Prepare to be amazed—this dish redefines wow. Picture a glistening whole salmon fillet, delicately rolled like a fine roast, and generously filled with a luxurious mousseline made from sweet crab, tender shrimp, and fresh dill. The mousseline is whipped to silky perfection with creamy Boursin cheese, airy egg whites, and a touch of cream, all seasoned to awaken your senses.
Welcome to Chez François Kitchen — a cozy, delicious space where we bring authentic French recipes into your home!
Just in time for Thanksgiving, we're bringing back one of our most popular cooking classes — and it SOLD OUT last year! We’ll be making Gougères au Fromage — light and airy French cheese puffs made with Gruyère. These golden bites are perfect as an hors d'oeuvre or apéritif — and dangerously addictive!
🍷 Join Chez François for a Classic Beef Bourguignon Cooking Class! 🇫🇷
Our most popular class is back—now as a group cooking experience! Don’t miss your chance to cook one of France’s most beloved dishes alongside Chef François himself.
🗓️ Date: November 22
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM Eastern
📍 Where: Online (link provided after RSVP)
💰 Cost: $35 per person
👨🍳 Spots Limited to 10 Guests Only!
Give thanks the French way this season! 🍂🦃 Join us for a festive and interactive online cooking class where we’ll put a gourmet twist on a classic: Oeufs Mimosa, featuring a Deviled Eggs Trio that’s sure to impress your holiday guests.
👨🍳 Perfect for foodies, families, or anyone who loves to cook and connect — you’ll learn three flavorful variations (Mediterranean - Creamy Garden - Zest of the Sea), plate them beautifully, and get inspired for your Thanksgiving table.
🍂 Upcoming Class: Endives au Jambon
Date: Saturday, December 6th
Time: 4:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)
This session features the classic Endives au Jambon — tender Belgian endives wrapped in savory jambon de Paris, smothered in creamy béchamel sauce, and baked until golden under a blanket of melted Gruyère.
It’s comforting, elegant, and utterly irresistible — your guests will ask for seconds!
📅 Date: Saturday, December 7th
⏰ Time: 4 PM Eastern Time (ET)
Join Chef François for a magical cooking experience as he guides you through crafting a cozy, elegant Chestnut and Wild Mushroom Soup — the ultimate dish to warm your Fall and Winter days! 🍂❄️
This luxurious French-inspired soup features:
🥄 Pre-cooked French chestnuts
🧅 Silky shallots
🍄 A gourmet wild mushroom mix
🧀 Homemade parmesan cream
🌰 A finishing touch of roasted chestnut bits
🍫 Charlotte au Chocolat Cooking Class with Chez François
Date: Saturday, December 13
Time: 4:00 PM Eastern
Price: $35 per person
For chocolate lovers everywhere!
Join Chez François French Cooking Classes for a decadent afternoon of baking and whisking as we create the elegant Charlotte au Chocolat — a divine dessert featuring fluffy homemade ladyfingers soaked in tea, sugar, and whisky, layered with a light and airy chocolate mousse.
Perfect for the holidays or as a refined dessert to serve at tea or dinner, this French classic will impress every guest — and satisfy every chocolate craving!
🇫🇷 French Noël Pain d’Épices Cooking Class
📅 Date: Sunday, December 14th
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM Eastern
💶 Price: $35 per person
📍 Location: Online via Zoom (link sent on the day of class)
👨🍳 Limited to 10 guests — reserve your seat today!
🥖 Merry Christmas!
Join me for a festive online class where we’ll bake the traditional French Noël Pain d’Épices — a classic Christmas spice cake just in time for the holidays!
Pain d’épices, or “spice bread,” is a beloved French treat made with honey and warm spices such as cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and anise. This aromatic cake has been cherished in France for centuries, especially during the Christmas season.
🎄 Merry Christmas! Let’s Bake Something Sweet Together! 🎄
I’m thrilled to announce that my Christmas Cooking Class is back this year!
📅 Sunday, December 21 at 4 PM (Eastern)
💻 Online – Limited to 10 guests only!
💰 $35 per person
Join me for a festive baking class where we’ll make a delicious, moist Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake — beautifully topped with sparkling sugared cranberries, just in time for your holiday celebrations! 🍊✨
🇫🇷 Decadent Poire Belle-Hélène: Paris on a Spoon!
Discover the elegance of classic French cuisine with Poire Belle-Hélène, a timeless dessert that pairs tender poached pears with silky dark chocolate sauce and velvety vanilla ice cream.
In this hands-on class, you will learn:
🍐 How to prepare and poach pears to perfection
Create a beautifully aromatic poaching syrup infused with brown sugar, star anise, and real vanilla bean for an irresistible flavor.
🍫 How to craft a rich, glossy dark chocolate sauce
Master a professional technique that yields a luxurious, perfectly smooth sauce every time.
🍦 How to make homemade Chantilly cream
Whip up a light, delicate cream to crown your dessert and complement the warm chocolate and ice cream.
📅 Saturday, Jan 10, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM Eastern
💶 $40 per person
📍 Online via Zoom
👨🍳 Only 10 spots — reserve yours today!
🇫🇷 🥣 French Winter Kale & Chorizo Potato Soup Class
📅 Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM Eastern
💶 Price: $40 per person (New class fee starting January 1, 2026)
📍 Location: Online via Zoom (link sent on the day of class)
*👨🍳 Limited to 10 guests — reserve your seat today!
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.
🇫🇷 A Taste of France: Steak au Poivre! 🥩🍷
📅 Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM Eastern
💶 Price: $40 per person (New class fee starting January 1, 2026)
📍 Location: Online via Zoom (link sent on the day of class)
*👨🍳 Limited to 10 guests — reserve your seat today!
🥖 Straight from the French Brasserie
Join us for an unforgettable culinary experience featuring the classic French Steak au Poivre — pan-seared, peppercorn-crusted steak served with a creamy pan sauce made with peppercorn, cognac, shallots, and cream.
As a side, we’ll create mini potato gratins, those rich, golden layers of buttery potatoes that make every bite magnifique.
