Background: Caramel almond cake (toscakaka) While this caramel almond cake is well-known for being a Swedish delight, it’s also popular...
Background: Swedish beef stew (kalops) Swedish beef stew has been a favourite in Sweden since around the 1800s, so it’s...
Background: Origins of risalamande Risalamande is mostly served during the Christmas season, though you can occasionally find families cooking this...
Background: Swedish Hasselback potatoes The name of this dish derives from the Stockholm restaurant, Hasselbacken, where it is believed the...
Background: Rice pudding with cherry sauce (risalamande) In Denmark it’s known as ‘risalamande’, which stems from the French name, ‘riz...
Tip: Keep your remaining gravy on the stove so you can heat it up regularly for people who want second...
Background: Norwegian potato dumplings Norwegian potato dumplings hold a place of national pride in Norway where the dumplings are a...
Background: Danish rye bread The rye grain has been a staple of the Danish cuisine for over 1000 years, with...
Background: Finnish beetroot salad Finnish beetroot salad is commonly served in Finland at Christmas as a delicious side dish with...
Background: Swedish meatballs Swedish meatballs actually originate from Turkey, where they’re known as ‘köfte’. It’s widely believed that this iconic...
Background: Saint Lucia saffron buns These saffron-scented buns have a special place in the hearts of the Swedes but are...
Tip: For topping your Kringle you might also want some confectioner’s sugar, vanilla extract, and some leftover walnuts and pecans....
