Our Swiss recipes: Zurich-style veal, Bircher muesli and rösti, the great Swiss classics explained step by step.
The real Engadine walnut tart: an all-butter shortcrust that encloses a heart of walnuts in honey caramel. Our easy Swiss walnut tart recipe, its history in Graubünden, the spices and its long shelf life.
Swiss walnut tart (Engadiner Nusstorte): the traditional Graubünden recipe Read More »
Our Zwiebelkuchen recipe: a melt-in-the-mouth Swiss onion tart with bacon, cream and Gruyère, on shortcrust or yeast dough. How to get soft caramelised onions, the right spices, the difference with the Alsatian onion tart and a version without cream.
Swiss onion tart (Zwiebelkuchen): the traditional recipe Read More »
Our Zurich-style sliced veal recipe: veal strips, mushrooms, white wine and cream, ready in 35 minutes. The story of Zürcher Geschnetzeltes, the secrets of the sauce, how to cook the meat and the ideal side dish, rösti.
Zurich-style veal (Zürcher Geschnetzeltes): the real Swiss recipe Read More »
Our Bircher muesli recipe: oats soaked overnight, grated apple, yoghurt and hazelnuts. The story of Dr Bircher-Benner, the original version with condensed milk, seasonal fruit and dairy-free variations.
Bircher muesli: the original Swiss recipe by Dr Bircher-Benner Read More »
Crispy, tender sweet potato rösti with cumin, ready in 35 minutes: the squeezing secret, a yoghurt sauce and our gluten-free and vegan variations.
Sweet potato rösti with cumin Read More »
Swiss cuisine is generous and comforting, with melted cheese, potatoes and creamy dishes. Here you will find Zurich-style veal (Zürcher Geschnetzeltes), the signature dish of Zurich, Bircher muesli, the national breakfast invented by Dr Bircher-Benner, and sweet potato rösti with cumin, a colourful take on the famous potato cake. Each recipe tells the story of the dish and shares tips to make it at home. Also try the Swiss onion tart (Zwiebelkuchen), star of Bern’s autumn markets, and the Engadine walnut tart (Engadiner Nusstorte), the great dessert of Graubünden.
