Swiss cuisine
Swiss cuisine bears witness to many regional influences, including from French, German and Italian cuisine and also features many dishes specific to Switzerland.
Switzerland was historically a country of farmers, so traditional Swiss dishes tend to be plain and made from simple ingredients, such as potatoes and cheese.
Zürcher Geschnetzeltes-thin strips of veal with mushrooms cream sauce with rösti
Italian cuisine popular in Switzerland, particularly pasta and pizza
Swiss cheeses, in particular Emmental cheese, Gruyère, Vacherin, and Appenzeller
The most popular cheese dishes are fondue and Raclette
Rösti is a popular potato dish that is eaten all over Switzerland
It was originally a breakfast food, but this has been replaced by the muesli
For breakfast and dinner many Swiss enjoy sliced bread with butter and jam.
Tarts and quiches are also traditional Swiss dishes
Cervelat is the national sausage, and is popular all over Switzerland
