Fasnacht — Swiss Recipes

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.

En Guetä!

All in Fasnacht

Feb 26

Feb 26 Zigerkrapfen

Andie Pilot

Fasnacht, Classic Swiss Recipes, Swiss Baking

Zigerkrapfen

I have long avoided making deep-fried Zigerkrapfen, but this year I found myself with a slab of Ziger in one hand and my little Bernese cookbook of 1749 in the other.

A puff pastry alternative was born.

Feb 15

Feb 15 Basler Mehlsuppe

Andie Pilot

Fasnacht, Classic Swiss Recipes, Swiss Soups

Basler Mehlsuppe

Another dish to celebrate Fasnacht, here is the warm and bready Basler Mehlsuppe.

Feb 8

Feb 8 Fastenwähe

Andie Pilot

Fasnacht, Swiss Bread

Fastenwähe

These luscious little breads, typically sprinkled with caraway seeds, have always been associated with Fastenzeit, Lent.

Feb 1

Feb 1 Lozärner Chügelipastete

Andie Pilot

Fasnacht, Classic Swiss Recipes, Swiss Main Courses

Lozärner Chügelipastete

In honour of Luzern’s carnival, this giant puff pastry dome is filled with creamy meats and raisins.