Knäckebrot (Crispbread)
My daughter’s kindergarten has an oven and the kids get to do quite a bit of baking for special occasions. […]
Swiss Recipes
Gebrannte Creme (Caramel Dessert)
Gebrannte Creme (lit. burned pudding) or Caramelcreme, a dessert based on caramel, is a popular dessert in Switzerland. It can
Osterhäsli (Easter Bread Bunnies)
Bread animals are a big thing in Switzerland. I grew up with Müsli (small dough mice), covered in sugar sprinkles
Mandelgipfel (Almond Croissants)
Gipfeli (croissants) are everywhere in Switzerland. There are the normal Buttergipfel (plain croissants), Vollkorngipfel (wholemeal croissants), Laugengipfel (pretzel croissants) and
Herb Marinated Barbecue Chicken
The days are getting longer and warmer and it’s time to get out the barbecue recipes again. I think we
Schnipo (homemade schnitzel and french fries)
Schnipo is a meal loved by all kids in Switzerland and also one of the most popular dishes for grown-ups
How to celebrate Heilige Drei Könige
The 6th of January is Heilige Drei Könige Tag or Drei-Königs-Tag (Epiphany), a day which importance is two-fold in Switzerland.
Pastry Coated Pork Fillet (Filet im Teig)
Filet im Teig (pastry coated pork fillet) is, besides meat fondue and cooked ham with potato salad, what the Swiss
Chocolate Almond Balls (Schokoladekugeln Myrta)
These scrumptious chocolate balls are a firm favourite in the Christmas cookies selection of my family and very popular in
Red Cabbage With Caramelised Chestnuts (Rotkraut und Marroni)
Autumn in Switzerland is the season of hearty food. Lots of restaurants offer game at that time of the year,