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Swiss food stories, recipes and kitchen notes.

Flat golden-brown Swiss rösti cake with coarse potato strands and small cooked bacon pieces
Swiss

Bacon Rösti: Choose the Potato Before the Crust

Bacon adds savor to Swiss rösti, but the potato and the pan build its shape. Compare raw and cooked potatoes, regional additions and the technique behind a crisp connected cake.

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October 2, 2026
Ochre fondue pot filled with creamy cheese beside bread cubes and two place settings
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Emmentaler Fondue: From Grated Cheese to a Shared Pot

A Swiss Emmentaler–Gruyère fondue for two, with a clear cheese blend, a smooth melting method and gentle heat at the table.

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October 2, 2026
Sliced cooked beef roast with dark wine sauce and soft yellow polenta
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Brasato al Merlot: The Sauce After the Roast

In Ticino’s Merlot braises, tender sliced beef shares the plate with a sauce that can be blended, textured, buttery or filled with mushrooms.

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October 2, 2026
Golden battered apple rings with cinnamon sugar and a jug of vanilla sauce.
Swiss

Apfelküchlein: The Apple Inside the Batter

Swiss apple-ring fritters depend on the fruit, a light coating and a warm finish. Compare the preparations before choosing a sweet or savoury plate.

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October 2, 2026
A large golden rösti topped with melted raclette cheese, cornichons, and pickled onions
Swiss

Rösti with Raclette Cheese

Explore how Swiss rösti and Valais raclette meet on one plate, then make a crisp potato cake with molten cheese and traditional pickled accompaniments.

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September 4, 2026
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