2 days ago
Who doesn't love a hot dog? But can it be made into a festive meal? Yes, it absolutely can, according to Swedish chef Lisa Wallén, who lives in Chamonix in the French Alps where she runs the popular restaurant Cool Cats.
This recipe below is taken from Lisa’s cookbook Cool Cats' hot dogs : inte en vanlig korv med bröd (LB förlag), where she takes us on a culinary journey where she shares her favourite hot dog recipes. The book offers lots of mouth-watering dishes, tasty toppings, dipping sauces, kimchi and fries. Many of the recipes can be adapted to make them plant-based.
March 13 2025
Flying Jacob is a classic Swedish casserole dish, popular in the 1970’s. It’s now getting a well deserved comeback. If you haven’t tried this dish, it might sound a bit crazy to mix chicken, bacon, banana, peanuts and cream all in the same dish – but it does taste really good! Try it!
March 10 2025
Swedish winter chanterelle mushrooms from Get Funghi, Västerbottensost cheese and fresh spinach leaves makes a delicious, healthy and filling Quiche.
March 10 2025
Korvstroganoff (Sausage Stroganoff) is an easy-to-make and tasty sausage stew with Falukorv sausage, onion, cream and tomato puree. This dish makes a perfect for an everyday dinner, for the whole family.
September 28 2024
This hearty creamy pork strew with chanterelle mushrooms and lingonberries is full of flavour - perfect for a family meal or a dinner party.
January 26 2024
This steak dish served with leeks and oyster sauce is a delicious meal perfect for a mid week meal or dinner party. Top tip: Make some extra, because this dish is perfect for the lunch box!
January 25 2024
The mighty elk (or moose if you like!) is the king of the Swedish forests. Elk meat is full of flavour and the minced meat is a delicious alternative in all all your favourite mince based dishes, including the most famous Swedish dish if them all: Swedish Meatballs.
September 21 2023
If you haven’t yet tried making a kebab using Swedish Falukorv sausage, you’re in for a treat! This recipe is fun and delicious - sure to be a new family favourite!
April 24 2023
Oven-baked Falukorv sausage is one of the most popular traditional home-cooked dishes in Sweden. This recipe is made with Västerbottensost cheese which makes it extra tasty.
August 15 2022
Classic apple pie with braided lid. This beautiful pie is super tasty and perfect to serve as a dessert, or as a special treat for the fika break.
April 8 2022
Lightly cooked asparagus, hot smoked salmon and crispy radishes in a dressing with capers and mustard. Serve as part of your Easter buffet, or as a luxurious lunch.
February 9 2022
This is a lovely and simple recipe with our
Dried Porcini from Get Funghi.
June 30 2021
Västerbottencheese pie is a Swedish classic. It's often served during holidays such as Easter, Midsummer, Christmas. And it's a not a real Swedish crayfish party without this pie.
March 4 2021
The oven pancake is very different to it's thin cousin, which is fried and flipped in a frying pan. The oven pancake is much thicker and with a unique taste.
It's really easy to make, and traditionally eaten on Thursdays after a tasty pea soup with salty bacon.
June 12 2020
Salmon is a must for the Midsummer smörgåsbord. Talented food blogger, recipe creator and food photograpfer Louise from Nordic Kitchen Stories lent us this amazing recipe for Beetroot and Horseradish Gravlax.
May 8 2020
Many people hate stinging nettles in their gardens. But did you know you can eat them? They taste great and contain a lot of vitamins and minerals.
September 4 2019
A delicious creamy risotto with flavours from the forest. The icing on the cake will be the parsley and grated parmesan!
September 3 2019
This slow cooked hearty Venison Casserole is perfect to bring some warmth to cold and frosty days.
September 3 2019
A lovely, luxurious Swedish dish. The veal and cream means they are quite rich and it was considered very expensive dish. Ater all, they were named after the Wallenberg family, who definitely could afford it!
September 2 2019
Tired of meatballs? Try this delicious classic Swedish meatloaf recipe. Serve with mashed potatoes, lingonberry jam and peas.
September 2 2019
Elk burgers are a new way to serve elk meat. Serve with the flavorful Västerbotten cheese and you've got a great taste sensation on your plate.
August 30 2019
Swedish meatballs is both a traditional meal at Christmas and a staple on the dinner table. It's also perfect to freeze and bring out when you're lacking dinner inspiration.