Chez Francois French Cooking Classes

🎄 Merry Christmas! Let’s Bake Something Sweet Together! 🎄
I’m thrilled to announce that my Christmas Cooking Class is back this year!

📅 Sunday, December 21 at 4 PM (Eastern)
💻 Online – Limited to 10 guests only!
💰 $35 per person

Join me for a festive live baking class where we’ll make a delicious, moist Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake — beautifully topped with sparkling sugared cranberries, just in time for your holiday celebrations! 🍊✨

Each class is kept small so I can guide you step-by-step and answer your questions along the way.

To attend, please reserve your spot early — spaces fill quickly!
Payment can be made via PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo.

🧁 If you’d like your cake to look just like mine, be sure to have a
9-inch Silicone Nonstick Fluted Bundt Pan, which you can easily find online.
Let’s make this Christmas extra sweet together! ❤️

Once you RSVP, you will receive a message with payment instructions and the list of ingredients to prepare before our culinary Rendez-Vous! The invitation to access our Zoom class will be emailed the day of the class and cannot be shared.

If you are interested in your own 1:1 private cooking class with Chez François, please visit http://www.chezfrancois.net

## 🇫🇷 Decadent Poire Belle-Hélène: Paris on a Spoon!

Discover the elegance of classic French cuisine with Poire Belle-Hélène, a timeless dessert that pairs tender poached pears with silky dark chocolate sauce and velvety vanilla ice cream.

In this hands-on class, you will learn:
🍐 How to prepare and poach pears to perfection
Create a beautifully aromatic poaching syrup infused with brown sugar, star anise, and real vanilla bean for an irresistible flavor.

🍫 How to craft a rich, glossy dark chocolate sauce
Master a professional technique that yields a luxurious, perfectly smooth sauce every time.

🍦 How to make homemade Chantilly cream
Whip up a light, delicate cream to crown your dessert and complement the warm chocolate and ice cream.

📅 Saturday, Jan 10, 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 tips
📜 Prep guide & ingredient list emailed ahead

🥂 Reserve your seat before it is too late!

This class is a must for anyone passionate about classic French desserts, elegant presentation, and unforgettable flavors. Join us and bring a touch of Parisian sweetness to your kitchen!

Once you RSVP, you will receive a message with payment instructions and the list of ingredients to prepare before our class! The invitation to access our Zoom class will be messaged once payment is received.

🥣 French Winter Kale & Chorizo Potato Soup Class

📅 Date: Sunday, January 11, 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.

💬 From Our Guest, Leslee – New York
“A perfect gift in every bite… a nice balance of flavors and a spark of different flavors with every spoonful! Soooo delicious!! It was out of this world! I had a delightful time — thank you so much; it was really fun and informative!”
Join us for this delicious culinary experience and discover how simple ingredients can create something truly special.

✨ What to Expect
🍽️ Interactive 60-minute cooking class led by Chef François
🎩 Live Q&A and expert tips throughout the session
📜 Ingredient list and prep instructions emailed before class
📬 Zoom link sent on the day of the event
👩‍🍳 Small group format (10 guests) for a warm, personal experience

Once you RSVP, you will receive a message with payment instructions and the list of ingredients to prepare for our class! Your seat and Zoom invitation will be confirmed once payment is received.

## 🇫🇷 A Taste of France: Steak au Poivre! 🥩🍷

📅 Date: Saturday, January 17, 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!

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### 🥖 Straight from the French Brasserie

Join us for an unforgettable culinary experience featuring the classic French Steak au Poivre — pan-seared, peppercorn-crusted steak served with a creamy pan sauce made with peppercorn, cognac, shallots, and cream.
As a side, we’ll create mini potato gratins, those rich, golden layers of buttery potatoes that make every bite magnifique.

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### ✨ What to Expect

🍽️ Interactive 60-minute cooking class led by Chez François
🎩 Live Q&A + expert tips from the chef throughout the session
📜 Ingredient list and prep instructions emailed before class
📬 Zoom link sent on the day of the event
👩‍🍳 Small group (10 guests) for a warm, personal experience

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### 🥂 Reserve Your Seat

RSVP now to secure your spot! Once reserved, you’ll receive payment details.
Interested in a private 1:1 cooking session instead?
Visit 🌐 www.chezfrancois.net for more information.

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🇫🇷 Let’s bring the heart of French cooking into your kitchen! 🧈🥖🍷

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🥂 Let’s bring a little taste of France to your kitchen!