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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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Swiss Cakes
Nov 11

Nov 11 Swiss Cakes

Andie Pilot
Swiss Cakes and Tortes

Swiss Cakes

A collection of my favourite Swiss cakes, for birthdays and beyond.

Kaffeecrème
Nov 4

Nov 4 Kaffeecrème

Andie Pilot
Swiss Desserts

Kaffeecrème

Heavier than a mousse, but not quite as thick as a pudding, this is the rich, creamy, coffee dessert of your dreams.

Thurgauer Öpfelturte
Oct 19

Oct 19 Thurgauer Öpfelturte

Andie Pilot
Swiss Baking, Swiss Cakes and Tortes

Thurgauer Öpfelturte

The best apple cake from Switzerland’s premier apple region.

Date Squares
Oct 11

Oct 11 Date Squares

Andie Pilot
Oh Canada

Date Squares

Sticky dates make for a rich, sweet filling in this classic Canadian bake, in honour of Canadian Thanksgiving.

Suure Mocke
Oct 6

Oct 6 Suure Mocke

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

Suure Mocke

Suure Mocke is braised beef with a slightly sweet and tangy sauce. The sour part comes from a long soak in vinegar and red wine.

Hallauer Zwetschgenstreusel
Sep 24

Sep 24 Hallauer Zwetschgenstreusel

Andie Pilot
Swiss Baking

Hallauer Zwetschgenstreusel

A bready base with tart plums and a streusel topping, care of the Swiss Army cookbook.

Bratwurst mit Zwiebelsauce
Sep 16

Sep 16 Bratwurst mit Zwiebelsauce

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Classic Swiss Recipes, Swiss Main Courses

Bratwurst mit Zwiebelsauce

Nothing beats a bratwurst with Zwiebelsauce—a rich brown sauce made from onions.

Schweizer Guetzli und andere Leckereien
Sep 9

Sep 9 Schweizer Guetzli und andere Leckereien

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Swiss Cookies and Squares, My Books

Schweizer Guetzli und andere Leckereien

Alles rund um mein neues Buch, Schweizer Guetzli und andere Leckereien.

Swiss Cookies Book
Sep 9

Sep 9 Swiss Cookies Book

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Swiss Cookies and Squares, My Books

Swiss Cookies Book

The making of my new book, Swiss Cookies.

Walliser Rösti
Sep 3

Sep 3 Walliser Rösti

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Swiss Main Courses

Walliser Rösti

This version of Switzerland’s beloved potato pancake tops it with fresh tomatoes and raclette cheese.

Zwetschgenschober
Aug 26

Aug 26 Zwetschgenschober

Andie Pilot
Swiss Baking, Swiss Desserts

Zwetschgenschober

Plums topped with semolina custard then baked until golden make for a perfect late summer dessert or sweet dinner.

Zucchetti Muffins
Aug 20

Aug 20 Zucchetti Muffins

Andie Pilot
Swiss Baking

Zucchetti Muffins

These giant gourds are looming in Swiss gardens at the moment. Big, ripe, green or yellow and, if you're lucky, waiting to be turned into these perfect zucchini muffins.

Chäschüechli
Aug 20

Aug 20 Chäschüechli

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Classic Swiss Recipes, Wähe, Swiss Baking

Chäschüechli

Difficult to pronounce, easy to eat, these little cheese tarts are an absolute Swiss classic.

Erbsenwähe
Aug 13

Aug 13 Erbsenwähe

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Swiss Baking, Wähe

Erbsenwähe

The most convenient of vegetables, peas, either fresh or frozen, are the star of the show in this summery Wähe.

Vacherin
Jul 2

Jul 2 Vacherin

Andie Pilot
Swiss Cakes and Tortes, Swiss Desserts, Retro Swiss, Ice Cream Coupes

Vacherin

Featuring meringue, fruit and whipped or ice cream, this pavlova-like cake is the perfect summer dessert.

Tomatenwähe
Jun 25

Jun 25 Tomatenwähe

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Wähe, Swiss Main Courses

Tomatenwähe

Cherry tomatoes and custard in a flaky crust.

Blechkuchen
Jun 18

Jun 18 Blechkuchen

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Swiss Baking, Swiss Cakes and Tortes, Swiss Desserts

Blechkuchen

A big, beautiful sheet cake from my mother-in-law’s kitchen.

Erdbeerbowle
Jun 11

Jun 11 Erdbeerbowle

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Drink like the Swiss

Erdbeerbowle

This Bowle, the German version of punch, is full of strawberries, mint and elderflower.

Griessgnocchi
Jun 4

Jun 4 Griessgnocchi

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Swiss Sides, Swiss Main Courses

Griessgnocchi

Fluffy semolina, cut into rounds, covered in cheese and baked in the oven.

Paun Cun Paira
May 27

May 27 Paun Cun Paira

Andie Pilot
Swiss Baking, Swiss Bread

Paun cun Paira

The classic pear bread from canton Graubünden.

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