Switzerland

This simple, iconic Swiss dish is made of thinly sliced pan-fried potatoes. Perfect to eat at any time of the day, this is one food in Switzerland that you really cannot miss. Top it with salty bacon and eggs for a true taste sensation!

What's not to like about a giant pot of melted cheese infused with wine and garlic? Possibly the most famous Swiss food, fondue is best enjoyed in the frigid winter months. Grab some rustic Swiss bread and get stuck in!

If you've visited Switzerland without trying Zürich's classic dish, you've missed a trick. A ragout of mushroom and veal cooked with onion, white wine and cream, it's a hearty meal that's more than a match for any Swiss winter.

This hearty stew made with meat, potatoes, beans, potatoes, cabbage and sometimes pasta is Catalan cooking at its finest.

Raclette is traditional Swiss food at its very best. A large wheel-shaped cheese made from cow's milk, it's heated in front of a special grill or an open fire until melting, then scraped onto diner's plates and served with potatoes, pickles, charcuterie and - for the true Swiss experience - a crisp and chilled white wine.

While the argument still rages about exactly where meringue was invented, the small Swiss town of Meiringen has a fairly convincing claim. And not just for the name. With only two ingredients - egg whites and sugar - creating the perfect meringue is a real art form, with only a true master able to achieve just the right mix of air, crunch and chewiness. Serve with a generous helping of La Gruyère double creme for the definitive Swiss take on this wonderful dessert!