Croque Madame
Follow along as Chef Isabelle begins by preparing this toasted ham and cheese sandwich delight that is one of the true staples of simple French cuisine. When topped with a poached or lightly fried egg, the sandwich is called a croque madame, so named because the egg is said to resemble a woman’s hat.
Ingredients:
Sandwich:
2 slices of bread
A couple slices of ham
A couple slices of gruyere or swiss cheese
2 eggs
1 tomato
Bechamel Sauce:
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup milk
¼ cup parmesan
Pinch of nutmeg
Salt and pepper
Utensils
Utensils needed + qty:
Frying pan
Sheet pan
Saucepan
Mixing spoon or whisk
Measuring utensils
Spatula
Cutting board
Knife
Spoon or fork
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About Chef Isabelle:
Born in a small village in Quebec, Canada, Isabelle grew up with an early appreciation of where her food originated—she often foraged, hunted and fished in the area’s rugged wild for the family meal. Even as a young girl, she appreciated that use of the freshest, highest quality ingredients should be the standard in the preparation of good food. The French Canadian learned the art of butchery from her dad, the local butcher, and she furthered her knowledge through specialty courses at the local college. Her family has owned and operated restaurants, as well as a catering business, for 25 years, and Isabelle grew up learning the ins and outs of the industry and culinary arts.
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Website: bellecalseasonal.com
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Betty's Fried Cheddar Cheese Cubes
Betty demonstrates how to make Fried Cheddar Cheese Cubes. These are great as an appetizer or for a party!
Fried Cheddar Cheese Cubes
6-inch by 2-inch by 1-inch block of Cheddar cheese (10 ounces), cut into twelve 1-inch cubes
2 eggs, well beaten
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy pot (I used peanut oil.)
Versatile Catalina Dressing, for dipping (Recipe is available in Betty's Kitchen, but you may substitute blue cheese dressing, ranch dressing, marinara sauce, picante sauce, taco sauce, hot wing sauce, seafood sauce, or other sauce of your liking.)
Dip cheese cubes in beaten eggs to coat. Dredge in flour. Dip again in beaten eggs. Roll in breadcrumbs, pressing firmly so that breadcrumbs adhere. Place on wax paper. Chill for at least 30 minutes. (You may even place the coated cheese cubes in the freezer for the last 10 minutes.) Heat oil to 350 degrees (F). Fry half of the cheese cubes until golden brown. Remove to a plate lined with paper toweling. Repeat the frying process with the remaining coated cheese cubes. When drained, place all cheese cubes on a nice serving plate and serve immediately with Versatile Catalina Dressing or dipping sauce of your choice. YUM! This is *perfect* for a party! Enjoy! --Betty :)
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Amazing Cheesy Dinner Rolls
These buttery, pillowy soft dinner rolls full of cheesy flavor and kissed with rosemary are going to be the star of your next dinner. Really easy to make and they go with everything! I love the combination of salty cheese and savory herbs with this rich roll; warm out of the oven and brushed with butter, it's just about perfect. This recipe just so happens to be from the Winter chapter of my book so if you have a copy, crack it open and bake along with me!
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Cheesy Delight: How to Prepare an Authentic Swiss Raclette
Say Switzerland and one of the things that'll probably spring to mind, as well as mountains, Alpine pastures and chocolate, is cheese. Aside from fondue, another popular dish in the country is raclette, a dish made mainly of cheese and potatoes. Find out how an authentic Swiss raclette is prepared and why there's no tabletop grill involved!
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Betty's Hearty and Healthy Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
Betty demonstrates how to make her Hearty and Healthy Grilled Chicken Sandwiches. These are great sandwiches to make if you are just cooking for yourself or maybe for 2, but they can also be made for a crowd!
Hearty and Healthy Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
(Makes 2 sandwiches.)
2 uncooked chicken breast fillets
2 sweet Italian sub buns (You may substitute any type of sandwich bread here--Italian bread or French baguette or other choices are good.)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
meat tenderizer, to taste
freshly ground black pepper
extra-virgin olive oil--enough to coat chicken
1 slice Deluxe American cheese, optional (You may use any type of sliced cheese that you like.)
2 thin slices fresh tomato
fresh lettuce leaves
Prepare 2 chicken breast fillets for your sandwich by using a meat mallet (or something heavy) to flatten and tenderize the fillets. Sprinkle both sides with meat tenderizer to taste, and freshly ground pepper to taste. Rub both sides of the fillets with extra virgin olive oil, and set aside. Now, wash your hands, and prepare the spread for your sandwiches. Mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise with 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish. Stir thoroughly, and pour into a small serving dish, and set aside. (This spread may be enough for 4 sandwiches, depending on how much you want for each sandwich.) Now, prepare your bread. If the bread is not cut into serving pieces, separate it, and slice it into two halves per sandwich. Place these in a pan and put them in a 400 degree oven that is turned to broil. Leave the door partially open, and keep a close eye on the bread, because it will toast very quickly. When it is lightly browned, remove it from the oven, and set aside. At this point take your 2 chicken fillets to an outdoor grill, which has been preheated, and grill them until they are done all the way through. Chicken must be completely cooked! (You may use an electric kitchen grill for convenience, and the results will be very good.) When the chicken is done, you are ready to assemble your sandwich. Spread a generous amount of the mayonnaise/dill pickle spread on the bottom half of one of the toasted sub buns. Next, place a grilled chicken fillet over the spread. Top this with a slice of Deluxe American (or other) cheese, if you like. Next, place a couple of thin slices of tomato and some lettuce leaves. Finish assembling the sandwich with the matching top of the toasted sub bun. Cut the sandwich across the middle, in a diagonal fashion. Place it on a plate with some pretzels, and treat yourself to a cold soda! This will be a hearty, but healthy sandwich, and it is very easy to make for one person or for a crowd! Enjoy!!!
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