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
During this class, we will cook the vegetarian delicious Phyllo Pie! Discover one of Chez François own signature dishes: SPINACH & WHITE SWEET POTATO PHYLLO PIE! 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, serve it cold at your next BBQ!
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Join me for an interactive live cooking class where we’ll prepare one of my signature dishes: an unexpectedly elegant and absolutely delicious Asparagus, Fresh Salmon & Vermouth Béchamel Lasagna, layered with mozzarella and finished to perfection.
Divine with a chilled rosé or crisp white wine.
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🇫🇷 Creamy Zucchini Gratin with Béchamel & Beef
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM Eastern
Location: Online via Zoom (link sent on the day of class)
Price: 💶 $40 per person (new class fee starting January 1, 2026)
Class Size: Limited to 10 guests — reserve your seat today!
🥖 A Treat for the Whole Family
Join Chef François for a cozy and flavorful French cooking experience! In this interactive online class, you’ll prepare a classic Gratin de Courgettes — a creamy Zucchini Gratin layered with tender zucchini slices, juicy ground beef, fresh tomatoes, Parmesan, and a rich homemade béchamel sauce. It’s a comforting Mediterranean favorite that brings French countryside warmth right into your kitchen.Continue Reading
During this class, we will cook together GRATIN DE COURGETTES! The delicious Zucchini Gratin is made of layers of large Zucchini slices and Parmesan with tomato beef mince and béchamel in between. Baked for 90 minutes! Such a Mediterranean dish!Continue 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
🇫🇷 🥣 French Winter Kale & Chorizo Potato Soup Class
📅 Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM Eastern
💶 Price: $40 per person (New class fee starting January 1, 2026)
📍 Location: Online via Zoom (link sent on the day of class)
*👨🍳 Limited to 10 guests — reserve your seat today!
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.Continue Reading
