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.
During this class, we will cook together the French Classic Patisserie: Tarte aux Pommes, a classic French Apple Tart made with buttery short-crust pastry. With frangipane and my favorite glaze for an attractive caramelized sheen, this delicious pie will be perfect as a soul-warming fall dessert on your table.
During this class, we will cook together the crisp Feuilleté de Saumon (Salmon puff pastry). The fresh skinless salmon fillet, resting on a bed of creamy spinach and mushroom, is perfectly seasoned, moist, flakey. Carefully wrapped in a braided puff pastry, this delightful dish can be served hot or cold!
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.
During this class, we will cook my delicious lasagna made of Asparagus, Fresh Salmon, Vermouth Béchamel, Mozzarella! Divine with a nice rose or white wine!
US Eastern Time. During this class, we will cook together HACHIS PARMENTIER! Similar in style to Shepherd's Pie or Cottage Pie, this gratin has 2 layers: beef mince pre-cooked with onions, carrots, garlic, fresh herbs and creamy mash potatoes covered with gruyere cheese.
During this class, we will cook together my MEDITERRANEAN BURGER! I call it my decadent Mediterranean Burger because it includes roasted red bell peppers, toasted eggplant, breadcrumbs, mozzarella, fresh herbs, garlic, scallions, capers, anchovies (optional) and a nice spread of my homemade pesto (that we will prepare together). A vegetarian delight or delightful appetizer for everyone!
During this class, we will cook together the delicious "Endives au Jambon". Perfectly prepared Belgian endives, wrapped in ham (jambon de Paris) and baked in béchamel, gratiné with gruyere cheese! All your guests or family will ask for more!
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. 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 Traditional French Madeleines! Madeleines, originally from North-Eastern France, are very small cakes with a shell-like shape
US Eastern Time. During this class, we will cook together Le Flan Pâtissier or Parisian Flan. Flan Pâtissier is a classic French dessert that can be found in every good French patisserie. This simple but delicious French Custard Pie has been one of my favorite desserts since my childhood. The vanilla-infused custard with the buttery pastry is a bite of heaven, This is a must to try in French Cuisine.
