Becky Lawton
In-Person Cooking Class

Easter Lunch with Frances

Sun | Apr 09, 2023 | 10A–2P PT

Teacher Frances Wilson

Frances Wilson returns for another glorious Easter Sunday Lunch! Inspired by meals enjoyed during her recent travels, our lunch will include very traditional Irish fare along with some more modern dishes.
Frances’ menu celebrates the wonderful spring produce newly appearing in our local markets. We’ll start with elegant Chilled Pea Soup with Morel Cream. For the main course, choose Roast Rack of Lamb with Baby Carrots and Turnips and Herb Crème Fraîche or holiday-worthy vegetarian Spring Green Pithivier, a savory take on the spiraled pastry classic (or sample them both). We’ll make pretty Pommes Anna, too. For dessert, Bittersweet Chocolate Roulade will be served with fresh spring berries.
After the cooking concludes, we will share lunch around the table, along with selected wines, beers, and non-alcoholic beverages, raising our glasses in a toast to new skills and a properly delicious Sunday Lunch!

Menu | Recipes

Chilled English Pea Soup
with Morel Cream

Spring Green Pithivier

Roast Rack of Lamb
with Baby Carrots, Turnips, and Herb Crème Fraîche

Pommes Anna

Bittersweet Chocolate Roulade

Carrot Top Pesto

About the teacher

Frances Wilson

FRANCES WILSON can’t remember a time when her life has not revolved around food, from an early age cooking with her mother and then professionally as a chef and teacher. There are some that will say it’s all she ever thinks about!
Frances trained as a high school teacher of Home Economics in her native Ireland. She moved to Berkeley in 1999 and was Executive Chef at the award-winning Lalime’s Restaurant for a decade, followed by four years as Culinary Director at Château Routas in Provence, France, where she catered to chateau guests and ran cooking classes.
For 10 years, Frances was Professional Culinary Instructor at Tante Marie’s Cooking School in San Francisco, leading both the Professional Program and weekend specialty classes. She has taught at many other Bay Area venues including the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, Sur la Table, and Copia and the Silverado Cooking School in Napa.
Frances is passionate about teaching people how to cook real food with great local ingredients. She wants her students to know that cooking simple meals doesn’t have to be a chore but can be a fun time spent with family and friends.

Other Classes taught by Frances

Feasting with Friends
Part of the Learn to Cook More Series
Thu | Mar 28, 2024 | 6P

Easter Brunch with Frances
Sun | Mar 31, 2024 | 10A

Get Sharp!—Kitchen Confidence
Part of the Learn to Cook - Spring 2024 Series
Wed | Apr 03, 2024 | 6P

From the Sea
Part of the Learn to Cook - Spring 2024 Series
Wed | Apr 10, 2024 | 6P

From Field & Garden
Part of the Learn to Cook - Spring 2024 Series
Wed | Apr 17, 2024 | 6P

Pasta by Hand
Part of the Learn to Cook II - Spring 2024 Series
Thu | Apr 18, 2024 | 6P

Taking Stock—Chicken & Leftovers
Part of the Learn to Cook - Spring 2024 Series
Wed | Apr 24, 2024 | 6P

More Fish & Shellfish
Part of the Learn to Cook II - Spring 2024 Series
Thu | Apr 25, 2024 | 6P

Comfort—Braises & Beans
Part of the Learn to Cook - Spring 2024 Series
Wed | May 01, 2024 | 6P

Pantry Powerhouses
Part of the Learn to Cook II - Spring 2024 Series
Thu | May 02, 2024 | 6P

Breakfast All Day—Eggs
Part of the Learn to Cook - Spring 2024 Series
Wed | May 08, 2024 | 6P

Art of the Dinner Party
Part of the Learn to Cook II - Spring 2024 Series
Thu | May 09, 2024 | 6P