Cinnamon stars, or Zimtsterne, the all-time favorite Swiss Christmas cookies

Lemon almond madeleines with a touch of buckwheat – the twist that makes these impossible to resist.

Watermelon, mint, and feta salad for the last rays of summer

Spelt buckwheat buttermilk pancakes strike just the right balance

An arm’s reach and no cooking away from an excellent dessert: figs, walnuts, and chocolate

Orange almond cake – light and spongy, and flour free.

Sumptuous foie gras terrine, home made

Excellent home-baked potato fries – perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside

Mussels with shallots, white wine, and a hint of cream

Busy-day cupcakes – light, moist, quick, and very easy

Trout in a parchment paper package (“en papillote”)