Croque-Forestier from the Buvette cookbook

Buvette is a French word meaning refreshment stall, cafe or bar, and the West Village restaurant of the same name has become a sanctuary for francophile New Yorkers over the last few years. The trendy hole-in-the-wall is open for service all day, and is popular for its morning coffee and croissants, afternoon cocktails, uncomplicated suppers,… 

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Croque Madame

This is one of my favorite French foods. During the month I spent in Paris, I ate it like every other day - it was cheap, and along with omelettes and crepes, it was on almost every brasserie menu. Oh the crispy, cheesy, saucy memories! (Yield: 2 sandwiches) Ingredients: 4 slices white bread 4-6 slices… 

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