Smoked Salmon Watercress Quiche Recipe at www.chezfrancois.net

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🇫🇷 Smoked Salmon & Watercress Quiche! Join Chez François and learn how to bake a truly irresistible French Quiche!
Imagine a buttery, flaky crust baked to golden perfection… filled with delicious smoked salmon, a delicate creamy filling, and vibrant greens that add freshness and color to every bite. The richness of the salmon melts beautifully into the smooth egg filling, while the watercress (or your chosen green) adds a light peppery brightness that balances it perfectly.
This elegant quiche can be served warm and comforting straight from the oven, or chilled for a refined brunch or light dinner. Pair it with a crisp lettuce salad and a glass of white wine, and you have the perfect French moment at home.

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Zucchini Gratin www.chezfrancois.net

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🇫🇷 Creamy Zucchini Gratin with Béchamel & Beef

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM Eastern
Location: Online via Zoom (link sent on the day of class)
Price: 💶 $40 per person (new class fee starting January 1, 2026)
Class Size: Limited to 10 guests — reserve your seat today!

🥖 A Treat for the Whole Family

Join Chef François for a cozy and flavorful French cooking experience! In this interactive online class, you’ll prepare a classic Gratin de Courgettes — a creamy Zucchini Gratin layered with tender zucchini slices, juicy ground beef, fresh tomatoes, Parmesan, and a rich homemade béchamel sauce. It’s a comforting Mediterranean favorite that brings French countryside warmth right into your kitchen.Continue Reading

Smoked Salmon Watercress Quiche Recipe at www.chezfrancois.net

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Join Chez François and learn how to bake a truly irresistible French Quiche!

Imagine a buttery, flaky crust baked to golden perfection… filled with delicious smoked salmon, a delicate creamy filling, and vibrant greens that add freshness and color to every bite. The richness of the salmon melts beautifully into the smooth egg filling, while the watercress (or your chosen green) adds a light peppery brightness that balances it perfectly.Continue Reading

Charlotte au Chocolat www.chezfrancois.net

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During this class, we will cook together CHOCOLATE CHARLOTTE! This elegant and delicious dessert is a combination of soaked spongy ladyfingers and succulent chocolate mousse topped with fresh strawberries. This is definitely a showstopping dessert that will impress all your guests! Light and fluffy, this popular French dessert is absolutely divine to taste and to look at!Continue Reading

Roasted pepper halloumi cheese salad www.chezfrancois.net

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Discover one of Chez François own signature salads: MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE! Embark on my Mediterranean Cruise and sail in a sea of rich flavors! Soak up the sun like my roasted peppers are soaking in olive oil, enjoy the sightseeing of the grilled halloumi cheese and pepper, treat your taste buds with fresh basil, tabasco, and spring onions! The 7 wonders of my Mediterranean Cruise salad might be life-changing!Continue Reading

La Dolce Vita www.chezfrancois.net

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Discover one of Chez François salads: LA DOLCE VITA! I remember years ago my first visit to the iconic Trevi Fountain, happily throwing a coin over my shoulder for luck and thinking how free Anita Ekberg must have felt dancing in the water during the famous ‘Dolce Vita” movie scene! I also remember my lunches in Roma with the refreshing taste of Italian mozzarella and tomatoes and the fragrant flavor of prosciutto! In this salad, I have tried to capture all these flavors and feelings of freedom during this special summertime! So my sweet life salad includes slices of mozzarella, tomatoes, red onions with delicate prosciutto, capers, and balsamic vinegar, EVO dressing.Continue Reading

Okra Lime Asparagus Salad www.chezfrancois.net

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Discover one of Chez François own signature salads: THE OKRA SHOW! When French aromatics meet one of Louisiana favorites!  Featuring Okra pre-cooked in lime and blanched asparagus, this Southern US salad will bring an exotic sweetness to your tastebuds. Well balanced with the lime freshness, the ripe texture of the black olives, and the garlic oil taste from the red peppers, all ingredients are perfectly programmed to work together above a bed of arugula leaves. The final scene delivers a delicate French dressing made of honey, rice vinegar, shallot, tabasco, EVO oil, and fresh thyme. What a show!Continue Reading

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US Eastern Time. During this class, we will cook an amazingly fresh Phyllo Pie! Discover one of Chez François own signature dishes: FEUILLETE AUX EPINARDS! Imagine lunch with a fresh salad and my cold “Feuilleté aux épinards et patates douces blanches”: Spinach, White Sweet Potato Filo Pie. Divine! This is a vegetarian delight for everyone to enjoy! So much flavor in each bite.Continue Reading

www.chezfrancois.net Créme brûlée

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🇫🇷 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!

My live class is limited to 10 guests only, and last year’s session sold out fast. Don’t miss your chance!

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!

📅 Sunday, January 18th, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM Eastern
💶 $40 per person
📍 Online via Zoom
👨‍🍳 Only 10 spots — reserve yours today!

✨ What’s Included:

🍽️ 60-minute live cooking class
🎩 Chef Q&A + insider techniques
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