34 scandinavian recipes

Scandinavian pot roast braised in beer with dill, allspice, brown sugar, and cider vinegar, finished with a sour cream gravy. Fork-tender and deeply savory.

Scandinavian beet salad with sliced boiled beets marinated in a caraway-infused vinegar dressing. A traditional Nordic side dish that needs 8 hours to absorb the sweet-tangy flavors.

Scandinavian raspberry soup blends puréed berries with chablis, orange juice, and lemon for a chilled Nordic fruit soup. Whole raspberries and a sour-cream swirl finish each bowl.

Scandinavian-style grilled hamburgers with dill vinegar marinade, marinated onions, and celery seed on warm rye bread. Double-stacked thin patties for a Nordic twist on burgers.

Chilled Scandinavian raspberry soup, a silky cold fruit soup brightened with orange and lemon and a splash of white wine. Served cold over fresh orange sections with a swirl of sour cream and mint.

Low-fat Scandinavian salmon souffle with canned salmon, dill, lemon juice, and whole wheat bread baked in a custard of egg and evaporated skim milk. A light, single-serving lunch.

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 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.

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 fiskepudding: a silky cod mousse bound with cream and cornstarch, baked in a water bath until firm. Classic Scandinavian fish pudding served hot with sauce.

Swedish Christmas ham (julskinka) slow-roasted and glazed with egg yolk, mustard, and sugar under golden bread crumbs. A Scandinavian holiday tradition served cold in thin slices.

Norwegian meat salad with julienned lamb or veal and ham in a creamy vinaigrette, garnished with sliced egg and pickled beet. A hearty Scandinavian main dish salad.

Traditional Swedish koettbullar made with a three-meat blend of beef, veal, and pork with cream-soaked breadcrumbs and freshly grated nutmeg. Authentic Scandinavian meatballs.

Norwegian roast venison (dyresteg) seared in butter, roasted to pink perfection, and served with a velvety brown goat cheese, currant jelly, and sour cream sauce. Scandinavian comfort at its finest.

Plukfisk is a traditional Danish dish of flaked boiled codfish folded into a creamy white sauce with potatoes and mustard. Cozy Scandinavian comfort food in 30 minutes.

Norwegian meatballs made with lean beef, egg whites, cornstarch, and nutmeg, baked golden then smothered in cream of mushroom sauce. A lighter Scandinavian take on classic meatballs.