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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Southern French Stuffed Tomatoes with ground beef 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

Learn to speak French www.chezfrancois.net

Learn French at home with Chez François! Sign up for online French classes, choose private or group classes with a native French teacherContinue 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

Chestnut and Wild Mushrooms Soup www.chezfrancois.net

Learn how to cook Chestnut and Wild Mushrooms Soup with Chez François! Perfect Fall recipe with this Chestnut and Wild Mushrooms Soup to warm you up after a walk in the forest. The soup is prepared with pre-cooked chestnuts, shallots, a gourmet mix of Hen-of-the wood, King Trumpet, Silver Oyster, Lion’s Mane, Poplar, and Shiitake mushrooms. For extra flavor, we add a shot of whisky and serve it with our homemade parmesan cream and roasted chestnut bits!Continue Reading

Cassoulet by Chez François

Learn how to cook Cassoulet with Chez François! Cassoulet is certainly one of the most iconic stew from Southern France typically made of white beans, lard, meats, and duck confit. Continue Reading

online cooking classes to learn how to cook French food www.chezfrancois.net

Vegetable Stock: the flavor base for many French stews, braises, sauces, or soups! Make your own vegetable stock with Chez François. Book your private French cooking class and learn French cuisine online. Live video cooking lesson! Read more In a large saucepan or dutch oven, bring to boil 4 cupsContinue Reading

Accras de Morue www.chezfrancois.net

Crispy on the outside and amazingly soft on the inside, the Salt Codfish fritters (or also called “cakes” or “croquettes”) are delicious served with creamy dipping sauce or just with lemon and a salad. Hot or cold, light and heavenly, these little bites will become the stars of your garden party or tapas night!Continue Reading

WWW.CHEZFRANCOIS.NET french recipes by Chez Francois

Small Tartes Tatin of sweet and sour cherry tomatoes. Delicious little bites!  Learn how to cook Cherry Tomato Tarte Tatin, ideal for cocktail parties, or served as hors d’oeuvres. Book your French cooking class today! Light and crispy, the cherry tomatoes are cooked and mixed with caramelized balsamic vinegar. IdealContinue Reading