Danish Shrimp Sandwich (Reje Mad)
Several slices of dark rye, thinly sliced Unsalted butter 1 head Boston or butter lettuce Good-quality mayonnaise (about 2 tablespoons) 6 to 8 large cooked shrimp Thinly sliced lemon Watercress or dill for garnish
Butter several slices of bread, cutting in half if slices are very large. Top each with leaf lettuce […]
Sugar-Browned Potatoes (Denmark)
2 pounds new potatoes 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons water
Heat 1 inch salted water to boiling. Add potatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and cook until tender, 20 to 25 minutes; drain.
Cook and stir butter, sugar and salt in skillet over medium heat […]
Lefse (Fried Potato Bread — Norway)
Eat warm or cold, plain or spread with butter or sprinkled with brown sugar. To serve, fold each circle into quarters or roll up.
5 cups hot mashed potatoes (no milk, butter or salt added) 1/4 cup shortening 2 tablespoons milk 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 cups […]
Cod with Vegetables (Kalakasvisvuoka — Finland)
2 pounds fish fillets 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 medium carrots, coarsely shredded 1 large stalk celery, minced 1 medium onion, chopped 5 slices bread (crusts removed), cubed 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground sage 1/2 teaspoon […]
White Fruit Cake (Lys Frugtkage - Denmark)
From the kitchen of Martin James – Copenhagen, Denmark
Makes 1.
1 cup butter 1 cup granulated sugar 6 eggs 1 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup white wine 1 cup dried apricots, chopped 1 cup dried figs, chopped 1 cup raisins 1 cup […]
Danish Pickled Cucumbers (Syltede Agurker)
2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced 1/3 cup cider vinegar 1/3 cup water 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Minced dill weed or parsley
Place cucumbers in non-reactive bowl. Mix vinegar, water, sugar, salt and pepper; pour over cucumbers. Cover and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, at least 3 hours. Drain; […]
Scandinavian Chicken with Apricots
6 large chicken breast halves 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup apricot brandy 1 (6 ounce) package dried apricots (about 1 1/4 cups) 2 tablespoons currants 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 lemon, thinly sliced 1/3 cup toasted slivered […]
Norwegian Almond Cake
6 egg whites 6 ounces almonds 8 ounces confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Beat egg whites until stiff. Chop almonds and add to egg whites. Blend in sugar and baking powder. Bake in springform pan for 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool; spread frosting on top.
Cream Frosting 1/2 […]
Herring Salad (Sillsallad)
Serve this is an appetizer or as a side dish.
1 (22 ounce) jar herring cutlets in wine sauce, drained 3 medium potatoes, cooked and cubed 1 (16 ounce) jar pickled beets, drained and cubed 2 small dill pickles, chopped 1 apple, cut up 1 small onion, chopped 1/4 cup vinegar 2 tablespoons granulated […]
Swedish Tea Cakes
1 package dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water 2 1/4 cups sifted flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup evaporated milk 1 egg 1/4 cup chopped raisins
Soften yeast in warm water. Sift flour, sugar and salt into mixing bowl. Cut in butter until particles are fine. […]
Hasselback Potatoes (Sweden)
6 medium baking potatoes (2 pound) 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted Salt Pepper 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs Paprika
Cut potatoes crosswise into 1/8-inch slices, cutting only 3/4 through. Place cut side up in greased 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Brush with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. […]
Swedish Brown Beans (Bruna Bönor)
Swedish brown beans can be found in Scandinavian markets and some of the large supermarkets.
2 1/2 cups water 1/2 pound dried Swedish brown beans 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons vinegar 3/4 teaspoon salt
Heat water and beans to boiling in Dutch oven; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and […]
Fresh Mushroom Salad (Sienisalaatti — Finland)
1 pound mushrooms, sliced 2 tablespoons minced chives 1/4 cup whipping cream or half-and-half 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper
Heat 1 inch salted water, using 1/2 teaspoon salt to 1 cup water, to boiling. Add mushrooms. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 minute. […]
Swedish Christmas Kola (Caramel Candy)
2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup dark corn syrup 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 1/3 cups almonds, chopped
Mix all ingredients except the almonds in a large sauté pan, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Test by placing a drop of […]
Swedish Apple Pie
Posted by Cookin Dad 7/12/01 8:03:06 am
Source: Posted by: Nannabug
Ever make one of those desserts that you expect will be good–just good? Let me tell you, I expected this to be a GOOD recipe, but–wow!!–it was way BEYOND that. This recipe absolutely knocked all of our socks off!!! Even my daughter, who doesn’t […]
Thousand Leaves Torte (Tusenbladstårta - Sweden)
This is a very dramatic and unusual dessert.
Cinnamon Pastry 6 tablespoons granulated sugar Custard-Cream Filling 1 cup thick applesauce 1 teaspoon lemon juice Sliced almonds
Prepare Cinnamon Pastry. Divide pastry into 6 equal parts. Roll each part into 7-inch circle on lightly floured cloth-covered board; place on ungreased cookie sheets. Preheat […]
Rum Pudding (Norwegian)
1 envelope plain gelatine 1/4 cup cold water 5 egg yolks, beaten 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 pint hot milk 1/2 cup rum 1 cup whipping cream, whipped
Soak gelatine in cold water until soft. Beat egg yolks with sugar until frothy and lemon-colored, then slowly add hot milk, stirring constantly. Pour the mixture […]
Finnish Rye Bread (Suomalaisruisleipä)
To serve this loaf, cut it into wedges, and spread with butter or soft, mild cheese.
1 package active dry yeast 1 1/4 cups warm water* (105 to 115 degrees F) 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/4 cups medium rye flour 1 1/2 to […]
Cream of Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto — Finland)
4 cups water 3 medium potatoes, pared and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 medium onions, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon white or black pepper 1 bay leaf 2 pounds skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup whipping cream Minced dill weed (optional)
Heat water, potatoes, onions, salt, […]
Kleiners (Danish Fried Cookies)
1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 heaping tablespoon butter 1/2 cup milk 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons brandy 3 cups flour (or more) 1 teaspoon baking powder
Beat sugar, eggs and butter well. Add the milk, then beat in vanilla extract and brandy. Sift flour and baking powder together into the […]
