Kids and Teens

Name: VIBRANT SUMMER SALADS
Start: 2026-08-01T02:30:00-07:00
End: 2026-08-01T05:30:00-07:00
Location: Sweet Basil Culinary Center

Kids & Teens Classes

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1 VIBRANT SUMMER SALADS Ongoing VIBRANT SUMMER SALADS 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Salads make great summertime meals and are light, versatile and appealing foods to eat. Learn this array of delicious (and famous) combinations, where each Salad stands out as a meal in itself! Join us for Brussels Sprouts Salad with Dijon Horseradish Vinaigrette; Salad Nicoise with Lemon Tarragon Dressing; Farmer’s Su , ... WINE COUNTRY ENTERTAINING WINE COUNTRY ENTERTAINING 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 A wine-country entertaining class teaches you how to host with the effortless charm of Napa and Sonoma — where gatherings feel luxurious but never fussy, and every detail is guided by seasonality, simplicity, and a love of good wine. Come for an inspiring class to be part of a group preparing this great menu. Our lesso , ...

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3 ITALIAN FINGER FOODS ITALIAN FINGER FOODS 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 Italian finger foods are so much fun to learn because they combine everything people love about Italian cooking with the easy playfulness of small bites. They’re social, flavorful, and perfect for warm-weather gatherings. With the simplicity of using ingredients like fresh Produce, Herbs, Tomatoes, good Olive Oil, Chee , ...
4 ASIAN APPETIZERS ASIAN APPETIZERS 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Asian Finger foods are so much fun to make during the summertime because they assemble, bold, colorful flavors that are so satisfying for warm-weather eating. They bring the excitement of Asian street markets into bite-sized, shareable dishes that feel exactly right on hot days. Enjoy a dynamic, fun cooking experience , ...
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6 HOOKED ON FISH HOOKED ON FISH 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 This Fish class will teach you to prepare Seafood that’s bright, tender, and full of clean, refreshing flavor. Fish cooks in minutes, pairs beautifully with seasonal Produce, and doesn’t heat up the kitchen. Our class includes how to choose it, season it, and cook it perfectly. The lessons are Garlicky Shrimp Tacos; Sa , ... APPS AND MARTINIS APPS AND MARTINIS 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 Enjoy a class that will feel like an experience more than a lesson on cooking. This fun evening will teach how to create small bites that are fresh, and easy to serve; the kind of foods people crave this time of year. Pair that with a beautifully prepared Martini and you have the makings of a stylish summer gathering t , ...
7 LUNCH AND LEARN LUNCH AND LEARN 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm $50.00 Treat yourself to going out to lunch with a delightful menu of a summertime favorite dish. This cool, refreshing combination would also be good for entertaining. Join us for a DEMONSTRATION of Balsamic Steak with Arugula and Roasted Tomato Salad (seared Flat-Iron Steak drizzled with a warm Balsamic pan Sauce, served ov , ... GOURMET COUPLES GOURMET COUPLES 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $220.00 Invite your partner to share a culinary experience in a class where you cook together with a group of couples. This class is one of those experiences that feels special from the moment you walk in, because it gives you and your partner a chance to do something together that’s creative, delicious, and genuinely memorabl , ...
8 MACARONS MACARONS 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 This class takes you far beyond an experience of making pretty cookies – it gives you mastery over one of the most finicky & elegant of pastry treats. This challenge along with the knowledge of how to get them right gives you complete satisfaction and a rewarding experience. Come for a great class to learn L , ... ROMAN HOLIDAY ROMAN HOLIDAY 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 Experience the flair for creating specialties found in Roman cuisine. Roman Chefs balance tradition with simplicity; using high-quality fresh ingredients found at the local markets. They know how to create bold, simple but deeply flavorful dishes. Learn how ancient traditions have been translated into modern cuisine &# , ...

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10 CHEESE PLEASE CHEESE PLEASE 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm $105.00 Making Cheese is such a deeply satisfying experience because it combines creativity, science and hands-on craftsmanship in a way few other cooking experiences do. There is a sense of wonder in combining Milk, cultures, and enzymes to produce fresh creamy Cheese or firmer aged varieties. Come for a unique discovery proc , ...
11 SUMMER IN PROVENCE SUMMER IN PROVENCE 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 This class offers an introduction to one of the most celebrated regional cuisines in France. Known for its use of fresh Vegetables and Herbs, Olive Oil and Seafood, the class will experience using the types of ingredients that come from the region. Learning how the land and sea are connected through ingredients, you wi , ...
12 MARTIES MAD MARTINI HOUR 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 Watermelon 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 , ...
13 FRENCH PASTRIES FRENCH PASTRIES 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 This class on French Pastries provides a foundation for the techniques of French baking which can seem intimidating until the steps are broken down into manageable skills. The fundamental Pastry Doughs are defined and understood with hands-on guidance and instruction so that classics like Pate a Choux, Short crust Past , ... FISH ON THE LINE FISH ON THE LINE 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105.00 This fish class presents a valuable lesson that will make you comfortable understanding how to buy the best Fish, hold it properly, and prepare it to use cooking methods which are best for each type of fish. In addition to learning technique, we will focus on flavor, learning to use in ingredients to enhance the Fish s , ...
14 LUNCH AND LEARN LUNCH AND LEARN 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm $50.00 This is a deeply satisfying sandwich which makes a great meal during the summer months. Our DEMONSTRATION lesson is Cubano Sandwich with ham, roast Pork, Swiss Cheese, Pickles, Salami and Mustard on Cuban Bread, served with Avocado Cucumber Tomato Salad. Dessert will be Cuban Bread Pudding. We enjoy it all with an icy , ... GOURMET COUPLES GOURMET COUPLES 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $220.00 Here is a chance to have a special evening with your partner creating a gourmet meal. As you share preparing a new recipe together, you will learn new cooking techniques, discover new ingredients, and create flavors that will make your collaborative effort a fun, interactive experience! Our lesson will be Blistered Shi , ...
15 HERB GARDEN COOKING HERB GARDEN COOKING 9:30 am - 12:30 pm $105.00 Learn how to create vibrant, well-balanced flavors using fresh culinary Herbs. We will begin by identifying culinary Herbs and understanding each flavor and how they best pair with foods. We’ll discuss how to store them and how to use a knife to chop, chiffonade, and use to elevate & balance flavors in your everyd , ... SOURDOUGH SENSATIONS CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER 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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17 ART OF SOUTHWEST CUISINE 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, , ...
18 PIES AND TARTS FOR SUMMER 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 , ...
19 COOL SUMMER SALADS AND BREADS 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 , ...
20 STREET FOODS OF THE WORLD 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 Tortill , ... COOL APPS AND COCKTAILS 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 , ...
21 LUNCH AND LEARN 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 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 , ...
22 KIDS AND PARENTS COOK DINNER 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 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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24 COOKING LIKE INA GARTEN 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 , ...
25 COOL SUMMER PASTA 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 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 , ...
26 FOODS OF ROUTE 66 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 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 , ...
27 OUR SOUTHWEST FAVORITES 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 – Chilies, Corn, Cheeses, Beans, grilled Meats, and Salsas. You will learn to roast a Chili, then peel and use it to make layered flavors with sauces, marinades, and stews. Also, we will learn to gauge heat le , ...
28 LUNCH AND LEARN 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 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 , ...
29 BREAD BAKING 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 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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31 SUNDAY FAMILY DINNERS 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 , ...
1 THAI TREASURES 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 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 , ...
2 TACO NIGHT 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 , ...
3 WOK ON 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. , ...
4 LUNCH AND LEARN 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 , ...
5 KIDS COOK PASTA AND PIZZA 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 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

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

Kids Cooking

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

Kids Cooking

Jan D'Atri

$105.00

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Kids and Teens

Kids & Teens Classes

SUMMER SCHEDULE (PDF)

JULY CLASSES

AUGUST CLASSES

SEPTEMBER CLASSES

August 2026

VIBRANT SUMMER SALADS

WINE COUNTRY ENTERTAINING

ITALIAN FINGER FOODS

ASIAN APPETIZERS

HOOKED ON FISH

APPS AND MARTINIS

LUNCH AND LEARN

GOURMET COUPLES

MACARONS

ROMAN HOLIDAY

CHEESE PLEASE

SUMMER IN PROVENCE

MARTIES MAD MARTINI HOUR

FRENCH PASTRIES

FISH ON THE LINE

LUNCH AND LEARN

GOURMET COUPLES

HERB GARDEN COOKING

SOURDOUGH SENSATIONS

ART OF SOUTHWEST CUISINE

PIES AND TARTS FOR SUMMER

COOL SUMMER SALADS AND BREADS

STREET FOODS OF THE WORLD

COOL APPS AND COCKTAILS

LUNCH AND LEARN

GOURMET COUPLES

KIDS AND PARENTS COOK DINNER

PLANT BASED FINGER FOODS AT DINNER

COOKING LIKE INA GARTEN

COOL SUMMER PASTA

MEDITERRANEAN MYSTIQUE

FOODS OF ROUTE 66

MARTIES MAD MARTINI HOUR

OUR SOUTHWEST FAVORITES

LUNCH AND LEARN

GOURMET COUPLES

BREAD BAKING

ASIAN COCKTAIL PARTY

SUNDAY FAMILY DINNERS

THAI TREASURES

FARMERS MARKET MAGIC

TACO NIGHT

WOK ON

LUNCH AND LEARN

KIDS COOK PASTA AND PIZZA

NAPA STYLE

KIDS & TEENS COOKING CLASSES

SUBSCRIBE TO SWEET BASIL NEWSLETTER

August 2026

KIDS AND PARENTS COOK DINNER

September 2026

KIDS COOK PASTA AND PIZZA