A staple of French familial cuisine, ‘croque-monsieur’ (literally “bite-mister”) originated as a quick snack in French cafés and you can still find it at numerous restaurants in Paris. Besides the ham and cheese, the key is the ‘sauce béchamel’, which gives that creamy texture to […]
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Hachis Parmentier • French mashed potatoes and beef casserole
One of the most iconic French classics, ‘hachis Parmentier’ originated in Paris in the early 20th century and was named after French pharmacist and nutritionist Antoine Parmentier who helped popularize potato crops a century before when the country was fighting famine. The soft and creamy […]
Tartiflette • French creamy potato casserole
Some say that you can’t just bake potatoes topped with cheese, bacon, and onions, and call it dinner- but the French don’t much care for that opinion! 😂 Tartiflette is one of the MOST iconic winter dishes in France, pairing well with a glass of […]
Croque monsieur bagel
Want a new and delicious breakfast recipe? Here you go with our French-inspired croque monsieur bagel! Our adaptation of this easy-to-make French staple is perfect to start the day on a savory note. You can adjust the recipe with your own choice of sliced meat […]