Pastries and Parties
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
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
Simple Green Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette is really simple (who could’ve guessed that??) and can be prepped ahead of time for easy day-of assembly. I recently made a YouTube video with my friend Marion Ringborg. She is a former chef, current event caterer here in Read More
Savory Bread Pudding with Spinach and Brie is incredibly rich and delicious. My friend Marion Ringborg created this recipe for our “How to Make Brunch” YouTube video, and it’s fantastic. Bread pudding is one of the best ways to use up leftover bread. It can Read More
Quiche is one of my all-time favorite foods. What screams brunch more than eggs, cheese, and cream all baked together? I recently made two quiches for a “How to Make Brunch” YouTube video I did with my friend Marion Ringborg. When trying to come up Read More
Grand Aioli with Spring Vegetables is basically just a fancy name for veggies and dip. The aioli is extremely flavorful, made with a LOT of roasted garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and parsley. The vegetables are mostly raw, some just barely blanched, leaving them crispy Read More
This Simple Gravy, as the name suggests, is very simple to make. But don’t let the simplicity fool you into thinking it’s not good. On the contrary, it’s one of my favorite things to make for Thanksgiving and absolutely delicious. Get all 12 Thanksgiving recipes Read More