Flan Patissier www.chezfrancois.net

Le Flan Pâtissier or Flan Parisien is a classic French dessert that can be found in every good French patisserie. This simple yet irresistible vanilla custard tart has been one of my childhood favorites: silky smooth custard infused with real vanilla, set inside a buttery pastry crust… a true bite of heaven.Continue Reading

Coq au Vin by Chez François

🇫🇷 Master the Art of Authentic Coq au Vin! 🍷👨‍🍳

Join Chez François 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.

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BEEF BOURGUIGNON www.chezfrancois.net

🇫🇷 OUR #1 MOST POPULAR, MOST ATTENDED & MOST REQUESTED FRENCH COOKING CLASS! 🍷

Join Chef François for a Classic Beef Bourguignon Cooking Class! 👨‍🍳

The class everyone keeps coming back for! Learn how to prepare Boeuf Bourguignon, one of France’s most iconic and beloved dishes, in a fun and interactive live cooking class with Chef François.

This traditional Burgundy specialty features tender beef slowly cooked in red wine with bacon, carrots, mushrooms, pearl onions, and aromatic herbs. Chef François will guide you through the techniques that make this dish so rich, flavorful, and unforgettable.Continue Reading

Savory Cake Ham and Olives www.chezfrancois.net

Join me for a delicious and exciting cooking class as we prepare one of my favorite French savory specialties: a flavorful Savory Cake infused with olives, succulent cooked ham, rich Gruyère cheese, a splash of white wine, and a drizzle of olive oil.

This rustic French cake pairs beautifully with a crisp salad and is perfect for picnics, BBQs, garden parties, or light summer lunches. It also happens to be the star of my cold buffets during the holiday season!Continue Reading

Soupe au chou et chorizo www.chezfrancois.net

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.
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Provençal French Stuffed Tomatoes www.chezfrancois.net

Stuffed Tomatoes are really delicious, versatile, and fun to prepare. The tomatoes are hollowed out and can be stuffed with any savory mixture you decide to use. Once baked, they can be served as a perfect hors d’oeuvre or colorful side dish to rice or potatoes. 2 options will be available: Vegetarian stuffed tomatoes and Beef/Pork stuffed tomatoes.Continue Reading

Potato Gratin Lyonnais www.chezfrancois.net

THE ULTIMATE CREAMY AND CHEESY SIDE POTATO DISH! This traditional and indulgent dish of sliced potatoes infused with melted cheese and cream is the most satisfying way of baking potatoes. Originally from the Dauphiné, region of south-east France, this flavorful gratin has been cooked for generations and now appears in all classic french restaurant menus!Continue Reading

Tarte Tatin www.chezfrancois.net

Apple Tart Tatin – The Upside-Down French Classic

Discover the magic of Tarte Tatin, one of France’s most beloved desserts—born from a happy mistake. This iconic upside-down apple tart features tender apples caramelized in sugar and butter, baked beneath a golden pastry.Continue Reading