One of my all-time favorite comfort foods is French Onion Soup. Despite its name and origin, I was first introduced to this simple dish one rainy afternoon in a dimly lit English style pub just outside of Heidelberg, Germany. Savory soup, sweet caramelized onion, mild and rich cheese, and a tangy crusty bread all combine to make one warm and cozy afternoon dish.

There are technically two traditional methods to make this soup, but I vastly prefer the "gratinee" method, which calls for the toasted bread and cheese to be placed on top of the soup and then broiled to get that nice bubbly brown crust on t...

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