151 scandinavian recipes

Norwegian heart-shaped waffles (vafler): cardamom-spiced buttermilk waffles served Scandinavian-style as dessert with berry jam, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries.

Jansson's Temptation: creamy Swedish potato casserole layered with anchovies and onions, baked golden at 400F. This iconic Scandinavian comfort dish is a must for Christmas smorgasbord.

Golden saffron buns with a soft, pillowy crumb and pearl sugar topping. A Scandinavian-style yeast bread with warm saffron color and delicate floral flavor.

Danish biscuits are crisp Scandinavian shortbread cookies spiced with cardamom, cinnamon and clove. Six ingredients, 30 minutes, and a tin keeps them fresh for weeks.

Bløtkake, the Norwegian cream cake layered with whipped cream and crushed strawberries. The traditional Scandinavian birthday cake with a tender sponge base.

Norwegian nut bread baked in cans with almonds, filberts, sunflower seeds, raisins, and orange zest. A dense, hearty Scandinavian quick bread with whole wheat and buttermilk.

Gravlax, the Scandinavian cured salmon: fresh fillets buried in salt, sugar, dill and white pepper, weighted and cured for days until silky. Sliced thin and served with mustard-dill sauce.

Traditional Danish spandauer pastries with a smooth pot cheese filling, cherry preserves, and a glossy corn syrup glaze. Authentic Scandinavian baking at home.

Swedish herring and potato casserole layered with sauteed onions, dotted with butter, and baked in cream until golden and tender. A traditional Scandinavian comfort dish.

Traditional Swedish sillsallad with chopped herring, beets, potatoes, apple, and dill in an egg yolk dressing, served with a pink beet-sour cream sauce. A Scandinavian holiday classic.

Malted rye bread for the bread machine with barley malt syrup, honey, cardamom, and rye flour. A fragrant, slightly sweet Scandinavian-style loaf on the basic bread cycle.

Traditional Danish yellow split pea soup with smoked pork, sausage links, leeks, and celery root. Hearty Scandinavian comfort served with dark bread, mustard, and beer.

Danish rice pudding (risalamande) with almond extract, folded whipped cream, and fresh raspberry sauce. A light, creamy Scandinavian Christmas dessert topped with whole almonds.

Norwegian fiskepudding: a silky steamed haddock mousse bound with cream sauce and eggs, unmolded over shrimp and draped with sorrel sauce. Classic Scandinavian seafood with a delicate custard texture.

Norwegian pickled eggs in a savory spiced vinegar with bay, mustard seed, cloves, peppercorns, and cinnamon. No sugar, just clean tang and warm Scandinavian spice. Ready for a cold-cuts platter.

Homemade Swedish Christmas sausage (julkorv) stuffed into natural hog casings with ground beef, mashed potatoes, allspice, and cloves. A treasured Scandinavian holiday tradition you can make ahead and freeze for the big day.