3 simple lorraine Recipes

flaky butter crust , recipe follows, thick cut bacon , cut into narrow strips (or lardons ), eggs, egg yolks, half-and-half, salt, ground white pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, grated gruyere or swiss, simple salad , recipe follows, all-purpose flour, salt, unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces, ice water , or more as needed, balsamic vinegar, dark brown sugar , optional, chopped garlic, salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, mesclun salad mix or favorite greens, for accompaniment

ready-made pie crust, ham, sliced, swiss cheese, eggs, heavy cream, fresh ground pepper, fresh ground nutmeg