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    Home » Recipes » Nordic/Scandinavian Recipes

    Nordic/Scandinavian Winter Recipes

    Given the nature of their northern climate, Scandinavians are good at winter.  Whether on skates, skis or snowshoes, they know how to get outside and enjoy what the season has to offer. They are also experts at coming in from the cold and preparing soul-warming foods in their cozy kitchens.

    Browse dozens of Scandinavian-inspired winter recipes, from the traditional (think Easy Swedish Meatballs) to more modern, "New Nordic" interpretations of Nordic ingredients such as Golden Beet Soup.  Get ready to explore some exciting new flavors and combinations!

    • 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 Traditional Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto).
      Traditional Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)
    • Norwegian Krumkake filled with whipped cream next to cut strawberries.
      Classic Scandinavian Christmas Cookies
    • Spoonful of Vegetarian Jansson's Temptation being lifted out of a baking dish.
      Scandinavian-Inspired Holiday Side Dishes
    • Featured image for Danish Butter Cookies (Valiljekranse).
      Traditional Danish Butter Cookies (Vaniljekranse)
    • Featured image for Cardamom Banana Bread.
      Cardamom Banana Bread
    • Cardamom Bread sliced on a cooling rack.
      Soft and Buttery Cardamom Bread (Finnish Pulla)
    • Spoonful of Vegetarian Jansson's Temptation being lifted out of a baking dish.
      Vegetarian Jansson’s Temptation – Creamy Swedish Potato Casserole
    • Close up of Danish Pancakes (æbleskiver) next to raspberry jam.
      How to Make Æbleskiver - Classic Danish Pancake Balls
    • Cardamom Hot Chocolate in a glass mug with whipped cream.
      Cardamom Hot Chocolate
    • Close up of Soft Rye Dinner Rolls.
      Soft Rye Dinner Rolls
    • 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
    • Close up of Golden Beet Soup on a spoon.
      Golden Beet Soup
    • Close up of Swedish meatballs in sauce and a wooden spoon.
      Easy Swedish Meatball Sauce (Perfect for Frozen Meatballs!)
    • Close up of a stack of buttermilk cookies.
      Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Cookies
    • Swedish Fruit Soup topped with whipped cream.
      Swedish Fruit Soup (Fruktsoppa)
    • Close up of a spoonful of Mushroom Gratin.
      Creamy Mushroom Gratin
    • Overhead view of Spiced Pear Cake with Cardamom next to pears and cardamom pods.
      Spiced Pear Cake with Cardamom
    • Close up of Tomte Muffin cut in half.
      Tomte Muffins (Swedish Apple Muffins)
    • Featured image for Kale and Butternut Squash Salad.
      Kale and Butternut Squash Salad
    • Close up of an overhead shot of Lingonberry Mousse topped with frozen lingonberries.
      Creamy Lingonberry Mousse
    • Close up of Blue Cheese and Pear Appetizer.
      Blue Cheese and Pear Appetizers
    • Close up of a stack of Checkerboard Cookies.
      Swedish Checkerboard Cookies (Schackrutor) - Easy Chocolate & Vanilla Shortbread
    • Mandelmusslor on a marble surface next to a cup of coffee.
      Mandelmusslor (Swedish Almond Tart Cookies)
    • Close up of a pile of krumkaker.
      Krumkake (Traditional Norwegian Waffle Cookies)
    • A close up of a stack of Swedish Ginger Cookies (Pepparkakor).
      Swedish Ginger Cookies (Pepparkakor)
    • Close up of baked salmon topped with Warm Mustard Dill Sauce and a sprig of dill.
      Warm Mustard Dill Sauce (Perfect for Salmon or Chicken)
    • Close up of Baked Salmon with Butter and Brown Sugar on a baking sheet.
      Baked Salmon with Butter and Brown Sugar
    • Close up of 3 Swedish pancakes on a plate topped with lingonberries.
      Traditional Swedish Pancakes (Pannkakor) with Lingonberries
    • Close up of a stack of Swedish Oatmeal Cookies (Havreflarn).
      Swedish Oatmeal Cookies (Havreflarn)
    • Close up of pear compote in an a jar.
      Simple Pear Compote
    • Featured image for Swedish Cream.
      Swedish Cream
    • Crackers topped with Vegetarian Mushroom Pâtë and pickled shallots and mustard seeds.
      Vegetarian Mushroom Pâté
    • Closeup of a slice of kladdkaka on a plate next to a fork and raspberries.
      Authentic Swedish Sticky Chocolate Cake (Kladdkaka)
    • Swedish semla bun closeup.
      Easy Swedish Semla (Traditional Lenten Buns)
    • Close up of Rye Chocolate Chip Cookies sprinkled with sea salt next to a glass of milk.
      Rye Chocolate Chip Cookies with Brown Butter
    • Cup of white mulled wine with cinnamon sticks and spices.
      White Swedish Glögg with Elderflower Liqueur (Mulled White Wine)
    • Close up of a bowl of butternut squash soup topped with rye croutons and herbs.
      Simple Savory Butternut Squash Soup

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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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