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Lisa Brisch Class Schedule

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DECEMBER CLASSES

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*NEW* Essence of Cooking

*NEW* JANUARY CLASSES

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*NEW* MARCH CLASSES

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December 2025
Smore-Bars

HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 16 evening~ CLASS IS FULL~

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 work in teams of two, so you could sign up with a friend to be a team. Sign up early & bring containers to take your cookies home.
Tuesday Dec 16th
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
Chocolate-Butterscotch-Clusters

HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 18 morning~ CLASS IS FULL~

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 work in teams of two, so you could sign up with a friend to be a team. Sign up early & bring containers to take your cookies home.
Thursday Dec 18th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
Brandied-Cranberry-Drops

HOLIDAY COOKIES – Dec 23 evening~ CLASS IS FULL~

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 work in teams of two, so you could sign up with a friend to be a team. Sign up early & bring containers to take your cookies home.
Tuesday Dec 23rd
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
Japanese-Style Stir-Fried Noodles with Beef

WOK ON~ CLASS IS FULL~

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); Japanese-Style Stir-Fried Noodles with Beef; Suan La Bai Cai or Sour and Hot Napa Cabbage; Singapore Chili Stir-Fried Shrimp, and Three-Cup Chicken.
Wednesday Dec 24th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00
Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Herbed Butter Sauce; Mashed Potatoes with Horseradish and Chives

GOURMET COUPLES – DECEMBER 26~ CLASS IS FULL~

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 entrée is Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Herbed Butter Sauce; Mashed Potatoes with Horseradish and Chives; Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Pecans; Roasted Carrots and Shallots with Lemon and Thyme served with Cabernet Sauvignon. Dessert will be Italian Flourless Chocolate Torta with Mascarpone Whipped Cream.
Friday Dec 26th
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$195.00
Grasshopper Macarons with Mint Chocolate Ganache

MACARONS~ CLASS IS FULL~

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; Strawberry Cheesecake Macarons, and Tiramisu Macarons.
Saturday Dec 27th
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00
Thai Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp and Noodles

TREASURED THAI

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 Satay; Stir-Fried Thai-Style Beef with Chiles and Shallots; Khua Kling (Southern Thai Pork Stir-Fry); Jasmine Rice Cakes with Thai Vegetable Curry, and Charred Pineapple with Spiced Honey and Coconut Ice Cream.
Tuesday Dec 30th
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00
January 2026
Salmon Piccata (Salmon with Lemon and Capers); Roasted Green Beans with Onions and Balsamic

GOURMET COUPLES – JANUARY 2~ CLASS IS FULL~

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 and enjoy our Prosciutto, Fig, and Parmesan Rolls (Prosciutto wrapped around thin wedges of Parmesan with Fig Jam); Romaine Salad with Feta and Herbs, served with Chardonnay. The entrée is Salmon Piccata (Salmon with Lemon and Capers); Roasted Green Beans with Onions and Balsamic; Orzo with fresh Herb Vinaigrette; Roasted Butternut Squash with Shallots and Thyme, served with Pinot Noir. Dessert will be Lemon Rosemary Olive Oil Cake. Priced per Couple.
Friday Jan 2nd
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$220.00
Indonesian Beef Sweet Soy Sate

ASIAN STREET FOODS

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
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