If you thought the Crôque-Monsieur was as deluxe as a grilled ham and cheese sandwich could get, think again! Put a fried egg on top and you have a Crôque-Madame.
Friday, February 26, 2010
The crôque-monsieur is symbolic of French fast food and is a deluxe grilled ham and cheese sandwich. “Crôquer” is French for “to crunch” and “Monsieur” is “Mister.” So literally translated it would be something like “Mister Crunchy.” Call it what you will, this grilled ham and cheese sandwich topped with a creamy white cheese sauce is rich and hearty and surprisingly easy to make.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Mornay sauce is essentially Béchamel sauce with cheese and some seasonings. French sauces have a mystique about them and trying to make them has always seemed like a daunting task to me. However, I have recently discovered that at least the roux, béchamel and mornay sauces are surprisingly simple to make.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Béchamel Sauce is a basic French sauce used as a thickener and base for many other sauces and dishes. It is essentially a roux (equal parts fat and flour) with milk. Just because it’s a French sauce, don’t let it scare you away. It’s actually simple to make and can be incorporated into non-French meals, such as Macaroni and Cheese.
Friday, February 19, 2010
I’m a fan of pistou, the French version of pesto, because it doesn’t have pine nuts. The sauce is light and doesn’t overpower the pasta. Made without chicken, this pistou pasta would also make a yummy side dish.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
When I lived in France I usually got these with a simple topping of powdered sugar and fresh berry jam. But when I was in the mood for a decadent treat, I ordered them with Nutella!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
This sauce is excellent on pizzas and pastas! It is from the French line of pestos – pistou – and is lighter than traditional Italian pestos because it does not have pine nuts.
Friday, February 26, 2010
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