This delicious soup is prepared with pre-cooked chestnuts, shallots, together with a gourmet wild mushroom mix (such as Hen-of-the wood, King Trumpet, Silver Oyster, Lion’s Mane, Poplar, and Shiitake mushrooms). Finally, we serve it with our homemade parmesan cream and roasted chestnut bits!Continue Reading
During this class, we will cook together my Gratin de Chou-fleur (Cauliflower Gratin)! This gratin is light and flavorful with only a few ingredients: cauliflower, parsley cream, milk, flour, nutmeg, and strong grated cheese such as Gruyere and parmesan. We recommend purchasing the cheese and grate it yourself for more flavor. We should eat so much more cauliflower!Continue Reading
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!Continue Reading
Tip For Preparing The Best Tapenade! Let me help you prepare the best tapenade! Tapenade is a Provençal spread made of finely chopped Olives with other ingredients and infused with dried herbs. This is the perfect way to start lunch or dinner with fresh bread or crackers. Tapenade is alsoContinue Reading
Tip For Preparing Homemade Dijon Mustard! Here is my own recipe to prepare my delicious homemade Dijon Mustard! This is so easy to make at home! Originally from France, the Dijon Mustard is now used all over the world to prepare sandwiches, vinaigrette, dressings or just as a dip whenContinue Reading
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 25 that you can pay via Paypal, Zelle or Venmo.During this class, we will prepare my Tarte à la tomate et chèvre: Goat Cheese and Tomato tart! Always a winner at home! I am using Dijon mustard to spread on top of the dough with dried herbs. Fresh basil and a fresh lettuce as a side and dinner is served!Continue Reading
During this online class, we will cook the POULE-AU-POT! This delicious French Chicken Stew with vegetables is an emblematic French dish, perfect for Fall dinners! The chicken is cooked in my homemade broth with flavorful aromatics and seasoning, autumn vegetables and a few potatoes. Authentic and delicious! Don’t miss this class!Continue Reading
Tip For Preparing The Best Béchamel! Here is my own recipe to prepare my delicious Vermouth Béchamel! Usually prepared for most of my gratins, this classic French sauce is an important part of the following recipes: Veal Blanquette, Fish Pie, Ham and Zucchini Gratin, Asparagus and Salmon Lasagna, Zucchini and BeefContinue Reading
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.Continue Reading
My Smoked Whitefish Salad Recipe! This is such an easy recipe to make and so delicious that you will try to spread it on almost everything! You can use my homemade smoked whitefish salad as a dip or even a spread or sandwich filling! So fresh when served with cucumberContinue Reading
