Pastries and Parties
This fondue is not very traditional but is very delicious! It makes quite a large batch, enough for 6 people, with leftovers. For 2-4 people, cut the recipe in half. Ingredients Instructions Pick the thyme off the stems and finely chop. If using dried thyme, Read More
Semlor are the iconic buns Swedes eat for Fat Tuesday. I made a video detailing how to make them a couple of years ago, and while people enjoyed it, I got a few comments asking if the batch needed to be so large. I think Read More
Karlsbaderbullar, or Karlsbad buns, are definitely a mouthful to say. But these beautiful buns come together fairly quickly (as far as buns go), are easy to make (as far as buns go), and are so delicious (as buns usually are). Dough What makes Karlsbaderbullar unique Read More
Mid to late summer is raspberry season here in Sweden, and one of my favorite things to make this time of year is Hallonbullar, Swedish raspberry buns! They do take a bit of work, and yes, you do need to turn your oven on, but Read More
Dammsugare translates to “vacuum cleaner” in Swedish, and while this might seem like a weird name for a cookie, it actually makes a lot of sense. Dammsugare don’t need to be baked and are traditionally made with all the leftover cake and cookie crumbs in Read More
Gravad lax, often called gravlax, is salmon that has been cured in a mixture of salt, sugar, and dill. It’s delicious and a staple for both holidays and weekday lunches and dinners in Sweden. My recipe comes from my grandmother’s Aunt Ruth. It’s quite basic, Read More
Senapssill means mustard herring in Swedish. There are so many ways to flavor pickled herring, but this is one of my favorites! It’s quick, easy, and flavorful—what more could you ask for? My boyfriend, who is a cook here in Stockholm, gave me this recipe. Read More
This recipe for Swedish meatballs comes from my Swedish grandmother, Ingrid. I grew up eating them and think they are the best in the whole world. I know everyone thinks their grandmothers make the best, but mine really does! Swedish meatballs are usually smaller and Read More
It simply is not a holiday in Sweden without pickled herring! It’s a staple at every Easter, Midsummer, and Christmas celebration. The hardest part of making pickled herring is actually finding herring fillets to pickle. Herring is so ubiquitous in the Nordics, I never realized Read More
