French Bistro Night - French Countryside Classic

A refined yet approachable dive into French comfort cooking. This session teaches guests how to build layered flavor, manage heat with precision, and execute a complete, balanced menu featuring Chicken Fricassee, Pommes Sarladaises, and Roasted Asparagus with Shallot and Lemon. The focus is on technique, timing, and the fundamentals that define rustic French cuisine. Menu: Chicken Fricassee Pommes Sarladaises Roasted Asparagus with Shallot and Lemon What They Will Learn - Proper chicken searing and the structure of a classic fricassee - How to create and finish a velouté‑based braise - Traditional Pommes Sarladaises: par‑cooking, fat control, and crisping - Clean vegetable roasting and shallot‑lemon vinaigrette building - Workflow and timing for a multi‑component French menu - How to plate French comfort food with polished, restaurant‑level execution