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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This recipe makes a simple ham and cheese sandwich totally decadent. It is a classic and one of my favorites, especially on a cold winter evening or afternoon. Technique tip: Whisk the milk as you ...

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 ...

Croque monsieur ("mister crunch") is a very popular French ham-and-cheese sandwich, served at most cafes, that has few ingredients, so they all have to be top quality. I like to use sliced sourdough ...

There are some tricks to making good panini. Use a traditional panino roll or a good country white bread; cut into slices of even thickness. Make sure whatever filling you use -- cured meats and ...

Butter an 8-by-4-inch loaf pan and line with oiled parchment paper. Begin layering the croque monsieur by lining the bottom of the loaf pan with bread (use 2 slices for each layer). Dot the first ...

You'll need a knife and fork for this decadent hot French bistro sandwich featuring ham, Gruyère, and a rich Mornay sauce. Croque monsieur (which translates to “crunchy mister”) is one of the most ...