Shrimp Skagen / Skagenröra

A classic Swedish starter found on olivemagazine.com

This simple prawn starter is courtesy of executive chef Henrik Ritzén at Nordic restaurant Aquavit, London. If you can’t get fresh horseradish, use 1 tbsp of horseradish sauce instead.

Boiled Chicken with Horseradish Cream / Kokt Høne med Pepperrotkrem

A dinner recipe found in “Fjærkre” (Poultry)
published by Hjemmets Kokebokklubb in 1982

Salmon Burgers on Potato Patties / Grove Laksekarbonader på Potetlapper

A delicious salmon recipe found on rema.no

Savory Salami Wedges / Velsmakende Salamitrekanter

A quick appetizer recipe found in
“The Quick & Eary Armour Cookbook” published by
Benjamin Company-Rutledge Book in 1980

Here’s a simple and quick solution should you have forgotten
the appatizers when having guests. You can stack and cut these
ones in a matter of minutes while the the icecubes
still float high in the welcome drinks.

Traditional Smoked Mackerel Fishcakes / Tradisjonelle Fiskekaker av Røkt Makrell

A classic fish cake recipe found on what was then britishfood.about.com

Smoked fish is good in all kinds of recipes because of its deep flavour, plus it is nutritious, tasty and fairly cheap. A Smoked Mackerel Fishcake is this and more. Mackerel is not only an economical fish to cook and eat, as an oily fish it also very healthy. Most Mackerel fishing is currently sustainable, so we don’t need to feel too guilty eating it.

In this Smoked Mackerel Fishcake Recipe the fish is teamed with hard boiled egg, horseradish cream sauce and parsley which delivers a soft , sweet and extremely tasty fishcake.

Grilled Salmon with Horseradish Sauce / Grillet Laks med Pepperrotsaus

A lunch/dinner recipe found in “Sundt og Godt”
(Healthy and Delicious) published by Det Beste in 1988

Your tears may start to flow when you grate the horseradish,
but the taste is impeccable with grilled salmon.

Strömmingslåda – Swedish Herring Mould / Svensk Sildeform

A classic Swedish recipe found in “Kulinarisk Pass”
(Culinary Passport) published by Tupperware in 1970

Herring is one of the very best food sources for vitamin D. Our bodies make this vitamin in sunlight, but in Nordic climate, it’s easy not to get enough. There seems to be more to vitamin D than strong teeth and bones. It’s now thought that vitamin D deficiency might be a factor in many diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and diabetes.

Herring is loaded with EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). These fatty acids help prevent heart disease and keep the brain functioning properly. They also seem to be effective in reducing inflammatory conditions, such as Crohn’s disease and arthritis.

Calzone al Prosciutto Cotto Affumicato – Calzone with Ham and Apples / Calzone med Skinke og Eple

A calzone from ”Pizza” a book in the “Kjøkkenbiblioteket”  (Kitchen Library) series published by Aventura Forlag in 1992.

This recipe originates from the Alto Adige region in northern Italy. Feel free to substitute ham with other types of pork. But do not cut out horseradish, it brings out a lot of flavor from the meat and apples. One variation is to form the calzone with an open top.

Town Mayor Toast With Prawns / Borgmästaretoast Med Räkor

A rich canapé starter recipe found on koket.se

Town mayor toast with prawns toast or toast with luxurious touch of shrimp and caviar – perfect for starters!

Spiced Beef Sandwich / Krydret Oksekjøttsandwich

A classic British pub fare recipe found on delish.com

Tender spiced beef is great to have on hand for lunch or a quick snack, with pickles and coleslaw. This dish is part of British pub fare menu. Allow plenty of time: this needs several days to marinate and at least 7 hours of cooking time before serving.

Smoked Salmon and Watercress Wraps / Røkelaks- og Brønnkarseruller

A peppery canapé recipe found on chatelaine.com

Creamy, with a hint of spice, these smoked salmon wraps are topped with sprigs of watercress for a peppery finish.

Traditional Salmon with Cucumber Salad and Horseradish Cream / Tradisjonell Laks med Agurksalat og Pepperrotkrem

A classic recipe found on godfisk.no

A good recipe does not have to take hours to create. This is a dish that will impress with its simple and fresh flavors.

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