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November 2025
Indian Chicken Tikka Masala

INDIAN SPECIALTIES~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~

Indian cuisine is one that uses a wide range of flavors and spices in many foods we know and love. Preparing it is not difficult so it can become easy week-night dinner food! Come for a fun, enlightening lesson to prepare warm Homemade Naan with Garlic Butter; Indian Chicken Tikka Masala; Red Lentil Curry with Basmati Rice; Classic Butter Chicken; Indian Skillet Shrimp Curry with Coconut Milk, and Sheet-Pan Tandoori Chicken & Sweet Potatoes. Dessert will be frozen Spiced Mango & Yogurt Lassi.
Tuesday Nov 11th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00
baked stuffed Butterflied Shrimp with Garlic and Bread Crumbs

ULTIMATE DINNER PARTY~ CLASS IS FULL~

It is always fun to have a dinner party with a menu of specialty foods. This menu of specialties is perfect for holiday entertaining with foods your guests will absolutely love! Come have fun and learn to make this menu your own. Our lesson is warm Almond-crusted Goat Cheese Salad with Raspberry Dressing; Cranberry Brie Pastry Puffs; baked stuffed Butterflied Shrimp with Garlic and Bread Crumbs; Petite Filet Mignons with Port Wine Glaze; Herbed Orzo, and Sautéed Spinach Chiffonade with Shallots. Dessert will be Chocolate Bread Pudding with Bailey’s Chantilly Cream.
Wednesday Nov 12th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli, served with Sesame Garlic Noodles and Scallions

LUNCH AND LEARN – NOVEMBER 14~ CLASS IS FULL~

We are pretty sure you will make this menu a family favorite for a very long time. Come for lunch and a DEMONSTRATION to learn & enjoy this menu. Our lesson is Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli, served with Sesame Garlic Noodles and Scallions. Dessert will be Coconut Cheesecake Squares with Toasted Coconut Whipped Cream.
Friday Nov 14th
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
Sweet Potato Soup with Buttered Pecans with Cheesy Bacon wrapped Puff Pastry Twists

COMFORT SOUPS AND BREADS

Not much is more soothing or satisfying than homemade Soup paired with fresh Bread. This class offers an amazing collection, perfect for the colder months ahead. Join us for a fun class to make Chicken Meatball, Escarole & Orzo Soup with Creamy Artichoke Crostini; Roasted Garlic Soup & mini Parmesan Popovers with Brie; Sweet Potato Soup with Buttered Pecans with Cheesy Bacon wrapped Puff Pastry Twists, and silky-smooth Chocolate Soup with Whipped Cream & Chocolate Curls.
Tuesday Nov 18th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00
Cast Iron Pecan-crusted Sole Fillets & Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle

FISHIN AROUND

Fish is easy to prepare as you will learn in this class. What you need is a little knowledge about the Fish, the temperature to cook it and timing. Join us to learn Ahi Avocado Salad with Sesame Toasts; One-Pan Mediterranean Fish Dinner (Cod) with Artichoke Hearts & Capers; Poached Salmon with Olives, Capers & Miso seasoned Vegetables; Cast Iron Pecan-crusted Sole Fillets & Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle; crispy oven fried Cornmeal Crusted Orange Roughie with best ever Creamy Coleslaw; Baked Red Snapper with Shrimp & Mushrooms in Cream Sherry Parmesan Sauce, and Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos marinated in Orange Vodka with Cream Con Sol.
Wednesday Nov 19th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00
Sesame marinated New York Steak & Scallion Kebabs

GRILL SMOKE AND BRINE

Learn techniques for successful grilling. It is about timing, temperature, and placement of your food. We will learn by using a grill, stove-top smoker & brining techniques. Come for Smoked Shrimp & Spinach Salad with Smoked Tomato Sherry Vinaigrette & Roasted Garlic Cloves; Sesame marinated New York Steak & Scallion Kebabs; Cast Iron Garlic & Rosemary Brined Pork Chops; Grilled Romaine Salad with Chipotle Dressing & warm Cornflake-crusted Queso Fresco Cheese wedges & Beer Brined Pork Skewers with Apricot Chili Glaze. We will enjoy our amazing meal with Smoky Grilled Lime Frozen Margaritas.
Tuesday Nov 25th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00
December 2025
English-Chocolate-Crisps

HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 2 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 2nd
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with Almond Pesto & Butter Beans

PLANT BASED PASSION

Plant-based diets give you the power to live a longer, stronger, and healthier life. Years of research proves a healthy diet means less meat and processed foods. In this class we will learn new healthy dishes made with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, fish, and healthy oils. This introduction to foods that will fuel your body and can empower you to choose foods that will make a lasting difference in your future. Come learn our menu of Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with Almond Pesto & Butter Beans; Hearty Quinoa Chili with Poblano Peppers & Sweet Potatoes; one pot Bowtie Pasta with Tomatoes, Basil & Baby Spinach; Tofu & Snow Pea Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce over Brown Rice; pan roasted Chipotle Tofu Tacos with Slaw and Adobo Lime Cream, and Vegetarian Lo Mein Noodles with Shiitakes, Carrots & Bean Sprouts
Wednesday Dec 3rd
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00
Cheesesteak Beef Wellington - New York Steak, grilled Peppers & Onions with Cheddar wrapped in Puff Pastry

LUNCH AND LEARN – DECEMBER 5

Take a break and treat yourself to a great lunch and lesson you could use for entertaining. This DEMONSTRATION teaches a beautiful Cheesesteak Beef Wellington - New York Steak, grilled Peppers & Onions with Cheddar wrapped in Puff Pastry, served with roasted Red Potatoes with Thyme & Onions. Dessert will be Gooey Chocolate Pudding Cake topped with Bourbon Whipped Cream.
Friday Dec 5th
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$50.00
Rocky-Mountain-Snowballs

HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 9 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 9th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
Spanakopita (Spinach, Onion & Ricotta) in Phyllo Cups;

SUNNY GREEK ISLES~ CLASS IS FULL~

From the land of sunshine, blue skies, and blue seas, we have a lesson of delightful Greek foods. Known for its rich flavors, vibrant colors and fresh ingredients, this Mediterranean cuisine blends fresh seafood, succulent meats, wholesome grains, fresh vegetables, and herbs into delicious culinary specialties. Learn to create these specialties for yourself. Our lesson is Cast Iron Grilled Mediterranean Steak Bites with Garlic Dill Yogurt Sauce; Spanakopita (Spinach, Onion & Ricotta) in Phyllo Cups; Tiropita - Feta Cheese Phyllo Pastry Turnovers; Sheet Pan Greek Lamb Meatballs and Tzatziki; Mini Greek Pita Cups stuffed with Garlic Hummus and topped with Greek Salad, and dessert of Walnut Baklava Rolls. We will enjoy our meal with Rosemary Ouzo Lemonade Punch.
Wednesday Dec 10th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
English-Chocolate-Crisps

HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 16 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 16th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
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