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January 2026
Indonesian Beef Sweet Soy Sate

ASIAN STREET FOODS~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~

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 Coconut and Lemongrass; Indian Spiced Pork Sliders; Crispy Sichuan-Chili Chicken; Indonesian Beef Sweet Soy Sate; Crisp Vegetable Pancake, Korean Style: Spicy Malaysian-Style Stir-Fried Noodles, and Brown Butter Mochi.
Saturday Jan 3rd
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00

ESSENCE OF COOKING SERIESSeries

If you’ve ever wanted to be a good home cook, this 12-week series is meant for you! We teach everything A to Z about cooking; each week you are introduced to a new subject which will be cooked by the group. The series includes lectures, demonstrations, hands-on learning and a meal of the foods prepared each week. If you are a beginner, come be part of a group, learning the basics of cooking together. The lessons include by the week: Kitchen Basics and Knife Skills; Soups & Salads; Egg Cookery; Sautéing & Braising; Grilling & Roast ng Meat & Poultry; Fish & Shellfish; Vegetables & Legumes; Pasta, Potatoes, & Rice; Quick Breads, Flatbreads, & Yeast Breads; Desserts & Pastries; Hors d'oeuvres and Graduation on Dinner. Give yourself the freedom to eat the way you want for your enjoyment or health. Enjoy foods made with no preservatives and prepared from scratch. You’ll come away with new knowledge, skills and 12 weeks of fun experiences.
Tuesday Jan 6th
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$1,260.00
hands-on experience learning how to use a chef’s knife and paring knife display an array of vegetables and fruits to use for practice

ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 1 JANUARY 6Part of a Series

If you’ve ever wanted to be a good home cook, this 12-week series is meant for you! We teach everything A to Z about cooking; each week you are introduced to a new subject which will be cooked by the group. The series includes lectures, demonstrations, hands-on learning and a meal of the foods prepared each week. If you are a beginner, come be part of a group, learning the basics of cooking together. Tonight's lessons addreses: Kitchen Basics and Knife Skills. Give yourself the freedom to eat the way you want for your enjoyment or health. Enjoy foods made with no preservatives and prepared from scratch. You’ll come away with new knowledge, skills and 12 weeks of fun experiences.
Tuesday Jan 6th
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Lisa Brisch
Butternut Squash and White Bean Soup with Sage Pesto

PLANT BASED PREFERENCES

There are many benefits to a plant-based diet. It is made up of a well-balanced combination of vegetables, fruits, whole grain legumes, nuts and seeds. Meats are included in limited amounts. It significantly lowers salts, saturated fats, cholesterol and sugars. In this class you will learn and experience how to create a balanced diet using these principles. Our lesson is Butternut Squash and White Bean Soup with Sage Pesto; Kale Caesar Salad; Pasta al Sugo (Vegetable Ragu); Crispy Tofu with Balsamic Tomatoes; Vegan Savory Drop Biscuits; Potato Salad with Tahini, and Creamy Vegan Hot Chocolate.
Thursday Jan 8th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00
Mexican Chocolate Cake

LUNCH AND LEARN – JANUARY 9

Treat yourself to lunch and a lesson in our DEMONSTRATION class. You’ll enjoy a delicious meal will recipes to use to make it for yourself. Out lesson is Skillet Beef Enchiladas (One Skillet with all the Flavors of Enchiladas without the Work) and Mexican Street Corn (Charred Corn, Chili Powder, Mayonnaise, Lime, Cilantro). Dessert will be Mexican Chocolate Cake (Chocolate Cake with a hint of Cinnamon and topped with a Pecan-Chocolate Glaze).
Friday Jan 9th
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$50.00
Thai Grilled Pork Skewers (Moo Ping)

THAI TREASURES~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~

Thai cuisine is so loved for all of its’ tantalizing flavors. The complex blend of Southeast Asian, Indian and Chinese elements make the unique style with flavors of salty, sour, sweet and spicy. The use of a wide range of fresh ingredients is key to the bright flavors of this cuisine. Come enjoy a great lesson and learn to create a variety of amazing Thai dishes. Our lesson is Thai Rice Soup (Khao Tom); Thai Grilled Pork Skewers (Moo Ping);Thai-Style Chicken Salad with Mango; Thai Steak and Herb Salad with Spicy Lime Sauce; Thai-Style Curried Fried Rice; Crispy Thai Eggplant Salad, and Coconut Sorbet with Mango and Toasted Coconut.
Saturday Jan 10th
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00

ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 2 JANUARY 13Part of a Series

If you’ve ever wanted to be a good home cook, this 12-week series is meant for you! We teach everything A to Z about cooking; each week you are introduced to a new subject which will be cooked by the group. The series includes lectures, demonstrations, hands-on learning and a meal of the foods prepared each week. If you are a beginner, come be part of a group, learning the basics of cooking together. Tonight's lessons addreses: Soups & Salads. Give yourself the freedom to eat the way you want for your enjoyment or health. Enjoy foods made with no preservatives and prepared from scratch. You’ll come away with new knowledge, skills and 12 weeks of fun experiences.
Tuesday Jan 13th
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
Sopa Seca de Fideos (Mexican "Dry" Noodles with Chicken

WEEKNIGHT WORLD CUISINE

The idea behind Weeknight World Cuisine is the lesson brings global flavors into your kitchen with a menu made for easy cooking and weeknight dinner prep. It’s a style of cooking that celebrates international dishes adapted for busy evenings; combining bold tastes with practical techniques and streamlined prep. Our lesson is Sopa Seca de Fideos (Mexican "Dry" Noodles with Chicken); Korean-Style Noodle Soup with Shrimp; Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apple and Cherry Mostarda; Salmon with Spanish Ham and Hard Cider; Cheese-Crisped Pinto Bean Quesadillas (Folded Flour Tortillas filled with mashed Pinto Beans, shredded Cheese and crispy Cheese on the outside); Moroccan Meatball Tagine; Eggplant Halloumi Gozleme (Griddled Flatbreads filled with sautéed Eggplant, Halloumi Cheese, and Cherry Peppers.
Thursday Jan 15th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00
Stir-Fried Pasta with Beef (Nui Xào Bò)

VIETNAMESE FAVORITES~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~

The foods and flavors of this amazing cuisine are found in the assortment of spices, flavorings and fresh ingredients. Come for a fascinating and enlightening lesson to learn to make this cuisine for yourself. Our lesson is Rice Soup with Chicken (Cháo Gà); Stir-Fried Pasta with Beef (Nui Xào Bò); Jasmine Rice and Herb Salad with Shrimp; Banh Mi Sliders; San Francisco-Style Vietnamese American Garlic Noodles (Spaghetti coated in Garlic Butter with Asian Flavors) and Lemongrass-Barbecued Pork with Rice-Vermicelli Salad. Dessert will be Chocolate Cake with Vietnamese Coffee Sauce.
Saturday Jan 17th
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00

ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 3 JANUARY 20Part of a Series

If you’ve ever wanted to be a good home cook, this 12-week series is meant for you! We teach everything A to Z about cooking; each week you are introduced to a new subject which will be cooked by the group. The series includes lectures, demonstrations, hands-on learning and a meal of the foods prepared each week. If you are a beginner, come be part of a group, learning the basics of cooking together. Tonight's lessons addreses: Egg Cookery. Give yourself the freedom to eat the way you want for your enjoyment or health. Enjoy foods made with no preservatives and prepared from scratch. You’ll come away with new knowledge, skills and 12 weeks of fun experiences.
Tuesday Jan 20th
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
Almond Madeleines with Apricot Glaze

FRENCH PASTRIES

This class will teach and guide you step by step in mastering French baking techniques, to create beautiful classic French pastries. Experience the joy of producing these French specialties including Almond Madeleines with Apricot Glaze; Chocolate Financiers (Miniature Crispy and Tender Chocolate Cakes); Lemon Soufflé; Lavender Pots de Crème (Little Pots of Lavender Custard); La Bête Noire Cake (French for The Black Beast", a decadent Flourless Chocolate Cake known for its rich, velvety texture & intense Chocolate Flavor); Lemon Pastry Puffs with White Chocolate Drizzle, and Chocolate Mousse.
Thursday Jan 22nd
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00
Patatas Brava

TAPAS AND PAELLA~ CLASS IS FULL~

This classic Spanish food is great for entertaining a few or a large group of people! Our lesson begins with a variety of classic Spanish Tapas – the appetizer before the main event - then two varieties of Paella. Come for a fun class and learn to make these specialties for yourself! Our lesson is Catalan Mushrooms with Garlic and Parsley; Crostini with Dried Fig Paste and Goat Cheese; Patatas Bravas (Crispy Potatoes with a Smoky Tomato Sauce); Grilled Peppers with Sherry Vinegar, Green Olives, and Capers; Grilled Chicken & Chorizo Paella; Shrimp Paella and dessert of Torrijos (Sherry-Soaked French Toast).We will enjoy Rosé Sangria with the meal.
Saturday Jan 24th
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00
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