3 chef john french Recipes

olive oil, leeks, white and light-green parts only , thinly sliced crosswise, english cucumbers - peeled, quartered and chopped, green grapes, blanched almonds, olive oil, creme fraiche, french bread cubes, sherry vinegar, cold water , or more as needed, salt , plus more to taste, cayenne pepper , or to taste

eggs, heavy whipping cream, white sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, thick slices day-old french bread, butter, cooked ham, cheddar cheese, havarti cheese, poached eggs, chopped fresh chives , or to taste, kosher salt , or to taste, cayenne pepper , or to taste