Swiss Recipes

Being married to a Swiss, Switzerland has a special place in my heart and recipe collection. Swiss food is unique and distinctive while sharing some influences with neighbouring Germany, Austria, France and Italy. Here are some of my favourite Swiss recipes.

Traditional Swiss Recipes

Basler Läckerli

Chässchnitte (Swiss Cheese on Toast)

Cheese Fondue

Chicory Gratin

Entrecôte Café de Paris

Kaffee Fertig

Pilze in Sahnesosse (Swiss Mushrooms in Cream Sauce)

Rösti (Swiss Potato Cake)

Spätzli

Swiss Barley Soup (Gerstensuppe)

Swiss Cucumber Salad

Swiss Kohlrabi & Herb Salad

Swiss Pastetli (Vol-au-vents)

Swiss Salmon in Cream Sauce

Swiss Vermicelles

Swiss Food & Wine Tour Highlights

What Other Travellers Say

Just back from the most amazing trip to Emilia-Romagna with Roberta. Not only the home of Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano-Reggiano & Balsamic Vinegar, but scenery to die for and more quaint and exciting restaurants and cafés than you ever imagined. And Roberta is just the person to help you discover and enjoy them! Her knowledge of the history of the region and its wonderful cuisine know no bounds and all added to the excitement of the trip. It was faultless - well organized and lots of fun!

Wow, what a tour – I learned so much! Awesome fun traveling through Emilia-Romagna experiencing first hand some of the produce I've worked with over the last couple of years cooking with Roberta's recipe kits – the family are reaping the benefits now. If you're thinking of joining Roberta in future years get ready for an amazing experience.

My wife and I recently joined Roberta's Emilia-Romagna tour. We enjoyed all the temptations offered and learned a lot about that part of Italy, especially its food and wine culture. What was most impressive was Roberta's local knowledge of people and places. The planning and effort she put into making the whole experience seem effortless was remarkable.

Our tour with Roberta through Emilia-Romagna was the highlight of the year. Good company, gorgeous palazzi and great food. What more could one ask for? Roberta's enthusiasm and knowledge made this a once in a lifetime experience through an extraordinary, diverse and very special region.

Swiss Recipes FAQ

What is Switzerland's National Dish? What's the Swiss national Dish?

Many Swiss think of rösti as their national dish. The Swiss equivalents of hash browns or potato lakes, this Swiss potato cake is popular in both the German-speaking and French-speaking parts of Switzerland. It’s a great side dish to any of Switzerland’s saucy dishes, such as Zürcher geschnetzeltes and also a great vegetarian main course topped with a fried egg.

What is the best known Swiss dish?

Fondue is probably the best known Swiss dish outside Switzerland. This dip of molten cheese is served all over Switzerland with slight variations from region to region. Note that in Switzerland fondue is always cheese, dipping fruit in melted chocolate is something only the tourists do!

What are the most famous Swiss recipes?

Switzerland has many famous recipes including Zürcher geschnetzeltes (veal in cream sauce from Zurich, but now served throughout the country), gerstensuppe (hearty barley soup), fondue, rösti, spätzli and nusslisalat to name a few. On the sweet side of things, chestnut vermicelles (called Mont Blanc in French) and Läckerli (especially Basler Läckerli from Basel) are popular. And everyone enjoys a kaffee fertig at any time of day.