Sometimes the Mrs. orders french toast at brunch spots. This was the first time I tried the overall concept of grilling egg soaked bread. Turns out to be incredibly easy to make! If you ever need a quick but indulgent breakfast, this dish fits the bill.
Croque Monsieur
Just came back from a lovely trip to Europe w/ the Mrs. We had a nice long stay in Paris, France. Croque Monsieur is a popular dish served in Parisian cafes. Had not heard of the dish until this past trip and ordered it by chance. It is basically a crunchy ham sandwich with a lot of cheese. As soon as I came back home, I knew I had to try to make it myself.
Recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/croque-monsieur-recipe.html
And for reference purposes, this is how a croque monsieur looks like served in a cafe:
Croque Monsieur purchased at a cafe.
Goat Cheese Lemon Pasta with Kale
Decided to jump on the kale band wagon and see what all the fuss was about with this lovely pasta dish.
The Mrs. liked the lemon zing in the dish, I needed to keep the bottle of red pepper flakes close by :).
Recipe: http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/goat-cheese-lemon-pasta-with-kale/