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February 2026
Chocolate Toffee Bark, Peanut Butter Cups; Chocolate-Lemon Truffles

CHOCOLATE WORKSHOP~ CLASS IS FULL~

Working with Chocolate successfully means understanding how to use it so it remains smooth and creamy, melts properly, and hardens in the way you want it to. These lessons will be taught with an amazing assortment of Chocolate specialties. Come have fun and learn to make Chocolate Toffee Bark (Learn how to temper Chocolate); Chocolate-dipped Potato Chip Cookies; Peanut Butter Cups; Chocolate-Lemon Truffles; Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Panna Cotta; White Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry Sauce, and Chocolate Crème de Menthe Tart. If you love Chocolate, we hope you can join this fun and enlightening experience!
Saturday Feb 14th
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 7 FEBRUARY 17Part 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. The lessons this week: Vegetables & Legumes. 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 Feb 17th
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
Cauliflower Biryani (Roasted Cauliflower seasoned with Cardamom and Cumin with spiced Basmati Rice and an Herbed Yogurt Sauce)

PLANT BASED PREFERENCES~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~

Using plant ingredients for most all your cooking opens the doors to interesting, healthy eating and creative cooking processes. This fun class teaches how to create flavors with new dimensions by using Vegetables, Grains, Legumes and Nuts as main ingredients. Enjoy an insightful lesson and delicious menu of Green Goddess Salad; Brown Butter Bucatini with Charred Cabbage; White Bean, Feta, and Pickled Celery Salad; Beet and Potato Roesti with Orange-Chive Crème Fraiche; Cauliflower Biryani (Roasted Cauliflower seasoned with Cardamom and Cumin with spiced Basmati Rice and an Herbed Yogurt Sauce); Crispy Mushroom Tacos, and Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Thursday Feb 19th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00
https://sweetbasilgourmet.com/register/?register-class=LUNCH%20AND%20LEARN%20-%20FRIDAY%20FEBRUARY%2020

LUNCH AND LEARN – FEBRUARY 20~ CLASS IS FULL~

Come treat yourself to a delicious lunch with a lesson you can use for entertaining. Our DEMONSTRATION will lead you through the steps of this great menu. Join us for Chicken Florentine (Chicken Breasts in a creamy White Wine Spinach Sauce) served with Olive Oil Roasted Potatoes. Dessert will be Lazy Daisy Cake (Tender Yellow Cake with Butter, Brown Sugar, and Coconut Topping).
Friday Feb 20th
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$50.00
Japanese Fried Chicken Thighs (Karaage);

ASIAN COCKTAIL PARTY~ CLASS IS FULL~

Asian foods with their delicious, satisfying flavors are the subject of this creative finger food lesson. This assortment of Asian finger foods will teach an array of foods with items your guests will not be able to get enough of. Come for a fun lesson on Japanese Fried Chicken Thighs (Karaage); Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce; Kimchi Jeon (Crispy Pancake with Kimchi); Thai Pork Lettuce Wraps; Banh Xeo (Sizzling Vietnamese Crepes); Vietnamese-Style Shrimp on Sugarcane Swizzle Sticks, and Chocolate Almond Panna Cotta with Ginger and Orange.
Saturday Feb 21st
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 8 FEBRUARY 24Part 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. The lessons this week: Pasta, Potatoes, & Rice. 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 Feb 24th
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
Oeufs Mayonnaise (halved Hard Cooked Eggs topped with homemade Mayonnaise)

FRENCH FUNDAMENTALS

French cooking methods are the backbone of the cuisines we enjoy today. This class teaches basic cooking principles that originated in French kitchens. Come for a fun and valuable lesson to add these classic techniques to your cooking knowledge. Our lesson is Soupe au Pistou (Brothy Soup with Vegetables, tender Beans, & topped with Herbed Pesto); Oeufs Mayonnaise (halved Hard Cooked Eggs topped with homemade Mayonnaise); Buttered Radish Tartines (Tartine Radis-Beurre - Baguette Slices with Butter, Radish slices, Olives, & Herbs); Trout Amandine (Pan-Seared Trout Fillets in a Butter Lemon Sauce with Almonds); pan-roasted Chicken with Tart Tarragon Sauce; Potato and Leek Gratin, and Brandied Cherry Frangipane Tart.
Thursday Feb 26th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00
Indonesian-style Beef with toasted Coconut

WOK ON~ CLASS IS FULL~

Learning to use a stir fry pan and wok is a wonderful way to cook a one pot meal. This class will help you to understand Asian ingredients, Sauces, Spices and flavorings. Come for a fun and delicious culinary experience to learn Peking-Style Shredded Pork; Khmer-Style Stir-Fried Chicken with Ginger; Spicy Korean-Style Shrimp with Zucchini and Scallions; Indonesian-style Beef with toasted Coconut; stir-fried Cauliflower with Chilies and Scallions; dry-fried Green Beans with Sichuan Peppercorns, and Indonesian Stir-Fried Noodles.
Saturday Feb 28th
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00
March 2026

ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 9 MARCH 3Part 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. The lessons this week: Quick Breads, Flatbreads, & Yeast Breads. 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 Mar 3rd
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
Banana Pudding Parfaits

DESSERTS MADE EASY

Making great desserts can be fun and easy. In this lesson you’ll be amazed what is possible to create in a short time. Join us to learn these simple baking techniques with recipes you’ll enjoy using for their ease and satisfying results. Our lesson is Banana Pudding Parfaits; Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse; Lemon Panna Cotta with Raspberry Sauce; Cherry Almond Crisp; Pecan Pie Brownies; Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, and Butterscotch Meringue Bars.
Thursday Mar 5th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00
Fettuccine Alfredo

KIDS AND PARENTS COOK PIZZA AND PASTA~ CLASS IS FULL~

This class offers a lesson everyone can get excited about! Come with your child (aged 8 or above) to be a team and learn to make these favorite foods! These recipes provide lots of choices for delicious family meals. Join us for Cheeseburger Pizza; Turkey Pesto Meatballs and Orecchiette; Malaysian Chicken Pizza; Fettuccine Alfredo; Bacon, Ranch, and Chicken Mac and Cheese; Pineapple and Bacon French Bread Pizza, and Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce with Spaghetti. Priced for 2
Saturday Mar 7th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$210.00

ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 10 MARCH 10Part 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. The lessons this week: Desserts & Pastries. 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 Mar 10th
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
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