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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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Rhabarbertorte
Apr 25

Apr 25 Rhabarbertorte

Andie Pilot
Helvetic Cookbooks, Swiss Cakes and Tortes, Swiss Baking, Swiss Desserts

Rhabarbertorte

The sheer volume of rhubarb, with soft, tart pieces in every bite, makes this cake a real winner.

Sauerkrautwähe
Feb 6

Feb 6 Sauerkrautwähe

Andie Pilot
Swiss Baking, Wähe, Swiss Main Courses

Sauerkrautwähe

Paired with cheese in this savoury tart, sauerkraut is the star of the show!

Silserli
Jan 21

Jan 21 Silserli

Andie Pilot
Classic Swiss Recipes, Dough, Swiss Baking, Swiss Apèro, Swiss Bread, Swiss Classics

Silserli

Irresistible pretzel buns.

Totenbeinli
Dec 12

Dec 12 Totenbeinli

Andie Pilot
Swiss Christmas Cookies, Swiss Christmas, Swiss Cookies and Squares

Totenbeinli

The nuttiest and crunchiest of Swiss cookies.

Nocino Sablés
Nov 28

Nov 28 Nocino Sablés

Andie Pilot
Swiss Cookies and Squares, Swiss Christmas Cookies, Swiss Christmas

Nocino Sablés

These buttery and tender sablés get a helpful kick from the addition of homemade Nocino—a liqueur made with green walnuts.

Schümli Pflümli & Co.
Jul 4

Jul 4 Schümli Pflümli & Co.

Andie Pilot
My Books, Drink like the Swiss

Schümli Pflümli & Co.

Die Entstehung meines neuen Buches, Schümli Pflümli & Co.

Alpine Elixirs
Jul 4

Jul 4 Alpine Elixirs

Andie Pilot
My Books, Drink like the Swiss

Alpine Elixirs

The making of my new book, Alpine Elixirs.

Tirolercake
Mar 14

Mar 14 Tirolercake

Andie Pilot
Retro Swiss, Swiss Baking, Swiss Cakes and Tortes, Swiss Classics, Swiss Desserts

Tirolercake

This classic Swiss tea cake is chock full of nuts and chocolate and has a wonderfully tender crumb.

Nocino Torte
Feb 27

Feb 27 Nocino Torte

Andie Pilot
Swiss Cakes and Tortes, Swiss Baking

Nocino Torte

A boozy, nutty cake featuring a walnut liqueur beloved in Ticino.

Züri Härzli
Feb 14

Feb 14 Züri Härzli

Andie Pilot
Swiss Cookies and Squares

Züri Härzli

These buttery, jam-filled beauties are the perfect choice for the one you love.

Rosenkuchen
Jan 23

Jan 23 Rosenkuchen

Andie Pilot
Dough, Swiss Baking, Swiss Breakfast, Swiss Cakes and Tortes

Rosenkuchen

This cinnamon bun-adjacent cake is stuffed with nuts and raisins, can be drizzled with icing, and makes a lovely afternoon snack or decadent breakfast.

Saucisson Burger
Nov 20

Nov 20 Saucisson Burger

Andie Pilot
Swiss with a Twist, Swiss Main Courses

Saucisson Burger

Who needs beef patties when you have saucisson?

Krustenkranz
Oct 20

Oct 20 Krustenkranz

Andie Pilot
Swiss Bread, Swiss Baking

Krustenkranz

Wonderfully crusty buns perfect for seasonal soups and lashings of butter.

Zwetschgen Quarktorte
Sep 8

Sep 8 Zwetschgen Quarktorte

Andie Pilot
Swiss Cakes and Tortes

Zwetschgen Quarktorte

A gloriously creamy cake with quark, plums and streusel as the base and topping.

Krautstielwähe
Aug 24

Aug 24 Krautstielwähe

Andie Pilot
Wähe, Swiss Main Courses

Krautstielwähe

A perfect use of Swiss chard, both stems and leaves.

Fruchtewähe vom Blech
Aug 17

Aug 17 Fruchtewähe vom Blech

Andie Pilot
Wähe, Swiss Main Courses, Classic Swiss Recipes

Fruchtewähe vom Blech

This fruit Wähe—a big, beautiful fruit tart—feeds a crowd.

Galette
Jun 22

Jun 22 Galette

Andie Pilot
Swiss Baking

Galette

This easy summer bake is the perfect way to feature Switzerland’s wonderful summer fruit.

Holunderblütengelee
Jun 9

Jun 9 Holunderblütengelee

Andie Pilot
Classic Swiss Recipes, Condiments, Swiss Preserves

Holunderblütengelee

Floral, citrusy and fresh, this summery jelly is like sunshine in a jar.

Spargelwähe
May 18

May 18 Spargelwähe

Andie Pilot
Wähe, Swiss Classics, Swiss Baking

Spargelwähe

This is the perfect tart for Spargelzeit, asparagus season, the very short window of time in Switzerland where asparagus is available and ubiquitous.

Schoggi Russenzopf
May 11

May 11 Schoggi Russenzopf

Andie Pilot
Swiss Baking, Swiss Bread

Schoggi Russenzopf

Although typically filled with nuts, this chocolate variation is decadent and delicious.

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