Every Francophile knows the Croque-Monsieur—a timeless hot ham-and-cheese sandwich elevated by a creamy béchamel sauce, toasted until golden and bubbly. Its feminine counterpart, the Croque-Madame, retains the same rich foundation but crowns the cheese with a runny fried egg, though the origin of the "madame" moniker remains a culinary enigma. This iteration reimagines the classic with lump crab meat, infusing briny sweetness and a hint of Creole spice (cayenne, tarragon, chives) for a dish that balances tradition and innovation. While crab-topped variations exist (notably in American "crab toasties" and British Isles interpretations), this version marries French technique with bold, herbaceous flair, resulting in a decadent, multi-layered experience.
Breakfast potatoes often fall into one of two categories: the rustic, fragmented home fry or the uniform, shredded hash brown. Alison Roman’s recipe transcends this binary, delivering hash browns with an **aggressively crisp exterior** and a **creamy, tender interior**—a textural contrast that elevates the humble potato dish to a memorable meal. Perfect for lazy weekend brunches or busy weekday mornings, this method prioritizes balance, ensuring every bite offers satisfying crunch without sacrificing softness at the center.
Green beans tossed in a creamy, peppery cacio e pepe–inspired sauce.
Caramelized roasted cauliflower paired with a tangy Vietnamese-style nuoc cham sauce.
Oven-roasted chicken glazed with sweet and spicy hot honey for easy weeknight cooking.
A fragrant chickpea and spinach stew seasoned with Moroccan ras el hanout spices.
Golden crispy rice topped with fresh dill and perfectly runny eggs for a simple, savory meal.
A comforting pea stew infused with warm spices and finished with creamy yogurt.
Tender slow-roasted salmon served with a bright and herbaceous salsa verde.
Juicy shrimp tossed with crisp vegetables and a nutty sesame ginger dressing for a refreshing salad.
A fresh and flavorful tofu laab made with herbs, lime, and spices for a light yet satisfying plant-based dish.
This is a carefully crafted dish that combines traditional and modern cooking techniques, rich in flavor and nutritionally balanced.
This is a carefully crafted dish that combines traditional and modern cooking techniques, rich in flavor and nutritionally balanced.
