Mustard-Roasted Salmon with Ligonberry Sauce / Sennepsristet Laks med Tyttebærsaus

A delicious Scandinavian lunch recipe found on bonappetit.com

Vasalopp Cookies / Vasaloppkjeks

A Swedish classic found on alleoppskrifter.no

Vasaloppet (Swedish for ‘The Vasa Race’) is an annual long-distance cross-country ski race held on the first Sunday of March. The 90 km (56 miles) course starts in the village of Sälen and ends in the town of Mora in northwestern Dalarna, Sweden. It is the oldest and longest cross-country ski race in the world, as well as the race with the highest number of skiers.

The race was inspired by a notable journey made by King Gustav Vasa when he fleeing from Christian II’s soldiers in 1520. The modern competition started in 1922 and it has been a part of the Worldrace events since 1978.

Blini – Russian Pancakes / Russiske Pannekaker

A pancake recipe found in “Mat som Smaker”
(Tasty Food) utgitt i 1968

Blini is Russian mini pancakes popular in Scandinavia. They differ from regular Scandinavian pancakes by raising them with yeast. Should you make real blinds, there should be buckwheat flour in the batter, and you will get pancakes that taste great served with chopped raw onions, crème fraîche and capelin* roe or smoked salmon and sour cream.

* A small fish of the North Atlantic, resembling a smelt. It is abundant in coastal waters and provides a staple food for humans and many animals.

Swedish Bellman’s Mould / Bellmanslåde

classic Swedish mould bake found in “Kunglig Spis”
(Royal Range) publicerad 1982

Bellman’s mould has been said to be a variation on Jansson’s Temptation. But really it’s just the opposite!

This mould was one of Stallmästargården’s specialties in the 1920s and 1930s, and was very popular both as snack and as a full luncheon. Jansson’s temptation eventually developed as a variation on the Bellman Mould.

Cinnamon Cake / Kanelkake

A cake recipe found on “Ost i Varme og KaldeRetter” (Cheese in
Varm and Cold Dishes) published by Den Norske Bokklubben in 1988

Norwegian Sugar Cake / Sukkerkake

A recipe found in “Formkaker” (Mould Cakes) published by
Hjemmets Kokebokklubb in 1980

Norwegian Potato Dumplings / Potetklubb

A classic potato recipe found on brit.co

These dumplings are hiding a tasty little nugget of pork and they are drzzled with chopped herbs. Eat yours in one bite to taste all the flavors at once and you’ll be in hygge heaven.

Hot-Smoked Trout with Cucumber and Dill Salad / Varmrøkt Ørret med Agurk- og Dillsalat

A contemporary Norwegian fish dish found on deliciosmagazine.co.uk

The is a great fish supper if you fancy something light and fresh.

Norwegian Cinnamon Buns – Basic Recipe / Kanelboller Grunnoppskrift

A recipe for classic cinnamon buns found on melk.no

Cinnamon buns or cinnamon swirls – a loved treat has many names. One thing is for sure: Fresh baked cinnamon buns are among the most delicious things you can sink your teeth into.

Rice Patties made with Porridge Leftovers / Rislapper av Risgrøt

A recipe for delicious rice patties found on mills.no

There is no reason to throw away the remains of the rice porridge, because tit can be transformed into these lovely rice patties. Make them for breakfast or an evening meal and server with your favorite spread. The recipe makes about 12 patties.

Norwegian Favourite Bars / Favorittbiter

A recipe for delicious chocolate bars found on dagbladet.

When your sweet tooth needs feeding these bars will satisfy every time.

Onion and Thyme Potatoes / Løk- og Timianpoteter

A delicious potato recipe found on bama.no

Fish fillets with Crab Sauce / Fiskefilet Med Krabbe

A classic Swedish lunch recipe found in “Cattelins Kokebok” (Cattelin’s Cook Book) published in 1978

Cattelin was one of the best and cheapest restaurants in Stockholm. It had survived wars, disasters and changing tastes, and still managed to pack ‘em in until they were forced to shut down in 2011, so they must have done a lot of things right.

This is a nice dish for a lunch party – it is not too time-consuming to make either. The fish you use should be firm. An admonishing word along the way: Make sure the mushrooms are browned properly, not boiled.

Norwegian Beef and Beer Casserole / Okse- og Ølgryte

A lovely hearty casserole dish found on dinmat.no

Treat yourself to this delicious warming beef casserole,
perfect for those cold winter evenings.

Norwegian Potato Waffles / Potetvafler

An old-fashioned waffle recipe found on norsktradisjonsmat.no

Left over potatoes turn into delicious waffles with this recipe. The first waffle iron was probably developed in the Netherlands and Germany in the 1300s. Cakes fried in irons were among the first cakes made in Norway, besides cakes fried on flatt stones and griddles. The waffle irons had long handles to make the user able to keep the iron in the fire.

This recipe is from the book “From oldemor’s kitchen” (From Great Grandma’s Kitchen), published by Østfold Associated Country Women in 1998.