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February 2025

CHINESE COOKING~ CLASS IS FULL~

The “how to” of preparing Chinese specialties is a subject easily mastered with an understanding of the ingredients, seasonings, and preparation methods. Enjoy learning to make Chinese specialties for yourself in this fun class! Our lesson is Five Spice Chicken and Vegetable Eggrolls with Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce and Chinese Hot Mustard; Shrimp Toast; Pan Fried Pork Pot Stickers with Dipping Sauce; Shrimp Fried Rice; Mongolian Flank Steak & Broccoli Sauté; Spicy Coconut and Lime Grilled Shrimp, and Hot Tea and Chinese Almond Cookies.
Tuesday Feb 25th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes

EASY AIR FRYER~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~

Many people have Air Fryers at home but don’t know how to use them. Take this opportunity to learn how to use yours in this fun and enlightening class! This great lesson teaches Sweet & Spicy Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites; Crispy Air Fryer Center Cut Boneless Pork Chops; Honey-Mustard Roasted Baby Red Potatoes; Air Fryer Basil-Parmesan Salmon; Easy Air Fried Coconut Shrimp with Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce, and Homemade Air Fryer Doughnut Holes.
Wednesday Feb 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
March 2025

BAR FOODS~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~

We often find a lovely diverse array of food choices in our favorite bars. Why not make them at home for entertaining & your enjoyment? We have a spectacular crowd pleasing menu. Join us for to prepare Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata Meatballs; Roasted Grape Crostini with Ricotta, Mascarpone & Thyme; Chilean Style Gambas Pill Pill Prawns; Elote-Style Cauliflower Steaks with Creamy Chili Lime Sauce; French Onion & Goat Cheese Tartlets; Baked Brie Toast with Cranberries, and Blueberry Bourbon Smash. We will enjoy it all with an Espresso Martini.
Tuesday Mar 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

HERBS AND SPICES

Adding fresh herbs and spices to your food adds so much flavor and interest to any recipe. It is a matter of understanding the flavors and what best complements the foods you prepare. Come for a very interesting and useful lesson. Our menu is Cilantro White Bean Dip with Chips and Sticks; Herbed Goat Cheese Tart; Grilled Chicken Breast with White Rosemary BBQ Sauce; Spaghetti with Walnut Sage Pesto; Pan-Seared Rib-Eye Steak with Thyme Mushroom-Merlot Sauce; Pesto Risotto, and Strawberry Shortcakes with Mint and Whipped Cream.
Wednesday Mar 5th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00

PIES AND TARTS FOR KIDS

We are so excited! It is Spring Break week and here is a chance for kids ages 8 and above to come learn to make breakfast. Our menu of sweet and savory recipes is perfect to share later with your family and their friends. Sign up your young cook to learn Maple Bacon Pancake Muffins; Mini Blueberry Pancakes; Puffy Lemon Pancake with Fresh Berries; Crispy Potato Pancakes with Applesauce and Sour Cream; Baked German Apple Pancake; Churro Waffles with Dulce De Leche Whipped Cream, and Peanut Butter Waffles with Jelly Syrup.
Tuesday Mar 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

SPRING FLING FOR KIDS

Spring Break is the perfect time to learn about party foods! This fun menu gives kids ages eight and above the opportunity to learn to make finger foods to make for friends! Sign up for a very fun class & your child will learn to make Mac and Cheese Muffins with Bread Crumbs; Parmesan Crusted Grilled Cheese on Sourdough; Puffy Taco Pockets; Air Fryer Cereal-Crusted Chicken Tenders Drizzled with hot Honey; Pepperoni Pizza Dip with baked Pita Wedges; Mini Corn Dog Muffins, and Fruit Pizza with Sugar Cookie Crust.
Wednesday Mar 19th
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 – MARCH 21

Need some new ideas for dinner? This menu is delicious, easy and you can learn to make it by watching! At our DEMONSTRATION you can relax and be served lunch. Come for a fun experience to enjoy 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 Mar 21st
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$50.00

LOW CARB COOKING~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~

Low carb diets have been used for decades to stimulate weight loss and lower added sugars and help reduce the risk of disease. This class introduces foods that are low in carbs, & rich in foods the body can assimilate more easily. Our lesson is Low Carb Crispy Sesame Chicken & Broccoli Stir Fry; Ham and Gouda Cheese Stromboli in Herbed Cream Cheese Pastry Crust; Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers Recipe with NY Steak, Poblano Peppers and Mushrooms; Balsamic Baked Chicken Breast with Roasted Tomatoes and Mozzarella Cheese; Cheesy Meatballs Topped with Marinara & Ricotta, and Shrimp In Garlic Wine Cream Sauce with Cauliflower Risotto.
Tuesday Mar 25th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00

PUFF PASTRY AND PHYLLO

Using these two specialty Pastries adds dimension and flair to any meal. Each requires an understanding of the techniques of using them to achieve the best results. Come for a fun and enchanting lesson to add these recipes to your repertoire. Our lesson is Phyllo Wrapped Honey Mustard Salmon; Brie and Shiitake Mushroom Phyllo Puffs; Cuban-Style Pastry Turnovers; Puff Pastry-Wrapped Brie with Raspberries; Individual Upside-Down Fuji Apple Tarts; Mini Puff Pastry Bear Claws with Spiced Chocolate Filling, and Pecan Sticky Bun Phyllo Crinkle Cake.
Wednesday Mar 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
April 2025
Skillet Korean Chicken Bulgogi

AROUND THE WORLD IN A SKILLET

Borrowing an idea from a well-known cookbook author, we are taking a tour around the world with dishes that can all be created by using one pan everyone has – the skillet. In these recipes you’ll find excellent choices for dinners, side dishes and desserts. Soon to be family favorites! Our lesson is Skillet Korean Chicken Bulgogi; Balsamic Pork Loin Chops braised with Fresh Tomato, Onions, Garlic, and Feta; New York Strip Steak & Mushrooms with Red Zinfandel Cream Sauce; Boneless Chicken & Chickpea Yellow Curry with Flatbread; Savory Maître D Garlic Butter Skillet Roasted Cod; German-Style Pan Fried Potatoes with Bacon, and Cast Iron Skillet Salted Caramel Apple Crisp A la mode with Cinnamon Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.
Tuesday Apr 1st
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00
Cast Iron Garlic Butter Shrimp over Spaghetti Noodles

CAST IRON GOODNESS

Cast Iron pans make great vessels for cooking for many reasons. They heat and cook evenly, allow a crust to form on your food, can be used on any cooking surface, become non-stick when a patina develops and are inexpensive, quality cookware pieces. Come learn a great variety of dishes that cook best when using cast iron pans. Our lesson is Cast Iron Baked Crab Dip with Crostini; Cast Iron Garlic Butter Shrimp over Spaghetti Noodles; Boursin Chicken, Mushroom, and Asparagus Skillet; Cast Iron Boneless Pork Chops with Creamy White Wine & Dijon Sauce; Cast Iron New York Strip Steaks with Blue Cheese Compound Butter; Old Fashioned Crispy Cornbread Sticks with Jalapeno & Cheddar Cheese, and dessert of Cast-Iron Blackberry Cobbler with Spiked Rum Sauce.
Wednesday Apr 2nd
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00
Pan Fried Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Port-Balsamic Reduction Sauce

PUT A STEAK ON IT

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 Stuffed with Spinach, Bacon, Mushrooms and Cheese ; Grilled Sirloin Salad with Mango, Avocado, and Thai Peanut Dressing; Indoor Cast Iron Pan Grilled Garlic Butter Strip Steak & Shrimp, and Cube Steak Parmesan.
Tuesday Apr 8th
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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