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.

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 ...

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 ...

The perfect Croque Monsieur or Croque Madame is a simple creation. However, if you try to order one in an American restaurant, you’ll likely receive a quizzical look. Not so if you ordered a grilled ...

Is there any better combo than ham and cheese? Well, yes: ham, cheese, and puff pastry. Oh, and a creamy béchamel sauce... we’ll explain. We took the croque monsieur, a classic French sandwich made ...

Robert Sietsema is the former Eater NY senior critic with more than 35 years of experience covering dining in New York City. It is my intention to celebrate the sandwich this year by finding as many ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Croque monsieur on wooden plate - Clubfoto/Getty Images There is something about French cuisine that makes it feel a little more ...

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 ...