2 days ago
Lucia Buns are, as the name suggests, traditionally eaten at Lucia celebrations on 13 December.
These fragrant saffron buns are delicious with a coffee, hot chocolate or Glögg, Swedish mulled wine.
2 days ago
Candied Almonds is a classic sweet treat that’s easy to make. This recipe was created by Clara Lidström, who is a Swedish author, photographer and leading lifestyle blogger at
Underbara Clara.
2 days ago
The award winning Christmas Ham from Nybergs Deli we sell is easy to prepare. The ham is pre-cook...
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Jansson’s Temptation (Janssons frestelse) is a creamy potato and anchovy casserole − is said to have been named after Pelle Janzon, a food-loving Swedish opera singer who died in 1889. The recipe was published for the first time 40 years later, and this rich casserole quickly became a classic of the Swedish Christmas dinner table. But Jansson’s temptation can just as easily be eaten at any time of year.
2 days ago
This Swedish delicasy is often served during holidays like christmas, easter and midsummer. It is easy to vary with different ingredients like mustard, onion etc.
2 days ago
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.
2 days ago
Kladdkaka is one of the most popular chocolate cakes in Sweden. Sticky White Chocolate Cake with Saffron is a luxurious version of the family favourite. It's made with white chocolate and saffron - served with whipped cream and lingonberry jam.
July 24 2025
Pavlova meringue cake topped with whipped cream and seasonal fruit and berries is a popular summer dessert in Sweden. This pavlova is vegetarian and free from gluten and nuts.
June 16 2025
Strawberry Cake with Lemon & White Chocolate is a really lovely cake made with a lemon sponge cake, fresh strawberries and white chocolate mousse. The garnish can be varied according to taste and with seasonal berries.
June 11 2025
Grilled Carrots is a lovely side dish for the barbecue party. This recipe is taken from Lisa Wallén’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.
June 10 2025
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.
June 4 2025
Roll cake filled with strawberry jam and topped with fresh strawberries is delicious! This recipe is quick and easy to make, and it's suitable for both a fika break and dessert.
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.
July 13 2024
Toast Skagen combines prawns and a handful of ingredients on sautéed bread - the perfect starter!
March 22 2024
Mandelkubb is a traditional Swedish large biscuit, or cookie, with a bittersweet almond flavour. Underneath the crispy outside, topped with pearl sugar, hides a soft cake interior. Mandelkubb served with a cup of coffee or a glass of cold fruit cordial is simply delicious.
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.
April 24 2023
Caramel Cut Biscuits are a real classic among Swedish biscuits. These crispy and chewy Caramel Cut Biscuits, also known as syrup biscuits, are easy and quick to make. Perfect for a fika, coffee break, or a cake party.
December 29 2022
Knäckebröd are fermented crispy, thin discs of bread. They are very easy to make and go perfectly with your festive cheeses, pâtés and smoked fish. Marie Lester, who is a professional baking tutor, recipe developer and writer shares her favourite traditional Knäckebröd recipe with us.
November 24 2022
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.
November 3 2022
Kladdkaka is a gorgeous rich chocolate dessert cake with a crisp exterior and a soft and gooey interior.
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 29 2022
Princess Cake is probably the most famous of Swedish cakes. With its layers of airy sponge cake, creme patisserie, raspberry jam, whipped cream and covered with a layer of colourful marzipan - it's absolutley gorgenous and indulgent.
Recipe and photo by: Elin at Fika Bristol
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.
October 19 2021
This recipe is for Cinnamon Bun lovers who fancy making something a little different. Kanellängder, or Cinnamon Lengths in English, are rectangular shaped breads which are perfect to serve up when you want to treat a larger group of friends to fika.
October 1 2021
Served with a cup of coffee at the fika break, or with a glass of cordial, or perhaps a glass of cold milk – sweet, cinnamon and cardamom fragrant Swedish Cinnamon Buns topped with pearl sugar are famous the world over.
August 28 2021
Swedish Fruit Crumble Pie, Smulpaj, with home made vanilla sauce is pure heaven!
This recipe works with blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, gooseberries or any other favourite fruit and berries.
August 15 2021
Swedes have enjoyed the taste of cardamom for more than 1000 years, when the Vikings found the spice in the bazaars of Constantinople.
Today Swedes consume eighteen times more cardamom than the average country.
Cardamom adds a fragrant flavour to biscuits, cakes, mulled wines, stewed fruits, ice-cream, and it's even used as a pickling spice.
August 9 2021
A classic Swedish pastry filled with delicious custard. They're a bit fiddly to make, but it's totally worth it - they will taste just like in a Swedish konditori coffee house.
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.
