Oeufs En Cocotte à La Suisse: A Whisper of Alpine Elegance The scent of Gruyère cheese, melted and mingling with the richness of cream and the subtle perfume of nutmeg, always transports me back to a particular crisp autumn morning in the Swiss Alps. I was a young stagiaire, barely out of culinary school, working … Read more
Roasted Coriander Carrots: A Symphony of Earthy Sweetness and Aromatic Spice There’s a certain magic that happens when humble ingredients are coaxed into something extraordinary. For me, that magic is perfectly encapsulated in a dish of roasted carrots, elevated by the warm, earthy embrace of coriander. I remember one particular winter evening, the kind where … Read more
Rotwein-Nudeln: A Tuscan Sunset on a Plate There are dishes that simply nourish the body, and then there are those that speak directly to the soul. Rotwein-Nudeln, or Red Wine Pasta with Spring Onions, falls firmly into the latter category for me. I first encountered this gem when I was living in Switzerland, a place … Read more
The Elegant Simplicity of the Swiss “Omelette” (or Crepe!) There’s a certain magic in dishes that appear deceptively simple, yet hold within them a universe of flavor and comfort. For me, these Swiss “omelettes,” as they’re affectionately known, are precisely that. I remember my first encounter with them during a chilly Swiss autumn, the air … Read more
Rösti: A Crispy, Golden Slice of Swiss Comfort There’s something profoundly satisfying about a perfectly executed rösti. For me, it’s more than just a side dish; it’s a memory baked into golden-brown crispness. I can still vividly recall my first encounter with rösti, not in the Swiss Alps as you might expect, but in a … Read more
Raclette, Mushroom, and Honey Pastries: A Symphony of Savory and Sweet There are certain culinary moments that imprint themselves on your memory, and for me, one such occasion was at the 7th annual Kohler Food & Wine Experience. Chef Ryan Anderson, a true maestro, presented a dish that danced on the palate – a clever … Read more
Onion Cheese Tartlets: A Symphony of Sweet Onions and Melty Gruyère There’s a specific aroma that signals comfort and culinary magic in my kitchen, and it often starts with the gentle sizzle of onions softening in a pan. Years ago, while poring over a collection of savory pastry recipes, I stumbled upon an image of … Read more
The Unassuming Majesty of Onion Pie There’s a certain quiet magic that happens when humble ingredients are coaxed into something extraordinary. My earliest culinary memories are steeped in the scent of simmering onions, a fragrance that still evokes a profound sense of home and comfort. My Swiss grandmother, a woman of few words but infinite … Read more