Pastries and Parties
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
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
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
Nothing says Swedish holidays quite like aquavit! Midsommar is coming up, and I am making everything from scratch (as per usual)! Homemade aquavit is so easy; it takes less than 5 minutes to whip together but makes you look really impressive. Plus, it’s really tasty Read More
