Scandinavian recipes

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1.
Carrots With Parsley Butter
- A simple vegetable is a satisfying side dish for this rich meal. If you can't find fresh mini carrots with tops and skins intact (instead of baby...
2.
Cider-Braised Cabbage
- If you are unable to find any hard apple cider, which contains alcohol, try a late-harvest wine or regular apple cider, adding 1 tbsp more cider...
3.
Creamy Potato Casserole
- This is a traditional Swedish Christmas take on scalloped potatoes, also known as Jannson's Temptation. The anchovies may seem unusual, but they...
4.
Ginger Crisps
- Known as pepparkakor in Sweden, these crisp, well-spiced ginger cookies pair nicely with Glogg . Wrap a few for parting gifts, or serve with the...
5.
Glogg
- A glass of this traditional warm, spiced red wine is a great way to greet guests. Prepare it just before they arrive, to fill your house with the...
6.
Gravlax
- Gravlax, a Scandinavian specialty of cured salmon, makes a terrific centrepiece for a winter brunch. Remember that it takes five days to cure....
7.
Gravlax Blini Bites
- Gravlax, or cured salmon, is a Scandinavian specialty available in fancy food stores and restaurants. Here, you'll see how easy it is to cure your...
8.
Gravlax Canapes
- Gravlax: Five days before serving, in a bowl mix together sugar, salt and pepper. Spread evenly over fish on both flesh and skin sides. Lay 1...
9.
Herring and Apple Winter Salad
- This Finnish salad is great for buffet suppers. It's make-ahead and easy on the budget. Cortland, Spartan, Ida Red or Northern Spy are good apples...
10.
Piparkakut
- The spices in these thin, crispy cookies reflect the Scandinavians' Viking history. At Christmas, the Finns cut these into animal shapes and accent...
11.
Poached Chicken Breasts with Dill Pickle Sauce
- Serve with: Egg noodles or new potatoes and a green leafy vegetable This sauce is inspired by Swedish cuisine, but the flavours are typical of...
12.
Rice Pudding With Ginger Citrus Compote
- Creamy, rich rice pudding is a favourite dessert at Christmas in Sweden. Some families have a tradition of adding one blanched almond, and whoever...
13.
Slow Cooker Traditional Swedish Meatballs
- Pair these meatballs with noodles and serve sprinkled with parsley for a family favourite.
14.
Swedish Meatballs With Rich Gravy
- No Nordic holiday spread is complete without meatballs. Preparing them a day ahead means you'll have very little to do at the last minute and can...
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Sweet Mustard-Glazed Spiral Ham
- A large ham is the main feature of a traditional Swedish julbord, or Christmas buffet table. A simple four-ingredient glaze cuts the richness,...