Ham & Cheese Croissants

Ham and cheese croissants are a real treat to enjoy any time of day. While croissant dough takes time, this flaky pastry is well-worth it!

Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Slab Pie

This savory slab pie layers flaky puff pastry with ham, Swiss, caramelized onions, and a touch of Dijon. Perfect to serve for a casual appetizer or lunch!

Ham and Cheese Puffs

This ham and cheese puff pastry recipe is great for passing around at gatherings! Super quick to make, fantastic to prepare ahead.

Ham and Swiss Quiche

Ham and cheese might be best known as a quick sandwich staple, but the classic duo makes an equally crowd-pleasing filling for a simple quiche.

Sunday Brunch: Palatschinken

These Austrian pancakes are closer to French crêpes than the thick North American pancake. Traditionally palatschinken are served for lunch or dinner, but growing up under the care of an Austrian mother and grandmother, I often had them for breakfast as well. Instead of the folded French crêpes, palatschinken are filled and then rolled (jelly-roll style), and traditionally filled with apricot jam.

Schinkennudeln (German Ham and Cheese Noodle Casserole)

Schinkennudeln is an easy German recipe for ham and noodles. This version includes Swiss cheese and is baked in the oven until bubbly.

Milk Bread Croissants

Learn how to make croissants (flaky and amazing slathered in jam, with a cup of coffee), starting with our trusty, easy milk bread dough!

Spinach and Artichoke Puff Pastry Swirls (Pinwheels)

The ultimate appetizer for any occasion, these Spinach and Artichoke Puff Pastry Swirls (or Pinwheels) are perfect. They encompass the flavors of spinach and artichoke dip in a delicate bite.

Basler Läckerli / Leckerli (Swiss Spiced Cookie Bars)

Basler Läckerli (Leckerli) are traditional Swiss spice biscuits or cookies with a chewy texture, filled with nuts and candied citrus, and finished with a sweet glaze. They're cut into small rectangles and are popular at Christmastime.

Zopf / Butterzopf (Swiss Braided Bread)

Zopf (aka Butterzopf) is a Swiss braided bread with a soft and spongy texture, perfect for a breakfast treat. It features a unique braiding technique, but is easy to make even for a less experienced bread baker!