Norwegian Rice Porridge (Risgrøt) For a Koselig Kitchen
In the midst of the pandemic, as the weather shifts away from the warm days that allowed for comfortable outdoor gatherings, I suspect we’re all going to need some extra coziness. Autumn takes its time settling in where I live,…
Broiled Mussels with Dill Butter
Mussels always take me back to that summer day in Norway, when my husband and I ate lunch on the waterfront in Oslo, on a patio where the chairs were draped with blankets to shield diners from the marine breeze.…
Cozy Scandinavian Recipes for Fall
If you’d like to add a good dose of hygge to autumn, food is a great way to begin. After all, food has a way of connecting people, and togetherness is a big part of that Scandinavian way of life.…
Kransekake – A Norwegian & Danish Celebration Cake
Fifteen years ago this month, a kransekake stood tilting on the cake table at my wedding reception. Adorned with tiny Swedish and Norwegian flags, it hinted at the respective heritages of both my groom and myself. I don’t know if…
Fika & Hygge for Back-to-School Season (Plus Chocolate Rye Waffles)
If you’re here just for the recipe for chocolate rye waffles, feel free to scroll down. But if you happen to have kids who are going back to school, stick around for some thoughts on how to make this pandemic…
Scandinavian Ingredients – Recipes for an Authentic Pantry
In Norway the storehouse is called a stabbur. My ancestors would have worked throughout the warm months to prepare and preserve food to last through the winter. In a country with just three percent arable land, it was essential to…
Pickled Beets with Bay Leaf and Juniper: A Staple for Your Scandinavian Pantry
In Norway the storehouse is called a stabbur. My ancestors would have worked throughout the warm months to prepare and preserve food to last through the winter. In a country with just three percent arable land, it was essential to…
Västerbotten Pai (Swedish Cheese Quiche with Mushrooms)
Before the seasons begin their visible transition from summer to fall, there’s a lovely tradition that is one of the most charming of Scandinavian celebrations: the kräftskiva, or Swedish crayfish party. A tradition every August in Sweden, it’s one that I’ve…
My Husband’s Classic Scandinavian Cucumber Salad with Dill (aka Scandi Quick Pickles)
The quintessential side for all sorts of meals from Swedish meatballs to a simple poached salmon or cod, this Scandinavian cucumber salad with dill is a bit of a salad and a bit of a relish. Think of it as…
My Signature Gluten-Free Swedish Meatballs (Also Dairy-Free & Egg-Free)
Swedish meatballs might just be the ultimate in Scandinavian comfort food—and this recipe allows you to extend that wonderful Scandinavian hospitality to guests with dietary restrictions by omitting gluten, dairy, and eggs!
