
SWEET BASIL COOK WHAT YOU LOVE!
The SWEET BASIL COOK WHAT YOU LOVE!
Begins October 2nd, Every Monday 2:00-5:00 PM
Cook What You Love! is a new series that will teach you in depth about the subject!
We have bundled several recipes of the topic in each class in order to learn about it with a variety of cooking methods, ingredients and applications.
The additional recipes in the lesson make a complete meal to round out the menu. Choose the subjects you love and come have fun learning about them in depth!
Don’t wait! Secure your spots on Monday night and get ready for a culinary adventure that will change your life forever!
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October 2023
COOK WHAT YOU LOVE! PANTRY PRIMER
Our Cook What You Love series begins with a lesson on setting up your pantry and equipping it with an assortment of ingredients and staples in order to have great choices when creating a meal. Come for an interesting and inspiring lesson to learn how to put your pantry together in a way that benefits what you want to cook. Our lesson is a last-minute Ravioli Casserole; Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers; Hoisin-Ginger Noodles; Pinto Beans with Bacon and Chipotle; Tomato-Rice Soup with Caramelized Onions & Pesto; Hearty Ranch Taco Soup, and Apple Brown Betty with Cinnamon Whipped Cream. ...
COOK WHAT YOU LOVE COQ AU VIN
This specialty is the focus of a wonderful lesson on the French way of creating luscious, braised Chicken, cooked with Mushrooms, Bacon and fruity Red Wine. Our complete menu makes a gorgeous meal fun to prepare for your family and friends. Join us to learn Coq Au Vin Blanc (White Wine); Coq Au Vin Rosso (Red Wine); Garlicky and Butter “Melting” Potatoes; French Laundry Grilled Chicken Breasts with Tarragon Sauce over Buttery Steamed Rice; Red Grapefruit and Pomegranate Salad; Elegant French Poulet de Provencal, and Classic Chocolate Éclairs. ...
COOK WHAT YOU LOVE! STEAK DIANE
This lesson of a classic favorite teaches how easy it is to prepare this dish to, create flavors which are out of this world! Such a treat for special occasions and one you will love to prepare! Come for a fun afternoon of cooking to learn Coriander & Cumin Dusted Sea Scallop Amuse; Charred Romaine Salad with Goat Cheese, Spiced Pecans, & Honey-Lime Dressing; Pan Seared Steak Diane (perfectly cooked New York Steak with classic Mushroom-Madeira Sauce); Cast Iron Caramelized Rib Eye Steak with Homemade Béarnaise Sauce, and Grilled Fresh Asparagus with Lemon Zest & Balsamic Syrup; Potatoes Dauphinoise (Garlic & Gruyere Cheese). Dessert is Bananas Foster with Rum-Praline Sauce and Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. ...
COOK WHAT YOU LOVE! SHRIMP SPECTACULAR
This class will teach an array of spectacular Shrimp dishes you can use for special occasions or week night dinners, adding special flair to a meal. Come to learn how versatile and dynamic Shrimp can be with this fun lesson of Coconut Shrimp with Sweet & Spicy Dipping Sauce; Bourbon Flambéed Shrimp on a Skewer; Cacio E Pepe with Homemade Spaghettini and Sautéed Shrimp; Honey Mustard Kale Slaw with Toasted Almonds and Dried Tart Cherries; Deep South Spicy Skillet Shrimp; Orzo Salad with Shrimp and Chiffonade of Spinach, and dessert of Lemon Panna Cotta with Homemade Citrus Marmalade. ...
COOK WHAT YOU LOVE! BEEF WELLINGTON
This classic dish is a favorite of many with its’ delicate flavor, wrapped in melt in your mouth Pastry. Learn to prepare this masterpiece when you want to create a truly spectacular meal. Our menu is Arugula Salad with Grapes, Fennel, Gorgonzola, and Pecans; Beef Wellington; Beef Stroganoff; Steak au Poivre with Brandied Cream Sauce; Spinach Soufflé; Roasted Smashed Potatoes, and Skillet Chocolate-Orange Soufflé ...
November 2023
COOK WHAT YOU LOVE! SHORT RIBS
This class will teach how to prepare delicious, fall off the bone tender Ribs. Come learn the steps and process to making this show stopper meal. Our lesson is Caramelized Shallot Baked Brie Appetizer with Grilled Crostini; Radicchio & Butter Lettuce Salad with Gorgonzola & Peppered Almonds; Cabernet Slow Braised Beef Short Ribs; Horseradish Spiked Creamy Mashed Potatoes; Charred Asparagus with Braised Cipollini Onions, and Homemade French Dinner Rolls with Sweet Butter. Dessert will be Dark Chocolate-Bourbon Cake with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream & Salted Caramel. ...
COOK WHAT YOU LOVE! CIOPPINO
Come for our party lesson to make Cioppino - the signature dish of San Francisco! Our version of this great Fish Stew is made with fresh Clams, Mussels, Crab, White Fish and Prawns! It’s a great special occasion recipe for the holidays or a dinner party. Our lesson is complete with a menu of Prosciutto Puff Pastry Bundles; Homemade Rice-a-Roni; Asparagus; Bistro Salad with Candied Walnuts and Blue Cheese Vinaigrette and Homemade French Bread Garlic Knots. Dessert will be Tiramisu Ice Cream Parfait. ...
COOK WHAT YOU LOVE! SALMON
Salmon is a favorite Fish for many with It’s light, delicate flavor. It’s versatile and can be prepared in many delicious ways. Come to a fun inspiring class to enjoy Brussels Sprout Salad with warm Brown Butter Vinaigrette; Salmon en Cocotte with Leeks & White Wine (Slow Cooked Side of Salmon with Leeks, White Wine, & Herbs); Salmon Cakes with Cucumber Tartar Sauce; Salmon Peperonata (Salmon Poached with Tomatoes, Sautéed Bell Peppers, Onions, Capers & Basil), Green Beans & Lemon Vinaigrette, and Orange-Cranberry Rice Pilaf. Dessert will be Lemon Drizzle Cake. ...
COOK WHAT YOU LOVE! PRIME RIB
This class will teach the step-by-step process to creating the perfect masterpiece. This ultimate celebratory meal is perfect for special occasions and the holidays. Our lesson includes the side dishes that make it a magnificent meal. Come for our lesson of Boneless Prime Rib au Jus with Yorkshire Pudding; Whipped Horseradish Sauce; Asiago Dip with Garlic and Butter Crostini; Green Salad with Blue Cheese & Cranberry Vinaigrette; Creamy au Gratin Potatoes; Maple roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, and easy & quick Dinner Rolls. Dessert will be Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake with Caramel Sauce. ...
December 2023
COOK WHAT YOU LOVE! BEEF BOURGUIGNON
Julia got it right when she took this French Stew and elevated it to a masterpiece! The tender fall apart chunks of Beef simmered in a rich Red Wine Gravy make an incredible dinner. We’ll take it step by step in the traditional manner. As it slow cooks we’ll prepare the other parts of the menu to make a truly outstanding meal! Come enjoy an amazing cooking experience with lessons on Amuse Bouché; Bacon Wrapped Honey Brussels Sprouts; The Classic Beef Bourguignon; Buttery Duchess Potatoes with a hint of Nutmeg; Broccoli Soufflé; Homemade Buttery & Flakey Dinner Rolls; Pear & Pomegranate Salad with a Honey Dijon Ginger Dressing, and Crepes Suzette Flambé. ...
COOK WHAT YOU LOVE! RIBS
Do you love Baby Back Ribs? Come learn to prepare them for yourself using an easy cooking process; with a choice of how to flavor them with a Glaze. Our fun instructive lesson will be Kale Caesar Salad; Grilled Glazed Baby Back Ribs 3 ways - Spicy Marmalade Glaze, Hoisin-Coconut Glaze, and Lime Glaze; Roasted Cauliflower with Bacon and Scallions and Olive Oil Potato Gratin. Dessert will be Pecan Pie Brownies. ...
COOK WHAT YOU LOVE! CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
This dish is a classic favorite - the ultimate comfort food, with restaurant quality results. It’s easy to prepare and a treasure to put into your culinary repertoire. Come learn to make this Swiss specialty which we’ll pair with side dishes to make a beautiful meal. Our lesson is Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu with Dijon Sauce; Basil Risotto; Baked Goat Cheese Salad with Mixed Greens and Garlic Crostini; Sauteed Chicken Cordon Bleu with Creamy White Wine Sauce; Sauteed Carrots with Red Bell Pepper and Dill, and Roasted Asparagus and Lemon Ricotta Tarts. Dessert will be Warm Chocolate-Raspberry Cakes with Raspberry Sauce. ...
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