Recipes

Tosca Cake

May 8 2020

Surprise friends and family with a deliciously moist cake topped with caramelised almond flakes - perfect for dessert or fika breaks. The Tosca Cake became popular in Sweden during the 1930's and 40's. Its origin is not known, but it's believed that it's named after Giacomo Puccini's opera Tosca.

Nettle Pesto

May 8 2020

Many people hate stinging nettles in their gardens. But did you know you can eat them? They taste great and contain a lot of vitamins and minerals.

Brysselkex and Schackrutor

April 1 2020

Brysselkex, Swedish Brussels biscuits, are classic shortcrust pastry biscuits rolled in colourful granulated sugar.The same dough can be used to make Schackrutor, Swedish Chequerboard biscuits.

Swedish Cardamom Buns

January 11 2020

Did you know that Swedes consume more cardamom per year than anywhere else in Europe? In India cardamom is often used for its health benefits and as a spice in savoury dishes and drinks, and in the Middle East cardamom in coffee is a popular drink. Swedes mostly consume their cardamom via deliciously fragrant cakes, pastries and biscuits.

This recipe is a plant-based version of classic Swedish Cardamom Buns, created and photographed by recipe developer and photographer Natalie Penny - http://nataliepenny.com

Carrot Cake Cupcakes With Pecan Tosca

October 31 2019

These delightful carrot cake muffins with pecan tosca and topped with gorgeous frosting make for an indulgent treat for the afternoon fika break. And kids love them too!

SEMLA BUNS

September 4 2019

The Swedish Semla is a rich, creamy, cardamon fragrant Swedish pastry filled with almond paste and whipped cream. It's traditionally eaten only one day each year - on Fat Tuesday during Lent.

JANSSON'S TEMPTATION

September 4 2019

Jansson’s Temptation (Janssons frestelse) is a creamy potato and anchovy casserole − is said to have been named after Pelle Janzon, a food-loving Swedish opera singer who died in 1889. The recipe was published for the first time 40 years later, and this rich casserole quickly became a classic of the Swedish Christmas dinner table. But Jansson’s temptation can just as easily be eaten at any time of year.

EASTER CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE AND COFFEE

September 4 2019

It's not a real Easter celebration without a really good cake. Try this decadent and filling chocolate cake with cream cheese. Perfect for the chocolate lover!

GRANDMA INGRID'S MANDELMUSSLOR – SWEDISH ALMOND PASTRIES

September 4 2019

Mandelmusslor are delicate almond pastry biscuit shells filled with whipped cream and jam. It's a traditional dessert often served at Christmas.

WHIPPED CHANTERELLE BUTTER

September 4 2019

Whipped Chanterelle Butter works well with fish, meat and vegetable dishes or simply with crispbread or sourdough.

RED PEPPER SOUP

September 4 2019

A get a delightful and colorful soup which tastes just as good both cold and hot

PRINCESS IN A CUPCAKE

September 4 2019

A fun and cute alternative to a classic princess cake. Perfect for princess's birthdays!

MUSHROOM SAUCE - GET FUNGHI TOASTIES

September 4 2019

Delicious party food toasties with Swedish mushrooms from Get Funghi.

CHANTERELLE RISOTTO

September 4 2019

A delicious creamy risotto with flavours from the forest. The icing on the cake will be the parsley and grated parmesan!

SWEDISH COMPOTE

September 4 2019

This is pure summer in a bowl, even more so than strawberries and filmjölk and crisp bread with kaviar… It's easy to make, reasonably healthy and usually very popular with all ages.

LINGONBERRY COCKTAIL

September 4 2019

A luxurious adult lingonberry drink. Fits perfectly to serve your guests before dinner.

SWEDISH PICKLED BEETROOT

September 4 2019

Pickle it! We Swedes love a good pickle! Pickled beetroot is popular and very easy to make.

RASPBERRY CAVES

September 4 2019

Raspberry caves with sweet raspberry jam and shortcrust pastry. A popular and classic sweet that melts in your mouth.

HERNÖ GIN FLIP

September 3 2019

Smooth. Sweet. And frothy. Like a mini meringue in a glass. Closer to heaven than you could possibly get.

VÄSTERBOTTENCHEESE PIE

September 3 2019

Västerbottencheese pie is a Swedish classic. It's often served during holidays such as Easter, Midsummer, Christmas. And it's a not a real Swedish crayfish party without this pie.

DAIM BAR & ALMOND CAKE

September 3 2019

Fantastic tasty cake with a creamy filling with chopped Daim, frozen on top of a delicious almond meringue bottom. A simple dessert that is loved by both children and adults.

EASY BREAD ROLLS

September 3 2019

Isn't it wonderful with freshly baked bread for in the morning or to your soup? Try this easy recipe for delicious soft homemade bread rolls.

VENISON CASSEROLE

September 3 2019

This slow cooked hearty Venison Casserole is perfect to bring some warmth to cold and frosty days.

SWEDISH PANCAKES

September 3 2019

Thin as leaves, is the Swedish description of the perfect pancakes. Served with jam and whipped cream. Or maybe a little bit of lemon juice and some caster sugar.

RHUBARB SQUARE

September 3 2019

The combination of vanilla and rhubarb makes rhubarb square very popular during the summer and it's perfect to bring in the picnic basket.

CHOKLADSNITTAR

September 3 2019

Loved, delicious cookies that are easy to bake. Chokladsnittar are perfect if you're expecting many guests. A tip is to be prepared for guests and always have some in the freezer.

BEETROOT SOUP WITH COURGETTE PESTO

September 3 2019

Try this soup on a cold winter day. Beetroots are cheap and full of vitamins. The soup tastes as good the day after, and as if that's not enough, just look at the beautiful color.

WALLENBURGERS

September 3 2019

A lovely, luxurious Swedish dish. The veal and cream means they are quite rich and it was considered very expensive dish. Ater all, they were named after the Wallenberg family, who definitely could afford it!

RYE TEA CAKES

September 2 2019

These rye tea cakes are perfect for a picnic or your children's lunch boxes. Slightly sweet and quite substantial, they are divine fresh with either mild salami or cheese, or why not a fried egg?

RHUBARB CORDIAL

September 2 2019

Rhubarb cordial is the perfect drink to cool you down in the summer heat. In addition, it is easy to do at home. Drink it during your fika break or pour it into a nice bottle and give it away as a gift.

SWEDISH MEATLOAF

September 2 2019

Tired of meatballs? Try this delicious classic Swedish meatloaf recipe. Serve with mashed potatoes, lingonberry jam and peas.

QUICK PICKLED CUCUMBER

September 2 2019

This is a quick and brilliant recipe for your own tasty pickled cucmber. It's great to serve alongside with meatballs, burgers or on your sandwich.

NETTLE SOUP

September 2 2019

This soup is healthy and easy to make. It's perfect to serve as a lunch in the spring or as a starter. And to impress your guests, go out in the nature and pick your own nettles.