Recipes

Clarified butter has a higher smoke point, which means frying can be done at a higher temperature.

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan at a low heat.

Once butter is completely melted, remove from heat.

After it has cooled for 5 minutes, skim off the foamy top.

Pour the melted liquid butter into a container and discard solids at the bottom of the pan.

Assemble four sandwiches using 2 slices of bread, 1 slice of ham and 2 slices of cheese for each sandwich.

Children can help assemble the sandwiches.

Spread ½ teaspoon of Dijon mustard on the interior of the bread prior to assembling.

Brush the outside of the sandwiches with butter.

In a non-stick fry pan, add the clarified butter and sauté the sandwiches over medium heat.

Cook each side until golden brown – approximately 2.5 minutes.

Béchamel Sauce

Melt the butter and add the salt.

Add the flour, a little at a time, while constantly stirring with a whisk. Slowly add the milk, while continuing to whisk.

Sauce will thicken.

Do not boil.

Remove sauce from heat and pour several tablespoons over sandwich.

Place in broiler for 3- 5 minutes.