“Everything in a pig is good. What ingratitude has permitted his name to become a term of opprobrium?” –Grimod de la Reynière

The Sandwich

2 slices white bread

2 pieces thinly sliced ham

2 pieces thinly sliced Swiss cheese

Place the 2 slices of ham between the 2 slices of cheese, then put it all between the 2 slices of bread. In other words, make a ham and cheese sandwich. The trim the crusts from the bread.

The Sauce

2 egg yolks

4 ounces shredded Swiss cheese

2 ounces whipping cream

Salt and pepper

Put egg yolks, cheese, and whipping cream in a bowl and mix with a rubber spatula. Put the sandwich in a pan and pour mixture over it. Bake at 325°F for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese turns golden.

Serves 1

Recommended Wines: Pinot Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir