Sandwiches can be assembled up to 2 hours in advance, and kept covered at room temperature. Toast immediately before eating.
Sometimes brie is known as the queen of cheese. Brie is one of the classic French cheeses, white mold-ripened and lovely.
We will begin with a simple, fresh cheese, chèvre, which is one of the most basic of cheeses and a classic from France. Chèvre is only made from goat milk, so make an acquaintance with your local goat farmer. Chèvre is French for “goat.” According to my French auntie, Elaine, the proper pronunciation is “chev.”
Making fromage fort is the ultimate way of using your leftover cheese.
Bread pudding is a gem of a main dish, and frugal to boot. With next to no effort it flourishes on bits and pieces of vegetables, cheese, and leftovers, making them an ideal dish for end of the day cooking.