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    Nordic/Scandinavian Potato Recipes

    The potato has been a good friend to people in northern climates for centuries.  Nutritious, hardy and very easy to store, potatoes have historically help sustain people through long, harsh winters.

    Explore this collection of delicious Scandinavian-inspired potato recipes for new and exciting ways to prepare this reliable staple!  From Danish Egg Cake with Potatoes, Bacon and Chives to Herbed Potato Salad with Capers and Pickled Golden Beets, you are sure to find a fresh, modern take on the potato!

    • Spoonful of Vegetarian Jansson's Temptation being lifted out of a baking dish.
      Vegetarian Jansson’s Temptation – Creamy Swedish Potato Casserole
    • Close up of Swedish Dill Potatoes.
      Buttery Swedish Dill Potatoes (Färskpotatis med Dill)
    • Midsummer Salad with greens, salmon, eggs and potatoes in a wreath shape on a white plate.
      Midsummer Smoked Salmon Salad
    • Overhead shot of mashed potatoes in a white bowl topped with butter with a spoon.
      Foolproof Everyday Mashed Potatoes
    • Close up of Herbed Potato Salad with Capers and Pickled Golden Beets.
      Herbed Potato Salad with Capers and Pickled Golden Beets (No Mayo)
    • Creamy Herbed Potato Salad in a bowl next to a spoon and dill sprigs.
      Creamy Herbed Potato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
    • Close up of a hasselback potato topped with herbs and caramelized onions
      Hasselback Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Sage Butter
    • Bowl of beef stew next to a spoon and napkin
      Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Barley and Fall Vegetables
    • Crispy Sweet Potato Pancakes with Lingonberry Preserves and Bacon on a plate
      Crispy Sweet Potato Pancakes with Lingonberries and Bacon
    • An open sandwich with lettuce, potato slices, crispy shallots and creamy sauce on a plate
      New Potato Smørrebrød with Garlic Aïoli and Crispy Shallots
    • A bowl of potato and celery root puree with a spoon on a wooden surface
      Celery Root and Potato Puree
    • A close up of pickled herring bites topped with dill
      Potato and Pickled Herring Bites with Remoulade
    • A slice of Danish egg cake on a plate next to a blue napkin
      Danish Egg Cake with Potatoes, Bacon and Chives (Æggekage)
    • A skillet filled with pytt i panna, a fried egg and pickled beets on a kitchen towel
      Pytt i Panna

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    Nordic Breads and Buns

    • Norwegian Skoleboller on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
      The Ultimate Guide to Scandinavian Sweet Buns
    • Featured image for Tangzhong method guide and roundup.
      How to Use the Tangzhong Method for Perfectly Soft Breads and Buns
    • Featured image for Fastenlavnsboller (Norwegian Lenten Buns).
      Fastelavnsboller (Norwegian Lenten Buns)
    • Featured image for Norwegian Cinnamon Buns (Skillingsboller).
      Authentic Norwegian Cinnamon Buns (Skillingsboller)
    • Featured image for Cardamom Banana Bread.
      Cardamom Banana Bread
    • Cardamom Bread sliced on a cooling rack.
      Soft and Buttery Cardamom Bread (Finnish Pulla)

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    • Rye bread slices on a plate next to a loaf of rye bread and a wooden knife with butter
      Sourdough Danish Rye Bread (Rugbrød)
    • Close up view of a Swedish Cinnamon Bun (Kanelbullar).
      Authentic Swedish Cinnamon Buns (Kanelbullar)
    • Sliced Swedish Almond Cake on a marble plate.
      Simple Swedish Almond Cake (Mandelkaka)
    • Featured image shot of Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling.
      Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling (Swedish Midsummer Cake)
    • Close up of a pile of krumkaker.
      Krumkake (Traditional Norwegian Waffle Cookies)
    • Granola in two bowls next to berries, milk and a spoon.
      Homemade Cardamom Granola with Almonds

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