Cafe Cuisine: French Onion Soup & Croque Monsieur

Join Chef Michele from her Cape Cod kitchen as she treats you to lunch, Parisienne Cafe style. Classically trained in all aspects of French cuisine, Chef Michele invites you into her home (virtually) to teach you how to prepare a cup of warming French Onion Soup with Croque Monsieur, the French version of a melted ham & cheese sandwich. If you're in the mood to fry up an egg and add it one top, then make it a Croque Madam!

The French take their food and drink very seriously. You visit the Boulangerie for your breads and the Fromagerie for your cheese. Supermarkets are definitely not the Parisienne way. The ingredients that really bring this meal to life are the quality breads and cheeses in your recipe. So don't be afraid to venture out of your comfort zone and pick up some specialty items to yield the best tasting meal.

You will receive an email with the equipment and ingredients list. However, the main ingredients required to cook along with the chef include: olive oil, butter, onions, stock, thyme, salt, pepper, French bread (baguette recommended), sandwich bread, shredded cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, all purpose flour, milk, and ham.

Prepare your mis-en-place, by measuring out your ingredients, ahead of the session and let’s get cooking together!