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Francis' Blog

The private dining diary of Chef Francis, a classically trained international French chef. Francis is offering private dining services, catering and cooking classes to the residents of New Jersey, Metro New York and Philadelphia.

art of plating
Food

The Very French Art of Plating

Plating in culinary arts refers to the art and technique of arranging and presenting food on a plate in an aesthetically pleasing manner. The art of plating is more than

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creamy dijon
Recipes

Chef Inspired Creamy Dijon Sauce

Silky Dijon Cream Pan Sauce Silky Dijon Cream Pan Sauce chef inspired creamy dijon mustard Creamy dijon sauce, thanks to its base of Dijon mustard, offers a balance of tanginess,

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french mother sauce
Recipes

Award Winning French Mother Sauce

Velouté. Award Winning French Mother Sauce Velouté sauce (French Mother Sauce) is essentially a sauce made from a light stock (usually chicken, fish, or veal) thickened with a roux, which

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Recipes

Baked Camembert and Mustard Sauce

Baked Camembert Cheese w/Mustard Sauce While specific award-winning cheese recipes often remain proprietary, here’s a concept for a gourmet cheese dish that has been praised in various culinary contexts, incorporating

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