction from our chef, you will become a believer in its’ versatility. Come be inspired and learn how your air-fryer can help with your daily cooking! Our lesson is Air fryer Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli; Air fryer New York Steak Bites with Garlic Butter; Air fryer Cajun Shrimp dinner with Peppers, Onions, and Turkey Kielbasa; Air fryer Chicken Fajitas; Juicy air fryer Meatballs, and Air-fryer Puff Pastry Raspberry Cream Cheese Danishes.
Wednesday Jan 28th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00
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