Smörgåsbord: The Art of Swedish Breads and Savory Treats, written by Johanna Kindvall, features an intimate look at the traditions and food behind the Nordic Smörgåsbord. From quick lunches to lavish spreads, you can enjoy the flavors of Sweden at home with dishes such as Ugnsbakad Sparris med Senapsfrödressing (Roasted Asparagus with Pickled Mustard Vinaigrette),…
More Than Meatballs Cookbook Review and Swedish Meatballs
More Than Meatballs: From Arancini to Zucchini Fritters and 65 Recipes in Between, written by Michele Anna Jordan, takes culinary tour of classic meatballs from around the world along with a few unique and even meatless varieties in the comfort of your own kitchen. I will be sharing a recipe for Swedish Meatballs and other notable recipes…
#FoodieExtravaganza Coffee Cake: Kärleksmums (Swedish Coffee Cake)
Coffee Cake is the theme for this month’s #FoodieExtravaganza and it is hosted by Caroline of Caroline’s Cooking! What is Food Extravaganza? It’s when a group of bloggers get together and make a recipe using one main ingredient. Where do we get the ingredient? We look at The Nibble and pick something off of their list. Tomorrow is…
The Nordic Cookbook Review and Tacopaj (Swedish Taco Quiche)
The Nordic Cookbook, written by Magnus Nilsson, is an impressive 5 1/2 pound book showcasing the cuisines and cultures of Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, and Greenland in over 700 recipes. You will find some well-known dishes (Hasselback Potatoes, Gravlax, a variety of meatballs, Cinnamon Buns, Danish Pastry, Gingerbread, Princess Torte) along…
Fika Cookbook Review and Apelsinsnittar (Swedish Orange Almond Slices)
Fika: The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break with Recipes for Pastries, Breads, and Other Treats is a newly released cookbook from Anna Brones and Johanna Kindvall focusing on the Swedish idea of taking a moment in the day to relax with a cup of coffee and homemade treat. I love finding books that give…
Kanelplättar (Swedish Mini Cinnamon Pancakes)
Plättar are the small version of Pannkakor, Swedish pancakes. They are also popular in Finland. These little pancakes are the silver dollars of crepes, incredibly thin and perfect for filling with various toppings. Plättar are traditionally made in a Plättlagg or Plett pan, a cast iron pan with indentations for holding the batter. Since the batter…
Kladdkaka (Swedish Chocolate Sticky Cake)
Kladdkaka is a Swedish cake similar in consistency to a fudgy brownie or chocolate mud cake. The top is hard and lightly cracked, while the interior is incredibly dense and moist. A thin slice with a little whipped cream was just enough for me. I first made this for a friend who recently had a…
Semla (Swedish Almond Bun)
A Semla is a Swedish sweet bun traditionally only eaten on Fettisdagen (Shrove Tuesday) before the period of fasting during Lent. With the Protestant Reformation, the semla became available from Christmas until Easter. The base is a slightly sweetened cardamom bun with a bread, milk, almond paste filling. It is topped with whipped cream and…
