Description: Have you ever wondered what makes a croque monsieur so special? The smooth and creamy béchamel sauce that's generously spread on the bread is one of the main reasons. Instead of making it ...

Ina Garten makes French cooking easy. The Food Network star’s many Barefoot Contessa recipes include versions of French classics. Garten gives them a Barefoot Contessa twist, making the recipes simple ...

Whip up a batch of white sauce as a meal prep and use it for various dishes! This versatile sauce becomes the creamy foundation for a French-style ham and cheese sandwich (croque monsieur), a quick ...

All eyes will be on France as the Paris 2024 Olympics kicks off on 26 July. While the athletes will be carefully watching their diets to maximise their performances, the rest of us can celebrate the ...

Not sure what crème fraîche is or why you should care? Consider it a relative of sour cream. Except that while both are white, thick and creamy, creme fraiche is the richer, sexier and more talented ...

Who doesn’t have grilled cheese sandwiches on the list of comfort foods, especially when served with tomato soup? The ones we ate in France didn’t come with soup and were thin by American standards ...

Preheat the oven to 365 degrees. Cut each croissant in half lengthways and spread the bottom with dijon mustard. Layer cheese and ham and place the top layer of croissant on top. Place a layer of ...

Chef Eric Ripert's flavorful croque monsieur and lamb chops cooked on slate . Feb. 11, 2008— -- Eric Ripert, executive chef at New York's Le Bernardin, shared two recipes with "Nightline": Lamb ...

The French have a way of elevating simple cuisine, including sandwiches. Take the Croque Madame and Monsieur. At their core, these tasty creations are just melted ham and cheese sandwiches, yet the ...