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  • Specialty Tools Needed to Bake Scandinavian Food Video Created: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
    Scandinavian baking requires some tools you might not find in an ordinary kitchen. This video will go over some specialty tools needed for Scandinavian baking.
  • Quick Tip: Types of Vegetables Used in Scandinavian Cooking Video Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    The Scandinavian diet is rich in vitamin-packed vegetables--it has to be so Scandinavians can fortify themselves during the cold winters. Get an overview of vegetables in the Scandinavian diet in t...
  • Overview of the Scandinavian Diet Video Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    The Scandinavian diet is based on Viking food traditions, which relies on foods that can tolerate cold weather, like meats and root vegetables. Get an overview of common food in the Scandinavian di...
  • Quick Tip: Types of Meat Used in Scandinavian Cooking Video Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    Scandinavia has a rich marine heritage, which is why herring is one of their most popular meats. Get a look at seafood and other types of meat used in Scandinavian cooking in this video from About....
  • How to Prepare a Scandinavian Coffee Table Video Created: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    A Scandinavian coffee table is a traditional way of serving tea, cakes, pastries, and cookies as a light snack. Learn how to prepare a traditional Scandinavian coffee table in this video from About...
  • How to Make Swedish Creamed Potatoes With Dill Video Created: Saturday, November 03, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    Swedish creamed potatoes with dill is a delicious rib-sticking recipe with a luscious creamy base made from a light roux. Watch this About.com video to learn how to make Swedish creamed potatoes wi...
  • How to Make Slotsttek Video Created: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    Slotsttek, a traditional Swedish royal pot roast, is a hit at any dinner table. Get a recipe for this slow cooked, hearty Scandinavian dinner in this video from About.com.
  • How to Make Sweet Soup Video Created: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    Sweet soup is a traditional Scandinavian dessert made with dried fruit and honey. Watch this About.com video for a delicious recipe for Scandinavian sweet soup.
  • How to Make Potato Lefse Video Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    Potato lefse is a traditional Scandinavian dish prepared and served much like a crepe. Get a recipe for traditional potato lefse and a tutorial on how to prepare them in this video from About.com.
  • How to Make Roasted Lamb With Mushrooms and Barley Video Created: Friday, December 07, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    Roasted lamb with mushrooms and barley is a delicious Scandinavian dish. Watch this About.com video for a great recipe for roasted lamb with mushrooms and barley.
  • How to Make Pickled Beets Video Created: Monday, November 12, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    Pickled beets are a great staple to have on hand for quick meals and snacks. This About.com video will teach you the best way to make your own pickled beets.
  • How to Make Herring Salad Video Created: Friday, January 11, 2013 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    Herring salad is a favorite Scandinavian dish that combines sweet, salty, and starchy in a wonderful blend. Get a recipe for this traditional salad in this video from About.com.
  • How to Make Magga's Tea Cakes Video Created: Friday, January 11, 2013 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    Magga's tea cakes are a delicious Scandinavian treat that are sure to be a crowd pleaser at any gathering. Get an authentic recipe for this traditional dish, created by Magga Harðardottir, in ...
  • Gravlax - How to Make Gravlax - Gravlax Recipe Video Created: Monday, October 04, 2010 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    No smorgasbord is complete without one of Scandinavia's most distinctive dishes - Gravlax. The name Gravlax comes from the old method of curing salmon by burying it in sand. There's no digging her...
  • How to Make Burning Love Video Created: Friday, January 11, 2013 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    Burning Love is a wonderful Scandinavian dish made with bacon, potatoes, and onions. Get a recipe for this authentic dish in this video from About.com.
  • How to Make Aebleskiver Video Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    Ableskivers are Scandinavian treats that are cooked on the oven and can be filled with a variety of ingredients. Get an authentic recipe for Scandinavian ableskivers in this video from About.com.
  • How to Make a Karelian Hot Pot Video Created: Friday, January 11, 2013 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    A Karelian Hot Pot is a hearty, slow-cooked dish made with lamb, beef and pork. Get a recipe for this traditional Scandinavian recipe that can be cooked in a crock pot in this video from About.com.
  • Fattigmann Cookies - How to Make Fattigman Cookies Recipe Video Created: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
    Fattigmann, or poor man cookies, are a delightful Scandinavian treat traditionally served at Christmas time. See how to cut, shape, and fry fattigman cookies.
  • Where Can I Find Lingonberries? Advice from Scandinavian Food Readers Created: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, February 13, 2013
    Scandinavian Food readers contribute their favorite sources for lingonberries, lingonberry preserves, and lingonberry plants.
  • Calling All Gjetost Fans Created: Thursday, April 02, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, February 13, 2013
    Readers' responses regarding Norwegian gjetost cheese
  • Quick Tip: Types of Berries Used in Scandinavian Cooking Video Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013
    Berries are a wonderful sweet addition to desserts as well as savory dishes, and they're used heavily in Scandinavian cuisine. Learn more about types of berries used in Scandinavian cooking in this...
  • Swedish Wolf's Paw Cocktail Created: Monday, December 31, 2012 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
    How to make the signature drink of Icebar Stockholm.
  • Festive Nordic Beverages Created: Monday, December 31, 2012 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
    A list of "special occasion" beverages from Scandinavia
  • Northern Lights (a.k.a. Greenlandic) Coffee Created: Monday, December 31, 2012 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
    a recipe for Northern Lights Coffee ... a.k.a. Greenlandic Coffee
  • Smoked Salmon Cakes Benedict Created: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
    Salmon Cakes Benedict - a Nordic take on a tried - and tired - classic
  • Gjetost Fondue Created: Saturday, December 31, 2011 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
    A savory, alcohol-free fondue made with Norway's own gjetost cheese
  • Fabulous, Foragable ... Dandelions! Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
    Make the most of your April backyard harvest with these "dandy" dandelion recipes.
  • What are Cloudberries? Created: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
    A Nordic glossary definition of cloudberries
  • Breakfast for Dinner Created: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
    A list of great "Breakfast for Dinner" recipes, Scandinavian-style
  • Swedish Christmas Beer - Julmumma Created: Saturday, December 29, 2012 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
    Swedish "Julmumma," Christmas beer, is an interesting combination of light and dark beers, lemonade, a spirit like gin or madeira (for its characteristic "kick"), and lemonade. Don't skimp on the c...
  • 2012 Scandinavian Food Highlights Created: Sunday, December 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
    A list of favorite new recipes introduced in 2012
  • Email Kari Diehl, your Guide to Scandinavian Food Created: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, December 04, 2012
    Contact Kari Diehl, your Guide to Scandinavian Food.

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