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October 2025

MEDITERRANEAN FOR YOU

Healthy and delicious is what comes to mind with foods from the Mediterranean. The diet is fresh, full of flavor and immersed with Vegetables, Fruits, & Proteins. In this class we’ll embrace this cuisine with an outstanding line-up of recipes. Our lesson is Charred Zucchini Dip with Tahini and Lemon; Lebanese Flatbreads with Tomatoes, Za'atar and Sumac; Crispy Halloumi with Tomatoes and White Beans; Sheet Pan Chicken, Chickpea and Potatoes; Smashed Beef Kebab with Cucumber Yogurt, and Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt and Herbs. Dessert will be Tahini Swirl Brownies.
Thursday Oct 2nd
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00

ITALIAN SUNDAY DINNERS

There is nothing like the Italian family dinner. So many favorite dishes with lots of everything and specialties traditionally best made by Mama or Nonna. Add the family gathering around & carrying on multiple conversations, and it’s the recipe for Italian Sunday Family Dinners! Join us for an amazing evening of these traditions to learn Pan Roasted Cherry Tomato Grilled Crostini with Balsamic Syrup; Cucumber, Tomato, Basil, Panzanella Salad with Balsamic & Olive Oil; Ravioli crafted with fresh Ricotta and Marinara; Chicken & Mushroom Scaloppini sauteed in butter and Marsala; Grilled Onions, Peppers, Zucchini with Basil Oil; Focaccia from scratch with Olives & Rosemary, and handmade Chocolate Dipped Cannoli
Thursday Oct 2nd
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Linda Martin
$105.00

LUNCH AND LEARN – OCTOBER 3

Here is a fabulous one-hour lesson with a lunch you don’t want to miss! Make a date to enjoy a DEMONSTRATION & learn a meal you can easily repeat at home. Our menu is Pan-Fried Boneless Chicken Thighs in Rosemary Red Wine Cream Sauce, served with Penne, Pancetta & Tomato White Wine Sauce. Dessert will be Limoncello Ricotta Cake.
Friday Oct 3rd
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$50.00

GOURMET COUPLES – OCTOBER 3

Make this a date night with your partner & enjoy a fun evening cooking together! You will learn a fabulous three-course meal prepared with a group of couples. As a team, you and your partner will work together, then when the cooking is done, will enjoy it all with a sampling of wines. Join us for Spicy Thai Chicken Meatball Amuse in Sweet Chili Sauce, and Knife and Fork Steakhouse Iceberg Wedge Salad with Green Goddess Dressing, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée is Grilled New York Steak with Butter & Garlic Sautéed Shrimp Scampi; Sake steamed fresh Carrots; Creamy Horseradish spiked mashed Russets; grill cooked Asparagus with sweet and salty Millionaire Bacon, served with Cabernet Sauvignon. Dessert will be fresh-made Italian Strawberry Gelato with freshly Whipped Cream & Drunken Berries. Priced per Couple.
Friday Oct 3rd
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Linda Martin
$195.00

KIDS AND PARENTS COOK ITALIAN

If you and your family love Italian food, come with your child (aged 8 and above) to enjoy learning a new Italian menu. Here’s a great opportunity to share a fun and creative cooking experience! Join us for Individual Pocket Lasagna; Parmesan Bow Tie Pasta; Italian Mini Meatball Soup; Gnocchi Chicken Skillet; Easy Peasy Handheld Pepperoni & Cheese Pizza; Antipasto Salad in Cheese Cups, and Almond Twists. Priced for two.
Saturday Oct 4th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Jan D'Atri
$210.00

THAI IT ON

If you love Thai food, explore the ways to learn about the ingredients and spices that make Thai food such a dynamic specialty! Our lesson will immerse you in Thai culinary traditions. Our menu 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 Oct 4th
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00

SHEET PAN DINNER EASE

Who knew sheet pans could be the backdrop for easy dinner prep? A one-pan meal with many variations is an exciting proposition! Come for a fun lesson to discover these sheet pan meals. The lesson is Harissa Chicken with smashed Olives & Apricots; Crispy Rice with Bacon & Broccoli; Lasagna; Mustard Roasted Potatoes with crispy Prosciutto Crumbles; roasted Salad with creamy Shallot Herb Dressing; BBQ Beef Nachos, and Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake.
Monday Oct 6th
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Jan D'Atri
$105.00

ASIAN SAMPLER

In this fun class we’ll explore a range of Asian cuisines. Take the journey with a sampling of Asian specialties. Come join us to learn Hoisin Beef Lettuce Wraps With Pickled Ginger; Japanese Butter Chicken Wings in Sticky Glaze; Baked Sesame Shrimp Rangoon Wonton Cups; Grilled Ginger-Marinated Flank Steak Skewers; Air Fryer Five Spice Honey-BBQ Pork Belly Bites; Pan Fried Chicken Pot Stickers With Dipping Sauce, and Vegetable Tempura. We will enjoy this menu with a Mango Vodka Frozen Cocktail.
Tuesday Oct 7th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00

PIZZA FLATBREADS AND CRACKERS

Think how much fun it would be to easily create these specialties. Here’s your chance to learn step-by-step how to master each of them! Come have fun with us and learn cast iron skillet Garlic Flatbread with Kalamata & Garlic Butter; classic homemade Pepperoni Pizza; Puffed Sharp Cheddar Jalapeño Crackers; Turkey Taco Pizza with Cornmeal Crust; Homemade Mediterranean Flatbread topped with Feta, Mozzarella and Sun-dried Tomatoes, and Rosemary Sea Salt Crackers. We’ll enjoy White Sangria Sparklers with our meal.
Wednesday Oct 8th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Amy Barnes
$105.00

HOLIDAY BREAD BAKING – OCTOBER 9

We are getting a jump start on the holiday season! In this great bake & take class we’ll make fall specialty breads to enjoy at home or use for gift giving! Come be part of baking seven varieties of breads including: Apple Cinnamon; Honey Oat; Bacon, Cheese Beer Bread; Luscious Lemon Loaf; Pumpkin Ginger Bread; Southwest Corn Bread, & Dill Bread. Each person will take home an assortment of freshly baked Bread. You could invite a friend to share the experience! Come enjoy the fun and share it with the special people in your life!
Thursday Oct 9th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Lisa Brisch
$105.00

GRILL LIKE A PRO

Learn to make your grill your friend! This lesson will show how to control the temperature, placement and timing of grilled foods as well as how to grill a complete meal. Master grilling with a lesson of Butter & Garlic Grilled Shrimp Scampi Appetizer; Flame Grilled Chipotle Caesar Salad with Cornbread Croutons; Perfect Grilled Steak with Vidalia Onion Rings; fresh Salmon on the Grill with Key Lime Butter; Char Cooked fresh Vegetables with Basil Oil, and Grilled Potatoes with Watercress & Blue Cheese. Dessert will be Grill-cooked Bananas Foster with Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Butter-Rum Sauce.
Thursday Oct 9th
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Linda Martin
$105.00

LUNCH AND LEARN – OCTOBER 10

Treat yourself to lunch and a DEMONSTRATION that will inspire your inner Italian! Learn from a pro the Italian way of cooking this menu of Sheet Pan Lasagna and Garlic Bread Puffs. Dessert will be Sporcamus! (Cream filled Puff Pastry).
Friday Oct 10th
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sweet Basil Culinary Center
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  • Jan D'Atri
$50.00
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