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

SPINACH FILO PIE www.chezfrancois.net

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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
📜 Prep guide & ingredient list emailed in advanceContinue Reading

Poulet On The Ritz Salad www.chezfrancois.net

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Discover one of Chez François own signature salads: POULET ON THE RITZ SALAD! Enjoy this fresh summer salad and sing along: “If you’re blue and you don’t know what to eat, Poulet On The Ritz!”. Simply made of marinated grilled chicken breast, escarole lettuce, whole kernel sweet corn, homemade crispy croûtons, shallots, grated parmesan, and “dressing with a million-dollar vinegar! Poulet On The Ritz-z-z-z!”.Continue Reading

BEET IT, JOHN! www.chezfrancois.net

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Discover one of Chez François own-signature salads: BEET IT, JOHN SALAD! Composed essentially of roasted beets, this magical root salad is packed with antioxidants, minerals, fiber, and so many health benefits. There is no need to add too many ingredients or dressing, the amazing flavor of the beets is just complemented by feta cheese, spring onions, and pepper.Continue Reading

Free Spirit Salad Bowl www.chezfrancois.net

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Modern life requires efficiency, simplicity, versatility, and my FREE SPIRIT SALAD BOWL! Here are my suggested ingredients for a tasty salad bowl, remember it is completely versatile so you can decide what to add or remove. My Free Spirit Bowl salad includes cucumber, mixed lettuce leaves, tomatoes, bell peppers, black olives, avocado, cottage cheese, beets, capers, parsley, apple cider vigar, olive oil, dried herbs, salt & pepper. Continue Reading

Madame Quinoa Salad www.chezfrancois.net

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Discover one of Chez François own-signature salads: SALAD MADAME QUINOA. Easy and quick to cook, Quinoa is delicious served cold as a salad. It is best to let the salad refrigerate for a couple of hours for all flavors to get infused! This salad creation includes cucumber, cherry tomatoes, shallot, chili flakes, lemon, olive oil, dried herbs, parsley, cilantro, celery, and spring onions.Continue Reading

Tuna Qu'à Essayer! www.chezfrancois.net

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Discover one of Chez François own-signature salads: TUNA QU’A ESSAYER SALAD. This easy-to-make tuna salad includes flavorful ingredients creating a delightful and fresh salad. Ingredients include spinach leaves, coleslaw mix, tuna water in brine, caraway seeds, herbes de Provence, avocado, grilled homemade croutons in a creamy vinaigrette made of dijon mustard, olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt & pepper.Continue Reading

Monsieur Orzo Salad www.chezfrancois.net

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Discover one of Chez François own-signature salads: SALAD MONSIEUR ORZO. Easy and quick to cook, this rice-shaped pasta is delicious served cold as a salad. It is best to let the salad refrigerate for a couple of hours for all flavors to get infused! This salad creation includes cucumber, red bell pepper, lemon, olive oil, dried herbs, cilantro, celery, spring onions and grated parmesan.Continue Reading