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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — In this week's, "What's on the Menu?", segment on Weekend Today in Central York, viewers learn how to make Croque Monsieur. Watch the clip above for step-by-step instruction. For more ...

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 ...

To prepare the croque monsieur finger food with classic puff pastry, first make the béchamel sauce (Béchamel sauce for more guidance): put the butter in a saucepan and let it melt, add the sifted ...

There are a lot of great sandwiches in the world. Among those that always seem to make the list of the most beloved are ...

For Croque Monsieur: Spread aioli on one side of each slice of bread and spread Dijon mustard on the other side. Add smoked ham and Emmenthaler cheese. Toast on a grill or stove. Top with Mornay Sauce ...

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 ...