During this class, we will cook together HACHIS PARMENTIER! Similar to Shepherd’s Pie or Cottage Pie, this gratin has 2 layers: beef mince or lamb ground pre-cooked with onions, carrots, peas, (corn kernels as an option) garlic, shallot and plenty of aromatics and the top layer is a creamy mash-potatoes covered with gruyere or cheddar cheese.
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During this class, we will cook together BRAISED FRENCH LENTILS! Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and everyone else, this delicious stew is made of green lentils, carrots, onions, celery, garlic, fresh herbs, and many more aromatics. Perfect as a side dish or bedding for meat and fish, leftovers can be kept for a few days in the fridge to prepare healthy lunches! French Style Lentils are renowned for their deep nutty flavor and hold their shape when cooked. They contain little fat and are a healthy addition to any balanced diet.Continue Reading
During this class, we will cook together the classic Provençal Ratatouille, a delicious dish made of so many fresh vegetables and aromatics that will transport you to the south of France. We will first prepare the sauce together and then prepare all the vegetables for the top layer. Layered baked ratatouille is an elegant and Mediterranean way to serve this classic French casserole! Perfect hot or cold, you can serve this dish with rice, pasta or just enjoy it as a healthy snack or lunch!Continue Reading
Learn how to cook Bouillabaisse with Chez François! During this class, we will cook together Bouillabaisse. La Bouillabaisse, classic Provençal stew is loaded with fresh seafood and many varieties of fish in a broth delicately flavored with fennel. This soup has a beautiful stock as its base so delicious that you can barely imagine improving on it. Grab fish bones when you see them!Continue Reading
This delicious veal casserole is perfect for the winter season. But why is it called Blanquette in French? Originally the name comes from the word blanc which means white in English and of course this dish consists of white veal cooked in white sauce! Following the preparation of flavorful veal stock, the meat is cooked with mushroom, carrots, and pearl onions and then incorporated in a succulent creamy white sauce. French people usually serve the Blanquette de Veau with white rice which is absolutely ideal with this dish.Continue Reading
A tartiflette is a classic French dish from Savoie (near the French Alps), a favorite cheesy dish that the French people love eating when we go skiing! Made of potatoes, bacon, white wine, cream and covered with the famous REBLOCHON French cheese.Continue Reading
THE CREAMY DECADENCE OF FISH, SEAFOOD, MASH & SPINACH! This decadent fish pie is a gratin made of creamy chunky pieces of fish and seafood baked together with spinach and mash.Continue Reading
During this class, we will cook together Coq au Vin, one of the most emblematic dishes in French Cuisine history and one of the most frequently served courses in French Restaurants! Coq au Vin is the classic French stew made of chicken slowly braised in red wine and vegetables, finally becoming a supremely rich sauce filled with tender meat, bacon, carrots, mushrooms, and pearl onions.Continue Reading
Beef Bourguignon, the French beef stew originating from the Burgundy region (Bourgogne). Traditionally, beef and vegetables should be marinated in red wine and aromatics overnight. The marinated meat is slowly cooked in a rich red wine sauce filled with carrots, mushrooms, bacon, and pearl onions. Please note that you should allow at least 3 to 4 hours for the stew to be ready to serve to get tender meat!Continue Reading
Warm up your winter with a cozy bowl of French Winter Kale & Chorizo Potato Soup — a hearty, healthy, and flavorful dish we’ll make together in this hands-on class!
This comforting soup combines the earthy taste of kale and potatoes with the smoky, savory notes of chorizo. The chorizo slices are lightly pan-fried to bring out their amazing aroma, infusing the soup with a deep, rustic flavor that’s perfect for chilly days.
Looking for a vegetarian twist? Simply substitute the chorizo with Soyrizo or vegan sausage — the result is just as rich and satisfying!
Whether you’re serving it as a light dinner or a warming appetizer, this soup is sure to become a cold-weather favorite.
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