Posts Tagged ‘gruyere’

Cheesy Orzo and Garden Veggies
Gruyere + Orzo = OMG. When I think of gruyere cheese, it takes me to one place. One wonderfully melty and gooey place: fondue. Actually, let's just take a moment of silence together as we reflect on the wonders of fondue. That was nice, thank you. While fondue is a most brilliant and glorious creation, why not jazz up a simple weeknight orzo dish with it? And by jazz up I mean completely change the face of MANKIND. You think you know... Read More
Croque Monsieur Sandwich
I ordered a Croque Monsieur Sandwich at a restaurant in Colorado a while ago, and I’m still dreaming about how good it was. A Croque Monsieur is basically the French version of a ham and cheese sandwich. The French twist on the classic is made with high quality ham, Gruyere cheese, and a Mornay sauce -- which is simply a béchamel sauce with added cheese. The Mornay sauce is smeared inside and then the sandwich is toasted to create a bu... Read More