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Karlsbaderbullar: Karlsbad Buns

Karlsbaderbullar: Karlsbad Buns

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

Hallonbullar: Raspberry Buns

Hallonbullar: Raspberry Buns

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: “Vacuum Cleaner” Cookies

Dammsugare: “Vacuum Cleaner” Cookies

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

Gravad Lax

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: Mustard Herring

Senapssill: Mustard Herring

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

Swedish Meatballs

Swedish Meatballs

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

Pickled Herring

Pickled Herring

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

Kavring

Kavring

Kavring is a dark, lightly sweet, spiced rye bread from Sweden. The name actually comes from Danish, but Kavring has been baked in Sweden since the Middle Ages. Nowadays, there are many different ways to make it, but it is always made with rye, dark Read More

Skagenröra: Swedish Shrimp Salad

Skagenröra: Swedish Shrimp Salad

Mayonnaise, dill, horseradish, lemon, and tiny, wonderful Atlantic shrimp come together to make Skagenröra: Swedish Shrimp Salad. While it is incredibly popular all year round, to me it is a summer dish. This recipe comes to me from my friend and former coworker Elias, who Read More

Strawberries and Cream Cake

Strawberries and Cream Cake

Nothing says June like strawberries, and my favorite way to eat them—besides plopping them directly into my mouth—is in a Strawberries and Cream Cake. I make this every single year for the Swedish holiday of Midsommar, and I just love it. The sweet fruitiness of Read More