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 ...

Back-to-school isn't just about new agendas and good resolutions, it's also a race against time. With homework to prepare, work just starting up again and munchies on the way, we're dreaming of a ...

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 ...

All eyes will be on France as the Paris 2024 Olympics kicks off on 26 July. While the athletes will be carefully watching their diets to maximise their performances, the rest of us can celebrate the ...

Who doesn’t have grilled cheese sandwiches on the list of comfort foods, especially when served with tomato soup? The ones we ate in France didn’t come with soup and were thin by American standards ...

Mary Berry’s “quick and easy” take on the croque monsieur makes for the ultimate breakfast sandwich to offer brunch guests. This French classic combines layers of smoky ham, rich Gruyère cheese, and a ...

I came home for lunch(beautiful outside today) made a feeble facsimile of a croque monsieur, cracked open a cold orangina(ordered on line) and put on some Edith Piaf ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Croque monsieur on plate - Vladimir Mironov/Getty Images The French have a way of elevating simple cuisine, including sandwiches.

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 ...

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 ...