Classic Croque Monsieur
This recipe is from culture's feature of the now-closed Colette Grand Cafe. While the restaurant may no longer be operating, chef Jennifer Dewasha is still cooking, and this Croque monsieur is still delicious!Recipe Tip: Use a mild ham for this recipe— aged or heavily smoked versions will overpower the other flavors.
Shop Talk: Ratinaud French Cuisine in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Having grown up eating his grandparents’ homemade pâté in Limoges, France, and then working in European and Canadian kitchens for years, classically trained chef Frédéric Tandy settled in Nova Scotia to start something of his own. “I wanted to do something different,” he says. “I saw that no one was preparing their own charcuterie, and the […]
A Toronto Chef Is Changing Perception Of French Cuisine
Toronto Chef Jennifer Dewasha takes guests to France at the Colette Grand Café. Her menu is grounded in French technique, but her focus is on things from the garden.