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May 2025

FUNDAMENTALS OF BAKING~ Part of Series ~

If you like to bake and want to learn how to do more to achieve beautiful and professional results, this is a perfect class for you. This menu teaches important baking principles. You and your family will be delighted with what you learn in class. Join us for Dried Cherry Scones; The Best Easy Chocolate Cake; Lemon Olive Oil Cake; Potato Biscuits with Chives; Cast Iron Beer-Batter Cheese Bread; Banana Chocolate Bread, and Orange-Cranberry Soda Bread with White Chocolate Chunks.
Tuesday May 6th
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00

THE SPANISH TABLE

Spanish cuisine with its dynamic food combinations, flavors & contemporary innovations open ways for us to enjoy a cuisine rich with diversity. Come for a fun lesson as we peek into one of the world’s favorite cuisines. Our lesson is Cherry Tomato Salad (Quartered Cherry Tomatoes, Blue Cheese, fresh Oregano, & chopped Oranges with a Tomato & Sherry reduction); Spanish-Style Flatbread with Roasted Peppers, Artichokes and Serrano Ham; Braised Chicken with Sherry and Saffron (Pollo en Pepitoria); Spanish-Style Toasted Pasta with Shrimp; Chorizo and Orange Couscous Salad; Spanish Grilled Vegetables (Escalivada), and Lemon Sugar Burnt Basque Cheesecake.
Thursday May 8th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00

LUNCH AND LEARN – May 9

We invite you to join us for a fun lunch hour where we prepare and serve you lunch, and you sit back and enjoy the DEMONSTRATION on how to prepare it. Our menu is one you can use for your own entertaining purposes. Our lesson is Balsamic-Glazed New York Strip Steaks served with Orzo Salad with Roasted Vegetables (Eggplant, Tomatoes, Onions, & Bell Peppers). Dessert will be Mini Lemon Cheesecakes.
Friday May 9th
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$50.00

MOTHERS DAY BRUNCH

Celebrate your mom with a special meal and a daytime celebration. Our menu is made up of foods that are crowd pleasers for everyone. Join us for a fun & impressive lesson. Our menu is Asparagus Salad with Radishes, Pecorino Romano, and Croutons; Bacon Maple Waffles; Gruyère and Ham Baked Omelet & Sausage Links with Apricot-Mustard Glaze; Homemade English Muffins; Spinach Soufflé; Cheesy Potato Cups, and Glazed Maple-Pecan Oatmeal Scones.
Saturday May 10th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00

FABULOUS FRENCH FLAVORS

Treat yourself to an excursion into classic cuisine with a lesson of French specialties. Learn firsthand how favorite French dishes are made from scratch and discover their magic. Our classic lesson includes Gougères (Pate a Choux Dough made into airy Gruyère Cheese Puffs); Asparagus, Goat Cheese & Bacon Tart; Oven-Baked Croque Monsieur (Ham & Gruyère Cheese Sandwiches with an easy faux Béchamel Sauce); Steak au Poivre with Brandied Cream Sauce (Peppered Crusted Steaks); Confit Leeks with Lentils, Lemon & Cream (Olive Oil Slow Cooked Leeks), and French Potato Salad with Arugula, Roquefort, & Walnuts. Dessert will be Sous Vide Chocolate Pots de Crème.
Thursday May 15th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00

FRIENDS AND FAMILY BBQ

Now is a great time to host a party and use your grill for a menu to wow your guests. Come learn the important grilling techniques including placement, temperature and timing of each food. Our great menu will be Dill-Pickled Deviled Eggs; BLTA (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado) Salad; Cheeseburger Sliders; Indoor BBQ Chicken Skewers; Skillet Mexican Street Corn; Ranch Potato Salad, and Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.
Saturday May 17th
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00

MACARON MASTERY

Come learn to master the art of creating these beautiful little cookies with precision and perfection. Each recipe offers bites of tantalizing Cookie and Filling flavors. Learn how to create these treasures for your own pleasure. Our lesson is Snickerdoodle Macarons with Cinnamon-Sugar Buttercream; Tiramisu Macarons; Lemon Macarons; Strawberry Cheesecake Macarons; Grasshopper Macarons with Mint Chocolate Ganache (green tinted cookie shells with Chocolate Mint Crème).
Thursday May 22nd
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00

TAPAS AND PAELLA

Learn the art of creating little appetizers of Tapas which are the starters for the main event of Paella. This is great food for entertaining and opens the door to the Spanish palate and an assortment of many Spanish specialties. We’ll learn Roasted Cauliflower with Paprika and Chorizo; Spanish-Style Meatballs in Almond Sauce; Spanish-Style Roasted Vegetables with Sherry Vinegar; Spanish Tortilla with Garlic Mayonnaise; Shrimp Paella; Cast Iron Chicken & Chorizo Paella, and Orange Olive Oil Cake. We will enjoy it all with a glass of Sangria Blanco.
Saturday May 24th
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00

ASIAN SAMPLER

If you enjoy Asian foods, come learn a little about several of the most popular cuisines to understand flavor creation and preparation of each. This lesson will bring to life the flavors of each country. Our lesson is Hyderabadi Chicken Curry; Chilled Sesame-Soy Korean Noodles with Gochujang; Pad See Ew (Thai-Style Stir-Fried Noodles with Chicken & Broccolini); Malaysian Beef Rendang; Indonesian-Style Fried Rice; Crisp Vegetable Pancake, and Korean-Style Matcha Shortbread Cookies.
Thursday May 29th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00

GOURMET COUPLES – May 30

This class for couples pairs the two of you as a team with a group of couples to create a three-course gourmet meal. Each couple will first choose their recipe then cook for a couple of hours. As the meal comes together, the group will sit down and enjoy it course by course with a sampling of wine. Come share a culinary adventure! Our lesson is Bruschetta with Artichoke Hearts & Parmesan Amuse and Asparagus & Spring Greens Salad with Gorgonzola Vinaigrette, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be Salmon Pepperonata (Salmon Fillets cooked in a Tomato, Bell Pepper, Onion Sauce with Capers & Basil); Glazed Carrots; Olive Oil Potato Gratin and Roasted Broccoli with Garlic, served with Pinot Noir. Dessert will be Strawberry Shortcakes with Cream Cheese Whipped Cream. Priced per Couple
Friday May 30th
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$195.00

MAGICAL MOROCCAN

Moroccan foods are loved for the bold and complex flavors from the use of dynamic spices and fresh herbs. These combinations make flavors unique compared to anything else in the world. The use of preserved lemons and olives are also traditional to Moroccan cuisine and adds tangy and salty elements to its’ dishes. The use of tagines to make stews is common as is including couscous and pastitas in many meals. Enjoy a fun and fascinating culinary experience and come explore the cuisine of Morocco. Our lesson is Msemen (Moroccan Flatbreads); Bulgur & Chickpea Salad; Broiled Shrimp Skewers with Charmoula Sauce (Olive oil, red bell pepper, red onion, paprika, cumin, cayenne, garlic, cilantro, and lemon); Chicken Tagine with Olives & Lemon; Roasted Cauliflower with Dates & Pistachios, and Moroccan-Style Carrot Salad. Dessert will be Moroccan Orange Cake.
Saturday May 31st
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00
June 2025

SIMPLY SAUCE IT

A Sauce can add great flavor to a recipe and make it special with the added component. This great lesson teaches how to make Sauces for entrees, sides dishes, and desserts and are easily prepared in a brief time. For the lesson we are turning it around, so the Sauce compliments each food with which it is paired. Our lesson is Biscuits & Prosciutto with Sweet & Spicy Sauce (Pineapple Preserves, Apple Jelly, Mustard & Horseradish); Grilled Steak Crostini with Korean Cilantro Sauce (Cilantro, Sesame Oil, Garlic, Lime, & Serrano Pepper); Milk-Poached Chicken with Tarragon Salsa Verde, a sauce of Tarragon, Parsley, Capers, Anchovies, Red Wine Vinegar, and Olive Oil; Peppercorn Pork with Vietnamese Soy-Caramel Sauce (Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin coated with freshly ground Black Pepper & fresh Thyme, served with a classic Vietnamese Soy-Caramel Sauce); Glazed Salmon with Dilly Mustard Sauce; Green Beans with Vietnamese Scallion Sauce, and Ice Cream with Double Espresso Hot Fudge Sauce.
Thursday Jun 5th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00
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