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April 2024

PIES FOR SPRING

So many great Pie flavors are possible with the harvest of spring. We’ll begin this fun class with each student learning to make a Pie Crust from scratch. From there pick your favorite flavor and build your Pie into a beautiful fresh baked finish. Flavor choices are: Fresh Plum Tomato Pie with Fresh Herbs and Mozzarella with an Olive Oil Crust; Onion, Swiss & Bacon Tart with Pate Brisée Crust; Mini Chorizo Quiches with Cream Cheese Crust; Apple Pies Cups with Nutmeg Whipped Cream; Chocolate Chess Pie (Famous Southern Custard Pie) with Irish Cream Whipped Cream, and Arizona Peach & Oat Crumble Pie.
Wednesday Apr 3rd
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$95.00

LUNCH AND LEARN – APRIL 5

This lesson offers an easy way to learn a new menu in a DEMONSTRATION and enjoy a great lunch at the same time! Come relax and let us serve you a delicious meal of Sautéed Almond Crusted Chicken Breast with Scallion Butter Sauce served with Shiitake Mushroom Brown Rice Pilaf. Dessert will be Lemon Crème Brûlée with fresh Berries.
Friday Apr 5th
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$50.00

SOUTHWEST SPLENDOR~ CLASS IS FULL~

Southwest cuisine is one of the most dynamic of any style of cooking. With many local ingredients to use, endless flavor combinations are possible. Local Chilies, from mild to spicy, are a key component in many dishes. Come learn how to create these foods in this great class! Our lesson is Creamy Guacamole Platter with Vegetable Crudités and Oven-Fried Shrimp; Adobo-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Black Bean Pico De Gallo; Pinto Bean & Feta Cheese Quesadillas; Carne Asado Tacos (Flank Steak with Corn Tortillas); Bacon-Topped Peanut Butter Stuffed Jalapenos; Baked Cheesecake Taquitos with Raspberries and Whipped Cream, and Strawberry Basil Margarita.
Tuesday Apr 9th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes

GRILLING GREATNESS

Grilling is a fast and easy way to cook most foods. The trick is to understand temperatures, timing and placement of foods on the grill. This fun lesson teaches these principals with great recipes to work on. Our menu is Honey Grilled Chicken Breast with Lemon & Olive Oil Couscous; Maple-Orange Shrimp and Scallop Kebabs Over Creamy Polenta; Mediterranean Salmon, Feta and Artichoke Heart Foil Packs; Sesame Shell Steak and Scallion Kebabs; Grilled Italian Rubbed Boneless Pork Loin Chops; Brown Sugar and Cayenne Spiked Grilled Sweet Potatoes, and Thai Grilled Avocado Mango Shrimp Salad.
Wednesday Apr 10th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$95.00

CELEBRATION BUFFET

This time of year, there are many things to celebrate! This lesson is focused on how to make YOUR celebrations memorable, delicious and beautifully presented. These menus can be your crowd pleasers with easy to prepare choices. Our lesson is Grilled Fruit & Vegetables with Burrata and Brie Cheeses, Salami and Balsamic Glaze; Fresh Salmon Rice Paper Rolls with Peanut Sauce; Giant Beefy Taco Salad with Cheesy Quesadilla Wedges & Hacienda Dip; Chickpea Fritters with Homemade Flatbread, Cucumber and Tahini Sauces, and Herbed Goat Cheese and Arugula Bistro Salad in Phyllo Cups. Dessert will be Creamy Bittersweet Chocolate Dip surrounded with Strawberries, Pretzels, Toasted Angel Food Cake & Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites.
Tuesday Apr 16th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$95.00

KNIFE SKILLS – APRIL 17

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 you through demonstration and practice to gain understanding and skill. From our chopping we’ll go on to prepare a Vegetable Stir Fry; Roasted Spring Vegetables, and Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey, Mint and Lime Syrup.
Wednesday Apr 17th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$95.00

BOARDS FOR SPRING

This inspiring class is packed with ideas for throwing unforgettable parties with casually chic presentations, easy to prepare recipes, tips on portioning and creating themes for parties. Our lesson gets you involved in creating a Charcuterie Board of Ham & Cheddar Cheese Pastry Pinwheels with tangy Honey Mustard Dip, warm Pretzel Bites with Cheddar Beer Dip and Broccoli & Carrot Sticks, Red Grapes and Chocolate covered Pretzels. Steak Board with Garlic Butter Steak Crostini and Horseradish Sauce, Spinach, Strawberry & Feta Cheese Salad with Apple Cider Dressing, fresh Watermelon Wedges, and Chocolate Chip Crinkle Cookies. Mediterranean Board with Spinach & Feta Phyllo Cigars, Sesame Hummus with Vegetable Crudité, Tzatziki Dip & Pita Wedges, and Cinnamon & Sugar Phyllo Crisps. Southwest Party Board with Puffy Beef Tacos, Chili Lime Jicama Sticks, Candied Bacon Jalapeno Crackers, & Cool Strawberry Vanilla Bean Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips. Dessert Board of Vanilla Bean Waffles with fresh Fruits, Yogurt Nutella & Homemade Brown Butter Buttermilk Syrup.
Tuesday Apr 23rd
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$95.00

SPRING FLING

This party menu is a great reason to invite friends for a gathering, to enjoy your cocktail food! Come for a fun class and inspiring lesson to be part of preparing Flank Steak with Horseradish Aioli & Arugula on Baguette; Buttery Garlic & Oregano Crostini with warm Asiago Cheese Dip; Air Fried Bacon wrapped Shrimp with Honey Mustard Sauce; Bite sized Spinach, Crab & Artichoke Puff Pastry Tarts, and Sausage Wonton Cups with Avocado Ranch Dressing. Dessert will be Brie and Blackberry Jam Phyllo Triangles. We’ll enjoy our party with Pink Lemonade Prosecco Punch.
Wednesday Apr 24th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$95.00

SAUCE IT!

Sauces add lots of great flavors to the foods you cook; and knowing how to prepare them gives you lots of options in preparing a meal. Come for an interesting and valuable lesson to learn Roasted Salmon with Homemade Hollandaise Sauce; Sauteed Turkey Piccata with Tarragon Cream Sauce; Pan-fried Steak in Bourbon Peppercorn Sauce; Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Apples & Brandy Cream Sauce; Sautéed Swiss Chard with Parmesan Cheese & Wine Sauce, and Smoky Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Basil Aioli. Dessert will be Croissant Bread Pudding with Warm Praline Sauce.
Tuesday Apr 30th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$95.00
May 2024

SHEET PAN DINNERS

One pot dinners move over! Here is the way to cook dinner with no muss or fuss using your oven and only one pan! Food choices are endless and roasting provides great flavors no matter what you cook. Come for a fun and inspiring lesson to learn Sheet-Pan Honey-Balsamic Boneless Pork Chops & Sweet Potato Dinner; Sheet Pan Spicy Ginger Sesame Flank Steak and Broccoli & Cucumber Salad; Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas & Mango Guacamole; Sheetpan Chicken Marbella with Olives, Capers and White Wine; Sheet Pan Maple Dijon Glazed Salmon with Asparagus and Baby Potatoes, and dessert of Blueberry Slab Pie with Pecan Oat Crumble & Whipped Cream.
Wednesday May 1st
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$95.00

LUNCH AND LEARN – MAY 3

Treat yourself to a very special lunch and enjoy learning a menu you can turn into a dinner party for your friends. Our DEMONSTRATION is Southwestern Sheet Pan Shrimp & Peppers, served with Creamy Mexican Green Chile Rice Casserole. Dessert will be Coconut Flan. We’ll enjoy a delicious Sangria Lemonade Punch with lunch.
Friday May 3rd
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$50.00

MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION!

This class provides a delicious way to spoil your mom and show her how much you love her. Come for a fabulous lesson to learn these celebration recipes. We will prepare Pecan & Red Grape Chicken Salad in Toasted Mini Croissants; Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict on Pastry Rounds with Hollandaise; Herbed Chicken Crêpes with Tarragon Wine Sauce; Whole Grain Florentine and Feta Egg Cups, and Strawberry & Arugula Salad with Hazelnut Dressing. Dessert will be Lemon Lava Pots with Whipped Cream and Berries.
Tuesday May 7th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$95.00
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