When you get home from grocery shopping and don't have much time to cook, here's a quick dish that's a classic bistro favorite: the croque-monsieur.

Most restaurants usually serve it with a cheesy béchamel sauce for extra richness, but the original recipe, dating back to the late 19th century, is simpler—like the version I'm sharing here: sandwich bread, ham, butter, and a cheese like Gruyère. Personally, I prefer Comté for its richer flavor! For the ham, I highly recommend getting good-quality ham from a local deli instead of processed ham, which has less flavor and more additives.

You can also find this recipe on my website: https://zazielaven.wixsite.com/zazie-dans-le-frigo