Prinsesstårta is a fabulous showstopping cake from Sweden that is deceptively easy to make and will always impress your guests.

Sirupsnipper are a crisp spiced cookie that is almost always on the Norwegian Christmas "kakebord". This is an old recipe from Telemark.

Medisterkaker are soft juicy pork meatballs that are a favourite in Norway at Christmas. This recipe is from Telemark and is easy and quick

Shellfish is at it's best in the autumn and the simple luxury of oysters is something to really relish especially with my Nordic touch.

Sopptur is a word you might hear in Norway in the autumn. It's the word for a mushroom hunt and I have a wonderful recipe to share with you

Scandinavia has a longstanding love of grøt (porridge). Many of the recipes are very old and have sustained nations through tough times.

Dinesmesse is not only St Denis' day but also the time when the herring is at it's fattest. I am sharing a delicious and unusual recipe

28 September is Epledagen (Apple Day), a celebration of the Norwegian apple. Apple tart is a simple classic that showcases this humble fruit

Fårikål is Norway's national dish and is celebrated on the last Thursday in September. It's a fragrant but simple blend of lamb and cabbage

Smoked salmon and dill are a perfect pairing and this light, savoury roulade combines them into an exciting and novel dish.

Tilslørte bærpiker is a twist on a classic Nordic dessert with cream, berries and sweet crumbs

Rulltårta is a favourite cake in Sweden. They even have a special day to celebrate it. My recipe combines another Swedish fave - coffee

29 July is a day when we commemorate the Viking King Olaf the Holy. To celebrate I have a light and delicious raspberry dessert to share

Many regions in Norway boast their own special recipe for bread and this one is from my local town of Andebu in Vestfold.

Knekkebrød is a staple of the Nordic storecupboard Knekkebrød is a staple of the Scandinavian table and kitchen. It is eaten for breakfast, lunch and for evening "kveldsmat" (supper). If you've never had a true Scandinavian crispbread you have missed out on a delicious crunchy biscuit type snack that is perfect topped with whatever takes your fancy. Knekkebrød has the bonus of being healthy as it is usually packed with wholegrains and seeds. Subscribe to LANL Packed full of

Ginger and Norwegian brown cheese are an unusual pairing but make for a delicious cake that will have your guests asking for more

Jordbærterte (strawberry tart) is a marriage of a French classic and a favourite Nordic ingredient.

Räkmacka or the Swedish prawn open sandwich is simplicity itself, but a celebration of Nordic summer ingredients

Kvæfjordkake is often described in Norway as "Verdens Beste" the worlds best cake. This is the original recipe from the 1930s.

Gauksmesse is a day that is celebrated on 1 May in Norway and is still a public holiday even now. The celebration dates back to pagan times