Scandinavian cuisine is full of fresh, flavorful ingredients and simple yet delicious recipes. From creamy herring salads to smoky salmon dishes, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Try your hand at making traditional Swedish meatballs, hearty potato dumplings, or a classic Danish apple cake. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy dinner or a comforting and indulgent dessert, you'll find plenty of inspiring dishes to choose from. Explore the unique flavors of Scandinavian cuisine with these easy-to-follow and delicious recipes.
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I found this on another website researching Swedish recipes. I love to make it and not tell people it has anchovies in...
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Jansson's Temptation (Swedish Potato and Anchovy Casserole)
recipe by: Engrossed on 17th May 2013
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
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Serve this with coffee or tea. NOTE: Crush just enough wafers to have enough crumbs to coat your pan.
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Norwegian Cardamom Cake
recipe by: Mikekey on 2nd Nov 2013
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 50 Minutes
The Danish version of a black Russian.
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Black Dane (Cocktail)
recipe by: Mikekey on 2nd Nov 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Sweet soup can be served either warm or cold, as a dessert or snack or for breakfast. Dried cranberries work well...
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Scandinavian Sweet Soup (Søtsuppe)
recipe by: Mikekey on 2nd Nov 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
When I think Scandinavian food, I think Gravlaks. DH makes the best, but he was no help when asked for quantities. So...
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Gravlaks (Dill-Cured Salmon)
recipe by: JostLori on 31st Oct 2013
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 48 Hours
Enjoy a delicious, creamy Brandy Sauce - perfect for topping desserts, pancakes, and waffles! Made with egg yolk, sugar,...
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Brandy Sauce
recipe by: Mikekey on 2nd Nov 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
This Danish "sauce" is great accompaniment for beef roasts or for barbecued beef. This is more the consistency of mint...
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Cardamom Sauce (Kardemommesauce)
recipe by: Mikekey on 3rd Nov 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Like a good marriage, this rhubarb-filled cake gets even better with age. This is more like a bar cookie than a cake,...
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Icelandic Happy Marriage Cake
recipe by: Mikekey on 3rd Nov 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
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Use this in chowders or fish stews. Can be frozen for future use.
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Norwegian Fish Stock
recipe by: Mikekey on 4th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Use for the base, #recipe10971 or your favorite fish stock.
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Bergen Fish Soup (Bergens Fiskesuppe)
recipe by: Mikekey on 4th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
A light rye bread, great toasted. Good with split pea soup.
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Swedish Limpa Bread (ABM)
recipe by: Mikekey on 4th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 4 Hours
These are pretty little cookies - great for a cookie tray! And tasty, too. From Taste of Home.
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Cherry Bon Bon Cookies
recipe by: JostLori on 18th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
This is a lovely appetizer and so easy to make. The bread can be the small slices of perty rye or the pumpernickle. ...
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Salmon Tartare
recipe by: Bergy on 7th Jun 2014
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
This smooth, savory soup is Sweden's national dish. It's a Thursday night staple for everyone, including...
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Yellow Pea Soup With Cherry Tomatoes and Parsley (Artsoppa)
recipe by: JostLori on 5th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
I found this recipe in a small Mississippi fish market a few years ago. It is delicious; and, very easy to make. They...
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Mustard, Dill, and Caper Sauce for Smoked Fish
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 24th Mar 2014
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
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According to Aunt Hilgur, this is the most popular cake in Norway. This soft cake is brushed with fruit juice and filled...
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Blotkake - Norwegian Soft Cake
recipe by: JostLori on 29th Jun 2014
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
This is a Danish meatball. They said it was in a very old cookbook. Serve over parslied potatoes.
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Frikadellar
recipe by: dienia b on 12th Aug 2014
Prep Time: 60 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
This is so easy - yet, so delicious. You can serve it as is, which is a perfect side dish. But, I love to add diced ham,...
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Creamy Savory Cabbage Pasta
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 22nd Aug 2014
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10-20 Minutes
Delicious Norwegian-style oatmeal waffles made with all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, cardamom, buttermilk, eggs,...
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Oatmeal Waffles (Norwegian)
recipe by: dienia b on 1st Sep 2014
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Like thumbprint cookies. Any flavor jam will do as long as they aren't too chunky. Raspberry or apricot are good.
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Syltkyssar (Jam Kisses)
recipe by: Mikekey on 22nd Oct 2014
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
A special-occasion braided bread. Dough is soft. "Cooking time" includes both time for bread to rise and baking time.
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Saffransbrod
recipe by: Echo Echo on 4th Nov 2014
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 3 Minutes
This week newspaper mag. 22 Oct 1962, Clemintine Paddleford called this because they steal so much honey or boys love to...
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Tjuv Poiker Thief Boys
recipe by: dienia b on 11th Nov 2014
Prep Time: 2 Hours
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
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Don't let the WeightWatchers label scare you off - these are really good little pancakes, best served with a dollop...
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Potato & Apple Pancakes (Weight Watchers)
recipe by: JostLori on 30th Sep 2014
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
We have been making these for years - they always come out as expected. Sometimes we use the salt sprinkled on top,...
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Crescent Rolls
recipe by: ellie on 19th Dec 2014
Prep Time: 60 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
We make this fruit cake for Christmas. It is lighter than most fruitcakes and we enjoy it. Recipe source: The Finnish...
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Light Fruit Cake
recipe by: ellie on 19th Dec 2014
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
This recipe is one my Mother made for years. Red Cabbage cooked this way is tradional to serve on Christmas Eve along...
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Danish Red Cabbage (Rodkal)
recipe by: Bergy on 22nd Dec 2014
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 2 Hours
This is a good light alternative to fruit cake which my family likes.Recipe source: Finnish Cookbook
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Dried Fruit Cake
recipe by: ellie on 12th Jan 2015
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Recipe source: Finnish Cookbook
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Lamb Shanks And Rice
recipe by: ellie on 14th Jan 2015
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 3 Hours
