During this class, we will cook together the ultimate summer salad, a delightful creation that promises to be the highlight of any garden party, serving up to 10 people with its generous portions. Forget the ordinary pasta salads and mundane side dishes; this salad is a burst of originality and flavor that will leave everyone craving more.
🍂 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!
🇫🇷 The Coco Raspberry Chocolate French Madeleines Cooking Class is only available for students who enrolled in the entire Summer Cooking Camp: 5 August Sunday classes for only $199!
🇫🇷 The World’s Favorite French Dessert: Crème Brûlée!
Get ready to wow your guests at your next dinner party!
✨ Remember: your crèmes need to chill overnight—so plan ahead!
In this hands-on experience, you’ll learn how to prepare the iconic, irresistibly silky Crème Brûlée, including my personal favorite: infused vanilla crème brûlée. Bring a taste of Paris straight to your kitchen!
The Potato Gratin Dauphinois Lyonnais is the ultimate creamy and cheesy side potato dish. This indulgent dish of sliced potatoes infused with melted cheese and cream is the most satisfying way of baking potatoes.
🇫🇷 Master the Art of the Perfect French Cheese Soufflé! 👨🍳
Join Chef François on Saturday, September 26th for a live interactive French cooking class and discover the secrets to making the iconic Soufflé au Fromage (Cheese Soufflé).
Light, airy, and beautifully golden, a perfect soufflé is easier than you think when you know the right techniques! During this hands-on class, you'll learn how to transform simple ingredients—eggs, milk, nutmeg, and freshly grated Gruyère cheese—into one of France's most elegant dishes. Chef François will share his expert tips to help your soufflé rise beautifully every time.
🇫🇷 Master the Art of Authentic Coq au Vin! 🍷👨🍳
Join Chef François on Saturday, October 3rd for a live interactive cooking class and learn how to prepare one of France's most iconic comfort dishes—Coq au Vin.
This timeless French classic features chicken slowly braised in rich red wine, creating a deeply flavorful sauce with tender chicken, smoky bacon, carrots, mushrooms, and sweet pearl onions. To achieve the most authentic flavor, you'll learn how to marinate the chicken and vegetables overnight with red wine and aromatic herbs before transforming them into this unforgettable meal.
This is traditional French cooking at its finest!
🇫🇷 Bake an Authentic French Apple Tart from Scratch! 🍎🥧👨🍳
Join Chef François on Sunday, October 4th for a live interactive baking class and learn how to create one of France's most beloved pastries—Tarte aux Pommes (French Apple Tart).
This elegant French classic begins with a rich, buttery pâte sucrée (sweet shortcrust pastry), layered with a delicate almond frangipane and beautifully arranged fresh apples. You'll finish your tart with Chef François's favorite homemade glaze, creating a gorgeous caramelized shine worthy of any French pâtisserie.
🇫🇷 Master One of France's Most Beloved Classics: French Onion Soup!
There's nothing quite like a rich, homemade French Onion Soup (Soupe à l'Oignon) topped with toasted baguette and bubbling, golden cheese.
In this live online cooking class, you'll learn how to prepare this iconic French Brasserie favorite completely from scratch. The secret to an unforgettable French Onion Soup is perfectly caramelized onions, and I'll teach you the professional techniques to achieve deep, rich flavor every time.
🇫🇷 Discover the Flavors of Provence with Authentic Ratatouille! 🍅👨🍳
Join Chef François on Saturday, October 24th for a live interactive cooking class and learn how to prepare one of France's most beloved vegetable dishes—Ratatouille.
Originating in the beautiful city of Nice, this colorful Provençal classic celebrates the best of fresh, seasonal vegetables. Together, we'll create an authentic ratatouille using ripe tomatoes, bell peppers, eggplant, zucchini, and yellow squash, slowly simmered with fragrant herbs and olive oil to bring out their incredible flavors.
Whether you're a vegetarian or simply love healthy, delicious food, this timeless French favorite is the perfect addition to your recipe collection.
🇫🇷 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.
Upcoming Class: Spooky (but Delicious!) Halloween Soup
In this festive cooking class, we’ll prepare my special Halloween Soup — a warm, earthy, and healthy dish that’s perfect for fall. Made with squash, pumpkin, cinnamon, and other autumnal flavors, this soup is vegan- and vegetarian-friendly, comforting, and absolutely délicieux!
