Smoked Salmon Rillettes Chicken Cordon Bleu with Béchamel Sauce Boiled Potatoes & Green Beans with Garlic Chocolate Souffle with Vanilla Bean Crème Anglaise
Step into the timeless elegance of French cuisine as you learn the foundational skills and iconic dishes that define the country’s culinary reputation. We will help you craft a refined menu from start to finish—beginning with a luxurious Salmon starter and ending with a soaring Chocolate Soufflé. You’ll start by preparing Smoked Salmon Rillettes, a delicate spread of fresh and smoked salmon enriched with Crème Fraîche and aromatic Shallots. While your Salmon Rillettes chill under a classic Beurre Clarifié seal, you’ll move into French mother sauce territory with a silky Béchamel, learning how to build, flavor, simmer, and strain a perfectly smooth white sauce—the building block of countless French dishes. Next, you’ll master the technique behind Chicken Cordon Bleu, a beloved French classic of tender chicken rolled with Gruyère and ham, crisped in golden breadcrumbs, and finished in a buttery stock. For the accompaniment, you’ll prepare Garlic-Scented Potatoes & Green Beans, a simple yet elegant side dish dressed with aromatic garlic oil and just the right touch of salt and pepper. To finish the evening on a show-stopping note, we have the perfect Chocolate Soufflé —heightened with a velvety Vanilla Bean Crème Anglaise. This dessert is equal parts technique and theater, and you’ll learn how to achieve that dramatic rise every time. Whether you're exploring French cooking for the first time or expanding your repertoire, this menu delivers both tradition and impressive results. You’ll leave with sharpened culinary skills, beautifully crafted dishes, and the confidence to recreate an elegant French dinner at home.
