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Hi, I'm Andie.

I live near the Swiss Alps, in Bern, and I love not only melting cheese, but all kinds of Swiss cooking. 

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Salbeimüsli
Jul 17

Jul 17 Salbeimüsli

Andie Pilot
Classic Swiss Recipes, Swiss Apèro, Swiss Sides

Salbeimüsli

A classic dish that has been around for centuries, these fried sage leaves whose name translates to “sage mice”, are so called because they resemble the little critters, with the stems as tails.

Chriesiwähe
Jul 10

Jul 10 Chriesiwähe

Andie Pilot
Classic Swiss Recipes, Swiss Baking, Wähe

Chriesiwähe

Whether you call them Chriesi or Chirsi (or cerise for that matter) Swiss cherry season is in full swing.

Waldspielgruppe Muffins
Jun 29

Jun 29 Waldspielgruppe Muffins

Andie Pilot
Swiss Baking

Waldspielgruppe Muffins

Some daycares in Switzerland take place exclusively in the woods and are known for encouraging an adventurous spirit in even the littlest participant.

Gschwellti mit Kräuterquark
Jun 25

Jun 25 Gschwellti mit Kräuterquark

Andie Pilot
Classic Swiss Recipes, Retro Swiss, Swiss Main Courses

Gschwellti mit Kräuterquark

One of Switzerland’s favourite meals is one of its simplest, Gschwellti mit Chäs, boiled potatoes with cheese.

Bärentatzen Tiramisu
Jun 19

Jun 19 Bärentatzen Tiramisu

Andie Pilot
Swiss with a Twist, Swiss Desserts

Bärentatzen Tiramisu

For Sam, Migros Bärentatzen are the only variety worth eating, no other brand (or lovingly prepared homemade version) will do.

Spinatwähe
Jun 12

Jun 12 Spinatwähe

Andie Pilot
Swiss Baking, Swiss Main Courses, Wähe, Classic Swiss Recipes

Spinatwähe

Serve your Spinatwähe for lunch or dinner, with a side salad (maybe tomatoes?) or not, still warm from the oven, or cooled—anything goes.

Erdbeertörtli
Jun 4

Jun 4 Erdbeertörtli

Andie Pilot
Classic Swiss Recipes, Swiss Baking

Erdbeertörtli

There are plenty of delicious things to make with strawberries, and as they go mouldy quickly, it’s sometimes best to freeze them, jam them, or throw them on top of a tart like this one.

Solothurnerbrot
May 28

May 28 Solothurnerbrot

Andie Pilot
Classic Swiss Recipes, Swiss Baking, Swiss Bread, Swiss Breakfast

Solothurnerbrot

Slicing a loaf of Solothurnerbrot means a satisfying crunch and a generous spray of crumbs.

Rhabarbercake
May 21

May 21 Rhabarbercake

Andie Pilot
Swiss Cakes and Tortes, Swiss Baking

Rhabarbercake

Swiss rhubarb season is here.

Spargel nach Walliser Art
May 14

May 14 Spargel nach Walliser Art

Andie Pilot
Swiss Main Courses, Swiss Sides

Spargel nach Walliser Art

Dress your asparagus in raclette and Rohschinken.

Einback
May 7

May 7 Einback

Andie Pilot
Retro Swiss, Swiss Baking, Swiss Bread, Swiss Breakfast

Einback

Before Zwieback, there’s Einback.

Schoggi-Mandel-Kuchen
Apr 30

Apr 30 Schoggi-Mandel-Kuchen

Andie Pilot
Swiss Baking, Swiss Cakes and Tortes, Swiss Easter

Schoggi-Mandel-Kuchen

What happens to all those chocolate bunnies after Easter? Hint: some of them are in this cake.

Schabziger Brötli
Apr 23

Apr 23 Schabziger Brötli

Andie Pilot
Swiss with a Twist, Swiss Apèro

Schabziger Brötli

I love Schabziger, Glarus’ polarizing green cheese, and was glad to have an excuse to spread it all over the leftovers in my breadbox.

Rosina Gschwind's Osterfladen
Apr 17

Apr 17 Rosina Gschwind's Osterfladen

Andie Pilot
Classic Swiss Recipes, Swiss Baking, Swiss Desserts, Swiss with a Twist, Swiss Easter

Rosina Gschwind's Osterfladen

No rice, no semolina, no leftover bread—just a whole lot of cream.

Bärlauch Blümeli
Apr 10

Apr 10 Bärlauch Blümeli

Andie Pilot
Swiss with a Twist, Swiss Baking, Swiss Apèro, Swiss Easter

Bärlauch Blumeli

Stuff a puff pastry flower with seasonal favourite Bärlauch (wild garlic), and you’ve got a perfect addition to Easter brunch.

Îles flottantes
Apr 2

Apr 2 Îles flottantes

Andie Pilot
Drink like the Swiss, Swiss Desserts, Swiss with a Twist

Îles flottantes

A Valais version of the classic French dessert. The custard is infused with saffron (did you know they grow it in Valais?) and Distillery Morand’s delicious mousse replaces the fussy meringues.

That’s right, you don’t have to poach meringues AND you get a hit of booze. You’re welcome.

Bärlauch Barley Risotto
Mar 27

Mar 27 Bärlauch Barley Risotto

Andie Pilot
Swiss Main Courses, Swiss with a Twist

Bärlauch Barley Risotto

The German name for Bärlauch literally means “bear leek”, and my favourite name origin story involves sleepy bears coming out of hibernation and munching on the pungent leaves as they fully wake up.

Zopf à l'orange
Mar 19

Mar 19 Zopf à l'orange

Andie Pilot
Swiss Bread, Swiss Baking, Swiss Breakfast, Dough, Swiss with a Twist

Zopf à l'orange

Replace the milk with orange juice in a traditional Zopf, add dark chocolate, and you’ve got a delicious treat for brunch, or Zvieri.

Chäshörnli
Mar 12

Mar 12 Chäshörnli

Andie Pilot
Swiss Main Courses, Classic Swiss Recipes

Chäshörnli

Quick and easy, this cheesy meal will see you through the last few snowy days of the year.

Benediktiner Eintopf
Mar 6

Mar 6 Benediktiner Eintopf

Andie Pilot
Swiss Main Courses

Benediktiner Eintopf

This beefy dish comes from Einsiedeln, home to a famous abbey—and Switzerland’s most famous alchemist.

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