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
🍂 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!Continue Reading
Join Chef Chez François for a delicious and interactive culinary experience as you learn to prepare the elegant Salmon en Croûte (Feuilleté de Saumon). In this class, you’ll create a beautifully crisp puff pastry wrapped around a perfectly cooked, flaky salmon fillet, layered with a creamy spinach and mushroom filling. This classic French dish is both impressive and approachable—and can be served warm or chilled for any occasion.Continue 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
🇫🇷 Bavette Roulade (Stuffed Beef Flank Roll)
Join me for a delicious live cooking class where we’ll prepare a juicy, flavor-packed Bavette Roulade — tender beef flank rolled and stuffed with sautéed mushrooms, ham, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs. We’ll serve it alongside beautifully roasted root vegetables for a true French countryside experience.Continue Reading
Join me for a live online cooking class and learn how to prepare one of my favorite French comfort dishes:
🥧 Tarte à la tomate et chèvre — Tomato & Goat Cheese Tart!
This beautiful savory tart is always a winner at home. We’ll create a buttery tart topped with Dijon mustard, dried herbs, juicy tomatoes, creamy goat cheese, and fresh basil… served with a crisp green salad for the perfect French-style dinner 🍃✨Continue Reading
In this live online class, we’ll prepare this timeless French classic the traditional way: a whole chicken deliciously stuffed, sewn, and slow-cooked in my homemade, aromatic bouillon. As it simmers, we’ll progressively cook a variety of vegetables and potatoes right in the broth—layer by layer, flavor by flavor.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
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!Continue Reading
