Fresh recipes
Swiss onion salad
If you cannot be in Bern for the fourth Monday in November, celebrate the Onion Market Day at home with dishes such as this onion salad.
Swiss fettuccine with saffron
Saffron is used to flavor food and to color it pale golden yellow. Turmeric is often suggested as a substitute for saffron. Although turmeric adds a similar pale yellow color, the flavor is completely different.
Coffee milkshake
A coffee milkshake is a more elaborate version of the coffee flavored milk that is so popular in Rhode Island.
Swiss cabbage soup
The cheese on top of this soup changes from canton to canton. Expect Gruyere in French cantons, Emmentaler if you are in one of the German cantons, and Parmesan in Italian ones.
Swiss broccoli and cauliflower salad
Broccoli and cauliflower are included in the list of healthy food and this salad gets the best of both vegetables.
Swiss breakfast omelet (cholermues)
This Alpine omelet is known as cholermues. It is closer to a pancake than to a proper omelet. It is typically served with apples or pears, however, this recipe uses dried fruit in an tangy syrup as filling.
Cookies from the city of Basel
If a visit to Basel is not in your near future, you can still capture the aroma from Imbergasslein when you make these Basel style cookies at home.
Swedish coffee cakes
Here's a recipe that supplies the perfect early treat to munch on during any holiday or special day. Call it Christmas, birthday, or that Easter egg hunt. This recipe will make six cakes.
Cajun catfish
A sample of simple Cajun cooking. The Cajun notes come from the seasoning and the way flavors are combined.