Karen Cotting
Bern, CHBio:
Hello, I'm Karen. I live in Switzerland, near Bern. I am a cook and an illustrator - a perfect combination.
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Recipes By Karen Cotting

Swiss Traditional Christmas Cookie Collection by Karen Cotting
Bern, CHA fat-free, no gluten, no sugar best of Swiss traditional Christmas Cookies.

Seasonal Garden + Food Delights by Karen Cotting
Bern, CHBehind every bad thing, there are good things: due to our having to spend much time at home, our gardens will be abundant, well-kept and gorgeous. In May, my garden produces radishes - colourful, healthy and very easy to grow. Enjoy!


Say it in French! - get your patisserie names right + impress the French by Karen Cotting
Bern, CHThe French can be quite fussy when it comes to their language - here is a quick guide on how to pronounce the namnes of your fav patisserie pieces when visiting France next time.

Proud to be UNIQUE - no Food Waste by Karen Cotting
Bern, CHSo-called mis-shaped fruit + veg (usually thrown away) is as good as their well-shaped cousins

Farfalle alle Cinque Pi by Karen Cotting
Bern, CHClassic italian pasta dish : Supereasy to make, cheap + ready in 15 mins. A winterwarmer + crowdpleaser.

Beetroot Tarte Tatin by Karen Cotting
Bern, CHA savoury honour to the sisters Tatin - quick + easy to make

Easy Peanutbutter + Chocolate Pinecones for Christmas by Karen Cotting
Bern, CHEyecatcher for your Christmas table. No cooking nor baking involved. Easy recipe from shop-bought ingredients.

Meitschibei - girls' legs by Karen Cotting
Bern, CHA recipe for a traditional Swiss sweet treat: girls' legs - Meitschibei

Marinated baby artichokes by Karen Cotting
Bern, CHA lot of work until you get to the heart of things - but you'll be rewarded.

Swiss Cheese Fondue by Karen Cotting
Bern, CHHere's the recipe for the original Swiss Cheese Fondue - in a perfect setting.

Bagel Lox by Karen Cotting
Bern, CHUnfortunately we don't get proper bagels in Switzerland - here's my reminiscence to a trip to N.Y.C.

Let's go Tiki-Style by Karen Cotting
Bern, CHThis is a fun recipe for a drink called the missionary's downfall - freshly made somewhere on the other half of the planet.

Panna Cotta Yin Yang by Karen Cotting
Bern, CHThis is a recipe for Panna Cotta two ways: one white with buttermilk and the other dark and chocolaty.