Food glossary

Bircher muesli Found all over Switzerland, this breakfast staple was created by Zurich-domiciled nutritionist Dr Maximilian Oskar BircherBenner. Dry-rolled or wholegrain oats are soaked overnight in water or fruit juice with grated or chopped fresh fruit, milk, yoghurt, cream, ground nuts, seeds, cinnamon or honey

Chriesitotsch Zurich’s traditional baked cherry pie

Offleten Disc-shaped biscuits made of a brittle, extremely thin pastry

Tirggel Dry honey biscuits, baked in special picture moulds, are available in Zurich around Christmas time

Zürcher Eintopf Hot pot Zurich-style, made with pork, onions, cabbage, potatoes and carrots cooked in white wine

Zuger Kirschtorte An elegant cherry cake that’s made without cherries. Its name comes from the kirsch-flavoured buttercream. Its sponge cake centre is sandwiched between two almond meringues.

Zürcher Geschnetzeltes Veal cooked with mushrooms, onions, wine and cream and usually eaten with rösti, noodles or rice.