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
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
US Eastern Time. During this class, we will cook together the famous and classic Pot-au-feu, a feast of slow-cooked pieces of beef (various parts) in its delicious broth, served with root vegetables also cooked in the broth but separately. This dish is one of the most traditional recipes from France.Continue Reading
During this class, we will cook together BRAISED FRENCH LENTILS! Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and everyone else, this delicious stew is made of green lentils, carrots, onions, celery, garlic, fresh herbs, and many more aromatics. Perfect as a side dish or bedding for meat and fish, leftovers can be kept for a few days in the fridge to prepare healthy lunches! French Style Lentils are renowned for their deep nutty flavor and hold their shape when cooked. They contain little fat and are a healthy addition to any balanced diet.Continue Reading
US Eastern Time. A coq au vin is a classic French stew with chicken braised slowly in red wine, creating a rich sauce filled with tender meat, bacon, carrots, mushrooms, and pearl onions. For the best result, the chicken and vegetables should be marinated overnight with various aromatics and red wine.Continue Reading
The traditional French Onion Soup (Soupe à l’Oignon) is ideal to warm you up during the winter season. Considered a French Brasserie classic, the most important step of cooking this soup is to caramelize the onions until golden brown. This process can take up to an hour!Continue Reading
US Eastern Time. The Kale Chorizo Soup is ideal whenever you are looking for something healthy and comforting. The chorizo slices are lightly pan-fried which gives an amazing smoky taste to the soup. This dish can be served as a light course for dinner or as an appetizer. Vegetarians can substitute chorizo with Soyrizo or vegan sausage.Continue Reading
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
