August Class Schedule

With so many Noodles available how do we know how to cook them all? These are questions we’ll answer in class. Discover Noodles which are wheat, rice, soba, ramen, udon, vegetable, pasta, how to prepare and sauce them. This fun class will take us around the world to discover, prepare, and sauce them. Come join in! Our lesson is Pappardelle Noodle with Rosemary Portobello Mushroom Sauce; Spicy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Smoked Sausage; German Style Fried Egg Noodles with Kielbasa; Bibim Guksu (Cold Soba Noodle Salad); Grandma’s Chicken and Hand Rolled Noodles, and Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles.

Join Vin Roché as we travel to the land of endless rolling vineyards, bold wine, and food so good that you’re sure Nonna is in the kitchen cooking just for you. We’ll transport you to Tuscany, Italy’s most famous wine region, during this unique wine tasting. Each wine will be paired with an Italian appetizer created by one of our Sweet Basil Italian chefs. As we taste through four wines that define the area you’ll immerse in the flavor of the region, get travel tips, and learn all about Tuscany’s iconic wines. Join us for an evening of an amazing Tuscan Vino experience. We’ll pair our wines with Apple & Brie Bruschetta; Cocktail Meatballs with melted Mozzarella; Parmesan Chicken Bites with spicy Tomato Dipping Sauce; and Tuscan Arancini.

Sauces add so much flavor to a dish & are often what gives a recipe great flavor. In this class we’ll focus on Sauces that are light, easy to make, & complimentary to each accompaniment. Come for a fun morning of cooking to learn sauce making including New York Strip Steak with Chimichurri (Spicy Herbed Sauce of Parsley, Cilantro, Oregano, Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes, Vinegar & Olive Oil); Sautéed Pork Medallions with Cilantro & Coconut Pan Sauce; Pan-Seared Salmon & Mango-Cucumber Salsa; Indoor BBQ Chicken with Honey-Scallion BBQ Sauce; Pasta with Bagna d’Inferno (Spicy Tomato Sauce with Garlic & Anchovies), and Green Beans & Vietnamese Scallion Sauce. The dessert will be Puff Pastry Squares with Instant Pot Dulce de Leche.

Come for a fun lesson and opportunity to learn and enjoy an amazing cocktail party menu! These recipes are not difficult and will always make a splash when served with a chilled and delicious Martini! Our menu is Sautéed Fresh Mushrooms with Goat Cheese & Basil Oil on Grilled Crostini; Boursin Filet Bites with Fresh Chives; Thai Spicy Chicken Meatballs with Sweet Chili Sauce; Grilled Shrimp on Rosemary Skewers; Caviar Topped White Truffle Creamy Deviled Eggs; Sweet Chicken Bacon Wraps with Blue Cheese Dip, and Mini Crème Brûlées. We will enjoy this menu with an Expresso Martini OR a St. Germain Martini.

Plan a fun lunchtime excursion and join us for a DEMONSTRATION lesson with a cool summertime meal. Join us for Sous Vide Mozzarella Chicken (Perfectly cooked moist chicken breasts topped with melted Mozzarella Cheese), served with Arugula, Tomato, & Pesto Salad with Crispy Garlic Bread. Dessert will be Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse.

If you enjoy cooking, invite your partner to come be your partner creating a gourmet three-course gourmet meal. Come learn a great menu of Grilled Shrimp on Rosemary Skewers Amuse, and Butter Lettuce & Sautéed fresh Apple Salad with Brie Croutons, served with Chardonnay. The entrée is Homemade Béarnaise Sauce overcast iron Seared Blackened Rib Eye Steak; Grill Cooked Vegetables with Chipotle Dressing; Tempura Green Beans, and freshly made Garlic Naan, served with Zinfandel. The dessert will be Homemade Lemon Pound Cake on the Grill with Chocolate-Espresso Sauce & Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. Priced per Couple.

Learning Classic French techniques will give you a good foundation in all areas of cooking; this class teaches basic principles of French procedures with each recipe. Come for a fun and fascinating lesson to be immersed in French cuisine. Our lesson is Baked Brie en Croute; French Onion Soup; Coq Au Vin; Asparagus Crepes with Morney Sauce; Potatoes Au Gratin; Profiteroles, and Chocolate Souffle.

Cantonese stands out as one of the cornerstones of Chinese cuisine. It incorporates edible meats and uses steaming and stir frying as common cooking methods. It often uses preserved food to create dynamic flavors. Come learn about this style of cooking. Our lesson is Char Siu-Glazed Pork & Pineapple Buns (Glazed pork slices served in sweet buns with charred pineapple); Cantonese-Style Black Pepper Beef & Potatoes; Sook Mei Faan (Cantonese Creamed Corn with Tofu & Rice); Chinese White-Cooked Chicken with Ginger-Soy Dressing (Poached Chicken with Scallions, Cilantro, Sherry, Soy Sauce, & Ginger over Napa Cabbage); Oven-Steamed Fish with Scallions & Ginger, and Vegetable Lo Mein. Dessert will be Double Mango Pudding.

This class offers a unique hands-on experience teaching how to easily use a chef’s knife and paring knife. Each participant will receive an array of Vegetables and Fruits to use for practice cutting. The instructor will lead the group through a DEMONSTRATION on how to slice, dice, and julienne. Students will practice knife cuts to gain the skills of working easily with each knife. In addition, we will learn about different types of knives, when and how to use them. We will learn to correctly hold a knife, use and steel and care for knives properly. From there the class will make a salad using the fruits and vegetables from practice. It will be an Orzo Vegetable Salad with Chicken we can enjoy before we go home.

Fresh Herbs are an easy way to add variety and fresh flavors to a dish. This lesson will guide you through the culinary herbs and the foods that are best complimented by them. Join us for an inspiring, creative lesson of Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Brown Butter and Sage; Thyme Pesto and Goat Cheese-filled Chicken Breasts; Mixed Greens with Tarragon Vinaigrette topped with Grilled Salmon with Basil Aïoli; Cast iron pan grilled New York strip Steaks with Olive-Oregano Relish; Chive and Parsley Mashed Potatoes. The dessert will be Mixed Berries with Lemon Verbena Cream.

The art of creating Tapas or little finger foods is fun because it incorporates Spanish ingredients, flavorings, and food combinations. Originally created for Spanish happy hour, Tapas are most often enjoyed with a glass of wine or sherry. Add one dish of Paella and you have a party! Join us for a fun lesson on it all! We’ll prepare Spanish Chilled Almond & Garlic Soup; Patatas Bravas (Crispy Potatoes with a Smoky Tomato Sauce); Roasted Peppers with Sherry Vinegar, Green Olives, & Capers; Stuffed Mushrooms with Chorizo & Manchego, and Shrimp Paella; Chicken & Chorizo Paella. Dessert will be Torrijos (Sherry-Soaked French Toast). We’ll have Sangria Blanco with our meal.

Fresh Pasta is a treat anytime! In this class, learn how to make and stretch your own pasta then finish it with an amazing Sauce for each Pasta we make! Our lesson is Fettuccine Alfredo; Hand cut Semolina Gnocchi alla Romana; Shrimp and Linguine Fra Diavolo; Sheet pan sweet Italian Sausage Broccolini and Gnocchi dinner; Italian Turkey Meatball Soup with Orzo; Bacon Risotto, and Italian Margaritas.