Swiss

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Plum Kuchen

March 30, 2020 0 comments

Handed down from German ancestors this is a cake thickly coated with cinnamon and sugar, perfect for Kaffee-und-Kuchen time. It tastes even better the day after…

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It’s a Swiss recipe straight from the source. Gruyère is a hard yellow Swiss cheese named after the town of Gruyère. It is sweet but slightly salty, with a flavour that varies widely with age. Did you know that in 2018, over 15,000 tons of Gruyère were sold in Switzerland, […]

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Swiss Onion Tart

August 2, 2015 0 comments

This tart, uses a salty, smoky ham known as speck, a traditional ingredient in this tart; bacon is a good substitute. It makes a great entree for lunch or a light supper. It can also be cut into squares and served with cocktails.

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Swiss Chocolate Almond Cake

April 30, 2015 0 comments

This has got to be one of my favourite combinations: chocolate with almonds. Make sure the chocolate is good quality and you cannot go wrong with this recipe. YUM!

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Chocolate cake

February 3, 2015 0 comments

Nothing tops a real Swiss chocolate cake. This is a recipe we use for all the kids’ birthday cakes. It never fails! Yummy and scrumptious. You could also adapt it for a Valentine’s Day cake.

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Birchermüesli

January 30, 2015 0 comments

Birchermüesli is as Swiss as it gets. It can be eaten for breakfast, brunch or light dinner. It is a healthy alternative to cereals and the kids love it. Note: The consistency should be more “liquid” than solid. To adjust the taste if the consistency is too thick, add additional […]

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Carrot muffins

January 28, 2015 0 comments

No Swiss gourmet journey would be complete without indulging the sweet tooth. All over Switzerland fruit is featured in many desserts, such as incredibly flavorful fruit tarts and fresh berries with whipped cream. However, vegetables can make delicious sweet dishes as well. Following is one of my daughters favourite recipes […]

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Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue

February 8, 2012 0 comments

This recipe comes straight from the heart. When winter rolls along and the cold, dark days seem endless, there is no better cheering up than a joly good fondue. FIGUGAGL (Fondue isch guet und git a gueti Luune) General note: You need a special pot called a “caquelon” to prepare […]

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Chocolate muffins

February 8, 2012 0 comments

“If it ain’t chocolate, it ain’t breakfast!” What better way to start your day than with a chocolate muffin? OK, I admit I have a terrible sweet tooth. These chocolate mufffins do the trick every time I feel a craving. They also make successful children’s snacks or dinner party gifts. […]