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Croque Madame

Enjoy this croque madame for breakfast, lunch or even a lazy dinner. Photo / Babiche Martens
Enjoy this croque madame for breakfast, lunch or even a lazy dinner. Photo / Babiche Martens

They’re wonderful when enjoyed street-side at a cafe in Paris, but this classic French delight is just as good homemade for breakfast or lunch. Mais oui! The recipe requires a few key good-quality ingredients — you can’t go without Dijon, ham and Gruyère cheese. Don’t be mean with the butter, the juicier the better.