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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Admittedly I didn’t really fall in love with France when I visited like everyone else seems to. It was cold, rainy and damp, I didn’t (still don’t) speak a lick of the language, and people weren’t ...

As it turns out, it’s not just Americans who eat fatty comfort food; the French do it too. The Croque Madame, like the Croque Monsieur, is a grilled ham and cheese sandwich, but it also has an egg.

HAM and cheese toasties are a food staple in most British households but the classic dish has Parisian roots. Known in France as ‘Croque Monsieur’, the quick snack is a mouth-wateringly tasty brunch ...

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 ...

Our co-hosts faced off in a Battle of the Sexes to see who could create the ultimate sandwich: Croque Madame vs. Croque Monsieur. Who won? You'll have to watch the episode to find out. But, you'll be ...

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 ...

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 ...