Scandinavian Food: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
How to Prepare Gravlax
Cold-cured with sugar, salt, and fresh dill, gravlax has a fresh, delicate flavor and is delicious served either as an elegant appetizer or as an unbeatable topping for smørrebrød, Denmark's open-faced sandwiches.
Cold-cured with sugar, salt, and fresh dill, gravlax has a fresh, delicate flavor and is delicious served either as an elegant appetizer or as an unbeatable topping for smørrebrød, Denmark's open-faced sandwiches.
Basic Krumkake Recipe
Norwegian Krumkake Cookies - A Recipe for Krumkake Cookies from Norway
Norwegian Krumkake Cookies - A Recipe for Krumkake Cookies from Norway
How to Make Krumkake
How to Make Krumkake - Illustrated Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Norwegian Krumkake Cookies
How to Make Krumkake - Illustrated Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Norwegian Krumkake Cookies
Norwegian Ring Cake
Kransekake, or "Ring Cake," is the signature cake of Norway, earning pride of place on wedding, birthday, graduation, and holiday banquet tables. Traditionally made from almonds, confectioner's sugar, and egg whites, it is a splendid flourless, gluten-free alternative to standard celebratory cakes.
Kransekake, or "Ring Cake," is the signature cake of Norway, earning pride of place on wedding, birthday, graduation, and holiday banquet tables. Traditionally made from almonds, confectioner's sugar, and egg whites, it is a splendid flourless, gluten-free alternative to standard celebratory cakes.
Back-to-School Breakfasts
10 best breakfast recipes from Scandinavia.
10 best breakfast recipes from Scandinavia.
Scandinavian Christmas Cookies
No Scandinavian holiday gathering would be complete without at least seven types of Christmas cookies.
No Scandinavian holiday gathering would be complete without at least seven types of Christmas cookies.
Poor Man Cookies
Fattigman, or Poor Man Cookies, are popular in Norwegian and Swedish households. They are quickly fried to a delicate crispness and sprinkled with vanilla sugar or confectioner's sugar before serving.
Fattigman, or Poor Man Cookies, are popular in Norwegian and Swedish households. They are quickly fried to a delicate crispness and sprinkled with vanilla sugar or confectioner's sugar before serving.
Cinnamon Rolls (Kanelbullar)
Scandinavian cinnamon rolls, Kanelbullar, are light, delicately spiced sweet breads that marry perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea.
Scandinavian cinnamon rolls, Kanelbullar, are light, delicately spiced sweet breads that marry perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea.
Danish Pancake Balls
A recipe for Aebleskiver, Danish Pancake Balls - a favorite pastry in both Denmark and in Danish-American communities.
A recipe for Aebleskiver, Danish Pancake Balls - a favorite pastry in both Denmark and in Danish-American communities.
Dried Pea Soup
Dried Pea Soup ("Ärtsoppa," in Swedish) is a healthy, low-calorie soup traditionally made from dried yellow peas and flavored with smoked pork and select herbs.
Dried Pea Soup ("Ärtsoppa," in Swedish) is a healthy, low-calorie soup traditionally made from dried yellow peas and flavored with smoked pork and select herbs.
Norwegian Wedding Cake
Norwegian wedding cake
Norwegian wedding cake
A Goro Step-By-Step
Norwegian Goro, prepared on a special cookie press and flavored with cardamom, are a cross between a cracker, a cookie, and a waffle.
Norwegian Goro, prepared on a special cookie press and flavored with cardamom, are a cross between a cracker, a cookie, and a waffle.
St. Lucia Buns
The presentation by a family's eldest daughter of St. Lucia buns on December 13th is a time-honored Swedish tradition.
The presentation by a family's eldest daughter of St. Lucia buns on December 13th is a time-honored Swedish tradition.
Summer Smorgasbord
How to Prepare a Scandinavian Summer Smorgasbord - A Selection of Scandinavian Recipes for Cold Smorgasbord Buffet Dishes
How to Prepare a Scandinavian Summer Smorgasbord - A Selection of Scandinavian Recipes for Cold Smorgasbord Buffet Dishes
Finnish Oven Pancake
A quick and simple recipe for Pannukakku, the premier oven baked pancake of Finland. Serve with whipped cream and fresh fruit either as a main course pancake or a light dessert.
A quick and simple recipe for Pannukakku, the premier oven baked pancake of Finland. Serve with whipped cream and fresh fruit either as a main course pancake or a light dessert.
Illustrated Step-by-step Instructions for making Kransekake, Norwegian Ring Cake
Illustrated step-by-step instructions for making kransekake cake
Illustrated step-by-step instructions for making kransekake cake
Swedish Limpa Bread
Also known as "Vortlimpa," (“Wort loaf”), Swedish limpa bread was originally made from fermented brewer’s wort but can also be spiced with unique combinations of orange rind, fennel, caraway, and anise seeds.
Also known as "Vortlimpa," (“Wort loaf”), Swedish limpa bread was originally made from fermented brewer’s wort but can also be spiced with unique combinations of orange rind, fennel, caraway, and anise seeds.
Scandinavian Food - Recipes
An index of recipes for the Scandinavian Food guide site.
An index of recipes for the Scandinavian Food guide site.
How to Make Rosettes
Illustrated step-by-step instructions for making Scandinavian rosette cookies.
Illustrated step-by-step instructions for making Scandinavian rosette cookies.
Egg Coffee
Egg coffee, long a tradition among Scandinavian-American Lutheran congregations of the Midwest, is a light, clear brew that's free of the bitterness and acidity of coffee prepared by more modern methods.
Egg coffee, long a tradition among Scandinavian-American Lutheran congregations of the Midwest, is a light, clear brew that's free of the bitterness and acidity of coffee prepared by more modern methods.
Danish Pepper Nuts
Danish Pepper Nuts are a Christmas favorite, often presented in intricately woven paper baskets.
Danish Pepper Nuts are a Christmas favorite, often presented in intricately woven paper baskets.
Specialty Baking Tools
Although most of the everyday dishes of the Scandinavian countries can be prepared using cooking equipment common to western kitchens, the glories of Scandinavian cuisine, its incomparable and beautiful cookies, pastries, and cakes, are best made using specialty baking tools. A few are expensive; most are not and are readily available from gourmet or Scandinavian cooking suppliers or on eBay.
Although most of the everyday dishes of the Scandinavian countries can be prepared using cooking equipment common to western kitchens, the glories of Scandinavian cuisine, its incomparable and beautiful cookies, pastries, and cakes, are best made using specialty baking tools. A few are expensive; most are not and are readily available from gourmet or Scandinavian cooking suppliers or on eBay.
Grandmother Johnson's Jelly Co
Every Swedish-American grandmother has her own version of these traditional, sandwich-style jelly cookies.
Every Swedish-American grandmother has her own version of these traditional, sandwich-style jelly cookies.
Scandinavian Almond Cake
One of the most popular Scandinavian cake recipes.
One of the most popular Scandinavian cake recipes.
Swedish Hash
Swedish Hash, Pytt i Panna, is a great way to use up leftover potatoes and meats.
Swedish Hash, Pytt i Panna, is a great way to use up leftover potatoes and meats.
Sweet Yeasted Bread
Sweet yeasted breads in Scandinavia are formed into a variety of beautiful shapes depending upon the occasion. Spiced with cardamom, they are far less sugary than most processed coffee breads.
Sweet yeasted breads in Scandinavia are formed into a variety of beautiful shapes depending upon the occasion. Spiced with cardamom, they are far less sugary than most processed coffee breads.
Jansson's Temptation
An easy recipe for Janssons Frestelse, Jansson's Temptation - a popular Swedish potato casserole.
An easy recipe for Janssons Frestelse, Jansson's Temptation - a popular Swedish potato casserole.
Prune-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Prune-stuffed pork tenderloin is a moist and flavorful company dish. Serve it with potatoes and cranberry sauce or currant jelly for a colorful presentation.
Prune-stuffed pork tenderloin is a moist and flavorful company dish. Serve it with potatoes and cranberry sauce or currant jelly for a colorful presentation.
Chocolate Sticky Cake
An easy recipe for Swedish Kladdkaka, Chocolate Sticky Cake - a chocolate lover's dream come true. Decadent and quick to prepare whenever a chocolate craving strikes.
An easy recipe for Swedish Kladdkaka, Chocolate Sticky Cake - a chocolate lover's dream come true. Decadent and quick to prepare whenever a chocolate craving strikes.
Swedish Apple Cake (Appelkaka)
Whether served alone as a midday coffee cake or with vanilla sauce (“vaniljsås”) as a winning dessert, Swedish Apple Cake (“Appelkaka”) is a treat no matter what the occasion.
Whether served alone as a midday coffee cake or with vanilla sauce (“vaniljsås”) as a winning dessert, Swedish Apple Cake (“Appelkaka”) is a treat no matter what the occasion.
Rice Porridge
Rice Porridge, Risengrød, is traditionally served on Christmas Eve in Denmark and Sweden. One places a single blanched almond in the porridge before serving; whoever finds it will be married (some say "lucky")in the next twelve months.
Rice Porridge, Risengrød, is traditionally served on Christmas Eve in Denmark and Sweden. One places a single blanched almond in the porridge before serving; whoever finds it will be married (some say "lucky")in the next twelve months.
Freshly Baked Kransekake Rings
Freshly baked kransekake rings
Freshly baked kransekake rings
Swedish Brown Beans
Bruna Bonor, Swedish Brown Beans, are a traditional vegetarian side dish on Swedish smorgasbord tables.
Bruna Bonor, Swedish Brown Beans, are a traditional vegetarian side dish on Swedish smorgasbord tables.
Norwegian School Bread
Skolebrod, Norwegian School Bread - A School Bread Recipe from Norway
Skolebrod, Norwegian School Bread - A School Bread Recipe from Norway
Sandbakkelser Recipe
An easy recipe for buttery yet pliable cookie dough to be used in making Sandbakkelser.
An easy recipe for buttery yet pliable cookie dough to be used in making Sandbakkelser.
Sweet Dill Mustard Sauce
Few things go as beautifully with freshly cured gravlax as this sweet dill mustard sauce. Prepare this recipe as a condiment for roasted lamb or sliced meats as well.
Few things go as beautifully with freshly cured gravlax as this sweet dill mustard sauce. Prepare this recipe as a condiment for roasted lamb or sliced meats as well.
Scandinavian Rosettes
Far more delicate and less sweet than heavy American funnel cakes, Scandinavian rosette cookies are a justifiable indulgence no matter what the season.
Far more delicate and less sweet than heavy American funnel cakes, Scandinavian rosette cookies are a justifiable indulgence no matter what the season.
Alternative Free-form Kransekake Rings
Free-form kransekake rings
Free-form kransekake rings
A Kransekake Surprise
Building a kransekake cake - the hidden surprise
Building a kransekake cake - the hidden surprise
Scandinavian Food Online
You don't have to live in Minnesota or the Pacific Northwest to have easy access to Scandinavian foods and ingredients. Here are a few of the leading providers of the specialty baking ingredients, imported seafood, cheeses, and baked goods that will make your next smörgåsbord both authentic and delicious.
You don't have to live in Minnesota or the Pacific Northwest to have easy access to Scandinavian foods and ingredients. Here are a few of the leading providers of the specialty baking ingredients, imported seafood, cheeses, and baked goods that will make your next smörgåsbord both authentic and delicious.
Lingonberry Preserves
Lingonberry preserves are Scandinavia's answer to cranberry sauce. Serve as a tasty relish with meat, poultry, or fish or as a required accompaniment to Swedish pancakes.
Lingonberry preserves are Scandinavia's answer to cranberry sauce. Serve as a tasty relish with meat, poultry, or fish or as a required accompaniment to Swedish pancakes.
Potato Starch Flour
A definition of potato starch flour, a staple for Scandinavian baking.
A definition of potato starch flour, a staple for Scandinavian baking.
Filling the Kransekake Forms
Filling kransekake forms
Filling kransekake forms
Grinding the Almonds
Grinding almonds to make almond paste for kransekake
Grinding almonds to make almond paste for kransekake
The Tower Rises
The kransekake tower rises
The kransekake tower rises
Norwegian Goro
Crispy Norwegian Goro, or Cardamom Crackers, are a cross between a cookie, a cracker, and a waffle, baked on a special goro iron.
Crispy Norwegian Goro, or Cardamom Crackers, are a cross between a cookie, a cracker, and a waffle, baked on a special goro iron.
Norwegian Butter Cookies
A classic Norwegian recipe for Serinakaker, Butter Cookies.
A classic Norwegian recipe for Serinakaker, Butter Cookies.
Scandinavian Coffee Table
A happy medium between elaborate smörgåsbord entertaining and the daily Swedish ritual of fika, Scandinavian Coffee Tables set the stage for truly memorable celebrations of special events.
A happy medium between elaborate smörgåsbord entertaining and the daily Swedish ritual of fika, Scandinavian Coffee Tables set the stage for truly memorable celebrations of special events.
An Edible Basket Centerpiece
A Kransekake basket centerpiece
A Kransekake basket centerpiece
Seafood Smorgastarta
Shrimp and Smoked Salmon spreads contribute to the layers of this Swedish seafood smorgastarta.
Shrimp and Smoked Salmon spreads contribute to the layers of this Swedish seafood smorgastarta.
Making Almond Paste
Almond Kransekake Paste
Almond Kransekake Paste
Traditional Kransekake with Flags
Kransekake with flags
Kransekake with flags
Favorite Fika Foods
Start a new tradition by adopting the daily Swedish ritual of inviting a friend or colleague to fika, "to have coffee." Even if you can't leave your office for as long as the Swedes might, it's rewarding to bake fika treats over the weekend to take in to work with you and share around during work breaks!
Start a new tradition by adopting the daily Swedish ritual of inviting a friend or colleague to fika, "to have coffee." Even if you can't leave your office for as long as the Swedes might, it's rewarding to bake fika treats over the weekend to take in to work with you and share around during work breaks!
Drying Blanched Almonds
Drying blanched almonds for kransekake
Drying blanched almonds for kransekake
Constructing the Kransekake
Constructing a kransekake cake
Constructing a kransekake cake
Kneading Almond Paste into Dough
Kneading kransekake paste over heat
Kneading kransekake paste over heat
Icelandic Lamb Soup
Kjotsupa, Icelandic Lamb Stew, is a traditional recipe that optimizes the flavors of root vegetables including carrots, rutabagas, and potatoes.
Kjotsupa, Icelandic Lamb Stew, is a traditional recipe that optimizes the flavors of root vegetables including carrots, rutabagas, and potatoes.
Danish Raspberry Bars
Hindbaer Snitter, Danish raspberry bars, are a popular selection in Denmark's wonderful bakeries.
Hindbaer Snitter, Danish raspberry bars, are a popular selection in Denmark's wonderful bakeries.
Christmas Glogg
Glogg, a potent mixture of wine and either brandy or aquavit flavored with dried fruits and spices, is a traditional part of a Scandinavian Christmas.
Glogg, a potent mixture of wine and either brandy or aquavit flavored with dried fruits and spices, is a traditional part of a Scandinavian Christmas.
Marinated Cucumber Salad
Sliced paper-thin and marinated in a sweetened mixture of vinegar and lemon juice, these cucumbers serve as a light, fresh complement to any meal.
Sliced paper-thin and marinated in a sweetened mixture of vinegar and lemon juice, these cucumbers serve as a light, fresh complement to any meal.
Blanching the Almonds
How to blanche almonds for Kransekake
How to blanche almonds for Kransekake
Smoked Gravlax
Cold-cured Scandinavian salmon, or gravlax, leaps to the next level when "finished off" with an hour or two in a backyard smoker.
Cold-cured Scandinavian salmon, or gravlax, leaps to the next level when "finished off" with an hour or two in a backyard smoker.
Rolling Out the Kransekake Dough
Rolling out kransekake dough
Rolling out kransekake dough
Swedish Daim Candy
A review of Sweden's Daim Candy, a staple at the IKEA food store.
A review of Sweden's Daim Candy, a staple at the IKEA food store.
Removing Almond Skins
How to blanche almonds for kransekake
How to blanche almonds for kransekake
Basic Cardamom Dough
Basic Scandinavian Cardamom Dough - A basic Scandinavian cardamom dough recipe that forms the base for numerous yeasted sweet breads, coffee cakes, buns, and rolls.
Basic Scandinavian Cardamom Dough - A basic Scandinavian cardamom dough recipe that forms the base for numerous yeasted sweet breads, coffee cakes, buns, and rolls.
Scandinavian Sweet Soup
Dried fruit soup, or "Sweet Soup," is a classic Scandinavian recipe.
Dried fruit soup, or "Sweet Soup," is a classic Scandinavian recipe.
Brunost
Scandinavian brunost, or "brown cheese," a sweet, dense cheese produced from goat's milk.
Scandinavian brunost, or "brown cheese," a sweet, dense cheese produced from goat's milk.
How to Infuse "Mock" Aquavit
While Scandinavia's famed distilled spirit, Aquavit, can sometimes be found in specialty liquor stores, one can blend lovely "mock" versions to one's own taste. Here's how.
While Scandinavia's famed distilled spirit, Aquavit, can sometimes be found in specialty liquor stores, one can blend lovely "mock" versions to one's own taste. Here's how.
Swedish Potato Pancakes
Swedish potato pancakes, typically served with fried pork or bacon and lingonberries, are both quick and economical to prepare at the end of a busy workday.
Swedish potato pancakes, typically served with fried pork or bacon and lingonberries, are both quick and economical to prepare at the end of a busy workday.
Scandinavian Wet Cake
Potato starch flour increases the incredible moistness of this wheat-free "wet cake."
Potato starch flour increases the incredible moistness of this wheat-free "wet cake."
Lingonberry Muffin
Fresh or frozen lingonberries crown these outstanding upside-down lingonberry muffins.
Fresh or frozen lingonberries crown these outstanding upside-down lingonberry muffins.
Mixing the Almond Flours
Mixing almond flours and sugar for kransekake paste
Mixing almond flours and sugar for kransekake paste
Caraway Swedish Rye
Caraway seeds come into their own in this Swedish rye bread recipe.
Caraway seeds come into their own in this Swedish rye bread recipe.
Danish Sugar-Browned Potatoes
Serve Brunede Kartofler, Danish Sugar-Browned Potatoes, as a quick and easy side dish for roast beef, lamb, chicken, or pork.
Serve Brunede Kartofler, Danish Sugar-Browned Potatoes, as a quick and easy side dish for roast beef, lamb, chicken, or pork.
Thunder Bread
This Icelandic rye bread, also called "thunder bread" or "pot bread," has many similarities to Boston brown bread.
This Icelandic rye bread, also called "thunder bread" or "pot bread," has many similarities to Boston brown bread.
Jarlsberg Oven-Baked Omelette
Norway's Jarlsberg cheese, with its smooth, nutty flavor, pairs perfectly with leftover ham in this quick and easy oven-baked omelette.
Norway's Jarlsberg cheese, with its smooth, nutty flavor, pairs perfectly with leftover ham in this quick and easy oven-baked omelette.
Fika
Originally used as a Swedish verb meaning "to go out for coffee," the word "fika" can also be used as a noun ("coffee break"). It is standard in Sweden to invite friends to fika every few hours during the work day. One's coffee is normally accompanied with a small snack such as a sweet bread, cinnamon roll, or piece of cake.
Originally used as a Swedish verb meaning "to go out for coffee," the word "fika" can also be used as a noun ("coffee break"). It is standard in Sweden to invite friends to fika every few hours during the work day. One's coffee is normally accompanied with a small snack such as a sweet bread, cinnamon roll, or piece of cake.
Swedish Strawberry Cake
Jordgubbstarta – Swedish Strawberry Cake - showcases the first strawberries of northern summers.
Jordgubbstarta – Swedish Strawberry Cake - showcases the first strawberries of northern summers.
Pickled Beets
No Scandinavian company dinner would be complete without a side dish of ruby-red Inlagda Rödbetor, pickled beets.
No Scandinavian company dinner would be complete without a side dish of ruby-red Inlagda Rödbetor, pickled beets.
September Porridge
An autumn recipe for Finnish September Porridge, studded with newly harvested cranberries and apples.
An autumn recipe for Finnish September Porridge, studded with newly harvested cranberries and apples.
Finnish Spring Mead (Sima)
Finnish Spring Mead, Sima, is a lightly fermented lemonade typically enjoyed during May Day celebrations.
Finnish Spring Mead, Sima, is a lightly fermented lemonade typically enjoyed during May Day celebrations.
Harvesting & Preparing Nettles
In Scandinavia, it’s a common rite of Spring to go outside as the ground begins to thaw and to harvest the first fresh stinging nettle leaves. Rich in vitamin C, calcium, potassium, flavonoids, histamine, and serotonin, the tender leaves are well worth the slight risk involving in gathering and preparing them. Here's how.
In Scandinavia, it’s a common rite of Spring to go outside as the ground begins to thaw and to harvest the first fresh stinging nettle leaves. Rich in vitamin C, calcium, potassium, flavonoids, histamine, and serotonin, the tender leaves are well worth the slight risk involving in gathering and preparing them. Here's how.
Kalles Caviar on Crispbread
The many varieties of Kalles kaviar - creamed caviar spread that comes in tubes - pair well with hard-boiled eggs and fresh cucumbers to make superlative open-faced sandwiches.
The many varieties of Kalles kaviar - creamed caviar spread that comes in tubes - pair well with hard-boiled eggs and fresh cucumbers to make superlative open-faced sandwiches.
Swedish Dessert Pancakes
In Sweden, delicate, silver-dollar-sized pancakes are prepared in a plattar pan and served as dessert following pea soup on Thursdays.
In Sweden, delicate, silver-dollar-sized pancakes are prepared in a plattar pan and served as dessert following pea soup on Thursdays.
Lingonberries
A definition of lingonberries, a key food in the Scandinavian diet
A definition of lingonberries, a key food in the Scandinavian diet
Lamb with Wild Mushroom Sauce
Wild mushroom sauce is as much a favorite among Scandinavians as it was with Tolkien's hobbits.
Wild mushroom sauce is as much a favorite among Scandinavians as it was with Tolkien's hobbits.
Mormor's Apple Stars
Mormor's Apple Stars are a wonderful way to recognize the achievements of others.
Mormor's Apple Stars are a wonderful way to recognize the achievements of others.
Almond Valkyries
These almond-flavored choux pastry swans, valkyries at rest, float elegantly on a pool of dessert sauce.
These almond-flavored choux pastry swans, valkyries at rest, float elegantly on a pool of dessert sauce.
Vegetarian Smorgastarta
Swedish smorgastarta receives an international flair in this unique vegetarian smorgastarta recipe.
Swedish smorgastarta receives an international flair in this unique vegetarian smorgastarta recipe.
Glogg Cake
Leftover brandied fruit produced from making homemade glogg gives this moist cake its incredible flavor.
Leftover brandied fruit produced from making homemade glogg gives this moist cake its incredible flavor.
Burning Love
This is a streamlined yet still flavorful version of Burning Love, Denmark's classic take on mashed potatoes.
This is a streamlined yet still flavorful version of Burning Love, Denmark's classic take on mashed potatoes.
Rice Porridge Pancakes
Leftover rice porridge is used to good effect in these old-fashioned, wholesome pancakes.
Leftover rice porridge is used to good effect in these old-fashioned, wholesome pancakes.
Salt Codfish Balls
Torskebuller, salt codfish balls, are an excellent way to use one of Norway's most common exports.
Torskebuller, salt codfish balls, are an excellent way to use one of Norway's most common exports.
New Potatoes with Caviar
New potatoes and lumpfish caviar are a natural pairing in this recipe for an easy yet elegant Scandinavian appetizer.
New potatoes and lumpfish caviar are a natural pairing in this recipe for an easy yet elegant Scandinavian appetizer.
Karelian Hot Pot
Karelian Hot Pot, a mixture of cheap beef, pork, and lamb stew meat, is the national dish of Finland.
Karelian Hot Pot, a mixture of cheap beef, pork, and lamb stew meat, is the national dish of Finland.
Swedish Hambugers
The combination of pickled beets and capers make Biff a la Lindstrom, Swedish Hamburgers, truly unique.
The combination of pickled beets and capers make Biff a la Lindstrom, Swedish Hamburgers, truly unique.
Lingonberry Bread Mix
A review of Finax Lingonberry Bread Mix, available at IKEA.
A review of Finax Lingonberry Bread Mix, available at IKEA.
Lingonberry Sorbet
Lingonberry sorbet, tart and sweet at the same time, is a fitting conclusion to a Scandinavian-style summer supper.
Lingonberry sorbet, tart and sweet at the same time, is a fitting conclusion to a Scandinavian-style summer supper.
Trina's Flounder
A simple and delicious pan-fried flounder recipe from Trina Hahnemann's beautiful The Scandinavian Cookbook (©2009, Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC).
A simple and delicious pan-fried flounder recipe from Trina Hahnemann's beautiful The Scandinavian Cookbook (©2009, Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC).
Cauliflower Blue Soup
Cauliflower Soup is flavored with Danish blue cheese and bacon in this quick and easy Scandinavian recipe.
Cauliflower Soup is flavored with Danish blue cheese and bacon in this quick and easy Scandinavian recipe.
Almond Rusks
Flavored with almonds, these rusks are one of the many delicious Scandinavian varieties of the twice-baked sweet breads that have become standard snacks in European and American cafes.
Flavored with almonds, these rusks are one of the many delicious Scandinavian varieties of the twice-baked sweet breads that have become standard snacks in European and American cafes.
Herring Salad (Sillsalad)
Herring salad with Potatoes and Caraway-Lemon vinaigrette is a light and colorful dish, whether served as a main dish or as a first course on a buffet or smörgåsbord table.
Herring salad with Potatoes and Caraway-Lemon vinaigrette is a light and colorful dish, whether served as a main dish or as a first course on a buffet or smörgåsbord table.
Finnish Strawberry Snow
Finnish Strawberry Snow, Mansikkalumi, is a light and easy strawberry dessert that can be prepared and served immediately or frozen for an equally delicious alternative presentation.
Finnish Strawberry Snow, Mansikkalumi, is a light and easy strawberry dessert that can be prepared and served immediately or frozen for an equally delicious alternative presentation.
Cardamom-Apple Pie
A Scandinavian version of classic apple pie, enhanced with cardamom and Ski Queen gjetost cheese.
A Scandinavian version of classic apple pie, enhanced with cardamom and Ski Queen gjetost cheese.
Boneless Birds
Boneless birds - rolls of beef or lamb slowly simmered in a cream sauce until tender - are a traditional recipe across the Scandinavian peninsula.
Boneless birds - rolls of beef or lamb slowly simmered in a cream sauce until tender - are a traditional recipe across the Scandinavian peninsula.
Scandinavian Fish Pizza
This easy pizza recipe capitalizes upon a few favorite Scandinavian ingredients - smoked salmon and dill.
This easy pizza recipe capitalizes upon a few favorite Scandinavian ingredients - smoked salmon and dill.
Finnish May Day Fritters
Finnish May Day Fritters are similar to American funnel cakes but are as small and as light as a sparrow's nest.
Finnish May Day Fritters are similar to American funnel cakes but are as small and as light as a sparrow's nest.
Magga's Tebollur
Icelandic tebollur, tea buns, are a scrumptious cross between a cookie and a muffin - a perfect mid-afternoon "pick-me-up."
Icelandic tebollur, tea buns, are a scrumptious cross between a cookie and a muffin - a perfect mid-afternoon "pick-me-up."
Dilled Meatballs
Dilled meatballs are equally good whether served "naked" on toothpicks as an appetizer or combined with a creamy dill sauce as a main course.
Dilled meatballs are equally good whether served "naked" on toothpicks as an appetizer or combined with a creamy dill sauce as a main course.
Basic Fish Stock
Fish stock, made from the bones, heads, and roe (eggs) of white fish, is great to have on hand for making incomparable Scandinavian fish soups, chowders, and casseroles. If you take the time (about 40 minutes) to make a large batch, it can be frozen in one-cup quantities to defrost and use when needed.
Fish stock, made from the bones, heads, and roe (eggs) of white fish, is great to have on hand for making incomparable Scandinavian fish soups, chowders, and casseroles. If you take the time (about 40 minutes) to make a large batch, it can be frozen in one-cup quantities to defrost and use when needed.
Havarti Cheese Cookies
Denmark's famed Havarti cheese and caraway seeds combine to flavor these tempting appetizers.
Denmark's famed Havarti cheese and caraway seeds combine to flavor these tempting appetizers.
Eric's Viking Chowder
This salmon chowder, lightly flavored with saffron, is sure to please even the most discriminating 21st-century Viking.
This salmon chowder, lightly flavored with saffron, is sure to please even the most discriminating 21st-century Viking.
Lemon-Dill Pesto
Lemon-Dill Pesto is a wonderful accompaniment for grilled fish or chicken.
Lemon-Dill Pesto is a wonderful accompaniment for grilled fish or chicken.
Sandbakkels with Strawberries
Serve Swedish Sandbakkels with Strawberry-Cream as a quick and delightful alternative to strawberry shortcake.
Serve Swedish Sandbakkels with Strawberry-Cream as a quick and delightful alternative to strawberry shortcake.
Sailors' Beef
Sailors' Beef is an old-fashioned (and thus very comforting) meal to toss together for an easy autumn or winter dinner.
Sailors' Beef is an old-fashioned (and thus very comforting) meal to toss together for an easy autumn or winter dinner.
Almond Sauce
Almond Sauce - A recipe for an almond dessert sauce for use with Scandinavian cakes and pastries
Almond Sauce - A recipe for an almond dessert sauce for use with Scandinavian cakes and pastries
Finnish Lamb Stew with Dill
A favorite in Finland, this delicious lamb stew gets its unique flavor from an abundant addition of dried dill.
A favorite in Finland, this delicious lamb stew gets its unique flavor from an abundant addition of dried dill.
Trina Hahnemann's Frittatas
Trina Hahnemann gives frittatas a Nordic flair in this recipe from her 2009 The Scandinavian Cookbook.
Trina Hahnemann gives frittatas a Nordic flair in this recipe from her 2009 The Scandinavian Cookbook.
Apple-Berry Vetebrod
Chopped apples, dried berries, and raisins provide just the right amount of sweetness to Scandinavian Apple-Berry Vetebrod.
Chopped apples, dried berries, and raisins provide just the right amount of sweetness to Scandinavian Apple-Berry Vetebrod.
Trina Hahnemann's Meringues
Trina Hahnemann's Meringues with Strawberry-Mint Salsa, from her 2009 The Scandinavian Cookbook.
Trina Hahnemann's Meringues with Strawberry-Mint Salsa, from her 2009 The Scandinavian Cookbook.
Cocoa Balls
Filled with oats and rolled in coconut or pearl sugar, these no-bake cookies are a breeze to make. Enlist a child’s help, say you’re making “mud balls,” substitute orange juice for the coffee … and make a special memory.
Filled with oats and rolled in coconut or pearl sugar, these no-bake cookies are a breeze to make. Enlist a child’s help, say you’re making “mud balls,” substitute orange juice for the coffee … and make a special memory.
Scandinavia's Best Pancakes
A list of a few of Scandinavia's premier pancakes
A list of a few of Scandinavia's premier pancakes
bolludagur buns
These cream-filled buns are always served on Bolladagur - Buns Day - the Monday before Ash Wednesday.
These cream-filled buns are always served on Bolladagur - Buns Day - the Monday before Ash Wednesday.
Aquavit
Aquavit is a distilled potato- or grain-based spirit common across the Scandinavian countries, similar in taste to vodka. The name is derived from the Latin aqua vitae, "water of life." Most commonly flavored with caraway, it can also be prepared by infusing combinations of ginger, fennel, anise, coriander, fresh berries, and citrus fruits.
Aquavit is a distilled potato- or grain-based spirit common across the Scandinavian countries, similar in taste to vodka. The name is derived from the Latin aqua vitae, "water of life." Most commonly flavored with caraway, it can also be prepared by infusing combinations of ginger, fennel, anise, coriander, fresh berries, and citrus fruits.
Foil-roasted Trout
A Recipe for Glodstekt Forell i Folie, Scandinavian Foil-roasted Trout
A Recipe for Glodstekt Forell i Folie, Scandinavian Foil-roasted Trout
Swedish Creamed Potatoes
Creamed potatoes with dill is an easy-to-prepare side dish common in Swedish households.
Creamed potatoes with dill is an easy-to-prepare side dish common in Swedish households.
Cauliflower with Shrimp Sauce
Steamed cauliflower with curried shrimp sauce is a quick and healthy take on a traditional Scandinavian favorite.
Steamed cauliflower with curried shrimp sauce is a quick and healthy take on a traditional Scandinavian favorite.
Chicken Fricassee & Dumplings
Chicken Fricassee with Mushrooms and Dill Dumplings is a one-skillet stew that truly earns the title of "comfort food."
Chicken Fricassee with Mushrooms and Dill Dumplings is a one-skillet stew that truly earns the title of "comfort food."
St. Lucia with Lussekatter
A gallery of common Lucia Bun shapes and motifs
A gallery of common Lucia Bun shapes and motifs
Chicken Danablu
This Scandinavian version of Chicken Cordon Bleu uses rich Danish blue cheese and bacon.
This Scandinavian version of Chicken Cordon Bleu uses rich Danish blue cheese and bacon.
Lihamojakka
Lihamojakka, Finnish Stew with Beef, is a favorite meal at Finnish-American St. Urho Day celebrations.
Lihamojakka, Finnish Stew with Beef, is a favorite meal at Finnish-American St. Urho Day celebrations.
Hasselback Potatoes
Named after the Stockholm restaurant that first introduced them in the 1700s, Hasselback potatoes, adopted as “accordion potatoes” by other European cuisines provide an elegant alternative to baked potatoes.
Named after the Stockholm restaurant that first introduced them in the 1700s, Hasselback potatoes, adopted as “accordion potatoes” by other European cuisines provide an elegant alternative to baked potatoes.
Lutefisk
Lutefisk, long a holiday food tradition among Scandinavian-Americans, is dried stockfish (normally cod or ling, but haddock and pollock can also be used) that has been brined in lye, soaked to remove the resulting causticity, and then steamed until it flakes (although it still looks and feels gelatinous). It is typically served with a warm cream or butter sauce and copious amounts of beer or aquavit.
Lutefisk, long a holiday food tradition among Scandinavian-Americans, is dried stockfish (normally cod or ling, but haddock and pollock can also be used) that has been brined in lye, soaked to remove the resulting causticity, and then steamed until it flakes (although it still looks and feels gelatinous). It is typically served with a warm cream or butter sauce and copious amounts of beer or aquavit.
Snowy Spice Girls
"Snowy Spice Girls," Kari Diehl's fusion version of Scandinavia's beloved traditional dessert, "Veiled Country Lass," replaces applesauce with Southern-style apple butter for a unique autumn dessert.
"Snowy Spice Girls," Kari Diehl's fusion version of Scandinavia's beloved traditional dessert, "Veiled Country Lass," replaces applesauce with Southern-style apple butter for a unique autumn dessert.
Fika Favorites
Start a new tradition by adopting the daily Swedish ritual of inviting a friend or colleague tofika, "to have coffee." Even if you can't leave your office for as long as the Swedes might, it's rewarding to bake fika treats over the weekend to take in to work with you and share around during work breaks!
Start a new tradition by adopting the daily Swedish ritual of inviting a friend or colleague tofika, "to have coffee." Even if you can't leave your office for as long as the Swedes might, it's rewarding to bake fika treats over the weekend to take in to work with you and share around during work breaks!
Easter Lilies
A gallery of common Lucia Bun shapes and motifs
A gallery of common Lucia Bun shapes and motifs
dreamsquares
Whether made with dates or coconut, these dream square cookies are divine.
Whether made with dates or coconut, these dream square cookies are divine.