Welcome to Know the Chef, the food blog dedicated to homemade Italian and French recipes, as well as some of our favorite sweet treats. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the flavors of Europe and beyond.

Ham & Cheese Melts

Ingredients: ¾ cups of non-fat milk 3 tbsp of flour 4 ozs of sharp white cheddar cheese (grated) ½ cup of mayonnaise 2 tbsp of prepared horseradish (not creamy) 2 tbsp of Dijon mustard 3 Brioche buns 1 tomato thinly sliced 1 lb. of deli-sliced, low-sodium ham 1 delicious red apple cored and grated 6 pieces of romaine lettuce (large sections only) Directions: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. In a small saucepan, whisk milk and flour over med-low heat until thickened. Add the ch

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Ham & Cheese Melts

Ingredients: ¾ cups of non-fat milk 3 tbsp of flour 4 ozs of sharp white cheddar cheese (grated) ½ cup of mayonnaise 2 tbsp of prepared horseradish (not creamy) 2 tbsp of Dijon mustard 3 Brioche buns 1 tomato thinly sliced 1 lb. of deli-sliced, low-sodium ham 1 delicious red apple cored and grated 6 pieces of romaine lettuce (large sections only) Directions: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. In a small saucepan, whisk milk and flour over med-low heat until thickened. Add the ch

Slow Cooker Savory Beef Stew

Serves 8-10 People Ingredients: 1 cup of flour 1 tbsp of dried thyme 1 tsp of ground allspice 2 tsp of salt ½ tsp of black pepper 3 lbs. of beef stewing cubes 3 lbs. of parsnips sliced on an angel 36 ozs of carrots sliced on an angel 24 ozs of sliced mushrooms 2 sweet onions chopped 42 ozs of petite diced tomatoes 4 cups of beef broth 1 cup of red wine Directions: In a bowl, combine the flour, thyme, allspice, salt and pepper. Add the beef to the flour mixture and coat all th

Reuben Sandwich

Ingredients : 8 slices of marbled rye bread 1 lb. sliced Montreal smoked meat or pastrami 1 to 1 ½ cups of drained sauerkraut 8 slices of Swiss cheese 4 tbsp of thousand island dressing Directions: If using Monreal smoked meat, boil the package in water for 5 to 10 minutes; otherwise ensure the pastrami is at room temperature. Spread the dressing on one side of each bread slice. Add the meat, cheese and sauerkraut to the other slice of each piece of bread. Cover with the dres

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At Know the Chef, we are passionate about cooking and sharing our love of food with friends, and family. We believe that food should be both delicious and beautiful, and strive to create recipes that are both. Join us on our journey to discover new flavors, techniques, and inspiration.

Welcome to Know the Chef, the food blog dedicated to homemade Italian and French recipes, as well as some of our favorite sweet treats. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the flavors of Europe and beyond.

Ham & Cheese Melts

Latest Recipes

Ham & Cheese Melts

Slow Cooker Savory Beef Stew

Reuben Sandwich

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