Strawberry cake — perfect for Midsummer
Some of the Swedish Midsummer customs may be a bit tricky to wrap your head around. Dancing around like frogs, anyone? But I’ll give you a simple pro tip so you’ll immediately fit right in. There are two things to swear about: the sun (or lack thereof) and...
Irresistible pickled herring in mustard sauce
Have you ever had this food experience? For years, you’ve enjoyed eating something from the stores. Then, one day, you taste the homemade version and realize — there’s no going back. This is it. What on earth were you really eating before? This is the real thing, this...
Quick and simple chocolate balls
Few things in the kitchen scream “childhood!” as much as chocolate balls, or chokladbollar. They are simple and appropriately messy to make, making it a perfect baking project to do together with kids. Then, once the kids are a bit older, they’ll...
Toast Skagen — Sweden’s favorite appetizer?
Toast Skagen is one of those dishes that quickly solve your problems. Does sorting through the restaurant menu cause anxiety? Order Toast Skagen. Don’t know what to cook your guests for New Years? Well, at least now the appetizer is sorted. It may not be the...
Sans Rival — Swedish almond praline cake
Sans rival means unrivaled. That’s a hard feat for a cake to live up to — but if one cake can do it, then maybe it is this one. It even has a royal connection: “At least once a year, the king gets a homebaked cake. It is a big, magnificent Sans Rival,...
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My name is Isabelle. Here at Swedish Spoon, you’ll find Swedish food history, tried-and-tested recipes, and a lot of obsessing over great butter. You can also expect some travel tips.