Le Flan Pâtissier or Flan Parisien 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.Continue Reading
THE CREAMY DECADENCE OF FISH, SEAFOOD, MASH & SPINACH! This decadent fish pie is a gratin made of creamy chunky pieces of fish and seafood baked together with spinach and mash.Continue Reading
During this class, we will cook together Coq au Vin, one of the most emblematic dishes in French Cuisine history and one of the most frequently served courses in French Restaurants! Coq au Vin is the classic French stew made of chicken slowly braised in red wine and vegetables, finally becoming a supremely rich sauce filled with tender meat, bacon, carrots, mushrooms, and pearl onions.Continue Reading
Vanilla Crème Brûlée anyone? La crème brûlée is an indulgent French classic dessert that made it as your favorite French dessert in our last survey! Always a classic, especially in the US! Everyone loves the tasting process of using a blow of a teaspoon to break the thin caramelized layer that characterizes it. Then the pleasing experience continues with creamy custard to delight our taste buds! Who can resist Crème Brûlée?Continue Reading
Beef Bourguignon, 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. Please note that you should allow at least 3 to 4 hours for the stew to be ready to serve to get tender meat!Continue Reading
Learn how to bake the Ham and Olive Cake with Chez François. One of my Mum’s favorite recipes! A tasty savory cake made with olives, cooked ham, Gruyère cheese, white wine, olive oil, flour, and eggs. A slice can be served with a fresh lettuce salad or you can also serve it as hors d’oeuvre during one of your evening or garden parties.Continue Reading
The Kale (Green Cabbage) Soup is Ideal for winter days when you are looking for something healthy, hearty, and comforting. The chorizo slices are lightly pan-fried, giving the soup an amazing smoky taste. This dish can be served as a light course for dinner or as an appetizer.Continue Reading
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
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
Learn how to cook Tarte Tatin with Chez Francois. Book your French cooking class today! Tarte Tatin is the famous French dessert, an upside-down apple tart that is made of pastry baked over sliced apples caramelized with sugar.Continue Reading
