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mornay sauce

  • Cauliflower Gratin (Gratin de Choufleur)

    by Audrey

    A staple of Brittany cooking, this Cauliflower Gratin (Gratin de Choufleur) is a homecook’s favorite, that hits all the right notes: veggie-focused, fairly easy to prepare and utterly comforting. Tender cauliflower florets are draped in a cheesy Mornay sauce, dotted with bacon bits and baked until bubbly. This results in a very creamy and delicious gratin that makes an incredible side dish for any occasion – be it a holiday feast or weekday dinner. 

  • Belgian Endive and Ham Gratin (Endives au Jambon)

    by Audrey

    Known in French as “Endives Au Jambon”, this Belgian Endive and Ham Gratin is a typical dish from Northern France and Belgium. Endives are wrapped in ham slices, smothered in a thick layer of voluptuous Mornay Sauce and baked until bubbly perfection. It’s a great contrast of pleasantly bitter verdure under creamy deliciousness.

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