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SALADS FOR DINNER
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$95.00
This lesson of one bowl meals offers an array of yummy, light combinations of foods that are completely satisfying! Come for a great lesson of fresh and healthy Salads for Dinner! Our menu is Mixed Greens with poached Salmon & Dijon Mustard Sauce; air fryer Chicken Milanese on Arugula, with Lemon Dressing and Parme , ...
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COOKING WITH FRESH HERBS
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Understanding the flavors and use of fresh herbs in cooking adds great dynamics to the meals you prepare. In this class we’ll explore which herbs best compliment the dishes we cook. Join us for our lesson of Sauteed Lemon Basil Chicken Breast over Rice Pilaf with fresh Basil; Greek Salad with Oregano; Roasted Salmon wi , ...
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EASTER BRUNCH
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$95.00
This lesson offers a beautiful menu for celebrating the Easter holiday. Our lesson includes how to prepare most of the menu ahead of time so you can spend time with your guests. Our lesson is Bacon & Chive Deviled Eggs; Asparagus-Goat Cheese Tart; Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce; Sheet Pan Scalloped Potatoes; , ...
GRILLING FISH
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Cooking Fish on a grill has the advantage of keeping the cooking process out doors, adding grill flavors to the Fish and preparing it quickly to achieve maximum flavors. Come for an interesting, helpful lesson and learn to prepare these amazing recipes. Our lesson is Grill Cooked Sea Scallops with Hoisin-Orange Sauce; , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN – MARCH 22
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
This is a menu specially made for people who love Italian cuisine! Our DEMONSTRATION is a bounty of delicious flavors brought together in a menu you’ll want to create again and again. We hope you can join us for Beautiful Tri-Colored Homemade Ravioli, served with Italian Skillet Chicken in Mushroom Wine Pan Sauce. Dess , ...
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KIDS AND PARENTS COOK DINNER
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
This class is for kids ages 8 and above, and a parent, who want to cook together and to learn delicious new meals for their family. Our lesson is Cheeseburger Sliders; Beef Taco Bake; Sheet Pan Philly Cheesesteaks; Chicken Parmesan Roll-Ups; Creamy Broccoli-Parmesan Fettuccine; Chicken Yakitori Rice Bowl, and Roasted V , ...
FINGER FOODS OF THE WINE COUNTRY
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Here is a fun class that offers a sampling of foods you might find paired with wines in the wine country of California. Come for a fun and delicious lesson of Nosh Board of: Prosciutto-wrapped Avocado and Cantaloupe; Maple Bacon Toasts with Blue Cheese; Caramelized Onion Cocktail Meatballs on Charred Buttery Baguette S , ...
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KNIFE SKILLS
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$95.00
Some of the most important tools in your kitchen are the knives you own. This class offers a hands-on experience learning how to use a chef’s knife and paring knife. Each participant will receive an array of vegetables and fruits to use for practice. The instructor will lead you through a demonstration of how to hold a , ...
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CHILIES OF THE SOUTHWEST
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$95.00
Chilies of the Southwest are diverse, easy to use, and can add an amazing amount of flavor to the dishes you cook. Come explore and learn which are hot and mild, and how to gauge heat levels as you prepare to use them. Our recipes put you in control of the heat level you want. Come to learn Bacon & Poblano Chili Ch , ...
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PIES AND TARTS OF SPRING
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$95.00
There are many Fruits and Vegetables harvested in spring which make amazing flavor choices for Pies and Tarts! Come bring these flavors to life when these beautiful Fruits and Veggies are at their peak. We will start the lesson by mastering making a perfect Crust; then dive into making these luscious fillings. Have fun , ...
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SOUTHWEST THE BEAUTIFUL
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$95.00
Southwest cuisine comes from many cultures, but as New Southwest cuisine emerged, a combination of Southwest and French nouvelle styles developed which incorporates only the best fresh ingredients, cooked simply and quickly, and presented with artform-like presentations. Our class and menus introduce the broad picture , ...
DIM SUM
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
These Cantonese appetizers are translated from the words “touch the heart” and were traditionally served with tea. In today’s world they are often steamed Dumplings and finger foods served with wine. Made of Seafood, Meats or Vegetables, they are great party foods, and are easily prepared. Come learn to make these yumm , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN – MARCH 29
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
Why not take yourself out for lunch and enjoy a dynamic DEMONSTRATION lesson and menu which you could use for your next dinner party! Our lesson is Pan-Seared Shrimp and Parmesan Croutons over Mixed Greens tossed with Balsamic Lemon Vinaigrette, served with perfectly cooked, sweet Carrot Coins using the Sous Vide water , ...
GOURMET COUPLES – MARCH 29
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Plan a special evening with your partner and invite them to share a culinary experience where you are part of creating a three course gourmet meal. Our lesson is great for entertaining and would be fun to share later with friends. Come for Chili Dusted Shrimp with Fresh Corn, Avocado, & Ginger Salsa, and Green Godd , ...
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CHEESE MAKING MAGIC
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Here is an amazing opportunity to learn how to make cheese from scratch, then take it forward to make a menu of fresh foods using the cheeses that come from class. Our amazing lesson is Ultra Creamy Homemade Cream Cheese; Homemade Ricotta; Homemade Mozzarella Balls (Chiliegine); Homemade American Block Cheese. From the , ...
STREET FOODS OF THE WORLD
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Asians have a boundless assortment of foods loved and devoured by their citizens. As these foods have migrated to the US, we can hardly get enough of the dynamic flavors this cuisine offers and we crave. Come for an inspiring and totally delicious class & learn to prepare Mozzarella in Carrozza (Italian Fried Mozza , ...
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While we navigate our way through this strange and difficult time we’ve heard from many of you that you are cooking as a way to stay busy, be productive and find enjoyment. At Sweet Basil we know that new culinary adventures are possible every day. For all of these reasons we have put together for you our customers, a group of menus and recipes from our archives. From a variety of our favorites, these are simply for you to pick and choose to try new yummy recipes.

We encourage you to experiment, use the ingredients you have, don’t be bound by the specifics (unless you’re baking) if there are ingredients you don’t have or don’t care for. We’re hoping you’ll have fun, and maybe give us feedback about recipes you’d like to see going forward.

This is our first group of menus and recipes, we will post more in a week or so. While we are in stay-at-home mode, you can get in your kitchen and have some fun!

Menu 1:

Creamy Tomato & Basil Soup Oven-roasted Salmon with Martini Sauce Green Beans with Pecans Orzo Risotto Cinnamon Ice Cream

Menu 2:

Crisp Romaine with Orange-Cumin Dressing Sesame Steak & Scallion Kebabs Coconut Rice Roasted Vegetables with Balsamic Syrup Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Menu 3:

Bean & Cheese Nachos Chicken & Green Chili Enchiladas Mexican Street Corn No-Bake Key Lime Cheesecakes

Menu 4:

Butter Lettuce Salad with Blue Cheese & Walnuts Tri-Tip Sirloin Roast Pesto Pasta with Potatoes & Green Beans Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies

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Salad of Balsamic Dressing, Apples & Cheese Turkey Stroganoff with Noodles Steamed Broccoli Strawberry Ice Cream