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December 2025

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HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 16 evening
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Come for a fun cookie making 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 and bake them, and when we are finished, each person will take home 16-18 dozen Cookies. We wo , ...
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RING IT IN
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
If you want to gather friends for a New Years celebration, offer this menu that will impress your guests and show off your culinary talents. Get ready to celebrate with Blue Cheese Gougères Puffs; Lemons Scented Chicken Meatballs with Grated Parmesan; Beef Tenderloin Crostini with Caramelized Onion Marmalade; Grilled S , ...
TAMALE TIME
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The holidays are a traditional time to make Tamales and enjoy them with family and friends. This hands-on lesson teaches how to prepare them using fresh Masa with a great variety of fillings. In this fun class we will make Spicy Chicken Guacamole Salsa Tamales; Pork Tamales with Red Chile Sauce; Green Corn Tamales with , ...
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HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 18 morning
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Come for a fun cookie making 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 and bake them, and when we are finished, each person will take home 16-18 dozen Cookies. We wo , ...
HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 18 evening
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
Come for a fun cookie making 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 and bake them, and when we are finished, each person will take home 16-18 dozen Cookies. We wo , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN – DECEMBER 19
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
During this busy time treat yourself to a little Italian comfort and DEMONSTRATION lesson of a fabulous lunch! Join us for Italian Antipasto Salad in Parmesan Cups served with “Armando Organic Bowtie Pasta” with my Momma’s Ragu. Dessert will be Italian Cream Cake , ...
GOURMET COUPLES – DECEMBER 19
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$195.00
Be available for a special evening with your partner and share a great experience in a cooking class! Couples will work together to prepare this three-course gourmet meal. Join us for Cast Iron Seared Sea Scallop Amuse with Caviar & Chives, and fresh Crab, Tomato, & Avocado “Tower” Salad with Balsamic Vinaigret , ...
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HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 20 morning
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Come for a fun cookie making 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 and bake them, and when we are finished, each person will take home 16-18 dozen Cookies. We wo , ...
HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 20 afternoon
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Come for a fun cookie making 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 and bake them, and when we are finished, each person will take home 16-18 dozen Cookies. We wo , ...
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HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 22 afternoon
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Come for a fun cookie making 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 and bake them, and when we are finished, each person will take home 16-18 dozen Cookies. We wo , ...
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HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 23 morning
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Come for a fun cookie making 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 and bake them, and when we are finished, each person will take home 16-18 dozen Cookies. We wo , ...
HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 23 evening
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Come for a fun cookie making 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 and bake them, and when we are finished, each person will take home 16-18 dozen Cookies. We wo , ...
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WOK ON
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Learn how a wok is used to cook complete stir-fry meals. This fun class teaches a variety of Asian dishes including Thai Chicken with Basil; Chili Crisp Noodles; Luang Prabang Fusion Salad (A Cambodian Salad with Ground Pork, Scallions, Cilantro, Lime Juice, Ginger, Chile Peppers, Leaf Lettuce, and Hard Boiled Eggs); J , ...
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Merry Christmas
All Day
Merry Christmas from Martie and Everyone at Sweet Basil Gourmet! Thank you for making this Christmas season so special. We are truly grateful for your friendship, your support, and the joy you bring into our kitchen all year long. From our Sweet Basil family to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas filled with peac , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN – DECEMBER 26
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
Take a breath after the busy holiday season and enjoy a lunch you will love for how easy it is to prepare together with its wonderful flavors. Join us for a DEMONSTRATION of Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Chipotle Green Onion Gravy, served with Creamy Sharp Cheddar Cheese Polenta. Dessert will be Mexican Chocolate Pâté w , ...
GOURMET COUPLES – DECEMBER 26
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$195.00
Make this a date night where you and your partner enjoy a culinary experience. As a team you will prepare part of a three-course gourmet meal with a group of couples. Come have fun and join us for Bruschetta with Fontina and Greens; Apple, Dried Cherry and Pecan Salad with Maple Dressing, served with Chardonnay. The en , ...
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KIDS COOK DINNER
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Kids (ages 8 and above) with an interest in cooking could be a big help to Mom after taking this class. We have a fun group of recipes teaching valuable prep skills and cooking fundamentals. Come have fun and learn Zucchini Fritters with Homemade Ranch Dipping Sauce; Best Ever Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons; , ...
MACARONS
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
There is nothing quite like these delicate, flavorful little French cookies. This lesson will teach you how to perfect each step in creating them. This valuable lesson will teach you to make Grasshopper Macarons with Mint Chocolate Ganache; Lemon Macarons; Snickerdoodle Macarons with Cinnamon-Sugar Buttercream; Strawbe , ...
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SOUTHWEST SPLENDOR
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
The foods and flavors of Southwest cuisine have many dynamic qualities. The lesson will teach how to create flavors using local ingredients and using chilies for flavor and spice. Our fun menu includes Nacho Daddy’s Skillet Nachos; Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Charred Avocado & Cilantro Lime Dressing; Southwestern Chil , ...
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CAST IRON COOKING
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
This lesson will teach how this traditional cooking vessel can be used for searing, creating a good crust, even cooking, holding in heat, a one pot meal, and is easily cleaned. Our lesson will be Rosemary Butter Basted Rib-Eye Steak with Cast Iron Garlic Bread; Cast Iron Shrimp Scampi over Farfalle; Buttery Sweet Potat , ...
TREASURED THAI
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
Thai cuisine opens the doors to an enticing, alluring style of foods. The ingredients, spices, herbs and methods of cooking make up a fascinating fare. Learn for yourself how to prepare these flavors. Our lesson is Thai Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp and Noodles; Vegetable Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce; Grilled Chicken , ...
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SOURDOUGH SUCCESS
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
You can easily master the techniques of making Sourdough bread with the lessons in this class. Learn about it beginning with creating Sourdough starter. The lesson will teach how to maintain the starter, how to build gluten structure, how to score, proof, ferment and bake! The lesson will include a variety of flavors a , ...
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Happy New Year
All Day
From Martie and everyone at Sweet Basil — THANK YOU for an amazing 2025! We are so grateful for your support and enthusiasm throughout the year. Wishing you a bright and Happy New Year filled with great food, good friends, and unforgettable meals. See you in 2026 for more fun, flavor, and culinary inspiration! , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN – JANUARY 2
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
This light lunch makes a delicious and satisfying meal after the holidays. Our DEMONSTRATION teaches how to create the delicate flavors of poached Salmon wrapped in Puff Pastry with a light Lemon Cream Sauce. It is served with Winter Citrus Salad dressed with Lemon Honey Vinaigrette. Dessert will be Lemon Mousse Cake. , ...
GOURMET COUPLES – JANUARY 2
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$220.00
It’s Date Night! Invite your partner to share a fun, culinary experience with a group of couples and create a three-course gourmet meal. Each couple will work as a team and from start to finish to prepare part of the meal. When the cooking comes together each course will be served with a sampling of wine. Come have fun , ...
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PASTA PRIMER
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
There is nothing quite as light and flavorful as Pasta made from scratch. This lesson will lead you step by step to creating Pastas from scratch in a variety of shapes. Come for a fun and lively culinary experience! We will pair our Pasta with great tasting Sauces. Enjoy the fun of making Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta Fazool) , ...
ASIAN STREET FOODS
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
This flavorful lesson teaches about popular foods made by Asian street vendors, with a sampling from a variety of Asian countries. These specialties make delicious meals or finger foods. Come learn to make them so you can enjoy the variety with your friends and family. Our lesson is Filipino-style Chicken Soup with Coc , ...

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If you are unable to visit Sweet Basil Gourmet in person, you can shop our online store where you can find hundreds of popular items from kitchen gadgets, table top dinnerware, cutlery, gourmet foods, bakeware, pots & pans just to name a few categories.     

Serving Pieces

Table Top & Dinnerware

Throughout the store, you’ll find a wide selection of Dinnerware and Serving Pieces which are selected to do the most beautiful job of enhancing the food it will rest upon. Search out our captivating collection of pieces that are perfect for any occasion to be serving pieces for your table or beautiful choices for gift giving.

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Gift Ideas Scottsdale

Sweet Basil always has a variety of Ready-To-Go gift baskets. They are available any time at the store. We specialize in Custom Gift Baskets that you create with that special someone in mind. 

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Gift Baskets

Sweet Basil always has a variety of Ready-To-Go gift baskets. They are available any time at the store. We specialize in Custom Gift Baskets that you create with that special someone in mind. 

Gift Baskets Scottsdale

BBQ

Grilling is a way to cook year-round in Arizona. Choose products that enhance the foods you grill. These tools and equipment represent the best quality and variety for all grilling needs.

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Bar

A well-equipped bar is the best compliment to a bar stocked with quality choices for cocktail-making. Must-have quality bar tools include shakers, strainers, mixers, openers, and ice molds. Call the store for additional bar equipment choices.

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Baking

Choose from professional quality bakeware including: cake, pie, cheesecake, bread, muffin, cookies and specialty desserts. Shop here for an assortment of tools, baking pans and equipment. Call the store for additional items not seen here.

Coffee

Coffee & Tea

We feature Gaviña Coffee with rich flavorful beans selected from the finest beans grown the world over. Our full-bodied selection includes over 20 medium to dark roast beans, each with amazing dynamic flavors as well as clean tasting water-processed decaffeinated choices.

Cutlery

Cutlery

For the beginner to experienced Chef, our Cutlery represents the best quality selection for lifelong use and enjoyment. Choose what impresses you most from top brands including Wusthof Trident, Hammer Stahl, Messermeister & Kyocera Ceramics.

Cookbook

Cookbooks

Browse our cookbook areas for a wide selection of books which inspire with recipe collections & pictures. Our assortment of hundreds of cookbooks provide the way to gain instruction to creating amazing foods on every subject.

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Gadgets

Our gadget selection offers hundreds of colorful, efficient,  high-quality gadgets tools for cooking at home. No matter the task or requirement, Sweet Basil has what you need to accomplish your culinary goal.

Food Section

Gourmet Foods

Add gourmet foods to your meal preparation, and treat yourself and friends to an enjoyable array of flavors found in our gourmet food selection. Choose the foods and flavors that sound most appealing based on your mood, occasion and palate. These specialty treats make great giftables for most occasions and all seasons.

Linens

Linens

Discover a wide selection of beautiful, vibrant colors and patterns of kitchen and table linens. Sweet Basil offers a wide selection of Placemats, Napkins, Napkin Rings & Table Runners. In addition, choose from many fun and pretty aprons, pot holders, mitts & hand towels! Freshen and update your kitchen or choose an assortment for wonderful gifts!

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Pots & Pans

At Sweet Basil you’ll find a wide variety of the world’s best cookware. Choose from Scanpan; Hammer Stahl; Staub; Lodge; Kyocera; Nordicware & Cuisinart Cookware. These brands represent the best in non-stick, stick resistant, stainless steel, aluminum and cast iron.