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September 2023

FALL INTO PIES AND TARTS

With so many Fruit and Vegetable combinations of autumn, flavor choices for Pies and Tarts are abundant! Come bring these flavors to life with beautiful Fruits and Veggies at their peak. We will start by mastering the perfect Crust; then dive into making these luscious fillings. Have fun making these masterpieces including: Swedish Sour Cream Apple Pie with Classic Flaky Pie Crust; Cranberry Pecan Tarts with Cream Cheese Pastry & Vanilla Bean Glaze; Buttermilk Pecan Pie with Olive Oil Pie Crust; Lemony Sweet Potato Pie with Buttery Pie Crust; Peanut Butter Pie with Pretzel Crust, and Strawberry and Chocolate Tart with Walnut Crust. ...
Tuesday Sep 26th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$89.00

CHICKEN CHAMPS

This lesson takes Chicken and turns it on its’ side with a collection of recipes so dynamic you’ll be amazed how good they are! Join us to learn great dishes for many amazing family meals ahead. Our lesson is Panko-Crusted Boneless Chicken Breast with Mustard-Maple Pan Sauce; Chicken Cordon Bleu Stuffed with Gruyere and Prosciutto with a light Cream Sauce; Spinach and Swiss Cheese Stuffed Boneless Chicken Thighs; Sticky Roasted Honey Ginger Drumsticks; Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders with Buttered Pappardelle Noodles, and Air-Fried Cajun Chicken Wings with Spicy Cajun Sauce. ...
Wednesday Sep 27th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$89.00

LUNCH AND LEARN – SEPTEMBER 29

Give yourself a treat with a lesson and delicious lunch at this DEMONSTRATION class. These are recipes that will be fun to use for entertaining! Come for Chicken Roulade stuffed with Chorizo and Monterey Jack Cheese, served with Creamy Pepperjack Cheese & Corn Risotto. Dessert will be light and melt in the mouth Margarita Cheesecake Mousse. ...
Friday Sep 29th
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$45.00
October 2023

COOK WHAT YOU LOVE! PANTRY PRIMER

Our Cook What You Love series begins with a lesson on setting up your pantry and equipping it with an assortment of ingredients and staples in order to have great choices when creating a meal. Come for an interesting and inspiring lesson to learn how to put your pantry together in a way that benefits what you want to cook. Our lesson is a last-minute Ravioli Casserole; Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers; Hoisin-Ginger Noodles; Pinto Beans with Bacon and Chipotle; Tomato-Rice Soup with Caramelized Onions & Pesto; Hearty Ranch Taco Soup, and Apple Brown Betty with Cinnamon Whipped Cream. ...
Monday Oct 2nd
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$89.00

30 MINUTE DINNERS

Is it possible to put a meal together in 30 minutes? Here is the lesson that will show you how to do it! When you don’t have much time, these recipes will be life savers for you and your family. Our lesson is Honey Garlic Braised Pork Rib Bites & Bowtie Pasta with Baby Spinach & Lemon Butter; Roasted Chili-Lime Rubbed Salmon with Yukon Potatoes & Red Bell Peppers; Sauteed Golden Lemon Garlic Butter Boneless Chicken Thighs and Green Beans; Sheet Pan Flank Steak Fajitas with Creamy Salsa Verde Sauce & Corn Tortillas; Shrimp & Baby Portobello Mushroom Ramen Soup with Air Fryer Cream Cheese & Green Onion Wontons, and Puff Pastry Amaretto Mascarpone Cheesecake Cups. ...
Tuesday Oct 3rd
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$89.00

FINGER LICKIN’ CHICKEN

There are so many great ways to prepare Chicken. It’s a perfect main ingredient for many recipes and a favorite for many families! Come learn new ways to cook Chicken and have new excitement in your repertoire of great Chicken dinners! Come to learn Masa Harina Crusted Chicken Breast Stuffed with Chorizo and Jack Cheese; Skillet French Onion Chicken Breast; Chicken Thigh Osso Bucco with Red Wine Sauce; Air Fryer Hot Honey Butter Chicken Wings; BBQ Glazed Bacon Wrapped Chicken Drumstick Lollipops; Spatchcock Rosemary Roasted Chicken, and Thai Baked Chicken & Lemongrass Meatballs over Coconut Rice. ...
Wednesday Oct 4th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$89.00

GRILL FRIENDS

In this class we’ll teach how to make your grill your friend. This fun lesson teaches how to cook an entire meal on an outdoor grill. You’ll learn how successful grilling is a matter of correct temperatures, timing and placement of food on the surface. Our lesson is Grilled Teriyaki Salmon Skewers; Flank Steak with Three Pepper Rub with Grilled Sourdough; Grilled Fennel Seed Rubbed Pork Chops Over Creamy Polenta; Spiced Chicken and Veggie Kebabs, Grilled Pita Bread & Yogurt Mint Sauce; Grilled Spicy Lime Shrimp with Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce; Grilled Asparagus with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Aioli; Campfire Grilled Cinnamon Apples with Bourbon Whipped Cream, and Dirty Shirley Cocktails. ...
Tuesday Oct 10th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$89.00

AIR FRYER FAVORITES

There are so many foods you can cook with an Air Fryer! It’s the healthy way to cook your favorite fried foods! Come learn how easy it is to use and how to make the transition from oil to air fryer! Join us for Air Fryer Roasted Tomato & Burrata Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze & Air Fryer Croutons; Air Fryer Stuffed Balls with Cranberry Mustard Sauce; Sweet & Spicy Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites; Crispy Air Fryer Center Cut Boneless Pork Chops with Homemade Chunky Applesauce with Cinnamon & Vanilla; Air Fryer Salmon Patties with Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce, and Air Fryer Easy Chicken Breast and Veggies Dinner with Balsamic Marinade. ...
Wednesday Oct 11th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$89.00

SHEET PAN DINNERS

This method of preparing dinner is done with one pan used for the entire meal! If easy and fast is your goal, this lesson is the ticket to a delicious array of dinners! Join us to learn how these come together. Our recipes are Balsamic Roasted Chicken Thighs with Root Vegetables; Chipotle-Lime Shrimp Bake with Asparagus and Baby Potatoes; Chicken Parmesan & Roasted Broccoli; Turkey Tenderloin with Roasted Fall Vegetables and Gravy; Parmesan Crusted Flank Steak and Red Potatoes, and Chocolate Chip Bourbon Pecan Slab Pie. ...
Tuesday Oct 17th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$89.00

KNIFE SKILLS

Some of the most important tools in your kitchen are the knives you own. This class offers a hands-on experience learning how to use a chef’s knife and paring knife. Each participant will receive an array of vegetables and fruits to use for practice. The instructor will lead through a demonstration of how to hold a knife, maintain it, then use it to slice, dice and julienne. As you practice, you’ll learn new cutting skills which will give you the ability to efficiently use your knives at home. ...
Wednesday Oct 18th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$65.00

EASY CASSEROLES

This lesson on one-dish meals will give you a selection of dinner recipes that can easily be prepared ahead of dinner time. These are recipes of yummy, satisfying meals for families on the go. Our lesson is One-Pan Gnocchi with Sausage and Spinach Casserole; Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole; Shrimp, Macaroni & Cheese Casserole; Chorizo Scalloped Potato Casserole; Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Casserole; Cast Iron Skillet Beef & Rice Tex-Mex Casserole, and Sweet Potato Casserole with Whisky & Pecan Streusel. ...
Tuesday Oct 24th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$89.00

FALL FINGER FOODS

When you want to spend time with friends, share this delightful menu with a selection of light melt-in-your-mouth finger foods, filled with the flavors of fall. Serve a cocktail or wine and you have the makings of a wonderful party! Our lesson is Panko Crusted Shrimp Balls with Sweet Mustard Dipping Sauce; Caramelized Onion and Apple Tart with Thyme Crème Fraiche; Toasted Pecan & Goat Cheese Bites; Spinach and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms; Baked Brie Phyllo Cups with Cranberries & Walnuts; Chicken Parmesan Meatball Crostini; Shrimp & Scallion Pancakes with Soy Drizzle, and dessert of Mini Pumpkin Spice Trifles all served with Cinnamon Rum Pear Punch. ...
Wednesday Oct 25th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$89.00
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