Potato and leek soup is traditionally thought of as a French concoction, which it very well may be. But the potato is the key player, the lead violin, in the orchestra of Swedish cuisine, and any dish that prominently features potatoes is one to which the Swedes may claim proprietorship. Butter, potatoes, and cream are […]
These pillowy golden mounds filled with bacon are an original that simply can not be improved. The recipe is easy to remember: 4 eggs, 1 cup flour, and 1 cup milk (4-1-1) From The Swedish Table published by the University of Minnesota Press, 2005, 2013. Used by permission.
Swedish cheesecake is similar to Italian-style ricotta cheesecake, except that the Swedish version does not have a crust and does not include vanilla or lemon, and barely has any sugar in it. If this sounds bland, think again: this is the perfect sweet and mellow treat to serve with fresh berries. Spoon ripe cloudberries, currants, […]
Once in a while my childhood friends and I would ride our bikes into the center of town to go shopping. After shopping we would stop for a midday snack at a store restaurant that served exquisite shrimp sandwiches. We would choose from rows of small sandwiches displayed behind a little glass window, lifting the […]
Dandelion greens are weeds that grow both cultivated and wild. They grow in abundance by the sides of the roads in Sweden and are one of the few edible fresh greens available. Find them in your own garden or at most farmer’s markets. Use only the freshest, youngest dandelion greens you can find, as the […]