Being married to a Swiss, Switzerland has a special place in my heart and recipe collection. Swiss food is a wonderful amalgamation of influences from neighbouring Germany, France and Italy made distinctively Swiss with their wonderful local produce. Here are some of my favourite Swiss recipes.
Swiss Kaffee Fertig Discover more Swiss specialties on my small group food & wine tour of Switzerland! Adding alcohol to coffee is popular in many cultures. Caffè corretto (coffee ‘corrected’ with a nip of grappa) is a common way to start the day in Italy, in France it’s pousse-café and in Spain, carajillo. The Swiss […]
Swiss Vermicelles Discover more delicious Swiss specialties on my small group Swiss food & wine tour! One of the most popular Swiss desserts on my small-group Swiss food & wine tours is this combo of chestnut puree on crisp meringue topped with whipped cream. It’s also one of the easiest Swiss desserts to make at […]
Swiss Barley Soup (Gerstensuppe) Discover more Swiss regional specialties on my small group food & wine tour of Switzerland! I always cook up a big pot of this delicious barley soup for Swiss National Day (1 August). It’s one of Franz’s favourite childhood memories – a sustaining dish full of vegetables and cured meat, that’s […]
Entrecôte Café de Paris Discover more delicious Swiss dishes on my small group food & wine tour of Switzerland! A compound butter is one of the easiest ways to turn a piece of meat into a meal. It can be as simple as anchovies, garlic or fresh herbs mixed through butter, or as complex as […]
Cheese Fondue Eat fondue with me in Switzerland on my small group Swiss food & wine tour! As I’m married to a Swiss, a traditional fondue is something we always make in winter. It’s easy, delicious and great for a casual get together. Start with a platter of cold cuts and cornichons (prosciutto and bresaola […]
