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Switzerland

Fondue's secret is just nutmeg and white pepper.

NutmegWhite PepperBayThymeGarlic

We're all only a spice or two apart

Cut from the same root

Did you know? Switzerland and Sweden both lean on Nutmeg, White Pepper — the same flavors, an ocean apart.

Explore dishes from Switzerland

These are flavor guides and technique outlines. For measured ingredients and complete instructions, visit our recipe collection. Dishes and customs vary across regions and households.

Cheese Fondue

MainCheese

Key ingredients

  • Gruyere
  • Emmental
  • white wine
  • bread
  • Nutmeg
  • White Pepper
  • Garlic

Technique overview

  1. Rub pot with garlic
  2. melt cheese with wine
  3. season with nutmeg and pepper
  4. dip bread.

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Zurich Veal

MainVeal

Key ingredients

  • Veal
  • mushroom
  • cream
  • white wine
  • White Pepper
  • Nutmeg
  • Bay

Technique overview

  1. Sear veal
  2. deglaze with wine
  3. add cream, mushroom, seasoning
  4. simmer 10m.

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Switzerland — good to know

What spices are used in Switzerland cooking?

Switzerland cooking leans on Nutmeg, White Pepper, Bay, Thyme, Garlic.

What’s an easy Switzerland recipe to make at home?

Try Cheese Fondue — it calls for Nutmeg, White Pepper, Garlic. Rub pot with garlic; melt cheese with wine; season with nutmeg and pepper; dip bread.

What should I cook for a Switzerland watch party?

Make Cheese Fondue and Rosti — every Badia spice for both adds to your cart in one tap on this page.