Fermented dairy products are not just culinary staples in Nordic cuisine; they are a celebration of rich flavours, traditions, and health benefits. Imagine starting your day with a bowl of thick skyr or enjoying a refreshing filmjölk smoothie in the afternoon. Intrigued? Let me invite you to join me for an exploration of Nordic fermented dairy, revealing their history, types, and delicious recipes that are sure to excite your palate. The Historical Significance of Fermented D

Gahkku is a delicious and traditional Sami bread flavoured with anis. It's perfect served with dishes like bidos (reindeer stew) or simply with a slice of brunost (Norwegian brown cheese)

Pytt i panna is the kind of meal that feels like home — humble, warming and quietly generous. Born from leftovers and simple habits, this Swedish hash of crisp potatoes, soft onions and savoury meat turns an ordinary pan into something deeply comforting. In this recipe, pytt i panna becomes a small ritual: listening to the sizzle, waiting for golden edges, finishing with a fried egg or pickled beetroot. It’s food for unhurried evenings when you want something honest, nourishi

The Scandinavians love spiced cookies at Christmas and it's a wonderful time to indulge a little, There are some classic ingredients that always find in Scandinavian and Nordic cooking at Christmas time and those warm fragrant spices like cinnamon and cardamom fill the air with Christmassy scents. What I love about brunkager is not only that you can enjoy an authentically Danish cookie, but that they keep incredibly well for about a week. This means that you can make them we

This simple and traditional dish is something that brings memories of childhood for many in Norway.

Pasta is unexpectedly popular in Scandinavia. There are countless dishes that feature pasta as a main ingredient for those of us used to traditional Italian pasta dishes they can seem a little unusual, like Norwegian fiskegrateng. Pasta has been part of Swedish cuisines since the 1600s but back then it was something that only the most wealthy would eat. Commercial pasta production didn't start until the 20th century and really took off after the Second World War. Simple an

Pulla or Finnish coffee bread is a daily staple in Finland. These sweet, aromatic and fluffy cardamom buns are easy to make and taste delicious.

Waldorfsalat (Waldorf salad) is a favourite in Norway. It has a slight variation on the classic Waldorf salad though that makes it uniquely Norwegian and even more delicious.

Summer in the Nordics is all about eating seasonally and making the most of what is at it's best. That means lots of delicious and fresh salads

Pickled herring is about as Scandinavian as you can get, but sometimes it's nice to have make it a little more exciting and flavour packed. Fennel and ginger pickled herrings takes just a few minutes to make and is delicious and unusual

Spruce tips are delicious seasonal treat. A few years ago I was given a beautiful German cookery book. It was one I had coveted for a long time and I was excited to read the recipes. It was a collection of fairly unknown and regional recipes from around Germany. I loved it. But after I had read through and made a few of the dishes I flicked to the end of the book and discovered a small section devoted to leftovers and foraged food. It was really only a couple of pages of

Bright, vibrant and incredibly Swedish, this recipe for pickled herring with beetroot and horseradish is simple and quick to make. It makes a perfect, healthy Swedish style lunch.

Spruce tip sugar is a delicious and unusual sweet sprinkle that you can make yourself from foraged pine shoots. It's easy and fun to make and adds a very Nordic twist to sweet dishes.

Brunst or brown cheese is a Norwegian icon of the food world. It's a perfect combo with shortbread and adds a delicious caramel flavour

Fløtegratinerte poteter is a simple and delicious dish of cream, potatoes and garlic. It's really popular in the Nordics with good reason!

Eggs benedict is a delicious classic recipe, but this one has a couple of exciting and unexpected Nordic twists.

Traditional Finnish salmon soup is the ultimate fast food with melt in the mouth salmon, fresh vegetables and herbs in a creamy broth

Kanelgifflar are mini Swedish cinnamon rolls that are perfect as a little treat for fika or to grab for a trip out.

A sweet cardamo scented bun, filled with almond paste and topped with whipped cream, the semlor is a Swedish classic for Fat Tuesday

Simple, traditional and warming, Norwegian Jerusalem artichoke soup is quick and easy to make