Butter Of The Gods – The Ultimate Bone Marrow Butter
If you’re new to bone marrow butter, you’re in for a treat! Using whole, fresh ingredients this compound butter is whipped to give it a light, velvety texture.
Summer
Here you’ll find recipes that celebrate the long, light days of the Nordic summer, showcasing the abundance of fresh produce and the simple joys of outdoor cooking.
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How To Grow Pea Shoots – All Year Round
You don’t need green fingers to grow your own pea shoots and sprouts! Fast growing, their vibrant green colour is a welcome addition to any countertop or windowsill.
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Pea Shoot Soup With Cream
This has to be one of the simplest, most nutritious soup recipes you can make! And if you grow your own pea shoots, it’s also a really budget-friendly dish! Fresh pea shoots are cooked gently with garlic and shallots and blended into a smooth, creamy soup. So flavorful and full of nutrients! Pea shoots are…
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Queen Annes Lace Sweet Fritters
Our little patch of wild garden has been completely overrun by Queen Annes Lace, this year. In fact I’ve seen a lot more of it on our hikes too so perhaps the mild conditions of this summer have been perfect for it to thrive. It’s also called Wild Carrot and its blossoms make the most…
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Swedish Cloudberry Jam Recipe
With its deep fruity flavor, sweet tang, and beautiful golden color, Cloudberry Jam or Bakeapple Jam, as it’s sometimes called, is the Rolls-Royce of jams! You can also easily make this jam a seedless jelly! Making your own jam is so satisfying, and this classic Nordic recipe will have you off to a good start!…
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Whipped Lemon Butter Recipe
I just adore whipped lemon butter! It’s a compound butter that’s smooth and light, with a refreshing tang from the lemon that perfectly complements the buttery richness. Perfect for spreading on hot sourdough toast, pancakes, roasted vegetables, and mashed potatoes! I first tasted lemon butter at a restaurant in Skanör, a small town in southern…
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Horseradish Butter Recipe
After experimenting with a recipe by the renowned Swedish chef Mathis Dahlgren, I found myself with some leftover fresh horseradish. Just enough to make some horseradish compound butter. Horseradish is a root vegetable that really doesn’t look like much, but it has a well-rounded flavor that adds an amazing kick to any dish. This butter…
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Bone Marrow Butter With Garlic, Rosemary, And Lemon
While bone marrow tastes very mild on its own, it’s packed with umami ( natural flavor enhancers). Its nutty flavor, together with real butter, roasted garlic, fresh rosemary, and lemon zest, creates a compound butter that’s perfect for grilling season. Bone marrow butter is also delicious served with a charcuterie board or slathered on hot…
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Lemon Salt Recipe – With Fresh Lemons And Sea Salt
This recipe combines lemon zest from fresh lemons and coarse sea salt to create a versatile finishing salt with vibrant flavor. Since this recipe only uses lemon zest, not lemon juice, you won’t need a dehydrator to make it. The salt dries naturally overnight, and the lemon zest shrinks, leaving tiny bursts of bright lemon flavor….
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Wild Spinach Quiche With Mushroom And Cheddar
This simple Wild Spinach Quiche with mushrooms and cheddar cheese is a tasty and easy bake. The mild, slightly earthy flavor of wild spinach pairs perfectly with the richness of the mushroom and sharp cheddar, all in a simple crust. Wild spinach (Chenopodium album) grows in abundance in our rather wild little garden, and this…
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Swedish Beetroot And Apple Salad – Rödbetsallad
Freshly cooked beetroot and crispy apple combine in a creamy dressing to make this traditional Swedish beet salad. It’s is a classic side dish, that adds color to any buffet table or as part of a Julbord (Swedish Christmas table). You’ll also find it’s a common everyday topping for open sandwiches like a Swedish Meatball Sandwich….
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Traditional Swedish Pizza Salad Recipe – Pizzasallad
Traditional Swedish Pizza salad is a side dish served at pizza restaurants all over Sweden. It’s a simple recipe that combines shredded white cabbage, olive oil, white wine vinegar, and black pepper to make a fresh cabbage salad. Its soft texture, slight crunch, and refreshing acidity make it surprisingly perfect with pizza! Swedish pizzerias Modern…
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Blackberry Milk With Vanilla And Cardamom
Finding wild blackberries this year has been a challenge, with most wild bushes yielding only small, hard, red berries. Luckily, this refreshing blackberry milk with vanilla and cardamom is incredibly easy to make using fresh or frozen blackberries. And it tastes amazing! For more summer-inspired flavors, try these favorite; Swedish Blueberry Soup With Honey, Marrow…
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Swedish Queen’s Jam Recipe (Blueberry Raspberry Jam)
This classic Swedish preserve uses a combination of raspberries and blueberries to create a soft jam fit for a queen. You can use wild berries if you can pick your own, but frozen will work just as well. foraging in sweden In Sweden, foraging for wild berries is common, thanks to ‘Allamansrätten,’ the Swedish right…
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Swedish Lingonberry Jam Recipe – Lingonsylt
You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make your own lingonberry jam using just fresh berries and sugar! Can’t find fresh lingonberries? Frozen berries work just fine! Lingonberry jam is a staple in every Swedish household. Its tart flavor perfectly complements everyday dishes, from Swedish Meatballs and Swedish Pancakes to wild game, making…
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Easy Marrow Jam Recipe – With Ginger And Lemon
Making marrow jam is the best way to use those overgrown garden courgettes! I was skeptical when my mum first suggested using a vegetable to make jam, but now I look forward to marrow season! Rest assured, it doesn’t taste at all like there are vegetables in it. The marrow becomes a silky carrier for…
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How To Grow Wildflowers In Pots And Containers – Easy Guide
Wildflowers add a splash of color and are a fun way to support local pollinators! The best time to start planning is early spring. You only need a pot with drainage holes, some sandy soil, native wildflower seeds, a sunny spot, and a little TLC.
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Swedish Blueberry Soup (Blåbärsoppa) With Honey
Swedish Blueberry Soup recipe has become a family favorite in our house! It’s such an easy recipe that always turns out well whether you use frozen berries or fresh ones. This recipe uses honey for a subtle sweetness and takes next to no time to prepare! Why we love this soup I’ve used a small amount…
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Cardamom Latte With Honey – Hot Or Iced!
Cardamom with its very unique flavor, quickly became my favorite spice when I moved to Sweden and I’m excited to share this delicious cardamom latte recipe! It’s a really easy recipe that uses ground cardamom and a little honey to create a latte with a subtle yet delicious cardamom flavor. Depending on the time of…
