Cooking Class: Countryside French Cuisine
You'll get a taste of rustic French cuisine in this immersive cooking class. Join Chef Mary Jane for a journey through authentic dishes from the French countryside.
To begin the class, you'll make a creamy leek and potato soup that will comfort you from the inside out. Next, learn how to make a traditional coq au vin with tender chicken braised with white wine and thyme. Then, whip up a velvety pomme purée with cream and butter to serve as a flavorful side. Indulgent tarte tatin with apples and caramel for dessert to end the meal.
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Leek and Potato Soup
With leeks, potatoes, cream and chives
Coq au Vin Blanc
With chicken, white wine, mushrooms and thyme
Pomme Purée
With potatoes, cream and butter
Tarte Tatin
With apples, puff pastry and caramel
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 6
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsAdult, Beginner, French, Baking, Special Occasion, Valentine's
Outside Reviews for Chef Mary Jane
Mira I.
07 Aug 2023
Chef Mary Jane’s expertise in pasta-making shone through, as she patiently guided us through each step of the process. From mixing and kneading the dough to rolling it out and creating beautiful pasta shapes. I not only learned the art of making fettuccini, ravioli, and tortellini but also discover the magic of the roasted butternut squash filling. After the class I feel more confident in my pasta making skills.
Chef Mary Jane's journey into the culinary realm has been nothing short of distinctive. She's traversed various avenues within the food industry – from wielding her pen as a culinary writer and weaving her artistic touch as a food stylist to innovating as a product developer and contributing her expertise to the Iowa Egg Council. Notably, she has even graced the kitchens of James Beard award-winning chefs with her culinary prowess. Through her roles as a food consultant and specialized chef, she has nurtured a truly unparalleled sense of creativity. With a treasure trove of experiences to draw from, Chef Mary Jane finds great joy in mentoring aspiring culinary talents, aiding them in mastering their craft.
