The traditional French Onion Soup (Soupe à l'Oignon) is ideal to warm you up during the winter season. Considered a French Brasserie classic, the most important step of cooking this soup is to caramelize the onions until golden brown. This process can take up to an hour!
During this class, we will cook together this Moroccan dish which has become widely consumed in France and became part of French restaurants' menus. With spicy and fragrant spices, the lamb tagine is also cooked with dried fruits, almonds, olives and served with couscous and bouillon of beans and squash.
US Eastern Time. During this class, we will cook "Cherry Tomatoes in Tartes Tatin! These delicious little bites will be the stars of your cocktail party when served as hors d’oeuvres. Light and crispy, the cherry tomatoes are cooked and mixed with caramelized balsamic vinegar. Ideal as a starter, they can also be served with a fresh arugula salad.
During this class, we will cook together GOUGERES AU FROMAGE (FRENCH CHEESE CHOUX PASTRY). Gougères au fromage are little choux pastry baked with Gruyère! They are ideal to serve as hors d'oeuvres or for an apéritif! Warning: they are extremely addictive because they are so delicious! They will be ready to serve as cocktail snack just before Thanksgiving!
During this class, we will cook together a Fish Terrine. La Terrine de Poisson is an impressive French appetizer for your next dinner party: light, flavorful and also perfect for the Summer! This Fish Terrine is made of wine-infused flounder and shrimps, fresh cucumber, scallions, chives, dill and a few more ingredients. All wrapped in smoked salmon! I really recommend serving it with a fresh green lettuce!
US Eastern Time. During this class, we will cook together MOULES MARINIERES! Fresh Mussels "à la française" cooked with white wine, leek, shallots, celery, and more... Add sliced baguette to dip in the sauce otherwise, you will want to drink the sauce!
During this class, we will cook together Fish Soup. La Soupe de Poisson is loaded with many varieties of fish in a broth delicately flavored with fennel. This soup has a beautiful stock as its base. Grab fish bones when you see them!
US Eastern Time. Get some crêpes ready for Sunday's breakfast! learn how to cook traditional French crêpes with Chez François! Each online cooking class will approximately last 60 minutes and LIMITED to 10 guests so please RESERVE your seat! The fee to attend the class is USD 25 that you can pay via Paypal, Zelle or Venmo.
US Eastern Time. A coq au vin is a classic French stew with chicken braised slowly in red wine, creating a rich sauce filled with tender meat, bacon, carrots, mushrooms, and pearl onions. For the best result, the chicken and vegetables should be marinated overnight with various aromatics and red wine.
US Eastern Time. During this class, we will cook together the CHOCOLATE MOUSSE! One of the favorite French desserts of all time is certainly the Mousse au Chocolat. This decadent dessert seems simple to make but you should really follow the preparation method for the best results. Light and fluffy, this chocolate dessert is called “Mousse” because the French word means ‘Foam” in English.
US Eastern Time. During this class, we will cook together BLANQUETTE DE VEAU! This delicious veal casserole is perfect for the winter season. Following the preparation of flavorful veal stock, the meat is cooked with mushrooms, carrots, and pearl onions and then incorporated in a succulent creamy white sauce.
US Eastern Time. Learn how to cook French cuisine with Chez François! Each online cooking class will approximately last 90 minutes and LIMITED to 10 guests so please RESERVE your seat! The fee to attend the class is USD 35 that you can pay via Paypal or Venmo. During this class, we will cook together BEEF BOURGUIGNON! Boeuf Bourguignon is 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.
