international) popularity from the 1964 National Exhibition. Contrary to muesli and rösti, fondue and raclette are not meant to be staple foods, but rather convivial dishes intended for special occasions. Both fondue and raclette are especially popular during cold weather and have become associated with mountain culture and winter sports. Regional cuisine From the German-speaking part of Switzerland Aargauer Rüblitorte mit Zitronenzuckerguss (AG) Älplermagronen (Alpine herdsman's macaroni): This dish is a frugal all-in-one dish making use of the ingredients the herdsmen had at hand in their alpine cottages: macaroni, potatoes, onions, small pieces of bacon, and melted cheese. Traditionally Älplermagronen is served with applesauce instead of vegetables or salad. Appenzeller Käsefladen Appenzeller Mostbröckli Basler Mehlsuppe (BS) Basler Käsewähe (BS) Basler Läckerli Bauernbrot Berner Platte (BE) Berner Rösti (BE) Berner Lebkuchen (BE) Biber(li) (Appenzell) Bündner Nusstorte (GR) Bündnerfleisch (GR) Emmental Apple Rösti (: Made from old bread, apple, and sugar, this used to be a very popular sweet dish made from leftovers, since the ingredients were usually at hand and the preparation is very simple. The recipe comes from the Emmental ("Emmen Valley") in the canton of Bern, the home of the famous Emmentaler cheese. : A variant of french toast. The exact origin of the name remains unclear (literally, means "torn-off scrap of paper"). Cholera (VS) Cholermus (OW) Cordon Bleu Fasnachtschüechli Fastenwähe (BS) Fleischvogel Gehacktes mit Hörnli Glarner Birnbrot (GL) Gnottene/Gottus (VS) Kalberwurst (GL): A sausage with a distinctive, creamy flavor that originated in the canton of Glarus, kalberwurst is made with veal, milk, ground crackers, and mild spices. It has a smooth texture and mild taste, and although most sausages are smoked, kalberwurst is not. It is often cooked with onions and gravy. Kappeler Milchsuppe: Milk soup. Landjäger: A semi-dried sausage traditionally made in Switzerland, but also in Southern Germany, Austria, and Alsace. It is popular as a snack food during activities such as hiking. It also has a history as soldier's food because it keeps without refrigeration and comes in single-meal portions. Landjäger tastes similar to dried salami. Innerschweizer Chäs-Chueche Innerschweizer Zigerkrapfen Luzerner Birrenbrot (LU) Luzerner Chügelipastetli (LU) Luzerner Lebkuchen (LU) Magenbrot (BS) Meitschibei (BE) Meringue (Meiringen) Neuenburger Wurst im Schlafrock Nüsslisalat Nussstängeli Osterfladen Rahmschnitzel Riz Casimir is a preparation of rice with curry sauce and minced pork blended with tropical fruits: pineapple, banana and cherries, sometimes with currant grape. It was first served in 1952 by the