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April 2025
Homemade Fettuccini In Bolognese Sauce

ITALYS FAVORITE DISHES~ CLASS IS FULL~

There are many reasons to love Italian foods! This lesson brings together the best of the best with an array of classic favorites. Add these recipes to your repertoire and delicious Italian meals will always be at your fingertips! Join us for Couscous alla Trapanese; Homemade Potato Gnocchi in Alfredo Sauce; Homemade Fettuccini In Bolognese Sauce; Chicken Scallopine ala Marsala; Risotto alla Milanese, and Sicilian Cannoli.
Monday Apr 14th
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Jan D'Atri
Sauteed Shrimp Cakes with Scallion Dip

COCKTAIL PARTIES WITH STYLE

If you want to spend time with your friends, why not invite them to enjoy a menu that goes all out? This menu stands out using the best quality foods resulting in flavors that are richly delicious. The presentations are creative & impressive. Come for a fun morning of cooking to learn a menu that includes: Sweet Chicken Bacon Wraps; Asparagus Tart with Gruyere and Balsamic Glaze; Sweet Pea Bruschetta with Ricotta; Mini Beef Wellington Bites with Creamy Horseradish Sauce; Sauteed Shrimp Cakes with Scallion Dip; Whipped Feta with Fresh Herbs with Baked Pita Chips, and Mini Lemon Cheesecakes. We will enjoy our meal with Champagne Mint Juleps.
Tuesday Apr 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
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Dried Cherry-Port Sauce (Seared Pork and Oven-Roasted with an easy Pan Sauce

SAUTE PAN FRY AND ROASTING FUNDAMENTALS~ Part of Series ~

Week 3 of Cooking Fundamentals: Understanding the basics of these important cooking principals will put you on the road to cooking almost any type of meat or fish. The goal is to become knowledgeable of each technique so you can use them to easily create a great meal! Come for a fun & fabulous lesson to learn Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Dried Cherry-Port Sauce (Seared Pork and Oven-Roasted with an easy Pan Sauce); Sautéed Chicken and Green Beans with Lemon and Thyme; Balsamic Steak with Roasted Tomato Salad; Mustard-Roasted Fish (Roasted Red Snapper or Rockfish seasoned with a Sauce of Creme Fraiche, Dijon Mustard, Whole-Grain Mustard, minced Shallots, and Capers); Sliders with Shallot-Dijon Relish (Pan-Fried Mini Beef Burgers); Cheddar and Scallion Mashed Potato Cakes, and Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic, Parmesan, and Breadcrumbs.
Tuesday Apr 15th
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00
Teriyaki Grilled Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers

NO FEAR GRILLING

Using a grill is a fast and valuable cooking method. Feeling confident with your grill comes from understanding how to operate it, use correct temperatures, and correct timing for all food you cook. This valuable lesson will provide the information you need. Join us for a fun, no fear lesson of Grilled Asparagus Skirt Steak Bundles; Teriyaki Grilled Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers; Dijon Grilled Boneless Pork Chops; Lemon Rosemary Grilled Chicken Breasts; Grilled Shrimp Panzanella Salad; Pesto-Stuffed Grilled Portobellos, and Grilled Angel Food Cake Triple Berry Trifle.
Wednesday Apr 16th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00
Black Pepper Crepes with Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

EASTER BRUNCH

Daytime entertaining is great for everyone, you most of all! This Easter themed menu offers all the variety a good daytime meal needs to be enjoyed by a few or a crowd! For this special holiday gather your family and friends together for this spectacular menu of Asparagus and Spring Greens Salad with Gorgonzola Vinaigrette; Rolled Spinach Omelet; Black Pepper Crepes with Tomatoes and Goat Cheese; Bacon Scalloped Potatoes; Candied Bacon; Carrot Soufflé, and luscious Lemon-Olive Oil Tart.
Thursday Apr 17th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00
Bananas Foster Flambé with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

LIGHT IT UP SAUTE AND FLAMBE

You too can learn the skills of chefs who prepare quick, delicious meals using the methods of sauté AND the impressive demonstration of flambe! In this fun class each person will practice both techniques. Join us for a great lesson to prepare Tequila Shrimp Flambé with Grilled Crostini; Cast Iron cooked Salmon with Brandy-Dijon Peppercorn Sauce; New York Steak Pan Seared with Flaming Jack Daniels Cream Sauce; fresh Mushrooms sautéed in Bourbon & Butter; Marsala Wine flamed fresh Carrots; Sautéed Fresh Tomato & Vodka Sauce over Linguine, and dessert of Bananas Foster Flambé with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream & Bourbon-Praline Sauce.
Thursday Apr 17th
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Linda Martin
$105.00
Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Lemon-Caper Sauce

LUNCH AND LEARN – APRIL 18

Here is an experience you could have fun sharing with a friend. Come for lunch, enjoy the DEMONSTRATION & learn to prepare it step by step. Come for a fun lunchtime experience to enjoy Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Lemon-Caper Sauce. Dessert will be Orange Olive Oil Cake with a Roasted Strawberry Topping.
Friday Apr 18th
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$50.00
Buttery Garlic Shrimp Scampi over Homemade Fettucine Noodles

GOURMET COUPLES – APRIL 18

This class is for couples who enjoy great food and the fun of cooking together in a relaxed setting. Invite your partner to join you and be part of a group of couples who will cook a three-course gourmet meal. Our menu is Grilled Clams Casino Amuse with Garlic & Bacon and Roasted Beet & Baby Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese & Balsamic Vinaigrette, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be Buttery Garlic Shrimp Scampi over Homemade Fettucine Noodles; Char Cooked fresh Zucchini with Basil Pesto; Oven Roasted Carrots with Dijon Butter & Dill, and Black Pepper Dinner Rolls with Sweet Butter, served with Pinot Noir. Dessert will be freshly made Cinnamon & Sugar Italian Doughnut Bites with Bailey’s Coffee Shots. Priced per Couple.
Friday Apr 18th
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Linda Martin
$195.00
Pineapple and Bacon French Bread Pizza

KIDS AND PARENTS MAKE PIZZA AND PASTA

When your family craves these foods, you can make them for everyone to enjoy using the recipes of this class. If you are aged 8 or above, invite your parent to come cook with you at this lesson. Come learn to make Cheeseburger Pizza; Malaysian Chicken Pizza; Pineapple and Bacon French Bread Pizza; Fettuccine Alfredo; Turkey Pesto Meatballs and Orecchiette; Bacon, Ranch, and Chicken Mac and Cheese, and Spaghetti with Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce. Priced for Two.
Saturday Apr 19th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$210.00
Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmas

BEST LOVED MEDITERRANEAN

There are so many Mediterranean foods to love, so many specialties, so many favorites! We’ve put together an amazing combination to teach the goodness that comes from the many possible choices Come for a great lesson of Garbanzo & Raisin Salad; Tuscan Kale Pesto Pizza with Shrimp Scampi; Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmas); Creamy Mediterranean Skillet Chicken; Greek Lemon Potatoes, and Cabbage Steaks with Lemon, Green Chermoula and Toasted Walnuts. Dessert will be Baklava Cigars.
Saturday Apr 19th
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Jan D'Atri
$105.00
; Ina's Old Fashioned Potato Salad

COOKING WITH INA GARTEN~ CLASS IS FULL~

Through the years and all of the cookbooks created by one of our most beloved chefs, we have found some of the best recipes to feature for this class. Ina Garten is in a class all her own with the quality and perfection she’s achieved with her recipes. We’ll celebrate her as we explore some of her best loved and most famous recipes. Come for a fun filled afternoon to learn Smoked Salmon Tacos with Guacamole; Ina's Best Ever "Engagement" Chicken; Ina's Old Fashioned Potato Salad; Roasted Broccolini with Cheddar Cheese; Beef Bourguignon, and Outrageous Garlic Bread. Dessert will be Ina's Vanilla Brioche Bread Pudding.
Monday Apr 21st
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Jan D'Atri
Stir-Fried Flank Steak and Veggies

WOK IT~ CLASS IS FULL~

When you want a fast-made meal with the goodness of fresh foods filled with lots of flavors, this is the easiest way to make that cooking goal happen. Our lesson will take you step by step of how to prep, and quickly prepare an entire meal in one cooking vessel, the wok! Our fun session teaches these Asian specialties. Come for Lemongrass Chicken Pot Stickers; Sweet Chili Firecracker Shrimp; Stir-Fried Flank Steak and Veggies; Sesame Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry; Hibachi Fried Rice Recipe (Japanese Style Fried Rice); Hoisin Pork & Vegetable Stir-Fry, and Beef & Udon Noodle Stir-Fry.
Tuesday Apr 22nd
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Amy Barnes
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