Food Archives - Namaste Switzerland

Rainbow cake

by Shinta Simon | Feb 26, 2017 | All year round, Colour me bright!, Summer | 0 |

A cake with all the colours of the rainbow is a great way to gear up for the festival of Holi, and to herald in the season of spring.

Hello Spring and En Guete… Asparagus!

by Maria de Conceicao | Mar 2, 2017 | Colour me bright!, Spring | 2 |

When you move to a new country there is a lot of getting used to, besides a new culture or...

Malpua and Rabdi – for a sweeter Holi

by Shinta Simon | Mar 7, 2017 | Colour me bright!, Spring | 0 |

Pour out a glass of ‘thandai’ and pull up that plate of ‘shakarparas’, Holi is not just about...

The perfect homemade Paneer

by Guest Contributor | May 19, 2017 | All year round, Colour me bright! | 0 |

Hüttenkäsestücke mit grüner Erbsen in Tomatensauce, Oder Hüttenkäse gekocht mit Spinat....

Baking with Summer’s Bounty

by Shinta Simon | Jun 8, 2017 | All year round, Summer, Sunshine in my Pocket | 0 |

One of the best experiences of summer can be found right in your local supermarket. Aisle...

Pick your own strawberries and make a jam

by Maria de Conceicao | Jun 8, 2017 | Holiday Reads, Summer, Sunshine in my Pocket | 0 |

Summer is here. When I think of summers in Switzerland I think of luscious, juicy, red...

Mango Lassi Kulfis

by Maria de Conceicao | Jul 5, 2017 | All year round, Summer, Sunshine in my Pocket | 0 |

With Indian mangoes flooding the market this time of year, I can’t help but whip up a batch of...

Knäckebrot

by Chetana Parameswar | Jul 19, 2017 | All year round, Sunshine in my Pocket | 0 |

Knäckebrot literally means ‘crispy bread’. Given all the goodness of flax, sesame, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, Knäckebrot makes for a very healthy mid morning snack znüni or afternoon snack zvieri.

Brown butter pumpkin cupcakes with salted caramel topping

by Shinta Simon | Sep 8, 2017 | All year round, Autumn, Hues of Gold | 0 |

Want to get into the spirit of fall? There’s nothing quite like the humble yet versatile pumpkin...

Easy Diwali Sweets

by Shinta Simon | Oct 18, 2017 | All year round, Autumn, Hues of Gold | 0 |

Celebrate this festive season with ‘mithai’ that can be made with locally available ingredients...

Mulled Apple Drink – A kid-friendly version

by Shinta Simon | Dec 8, 2017 | Christmas Stories, Ring in the New, Winter | 0 |

It is the time of year for all things festive – especially food and drink. This simple mulled...

Strolling through a market Glühwein in Hand

by Maria de Conceicao | Dec 8, 2017 | Christmas Stories, Ring in the New, Winter | 0 |

In December, Switzerland comes alive with Christmas markets in every city and town. There’s...

The traditional Swiss Rösti with an Indian twist

by Keerthana Nagarajan | Jan 26, 2018 | All year round, Ring in the New | 0 |

Republic day – as a child growing up in India, both Republic day and Independence day meant...

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a 3-course meal

by Deepty Mundhra | Feb 12, 2018 | All year round, Ring in the New, The Month of Love, Winter | 0 |

In preparation for Valentine’s Day, Deepty Mundhra shares her recipes – a three-course meal,...

Beat the cold with hot Ragi Pancakes

by Guest Contributor | Mar 2, 2018 | All year round, Ring in the New, Winter | 0 |

Are you looking for a dish that combines nutrition with taste? Our Guest Contributor Renuka...

Phirni with a twist of nostalgia

by Shinta Simon | Mar 8, 2018 | All year round, Building Bonds, Spring | 0 |

Phirni is a creamy rice-based dessert, which is usually made from coarsely ground basmati rice. It...

Asparagus Bhajis

by Maria de Conceicao | Mar 8, 2018 | All year round, Building Bonds, Spring | 0 |

Each season comes with seasonal bounty. And spring inevitably brings asparagus into my kitchen and...

Beat the Heat with Strawberry Popsicles

by Shinta Simon | Jun 8, 2018 | Summer, Summer Vibes | 0 |

This summer, as the temperature begins to soar, get yourself some fresh strawberries and make...

Pesto Pinwheels

by Maria de Conceicao | Jul 4, 2018 | All year round, Summer, Summer Vibes | 0 |

Watching the football matches and nibbling on your nails? Stop! I’ve got a quick and easy recipe...

Blackberry-Cherry Crush

by Maria de Conceicao | Aug 1, 2018 | All year round, Holiday Reads, Summer, Summer Vibes | 0 |

Wondering how to capture summer in a glass? Muddle together blackberries and cherries with...

Cooking for busybodies

by Chetana Parameswar | Sep 5, 2018 | All year round, Summer, Summer Vibes | 0 |

Indian cooking is elaborate, complex and needs a lot of time, especially since there are many...

Energy Bites – an ideal snack for school-going children

by Shinta Simon | Sep 8, 2018 | All year round, On Track Again! | 0 |

It’s that time of year when school-going children from all over the country are in the throes of a...

Paneer Masala Puffs

by Shinta Simon | Dec 8, 2018 | All year round, Summer, Winter Stories | 0 |

The winter chill is best complemented with a hot cup of tea and a plate of hot, mildly spiced...

Baking Christmas Spitzbuebe

by Chetana Parameswar | Dec 20, 2018 | Christmas Stories, Winter, Winter Stories | 0 |

When one thinks of Christmas, the sight of elegantly decorated marketplaces, beautifully adorned...

Vegan Avocado Chocolate Brownies

by Guest Contributor | Feb 13, 2019 | All year round, Winter, Winter Stories | 0 |

Surprise your family on Valentine’s Day with delicious brownies that have a healthy twist. Baking...

Colourful and Tasty – Mini Idlis

by Keerthana Nagarajan | Mar 8, 2019 | All year round, Spring into Spring | 0 |

Enjoy the season of Spring with delicious and delightful mini Idlis that have a splash of colour....

Zopfhasen – It’s time for Easter!

by Chetana Parameswar | Apr 8, 2019 | All year round, Nature Springs to Life, Spring | 0 |

The Easter holidays are almost here. Chetana Parameswar brings you an interesting recipe in the...

Asparagus Quiche

by Shinta Simon | Apr 8, 2019 | Nature Springs to Life, Spring | 0 |

Fresh asparagus in the supermarkets and farmers markets is a harbinger of spring. It’s versatile...

Toddler Porridge Meal

by Chetana Parameswar | May 8, 2019 | All year round, Summer on the Horizon | 0 |

Toddlers, our mini-mes, are eternally busy, just like tiny bees. They are going through important...

Drink up and stay cool!

by Chetana Parameswar | Aug 8, 2019 | All year round, Holiday Reads, Picking Pace, Summer | 0 |

Thousands have lived without love, not one without water ~ W.H. Auden. Amongst other things, the...

Garden Summer Camp

by Chetana Parameswar | Sep 8, 2019 | Summer, Sweet Summer Nostalgia | 0 |

Children need to know where our food and drink comes from. They need to be conscious of...

Easy Diwali Dessert – Pumpkin Halwa

by Shinta Simon | Oct 8, 2019 | Autumn, Fall and Festivities | 0 |

Quick and easy, a mouthful of good health and a burst of flavour. Plus – it’s seasonal. Get...

Aquarium cookies

by Chetana Parameswar | Dec 8, 2019 | All year round, Christmas Stories, Welcoming Winter | 0 |

Christmas without cookies? Not possible! Here’s something absolutely lip-smacking for all you...

Tea, decoded

by Chetana Parameswar | Jan 8, 2020 | Stepping into 2020, Winter | 0 |

It’s the second most consumed beverage in the world after water. Call it ‘der Tee’ in German, ‘le...

Fasnachtschüechli

by Chetana Parameswar | Feb 8, 2020 | Seasoned with Love, Spring, The Month of Love, Winter | 0 |

The Fasnacht frenzy is mounting! With its “Güügenmusik“ bands, the creative floats, outlandish...

Magic potions to keep flu bugs at bay!

by Chetana Parameswar | Apr 8, 2020 | All year round, Lockdown! But the show must go on… | 0 |

The age old adage “health is wealth” couldn’t be truer in these testing times. Coronavirus...

Quarantine Cooking from my Kitchen Table to Yours!

by Vantika Singh | May 8, 2020 | All year round, Winds of Change | 0 |

Vantika Singh shares how her love for cooking, food photography and family time – and the...

Summer Garden Bread

by Shinta Simon | Jun 8, 2020 | Holiday Reads, Scents of Summer, Summer | 0 |

Bring summer into your kitchen with your very own home-made summer garden focaccia bread – a fun...

Back to school – Znüni

by Chetana Parameswar | Aug 8, 2020 | All year round, Brighten up your August | 0 |

School days are soon beckoning. Ideas about what to pack for school snacks or what to prepare as...

Back to school – it’s time for Zvieri

by Chetana Parameswar | Aug 8, 2020 | All year round, Brighten up your August | 0 |

Literally translated, ‘Zvieri’ means “zu vier” or at 4. Loosely translated, it indicates the time...

Delicious autumn pumpkin recipes

by Chetana Parameswar | Sep 8, 2020 | Autumn, Walking into Fall | 0 |

The big Kürbis Ausstellung or pumpkin festival at Juckerhof in Seegräben (Zürich) takes place...

Easy Kalakand Recipe

by Shinta Simon | Nov 8, 2020 | All year round, Warm up with November lights | 0 |

Diwali is almost here and I can’t wait to indulge in some of my favorite mithai or Indian sweets!...

Rainbow Pizza

by Chetana Parameswar | Jan 8, 2021 | All year round, Welcome 2021! | 0 |

“And when it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no...

Nourish to flourish!

by Chetana Parameswar | Feb 8, 2021 | All year round, Show that you care!, The Month of Love | 0 |

In turbulent times like these when our peace of mind is challenged, finding gratitude is...

Salted Caramel Apple Tiramisu

by Chetana Parameswar | Mar 8, 2021 | A journey of 4 years, All year round | 0 |

A day to celebrate all the incredible women who make our life complete definitely calls for a...

Edible Mice – a fun vegetarian treat !

by Kirti Sharma | Mar 8, 2021 | A journey of 4 years, All year round | 0 |

Fun to look at, and interesting to make, these vegetarian mice are a treat for the eyes and...

Spring cookies

by Chetana Parameswar | Apr 8, 2021 | All year round, Spring, Spring Time | 0 |

The sun is shining brighter, the birds have begun their chorus at dawn and are beginning to build...

Red Rhubarb for MAMA!

by Chetana Parameswar | May 8, 2021 | All year round, Empower, inspire and heal | 0 |

With Mother’s Day just round the corner, it’s a wonderful thing if papas and kids can arrange a...

Covid -19 Post Recovery Nutritional Guide

by Guest Contributor | Jun 8, 2021 | Food, Towards Sunnier Days | 0 |

Nutrition and hydration play a vital role in how our body reacts to and recovers from illnesses....

Rolling into Summer!

by Chetana Parameswar | Jun 8, 2021 | Summer, Towards Sunnier Days | 0 |

Whether you call them spring rolls, rice paper wraps, salad rolls, or summer rolls, they’re...

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