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August 2026

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SOURDOUGH SENSATIONS
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
If you have wanted to learn to make Sourdough Bread, this class will take the guesswork out and teach you to be making a variety of Breads. Imagine making Bread that looks, smells, and tastes exceptional. We will begin with sourdough starter, learn how to make and feed it and keep it alive long-term. You’ll gain a clea , ...
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ART OF SOUTHWEST CUISINE
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
A cooking class focused on Southwest cuisine is built on the idea that simple ingredients can become extraordinary when treated with intention. The magic comes from where “fire, earth, and freshness meet on the plate” — each element unlocking a different layer of flavor. Roasting, charring, and slow-braising, grilling, , ...
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PIES AND TARTS FOR SUMMER
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
This class opens the door to creating luscious Pies and Tarts made with flavors that expresses the vibrancy of summer – beautiful berries, citrusy custards, and juicy stone fruits. We will begin by learning to make a variety of crusts including a Buttery Pie Crust, delicate Tart Shells, and flaky Phyllo Crusts. We’ll e , ...
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COOL SUMMER SALADS AND BREADS
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Nothing tastes better in the warm summer months than fresh Salads made with lots of Veggies, Protein, and light luscious Dressings. Paired with Bread to compliment, you have meals that not only sound good but are perfect for healthy summer enjoyment. This class introduces an amazing collection of salads you won’t be ab , ...
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STREET FOODS OF THE WORLD
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
This class will take you on a journey to explore regional foods, culture, cooking techniques, come from around the world where people eat in casual settings as well as from vendors on the streets. the lreets. This fun lesson.is Stacked Ham & Cheese Quesadillas (Sincronizadas – stacked & griddled Flour Tortillas , ...
COOL APPS AND COCKTAILS
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
Join us for a sweet spot in August to enjoy a social time and create new apps that are perfect for hot evenings. Invite your girlfriends to join you in this relaxed great food and a refreshing cocktail. Treat yourself to Grilled Shrimp on Rosemary Skewers; Thai Chicken Meatballs with Sweet Chili Sauce; Sundried Tomato , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
Here is a great opportunity to learn a favorite dish so perfect for summer in this DEMONSTRATION lesson. Enjoy learning while we serve you lunch! Our lesson is Cuban Chicken Fried Steak topped with Lemon slices, served with Cuban-style Black Beans with steamed White Rice. Dessert will be Coconut Lime Cupcakes splashed , ...
GOURMET COUPLES
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$220.00
Add some fun to your summer with a class that you and your partner share cooking together, creating an amazing three course gourmet meal. You’ll chop, mix, and stir in a relaxed environment sharing the experience with other couples, as a group you create an amazing meal. When the plating is done, everyone will sit down , ...
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KIDS AND PARENTS COOK DINNER
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$210.00
If your child (aged eight and above) has an interest in cooking, this class will provide them with an exciting, empowering experience by doing something “grown-up” and real, learning right alongside you. Cooking dinner together for the family lets them share how to use a recipe, use cooking tools, and see how everythin , ...
PLANT BASED FINGER FOODS AT DINNER
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
This class provides a fountain of knowledge on how to use proteins to create balanced meals while eliminating the use of animal products. These recipes introduce plant forward foods used in creative ways to make foods that taste great and are easy to plan and prepare. Come for a fun and enlightening cooking experience , ...
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COOKING LIKE INA GARTEN
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
Ina had it right in making cooking fun and not too complicated. Her recipes are easy and taste great! We have gathered a group of favorites from her book “ TO GO DINNERS” to prepare in this fun class! If you’re an Ina fan, come have fun with us and learn to prepare Cheddar Crackers & Gruyere Batons; Tomato Soup wi , ...
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COOL SUMMER PASTA
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
This Pasta class is so perfect for summer, using summer ingredients to build light sauces added to fresh Pastas. Come for a fun & amazing experience to learn Thai Marinated Chicken, Vegetables & Fusilli Pasta Salad with Peanut Dressing; Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguini; Penne Pasta Primavera with Shrimp and Bro , ...
MEDITERRANEAN MYSTIQUE
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
This class opens the door to wonderful foods from this region and with foods that feel good to eat during the summer. Fresh seasonal produce is the cornerstone to creating bright, crisp flavors. Using basic ingredients like Olive Oil, Garlic, Lemon, Herbs, you will learn to create light, satisfying dishes. Enjoy a less , ...
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FOODS OF ROUTE 66
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
We’re celebrating the centennial anniversary of the iconic stops along Route 66 are a showcase of diners, mom & pop cafes, & roadside grills. This lesson will travel through the state & tap into the retro flavors, and discover the influences of Native American, Mexican, ranching and frontier cooking. It wil , ...
MARTIES MAD MARTINI HOUR
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
$30.00
It’s a party and you are invited to Martie’s Mad Martini Happy Hour! Come sip a Lemon Drop Martini – fresh, refreshing and delicious, crafted by our Mixologist Brian Vogel, owner of the Raven Gastropub. Brian will share tips on how to make this memorable cocktail. Our chef will DEMONSTRATE an appetizer you won’t be abl , ...
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OUR SOUTHWEST FAVORITES
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
This class is focused on southwest cuisine with bold, sun-driven flavors that define the Arizona foods we love – Chiles, Corn, Cheeses, Beans, grilled Meats, and Salsas. You will learn to roast a Chile, then peel and use it to make layered flavors with sauces, marinades, and stews. Also, we will learn to gauge heat lev , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
Treat yourself to an amazing lunch, one where you learn the steps to roasting a pork tenderloin. Enjoy a DEMONSTRATION and let us serve it to you with our menu of Honey Dijon Pork Tenderloin, served with Grapefruit Pomegranate Salad and charred Sourdough. Dessert will be Puff Pastry Napoleon Cake. , ...
GOURMET COUPLES
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$220.00
Make this a date night! Come with your partner and be part of the group making an amazing three-course dinner. Together you will chop, stir, and cook the recipe you choose, sharing the experience in a fun, relaxed setting. We will serve the courses with a sampling of wine. Come have fun and learn Dirty Martini Deviled , ...
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BREAD BAKING
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
This fun class on yeast and non-yeast bread baking will immerse you into the core of fundamental Bread baking. You will learn how Yeast works, kneading, folding, shaping, scoring, and building a crust. We will focus on understanding how ingredients including eggs, butter, milk and sugar change flavor and textures of Br , ...
ASIAN COCKTAIL PARTY
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
An Asian themed cocktail party has an intriguing feel of a sensory and lively occasion. It’s a time where you can treat guests to an assortment of beautiful foods in small bite-size pieces, with bold, Asian flavors. Come for a fun lesson to be able to create this seductive combination and delight your guests with Asian , ...
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SUNDAY FAMILY DINNERS
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
This class offers a relaxed, casual, and comforting cooking experience where the feeling is of a soul-soothing meal and experience for your family or friends to gather for Sunday dinner. The lesson will give you lots of choices for creating casual special occasions everyone will enjoy. Come for a great class to learn S , ...
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THAI TREASURES
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Sign up for a class that is one of the most sensory, flavor-packed and fun culinary experiences you can have. The colorful, aromatic foods with all the flavor contrasts – salty, sweet, sour and spicy – makes it one of the favorite Asian cuisines. We will learn about and use many ingredients specific to Thai , ...
FARMERS MARKET MAGIC
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
This Farmer’s Market class will give you the ability to turn whatever is fresh, local and seasonal into meals with life to them. We will learn how chefs shop and gauge when fruits & vegetables are at their peak; build dishes around a star ingredient; and use simple ingredients in ways that turn them into delicious , ...
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TACO NIGHT
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Tacos are one of the most loved of our Southwest specialties. They are perfect for a simple weeknight meal or more elaborate flavor-layered creations. In this class we will learn how they can be constructed with proteins and cooking methods; fillings with flavorings and spice levels and toppings to finish. Come have fu , ...
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WOK ON
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Wok cooking provides an endless array of choices of what to cook in a one-pan vessel using Asian ingredients, Sauces, & Spices. This “quick cook” lesson explores ways to create dynamic meals using Beef, Pork, Shrimp, Chicken and Vegetables. Come for an inspiring class and learn how it all comes together in a wok. , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
Come for lunch and a valuable lesson of a menu presented in a DEMONSTRATION. We will serve it to you, and you will have the “know how” to add a new dinner party menu to your repertoire. We invite you to enjoy Pork Medallions with Mushroom Marsala, served with Orzo with Spinach and Pine Nuts. Dessert will be Banana Cake , ...
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KIDS COOK PASTA AND PIZZA
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
This special class for kids (ages 8 and above) provides hands-on experience making Pizza and Pasta. The excitement starts when they learn to transform Dough into a pliable Pizza Crust, stretching & shaping it, then filling and baking it, turning it into beautiful, finished hand-made Pizza. Next, they will make Pas , ...
NAPA STYLE
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
This elegant yet down-to-earth class crafts a Wine country experience with bountiful produce to create fresh and fully flavorful dishes reflecting the signature of the area. Come for a fun & satisfying lesson to build healthy, natural and sophisticated foods. Our menu is Savory Mushroom and Brie Tart; Kale Salad wi , ...

KIDS & TEENS COOKING CLASSES

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Sweet Basil has classes for Kids & Teen scheduled

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As soon as Martie Sullivan moved Sweet Basil to a larger space she fulfilled another dream: cooking classes for Kids & Teens. And not just “kids-easy” dishes but the real deal. (See some upcoming classes below.) The TV cooking shows were gaining followers of all ages. Martie wanted to offer them a serious and fun environment with professional chefs teaching them to emulate their TV heroes.

Sweet Basil has classes for Kids & Teen scheduled throughout the year. In addition, we are well known for our Summer Cook Camps!! Classes are also scheduled on Saturdays during the school year and extra classes during vacation periods. Parent Kids & Teen classes are also popular. Check out some of our upcoming classes below.

August 2026

KIDS AND PARENTS COOK DINNER

If your child (aged eight and above) has an interest in cooking, this class will provide them with an exciting, empowering experience by doing something “grown-up” and real, learning right alongside you. Cooking dinner together for the family lets them share how to use a recipe, use cooking tools, and see how everything comes together. Come cook together and in the end your child can proudly say “I made this” and you will have had a priceless shared experience along with new fun meals you share with the entire family. Our lesson is Croissant French Toast; Beef & Broccoli Ramen; Meatball Mozzarella Skillet; Crispy Pasta Caesar Salad; Creamy Chicken & Orzo; Eggroll in a Bowl, and Brownie Bites with Marshmallow Topping.
Saturday Aug 22nd
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Jan D'Atri
$210.00
September 2026

KIDS COOK PASTA AND PIZZA

This special class for kids (ages 8 and above) provides hands-on experience making Pizza and Pasta. The excitement starts when they learn to transform Dough into a pliable Pizza Crust, stretching & shaping it, then filling and baking it, turning it into beautiful, finished hand-made Pizza. Next, they will make Pasta – stirring Flour, Egg, Oil and Salt together then turning it into Dough, stretching, then cutting it into Pasta shapes. As they learn to make dinner, they also learn measuring skills and recipe reading to make Pizza and Pasta on their own. Sign up for an amazingly fun morning of making Pizza Kabobs; Homemade Pasta Shapes; Teddy Bear Pizza; Pasta Caesar Salad; Pizza Pasta Bake; Caramel Apple Pizza and Spaghetti Cupcakes.
Saturday Sep 5th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Jan D'Atri
$105.00
October 2026

KIDS COOK FAMILY DINNERS

Being able to cook dinner for your family is an achievement that puts you on the road to learning about food you can share and enjoy yourself. If you are 8 or above, come have fun & learn about cooking; you will feel proud of what you accomplish and will learn skills to use forever. Our fun lesson will be Tomato Basil Bisque with Grilled Cheese Croutons; Chicken Parmesan Meatball Skillet; Garlic Cheese Rolls with Roasted Garlic Butter; Crispy Pork Chops with Chunky Homemade Apple Sauce; Caesar Salad; Sheet Pan Salmon with Baby Red Dill Potatoes, and Rich and Moist Chocolate Cake with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream.
Saturday Oct 3rd
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Jan D’Atri
$105.00

KIDS AND PARENTS COOK DINNER

If your child is 8 or above and you enjoy cooking together, join us for a fun shared experience where you will learn practical cooking skills. While cooking together you will learn a delicious new group of recipes for family dinners. The class will help build communication and confidence while working together in a relaxed environment. Join us to be a team to learn Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Squares with Creamy Garlic Dipping Sauce; Crunchy Chicken Caesar Tacos; Best Ever Sunday Night Meatloaf with Garlic Mashed Potatoes; Buttermilk Biscuits; Fancy Weeknight Cheeseburger Wellington; Crunchy, Munchy Coleslaw, and Quick Cinnamon Roll Bites with Drizzle. Priced per Couple.
Saturday Oct 17th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Jan D’Atri
$210.00
November 2026

Happy Thanksgiving

From all of us at Sweet Basil Gourmet, we wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving! We are truly thankful for our wonderful customers, friends, and cooking community who make Sweet Basil such a special place. May your Thanksgiving be filled with delicious food, treasured traditions, good friends, and time spent with those you love. With gratitude, Martie & the Sweet Basil Staff
Thursday Nov 26th
All Day
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Jan D'Atri

SWEET BASIL HOLIDAY PARTYCall 480-596-5628 to RSVP

Our Sweet Basil Holiday Party is an event you don’t want to miss! Everyone is invited to join us for a festive celebration with wine & hors d’oeuvres. Enjoy a chef demonstration of the foods we’re serving! There will be special values on our fun Christmas merchandise and gifts throughout the store. Enter to win a gift from Santa’s bag of raffle items. Bring a friend, enjoy a glass of wine, make your holiday shopping list, and let us help make your season fun and stress-free. Be sure to RSVP so we will know you are coming! Call 480-596-5628 or email: [email protected]
Monday Nov 30th
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Martie Sullivan
Free
December 2026

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Martie and the entire Sweet Basil staff wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas! May your holiday be filled with the warmth of family and friends, wonderful food, cherished traditions, and plenty of sweet memories. Thank you for cooking, learning, laughing, and sharing the joy of good food with us throughout the year. We are truly grateful to have you as part of our Sweet Basil family. Merry Christmas and warmest holiday wishes! — Martie & the Sweet Basil Staff
Friday Dec 25th
All Day
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Martie Sullivan

KIDS COOK PIZZA AND PASTA

If you are a kid age eight and above, here is a class that lets you make pizza and pasta from scratch! When you know how to make them yourself, you’ll be able to go into the kitchen to make these family recipes! How fun is that? We’ll learn to do many fun things in this class. We will mix, knead, roll, shape, stir, taste, and create delicious pizzas and pasta from start to finish. We hope you can join us for a fun morning of cooking! Our lesson will be One-Pot Fettuccine Alfredo; French Bread Italian Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza; Puffy Pepperoni Pizza Pastry Twists; Magic Chicken & Penne Pasta Baked with Red Sauce and Cheese; Garlic Bread Cavatappi Pasta; White Pizza with Ricotta, Mozzarella & Parmesan Cheeses, and Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza with Frosting and Sprinkles.
Tuesday Dec 29th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00
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