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December 2024

AIR FRYER FAVES

Air fryers are a great new way to cook entire meals in a healthy, quick, closed environment. Substituting oil for frying is the first fun thing to learn. Using your air fryer for all types of cooking is also a method to cook a meal quickly. Learn how to use your air fryer in all the ways possible. Our air-fry menu is Asparagus & Roasted Red Bell Pepper Dip; Roasted Salsa & Corn Tortilla Chips; Bang Bang Shrimp & Yum Yum Sauce On Greens; Italian Cheese & Herb Stuffed Mushrooms Perfect Chicken Breast, and Juicy New York Steak Bites.
Wednesday Dec 11th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00

HOLIDAY COOKIES – DECEMBER 17, 9:30 AM~ CLASS IS FULL~

Come for a fun three-hour 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 them 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 can sign up with a friend to be a team. Sign up early & remember to bring a container to take your cookies home. Cookies are Pumpkin Pie Drops, Chocolate Dream Bars, Brandied Cranberry Drops, Bourbon Balls, Mexican Wedding Cookies, Chocolate Coconut Almond Bars, Yule Logs, Chocolate Butterscotch Clusters, Ginger Cookies, S’more Bars, Rocky Mountain Snowballs, English Chocolate Crisps, Mint Oreo Truffles and Poppy Seed Thumbprints. Note: Please see the Holiday Cookies cancellation policy.
Tuesday Dec 17th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes

ENTERTAIN IN STYLE

Here is a menu with great variety, easy preparations and impressive presentations! Create a memorable occasion with your culinary genius! Come have fun and learn Cream of Brie Soup; Crabmeat Crostini with Chives and Crème Fraîche; Endive and Pear Salad with Gorgonzola Cream Dressing; Beef Wellington; Gourmet Orzo "Risotto”, and Roasted Root Vegetables with Rosemary. Dessert will be Baked Chocolate Puddings with Vanilla Whipped Cream.
Wednesday Dec 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

LUNCH AND LEARN – DECEMBER 20

At this busy time of year, for everyone and a perfect time to take an hour out to relax and enjoy a great meal, shared with a friend! It could be a way to connect and share a holiday experience & inspired meal. Enjoy a DEMONSTRATION of 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 Dec 20th
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$50.00

KIDS COOK DINNER

Ok kids, it’s your turn to cook dinner for your family! If you are aged eight or above, we hope you can join us for a fun morning of cooking with some great recipes! Our lesson is Cheese Enchiladas; Sauteed Turkey Meatballs in Cranberry Sauce; Oven Fried Chicken Tenders with Taco Ranch Dip; Garlic Butter Steak and Potato Foil Packets; Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli; One Pan Cheesy Beef & Tomato Macaroni, and Crispy Chicken Fried Patties with a Sassy Sauce.
Thursday Dec 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

WOK ON~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~

There are so many great things about using a Wok. It brings together all the great Asian flavors of Sauces, Spices and Asian ingredients. It provides a means of cooking a meal using only one pot and it is quick and easy! Come for a fun and interesting lesson to learn and add these recipes to your repertoire. We will make Steak & Ramen Noodle Stir Fry with Carrots and Mushrooms; Quick Fried Green Beans with Ground Pork in Chile Garlic Sauce; Stir-Fried Curried Chicken Thighs with Sweet Peppers and Cashews; Shrimp Lo Mein Noodles with Broccoli, Mushrooms and Egg; Sticky Orange Peel Beef; Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry, and Bacon Fried Rice.
Tuesday Dec 31st
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00
January 2025

SOUP AND BREAD

When you know how to make Soup from scratch, you’ll never go back to the “open the can” variety. In this lesson, we’ll pair each fresh Soup with a perfect Bread to make a pairing for a meal. Come be part of this fun class to learn White Bean and Chicken Chili with Homemade Tortillas, Sweet Potato Soup with Buttered Pecans; Homemade Southern Buttermilk Biscuits with fresh Strawberry Jam; Black Bean Soup with Chili-dusted baked Tortilla Strips; Cozy Chicken Soup with homemade hand rolled Egg Noodles; Chipotle Chicken, Bacon & Corn Chowder, and Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze.
Tuesday Jan 7th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00

SHEET PAN MAGIC

This great trend proves the way to make a complete dinner using just one pan! It’s easy, and with these recipes it will be one of your favorite ways to cook dinner quickly and easily! Come learn the technique to cook this way! Our lesson is Beef Bulgogi with Snap Peas & Sesame Jasmine Rice; Salmon and Red Potatoes topped with Roasted Peppers, Portobello Mushrooms and Onions; Chicken Fajitas with Mango Guacamole & Tortillas; Sheet Pan Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp with Asparagus; & Garlic Baguette Toasts; Sheet Pan Honey-Soy Sticky Boneless Chicken Thighs; With Crisp Spinach Salad with Ginger-Soy Dressing, and Cinnamon Mocha Sheet Cake with Chocolate Icing.
Wednesday Jan 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

SAUTE AND FLAMBE

These two cooking methods are frequently used in restaurants to create great flavors in a short amount of time! Come learn to use them in your kitchen, and maybe show off a little to your friends! This great lesson is Classic French Flambe Steak Diane with Brandy; Chicken Breast Gruyere with Sauteed Mushrooms; Skillet Shrimp Fajitas with Cilantro-Lime Cream; Lightly Blackened Salmon Tacos with Chunky Mango Avocado Salsa; Sauteed Spinach, Sausage, Mushroom, and Ricotta Fettuccine; Strawberry & Silver Rum Crepes Flambe, and Pineapple Tequila Lime Flambe.
Tuesday Jan 14th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00

POT ROAST HEAVEN

These old favorites never go out of style… they just get better with knowledge and experience. Don’t miss the opportunity to make these comfort foods! Learn step by step from scratch how to prepare Onion Tart with Bacon, Swiss Cheese & Rosemary Pie Crust; Breaded Air Fryer Baby Bella Mushrooms with Stonewall Roasted Garlic Parmesan Aioli; Perfect Pot Roast with Red Wine Gravy, Potatoes & Carrots, and hand rolled Buttered Egg Noodles; Roasted Sweet Potato, & Brussel Sprouts Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette & Feta over Baby Spinach. Dessert will be warm Chocolate Pudding Cake with Crème De Cassis Whipped Cream.
Wednesday Jan 15th
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 – JANUARY 17

Isn’t it fun to learn new recipes, techniques and tips on how to prepare an impressive meal, watch it being made & then have it served to you? Our DEMONSTRATION lesson is just that! Come to enjoy Chicken Cordon Bleu with White Wine Sauce served with Basil Risotto. Dessert will be warm Mint Chocolate Pudding Cake with Whipped Cream.
Friday Jan 17th
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$50.00

NEW YEAR NEW YOU

Did you indulge during the Holidays maybe more than you thought? We have some remedies with great foods that help those needless pounds melt away. Come learn this great menu which includes Sheet Pan Balsamic Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs and Veggies; One Pan Coconut Red Curry Salmon & Bell Peppers; Turkey Enchilada Meatloaf with Black Beans & Corn; Waffled Crab Cakes with Stonewall Lemon and Avocado Aioli & Baby Spinach; Crispy Air Fryer Pork Chops with Shredded Brussels; Sprouts Salad with Apple, Pecans, and Blue Cheese; Negi Maki Flank Steak & Green Bean Stir Fry with Sake Brown Sauce served over Watercress, and Easy Chicken Tikka Masala with Naan.
Tuesday Jan 21st
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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