Chezfrancoiscooking

06/26/2026

🚢🌊 Our VIP June Cooking Program continued last Sunday aboard our Mediterranean Cruise culinary journey—and what a delicious adventure it has been! After our first stops in Greece 🇬🇷 and Lebanon 🇱🇧, our third destination brought us to the vibrant flavors of Morocco 🇲🇦.

This week, our VIP students prepared Lemon Chicken Tagine with Saffron Apricot Almond Couscous, featuring my homemade preserved lemons. Tender chicken thighs, warm Moroccan spices, fragrant saffron, apricots, almonds, and bright citrus flavors came together to create a dish inspired by the traditional kitchens of Marrakech.

🗣️ What did our VIP students think?
Deborah – Boston �"It was amazing. I’m definitely cooking that again. It was relatively easy, considering what the dish looked and tasted like. And I loved the mint in the couscous."

✨ Our VIP Cooking Programs are specially themed experiences that run for one month only. Registration for our June Mediterranean Cruise program is now closed, but stay tuned for our next culinary adventure.

⚠️ VIP programs require registration before the program begins, but you can still join one of my regular French cooking classes. Visit the link in my bio to discover upcoming classes.

06/23/2026

I’m honored to be featured by Voyage LA Magazine and grateful for the opportunity to share my journey—from France to London, New York, and now Orange County.

Thank you to Voyage LA for this wonderful interview and for highlighting my passion for French cooking, French language, and marketing.

Here is the link to read the full interview:🇫🇷❤️
https://voyagela.com/interview/daily-inspiration-meet-francois-de-freitas

Today we'd like to introduce you to François De Freitas. Hi François, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?I was born in Lyon, the gastronomic capital of France, where my passion for food, culture, and travel began. I pursued stu

06/16/2026

🇫🇷👨‍🍳 GIVE DAD THE GIFT OF EXPERIENCE THIS FATHER’S DAY! 👨‍🍳🇫🇷

Skip the tie and create memories that last a lifetime with a French cooking experience from Chez François.

🎁 Father’s Day Gift Options:

💻 USD 89.99
Private Online Cooking Class for Dad via Zoom

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 USD 375
Private Online Group Class for Dad and up to 10 friends via Zoom

🏡 USD 600
Private In-Home French Cooking Experience for Dad and up to 10 guests
Available in Orange County, California only

Whether Dad loves cooking, French cuisine, or simply spending time with family and friends, this is a gift he’ll never forget.

✨ Gift certificates available
🇫🇷 Authentic French recipes
👨‍🍳 Fun, interactive experiences for all skill levels

Reserve your Father’s Day gift today: https://chezfrancois.net/gift-card/

06/06/2026

🇫🇷 Join my French Cooking on June 27th and learn how to cook Red-Wine Braised Duck Legs & Celeriac Mash with Chef François 👨‍🍳

Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of France with our Red-Wine Braised Duck Legs & Celeriac Mash online cooking experience.
This elegant bistro-style dish features tender duck legs slowly braised in a luxurious red wine reduction, paired with a silky, earthy celeriac mash — the kind of unforgettable meal you’d expect in a cozy Parisian restaurant.
Perfect for anyone wanting to elevate their cooking skills from home.

🦆 Ingredient Recommendation
We recommend purchasing your duck legs from:�wildforkfoods.com
�Excellent frozen quality, convenient delivery, and approximately $15 for 2 duck legs.
❄️ Please remember to thaw your duck legs in the refrigerator 24 hours before class.

📅 Event Details
🗓 Saturday, June 27th�🕓 4:00 PM Eastern Time�💻 Live on Zoom�💵 $40 per person (or per couple!)�🎟 Only 10 spots available — first come, first served�✅ Your seat is confirmed upon payment�💳 Pay via PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo

RSVP HERE: https://chezfrancois.net/event/group-cooking-class-red-wine-braised-duck-legs-celeriac-mash/

✨ Why Join?
✔ Live step-by-step instruction with Chef François�✔ Interactive class with personal guidance�✔ Learn authentic French cooking techniques�✔ Small class size for a personalized experience�✔ Create a restaurant-quality dish from your own kitchen

⏳ Limited Seats Available
These intimate live classes fill quickly to ensure every participant receives personal attention.
Once the class is full, registration closes.
Reserve your seat today — and let’s cook something unforgettable together. 🇫🇷

Wild Fork Foods

06/02/2026

🐟 Salmon en Croûte – Live French Cooking Class 🇫🇷�Join Chef Chez François for a delicious and interactive culinary experience as you learn to prepare the elegant Salmon en Croûte (Feuilleté de Saumon). In this class, you’ll create a beautifully crisp puff pastry wrapped around a perfectly cooked, flaky salmon fillet, layered with a creamy spinach and mushroom filling. This classic French dish is both impressive and approachable—and can be served warm or chilled for any occasion.
📅 Event Details�Date: June 20, 2026�Time: 4:00 PM Eastern�Price: $40 per person�Location: Live Online via Zoom�Spots: Limited to 10 guests
✨ What to Expect�🍽️ Interactive 60-minute live cooking class with Chef François�🎩 Real-time Q&A and expert culinary tips�📜 Ingredient list and prep guide sent ahead of time�📬 Private Zoom link provided after registration�👩‍🍳 Intimate class size for a personalized experience
Whether you're a passionate home cook or simply love French cuisine, this class is a wonderful way to elevate your skills and bring a taste of France into your kitchen.�Reserve your spot today and cook like a French chef! 🇫🇷✨

05/31/2026

🇫🇷✨ MY SOLD-OUT RASPBERRY TART WITH CHOCOLATE PISTACHIO CRUST CLASS IS BACK! ✨🇫🇷
Join me for a delicious live online French baking experience as we create together my elegant Raspberry Tart with a Chocolate Pistachio Crust!
Indulge in this exquisite dessert where the vibrant sweetness of fresh raspberries meets the rich, nutty crunch of pistachios and a touch of decadent cocoa. This stunning tart features a heavenly raspberry mousse made from freshly prepared raspberry purée and is crowned with a glossy fresh raspberry glaze that promises a burst of flavor in every bite.

💬 What Participants Are Saying:
🇺🇸 Carrie – Missouri�"The tart was amazing. My co-workers loved it!! My son also loved it. Thanks for the new recipe."
🇺🇸 Jan – Ohio�"It was delicious and beautiful. Thank you so much!"
🇺🇸 Anne – Georgia�"It was delicious!! I saved some for my birthday. It came at a perfect time… Thank you!"

🍓 What You Will Learn:�✨ Step-by-step guidance in an intimate small-group setting�✨ Professional tips, techniques & chef secrets�✨ A fun and interactive French baking experience from your own kitchen�✨ Personalized attention with limited seating
This live class lasts approximately 90 minutes and is LIMITED to only 10 guests to ensure a personalized and engaging experience.
📅 Sunday, July 19�🕓 4:00 PM Eastern Time�💻 Live on Zoom�💶 $40 per person�✅ Reservation confirmed upon payment�💳 Pay via PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo
✨ Only 10 spots available — reserve yours quickly!
🥂 Bring a taste of France into your kitchen and discover the joy of authentic French baking with me.
Reserve your seat today before this class fills up again! 🇫🇷🍓✨
https://chezfrancois.net/event/raspberry-tart/

05/30/2026

🥂 Chez Francois was in Yorba Linda for another cooking class at Prem and Frank's house! Yes! A three generation family taking thier second cooking class with Chez Francois but this time it was not a dessert, it was THREE of my Bavette Roulades with a large medley of oven-roasted root vegetables! Thank you so much for hosting such an unforgettable cooking party! The Family, yes 3generations, gathered around the kitchen island to cook together and keep this unforgettable afternoon forever! We had so much fun preparing the duxelle mushrooms infused with shallots and herbs, teh seasoniing with toasted seeds to rub the meat, then we poundered, we rubbed, we rolled with dijon mustard, jambon de paris, swiss cheese, we rolled , we seared, we baked, we sliced...it was handy that there was 9 of us for this feast!

💬 “Thank you Chef. We had an amazing time and amazing food” — Prem & Frank family, Yorba Linda, OC 💥

✨ Want to host your own French Cooking Class at home? Whether it’s a dinner party, birthday celebration, or simply a fun party with friends, I bring the authentic French experience right to your kitchen!

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