swedish Recipes
65 delicious swedish recipes from around the world
Ärtsoppa (Swedish Yellow Pea Soup)
A hearty and traditional Swedish yellow pea soup, often enjoyed on Thursdays, typically served with thin Swedish pancakes (pannkakor) and mustard. This recipe includes pork belly for a rich flavor.
Ärtsoppa (Traditional Swedish Split Pea Soup)
A hearty and comforting traditional Swedish split pea soup, famously served on Thursdays. This recipe features tender pork and a rich, savory broth, perfect for a cold day. It's traditionally accompanied by thin Swedish pancakes (pannkakor) and lingonberry jam.
Ärtsoppa med Fläskkorv (Swedish Pea Soup with Smoked Pork Sausage)
A hearty and traditional Swedish pea soup, famously served on Thursdays, accompanied by smoked pork sausage and thin pancakes. This recipe focuses on the classic preparation, ensuring a rich flavor and comforting texture.
Ärtsoppa med Pannkakor (Swedish Yellow Pea Soup with Pancakes)
A hearty and traditional Swedish Thursday dinner featuring a rich yellow pea soup, often made with pork, served alongside delicate Swedish pancakes (plättar or tunna pannkakor). The tradition dates back to Catholic fasting practices before Friday.
Blåbärssoppa (Swedish Blueberry Soup)
A comforting and versatile Swedish blueberry soup, perfect served warm as a restorative drink or chilled as a light dessert. Traditionally enjoyed during the Vasaloppet ski race for energy.
Blodpudding (Swedish Blood Pudding)
A traditional Swedish blood pudding, known for its slightly sweet flavor profile, often served with lingonberry jam. This recipe offers a detailed approach to creating this rustic dish.
Bondkakor (Swedish Farmer Cookies)
Classic Swedish farmer cookies, also known as Bondkakor, are simple, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delights. Perfect for 'fika' (a coffee break with a treat).
Bruna Bönor (Swedish Sweet and Sour Brown Beans)
A classic Swedish sweet and sour side dish made from tender brown beans, simmered in a rich syrup and vinegar sauce. Traditionally served with pork dishes.
Chokladbollar (Swedish Chocolate Balls)
Chokladbollar are a beloved no-bake Swedish treat, perfect for 'fika' (coffee break). These simple, rich chocolate balls are quick to make and incredibly satisfying.
Dammsugare (Swedish Punch Rolls)
Dammsugare, literally meaning 'vacuum cleaner' in Swedish, are classic, no-bake Swedish pastries. These delightful rolls feature a rich, moist cake and butter filling, flavored with arrack liqueur (punsch), all enrobed in vibrant green marzipan and finished with chocolate-dipped ends. Traditionally made to use up leftover sponge cake, they are a beloved treat for fika (coffee break).
Falukorv (Swedish Sausage)
A classic and comforting Swedish everyday meal featuring pan-fried or baked Falukorv sausage, traditionally served with creamy mashed potatoes and mustard. This recipe is based on a tradition originating from the Falun copper mines.
Falukorv Stroganoff
Swedish sausage stroganoff - family favorite. Quick dinner.
Flygande Jacob (Flying Jacob)
A beloved 1970s Swedish comfort food casserole featuring tender chicken, sweet bananas, crispy bacon, and a creamy chili sauce. Despite its unusual combination, it's a surprisingly delicious and satisfying dish.
Gravlax (Nordic Cured Salmon)
A classic Nordic delicacy, this gravlax features fresh salmon cured to perfection with a fragrant blend of salt, sugar, dill, and pepper. The process is simple, requiring no cooking, just time and patience. The result is a silky, flavorful salmon, ideal for appetizers, smørrebrød, or alongside a brunch spread. Served with a traditional mustard-dill sauce.
Gravlax (Traditional Cure)
Sugar and salt-cured salmon, an ancient Nordic preservation method now a celebrated delicacy. This recipe includes instructions for the classic hovmästarsås (sweet mustard sauce).
Gubbröra (Swedish Anchovy Egg Salad)
Gubbröra, meaning 'old man's mix' or 'gubby's mix,' is a classic Swedish appetizer or side dish, often found on the smörgåsbord. It's a simple yet flavorful blend of chopped hard-boiled eggs, salty anchovies, fresh chives, and a creamy binder, traditionally served on crisp rye bread.
Hasselbackspotatis
Hasselbackspotatis, or Swedish accordion potatoes, are a classic restaurant side dish where potatoes are thinly sliced almost all the way through, creating a crispy, fan-like appearance when baked. This recipe enhances the traditional method with a flavorful butter and Parmesan coating.
Inkokt Lax (Swedish Poached Salmon)
A classic Swedish dish of salmon gently poached in a flavorful court bouillon. This method results in incredibly tender and moist fish, perfect served either warm or cold. It's an elegant yet simple dish, ideal for summer gatherings.
Inlagd Sill (Swedish Pickled Herring)
A foundational Swedish delicacy, Inlagd Sill (pickled herring) is a versatile and essential component of traditional Swedish cuisine, particularly during holidays and celebrations like Midsummer. This recipe provides a basic pickling brine that can be adapted for numerous variations.
Isterband
Isterband is a traditional Swedish fermented sausage, particularly popular in the Småland region. It's characterized by its slightly sour, tangy flavor and firm texture, achieved through a fermentation process. This recipe details how to make it from scratch.
Jansson's Frestelse (Jansson's Temptation)
Jansson's Temptation is a beloved Swedish Christmas classic, a rich and creamy potato gratin infused with the savory flavor of Swedish anchovies (ansjovis) and sweet, softened onions. This dish is surprisingly approachable, even for those wary of anchovies, as their flavor mellows beautifully during baking.
Janssons Frestelse (Jansson's Temptation)
A classic Swedish potato gratin, Jansson's Frestelse is a rich and comforting dish featuring thinly sliced potatoes, onions, and savory anchovies baked in a creamy sauce until golden and bubbling. It's a beloved centerpiece of Swedish Christmas feasts.
Janssons Frestelse (Jansson's Temptation)
Jansson's Temptation is a beloved Swedish potato gratin, traditionally served during Christmas. It features thinly sliced potatoes layered with sweet, caramelized onions and the distinct umami of Swedish anchovies (ansjovis), all baked in a rich cream and milk mixture until golden and bubbling. Its name is a playful nod to opera singer Pelle Janzon, who was rumored to be a fan.
Julskinka (Swedish Christmas Ham)
A traditional Swedish Christmas ham, this Julskinka features a succulent, slow-cooked ham coated in a flavorful mustard and breadcrumb crust, baked to golden perfection. It's a stunning centerpiece for any holiday feast.