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    Home » Recipes » Nordic/Scandinavian Recipes

    Danish Recipes

    Denmark is home to an extraordinary array of culinary delights.  Browse recipes for some true Danish classics such as the infamous Danish Hot Dogs served on street corners all over Copenhagen or the dense, dark rye bread (rugbrød) which forms the base of the iconic open faced sandwiches known as smørrebrød.  Expand your culinary horizons with this collection of delicious Danish recipes!

    • Featured image for Danish Meatloaf (Forloren Hare).
      Danish Meatloaf (Forloren Hare)
    • Featured image for Danish Butter Cookies (Valiljekranse).
      Traditional Danish Butter Cookies (Vaniljekranse)
    • Featured image for Crispy Pan-Fried Fish Smørrebrød.
      Crispy Pan-Fried Fish Smørrebrød
    • Close up of Danish Pancakes (æbleskiver) next to raspberry jam.
      How to Make Æbleskiver - Classic Danish Pancake Balls
    • Featured image for Soft and Tender Buttermilk Bread.
      Soft and Tender Buttermilk Bread
    • Close up of Chicken Salad Smørrebrød topped with microgreens.
      Chicken Salad Open Faced Sandwiches (Hønsesalat Smørrebrød)
    • Close up of a bowl of Creamy Tarragon Chicken Salad.
      Creamy Tarragon Chicken Salad
    • Close up of an Ultimate Oatmeal Bowl with a spoon.
      The Ultimate Oatmeal Bowls
    • Close up of Easy Quick Pickled Mushrooms in a white bowl.
      Easy Quick Pickled Mushrooms
    • Shrimp smørrebrød on a wooden surface.
      How to Make Smørrebrød (Danish Open Faced Sandwiches) at Home
    • Close up of apple trifle topped with whipped cream.
      Danish Apple Trifle
    • Jar of apple compote next to an apple, cinnamon sticks and a spoonful of compote.
      Easy Apple Compote
    • Side view of Carrot Salad Smørrebrød on a plate.
      Carrot Salad Smørrebrød with Boursin, Cucumber and Avocado
    • Danish Dream Cake with Oats and Warm Spices (Drømmekage)
    • Featured image for Easy Overnight Danish Rye Bread (Rugbrød).
      Easy Overnight Danish Rye Bread (Rugbrød)
    • Egg salad in a bowl with a spoon next to crackers and dill sprigs.
      Creamy Egg Salad with Dill and Capers
    • Close up of a bowl of remoulade on a marble plate.
      Easy Danish Remoulade Sauce
    • A open roast beef sandwich on a plate
      10 Delicious Danish Smørrebrød Recipes
    • Open sandwiches topped with lettuce and grilled summer squash on a plate
      Grilled Summer Squash Smørrebrød with Basil Mayonnaise
    • Featured image for Danish Hot Dogs (Rød Pølse).
      Danish Hot Dogs (Rød Pølse) – How to Make a Classic Danish Street Food
    • A close up of an open sandwich with mushrooms and lettuce
      Balsamic-Glazed Mushroom Smørrebrød with White Bean Purée
    • Two open face egg salad sandwiches topped with lettuce and radishes on a plate
      Simple Egg Salad Smørrebrød
    • Rye bread slices on a plate next to a loaf of rye bread and a wooden knife with butter
      Sourdough Danish Rye Bread (Rugbrød)
    • Oatmeal in bowl topped with apple, sliced almonds and caramel sauce with a spoon
      Salted Caramel Apple Oat Porridge
    • An open sandwich with ricotta cheese, broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes on a plate
      Roasted Broccoli Smørrebrød with Whipped Ricotta
    • An open sandwich with beet hummus, avocado slices and pickled onions on a plate with a fork
      Roasted Beet Hummus Smørrebrød with Avocado and Pickled Onions
    • An open sandwich with lettuce, potato slices, crispy shallots and creamy sauce on a plate
      New Potato Smørrebrød with Garlic Aïoli and Crispy Shallots
    • Sliced oat bread on a wooden surface
      Danish Oat Bread
    • A open roast beef sandwich on a plate
      Roast Beef Smørrebrød with Danish Remoulade and Crispy Shallots
    • Crispy shallots on a plate
      Crispy Fried Shallots
    • Open sandwiches with tomatoes and egg on a marble plate
      Easy Garden Tomato Smørrebrød
    • Open sandwiches with chickpea salad, radishes and lettuce on a plate
      Chickpea Salad Smørrebrød
    • A hamburger, pickled beets and lentil salad on a plate next to a fork, knife, napkin and glass of beer
      Danish Burgers with Caramelized Onions and Lentil Salad (Hakkebøf)
    • Open sandwiches topped with snap peas and leeks on a wooden cutting board next to a knife and fork
      Caramelized Leek and Snap Pea Salad Smørrebrød
    • Open sandwiches topped with lettuce, salmon and fennel on a marble plate
      Smoked Salmon and Fennel Salad Smørrebrød
    • Salmon with mustard sauce, pickled beets and salad on a plate
      Roasted Salmon Smørrebrød with Creamy Mustard Dill Sauce and Pickled Beets
    • An open ham sandwich on a plate with a fork
      Italian Salad and Ham Smørrebrød
    • An open sandwich with beet and celery root cakes and creamy sauce on a plate
      Beet and Celery Root Cake Smørrebrød with Herbed Skyr Sauce
    • Open sandwich topped with lettuce, roasted squash, creamy sauce and pepitas on a plate
      Roasted Butternut Squash Smørrebrød with Spicy Harissa Mayo and Pepitas

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    Nordic Breads and 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)
    • Featured image for Soft and Tender Buttermilk Bread.
      Soft and Tender Buttermilk Bread

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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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