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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lingonberries
A definition of lingonberries, a key food in the Scandinavian diet
A definition of lingonberries, a key food in the Scandinavian diet
Basic Krumkake Recipe
Norwegian Krumkake Cookies - A Recipe for Krumkake Cookies from Norway
Norwegian Krumkake Cookies - A Recipe for Krumkake Cookies from Norway
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.
Princess Cake (Prinsesstårta)
Celebrate significant moments, birthdays, and special events with this extraordinary Prinsesstårta, Princess Cake.
Celebrate significant moments, birthdays, and special events with this extraordinary Prinsesstårta, Princess Cake.
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
Hasselback Potatoes
Named after the Stockholm restaurant that first introduced them, 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, Hasselback potatoes, adopted as “accordion potatoes” by other European cuisines provide an elegant alternative to baked potatoes.
Norwegian Ring Cake
Kransekake, or "Ring Cake," is the signature cake of Norway, earning pride of place on wedding, birthday,
Kransekake, or "Ring Cake," is the signature cake of Norway, earning pride of place on wedding, birthday,
Danish Red Berry Pudding
Red berry pudding with cream is Denmark's unofficial national dessert.
Red berry pudding with cream is Denmark's unofficial national dessert.
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.
Gevalia Coffee
Product review of Sweden's Gevalia coffee
Product review of Sweden's Gevalia coffee
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.
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.
Scandinavian Almond Cake
One of the most popular Scandinavian almond cake recipes.
One of the most popular Scandinavian almond cake recipes.
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.
Small Batch Rhubarb Jam
An easy recipe for rhubarb jam, an Icelandic staple
An easy recipe for rhubarb jam, an Icelandic staple
Finnish Cinnamon Pastries
Your kids will stand in line for Finland's version of "slapped ears": cardamom buns filled with brown
Your kids will stand in line for Finland's version of "slapped ears": cardamom buns filled with brown
Dried Pea Soup
This is an immensely gratifying, warming soup traditionally made from dried yellow peas and served on
This is an immensely gratifying, warming soup traditionally made from dried yellow peas and served on
Nettle Soup (Nässelsoppa)
Nettles, rich in vitamins, flavonoids, serotonin, and histamines, are a gift of Spring. Enjoy them in this brightly green, delicately flavored soup.
Nettles, rich in vitamins, flavonoids, serotonin, and histamines, are a gift of Spring. Enjoy them in this brightly green, delicately flavored soup.
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.
Swedish Limpa Bread
Also known as Vörtlimpa (âWort loafâ), Swedish limpa bread was originally made from the fermented brewerâs
Also known as Vörtlimpa (âWort loafâ), Swedish limpa bread was originally made from the fermented brewerâs
Spelt Pie Crust
How to make a spelt pie crust for Nordic pies and savory quiches
How to make a spelt pie crust for Nordic pies and savory quiches
Rice Porridge
Called Risengrød in Denmark and Risgrynsgröt in Sweden, rice porridge is served on Christmas Eve both
Called Risengrød in Denmark and Risgrynsgröt in Sweden, rice porridge is served on Christmas Eve both
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.
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.
Scandinavia's Best Pancakes
A list of a few of Scandinavia's premier pancakes
A list of a few of Scandinavia's premier pancakes
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.
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
Dandelion Jelly
A recipe for homemade dandelion jelly.
A recipe for homemade dandelion jelly.
Icelandic Skyr SbyS
Illustrated, step-by-step instructions for making homemade Icelandic skyr
Illustrated, step-by-step instructions for making homemade Icelandic skyr
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.
Swedish Wolf's Paw
How to make the signature drink of Icebar Stockholm.
How to make the signature drink of Icebar Stockholm.
How to Prepare and Construct a Norwegian Kransekake Cake
Step-by-step illustrated guide to making Norwegian kransekake - Norwegian almond ring cake.
Step-by-step illustrated guide to making Norwegian kransekake - Norwegian almond ring cake.
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.
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.
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.
Färskpotatissalad - New Potato
A Swedish recipe for Farskpotatissalad, New Potato Salad, commonly served on Midsummer's Eve in Scandinavia.
A Swedish recipe for Farskpotatissalad, New Potato Salad, commonly served on Midsummer's Eve in Scandinavia.
Flying Jacob
A classic Swedish casserole with chicken, rice, bananas, and peanuts
A classic Swedish casserole with chicken, rice, bananas, and peanuts
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Favorite Fika Foods
No one takes their coffee breaks more seriously than Scandinavians. Perhaps it's the dark winters, or
No one takes their coffee breaks more seriously than Scandinavians. Perhaps it's the dark winters, or
Toast Skagen
Sweden's classic Toast Skagen, developed by Tore Wretman
Sweden's classic Toast Skagen, developed by Tore Wretman
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.
Tiger Cake
A Finnish Tiger Cake, marbled with orange and chocolate layers.
A Finnish Tiger Cake, marbled with orange and chocolate layers.
Siggi's Skyr
A review of Siggi's Icelandic-Style Skyr
A review of Siggi's Icelandic-Style Skyr
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.
Thunder Bread
Icelandic ryebread, or rugbrauð , traditionally prepared over the course of twelve or more hours by placing
Icelandic ryebread, or rugbrauð , traditionally prepared over the course of twelve or more hours by placing
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.
Norwegian School Bread
Skolebrod, Norwegian School Bread - A School Bread Recipe from Norway
Skolebrod, Norwegian School Bread - A School Bread Recipe from Norway
Scandinavian Sweet Soup
Dried fruit soup, or "Sweet Soup" is a Scandinavian favorite, as classic as Dala horses or Ingmar Bergman.
Dried fruit soup, or "Sweet Soup" is a Scandinavian favorite, as classic as Dala horses or Ingmar Bergman.
Dandelion "Honey"
Dandelions are as beloved among Scandinavians as they are among American advocates of foraging. As powerful
Dandelions are as beloved among Scandinavians as they are among American advocates of foraging. As powerful
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.
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.
Cardamom Waffles
Cardamom waffles that everyone will love
Cardamom waffles that everyone will love
How to Make Rosettes
Illustrated step-by-step instructions for making Scandinavian rosette cookies.
Illustrated step-by-step instructions for making Scandinavian rosette cookies.
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.
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.
Apple Spelt Bread
Spelt flour and caradmom enrich this harvest-fresh apple bread.
Spelt flour and caradmom enrich this harvest-fresh apple bread.
"Swedish" Chicken
When I was a kid in the 1970s, one of the popular recipes dish that was passed around by mothers on handwritten
When I was a kid in the 1970s, one of the popular recipes dish that was passed around by mothers on handwritten
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.
Nordic lefse and flatbread recipes
A list of tried-and-true Nordic lefse and flatbread recipes
A list of tried-and-true Nordic lefse and flatbread recipes
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.
Homemade Skyr
Basic recipe for homemade skyr
Basic recipe for homemade skyr
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.
Pickled Dandelion Bud "Capers"
Tiny, tightly closed dandelion buds - the ones you'll find at the base of the dandelion in the very beginning
Tiny, tightly closed dandelion buds - the ones you'll find at the base of the dandelion in the very beginning
Liquid Rennet
A Definition of Liquid Rennet
A Definition of Liquid Rennet
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.
Scandinavian Wet Cake
Potato starch flour increases the incredible moistness of this wheat-free "wet cake." : 10 s: 40 s:
Potato starch flour increases the incredible moistness of this wheat-free "wet cake." : 10 s: 40 s:
Light and Dark Syrup
Definition of Scandinavian Light Syrup and Dark Syrup
Definition of Scandinavian Light Syrup and Dark Syrup
Norwegian Wedding Cake
Norwegian wedding cake
Norwegian wedding cake
Lingonsaft – Lingonberry Juice
Rich in antioxidants, lingonberry juice can be easily made from both frozen and fresh berries.
Rich in antioxidants, lingonberry juice can be easily made from both frozen and fresh berries.
Favorite Nordic Spelt Recipes
A list of healthy and nutritious uses for spelt berries and spelt flour
A list of healthy and nutritious uses for spelt berries and spelt flour
Smoked Gravlax
Cold-cured gravlax takes on a new dimension when smoked for a few hours before serving. Illustrated step-by-step
Cold-cured gravlax takes on a new dimension when smoked for a few hours before serving. Illustrated step-by-step
How to Infuse "Mock" Aquavit
How to Infuse Homemade âMockâ Aquavit Aquavit is gaining increasing recognition in the United States
How to Infuse Homemade âMockâ Aquavit Aquavit is gaining increasing recognition in the United States
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.
Trader Joe's Aebleskiver
When is an aebleskiver not an aebleskiver? When it comes frozen from Trader Joe's.
When is an aebleskiver not an aebleskiver? When it comes frozen from Trader Joe's.
Norwegian Butter Cookies
A classic Norwegian recipe for Serinakaker, Butter Cookies.
A classic Norwegian recipe for Serinakaker, Butter Cookies.
Beet and Apple Salad
A traditional recipe for Scandinavian beet and apple salad
A traditional recipe for Scandinavian beet and apple salad
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.
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.
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.
Cabbage Casserole with Ham
Swedish cabbage casserole with ham and farmer's cheese
Swedish cabbage casserole with ham and farmer's cheese
Drying Blanched Almonds
Drying blanched almonds for kransekake
Drying blanched almonds for kransekake
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.
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.
Cardamom
All about cardamom, Scandinavia's favorite spice
All about cardamom, Scandinavia's favorite spice
Berlinerkranser
A recipe for Norwegian Berlinerkranser
A recipe for Norwegian Berlinerkranser
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.
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.
Danish Pork with Crackling
The crispy crackling of this luscious pork roast is typically removed and served alongside the cooked
The crispy crackling of this luscious pork roast is typically removed and served alongside the cooked
Norwegian Fortune Cookies
How Norwegians make fortune cookies (with a krumkake iron, of course!)
How Norwegians make fortune cookies (with a krumkake iron, of course!)
Blueberry Soup
Warm Swedish Blueberry Soup
Warm Swedish Blueberry Soup
Making Almond Paste
Almond Kransekake Paste
Almond Kransekake Paste
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fish au Gratin (Fiskgratäng)
Sweden's version of Fish au Gratin, Fiskgratang, is a sophisticated but easy-to-prepare white fish casserole lightly flavored with dill and lemon.
Sweden's version of Fish au Gratin, Fiskgratang, is a sophisticated but easy-to-prepare white fish casserole lightly flavored with dill and lemon.
Filling the Kransekake Forms
Filling kransekake forms
Filling kransekake forms
Alternative Free-form Kransekake Rings
Free-form kransekake rings
Free-form kransekake rings
Freshly Baked Kransekake Rings
Freshly baked kransekake rings
Freshly baked kransekake rings
Rolling Out the Kransekake Dough
Rolling out kransekake dough
Rolling out kransekake dough
Grinding the Almonds
Grinding almonds to make almond paste for kransekake
Grinding almonds to make almond paste for kransekake
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.
Västerbotten Cheese
A glossary definition of Västerbotten Cheese
A glossary definition of Västerbotten Cheese
Dandelion Vinegar
How to make dandelion vinegar.
How to make dandelion vinegar.
Brunost
: A sweet, dense brown cheese produced either solely from goat's milk (as in Norway's "Ekte" brand),
: A sweet, dense brown cheese produced either solely from goat's milk (as in Norway's "Ekte" brand),
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.
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.
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.
Kneading Almond Paste into Dough
Kneading kransekake paste over heat
Kneading kransekake paste over heat
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.
Mixing the Almond Flours
Mixing almond flours and sugar for kransekake paste
Mixing almond flours and sugar for kransekake paste
Skyr
A Scandinavian food definition for skyr, Icelandic yogurt
A Scandinavian food definition for skyr, Icelandic yogurt
Sweet & Savory Waffles, Nordic Style
A list of delicious savory - and, occasionally, sweet - Nordic waffles guaranteed to make your guests
A list of delicious savory - and, occasionally, sweet - Nordic waffles guaranteed to make your guests
Cloudberries
A Nordic glossary definition of cloudberries
A Nordic glossary definition of cloudberries
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.
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.
Happy Marriage Cake
A traditional recipe for Iceland's Happy Marriage Cake
A traditional recipe for Iceland's Happy Marriage Cake
Swedish Bacon Oven-baked Pancake
A Swedish recipe for fläskpannkaka - an oven-baked pancake with bacon or pork
A Swedish recipe for fläskpannkaka - an oven-baked pancake with bacon or pork
Pönnukaka - Icelandic Crepes
A traditional recipe for pönnukaka, Icelandic crepes.
A traditional recipe for pönnukaka, Icelandic crepes.
Basic Lefse Recipe
Basic recipe for Norwegian potato lefse.
Basic recipe for Norwegian potato lefse.
Hardanger Lefse
Hardanger lefse, dating back to the Viking age, is a classic Norwegian flatbread prepared from flour rather than potatoes.
Hardanger lefse, dating back to the Viking age, is a classic Norwegian flatbread prepared from flour rather than potatoes.
Blanching the Almonds
How to blanche almonds for Kransekake
How to blanche almonds for Kransekake
Swedish Tunnbrod
The characteristic that defines Sweden's very special Tunnbröd , "thin bread," is that it is flavored
The characteristic that defines Sweden's very special Tunnbröd , "thin bread," is that it is flavored
Back-to-School Breakfasts
10 best breakfast recipes from Scandinavia.
10 best breakfast recipes from Scandinavia.
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.
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.
Removing Almond Skins
How to blanche almonds for kransekake
How to blanche almonds for kransekake
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.
Rosehips
A definition of rosehips.
A definition of rosehips.
Ris à la Malta
Ris a la Malta is a rich and satisfying holiday dessert often served as a sweet ending to Christmas dinner in Sweden and Denmark.
Ris a la Malta is a rich and satisfying holiday dessert often served as a sweet ending to Christmas dinner in Sweden and Denmark.
2012 Highlights
A list of favorite new recipes introduced in 2012
A list of favorite new recipes introduced in 2012
Traditional Kransekake with Flags
Kransekake with flags
Kransekake with flags
A Kransekake Surprise
Building a kransekake cake - the hidden surprise
Building a kransekake cake - the hidden surprise
Nordic New Year's Nibbles
Nordic nibbles to serve on New Year's Eve
Nordic nibbles to serve on New Year's Eve
All About Spelt
Spelt, one of the world's earliest cultivated grains, is making a comeback in popularity in Scandinavia. Here's why this is a good thing ...
Spelt, one of the world's earliest cultivated grains, is making a comeback in popularity in Scandinavia. Here's why this is a good thing ...
Constructing the Kransekake
Constructing a kransekake cake
Constructing a kransekake cake
Spelt Summer Salad
Wholegrain speltberries form a nutty base for this healthy Scandinavian summer salad.
Wholegrain speltberries form a nutty base for this healthy Scandinavian summer salad.
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.
Apple Cake from Skane
How to make Skane's traditional applesauce cake
How to make Skane's traditional applesauce cake