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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...