scandinavian and historical/traditional

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Recipes

Swedish Yorkshire Pudding (no, that's NOT a typo!)

(1 reviews) Posted by Mille® ™  

A little known fact: Yorkshire Pudding was brought to England by the Vikings. Originally called 'Tjockpannkaka', it was a delicacy eaten only at feasts to celebrate the homecoming of the main fleet of Viking ships. 'Thorsvedt the Berserk' was a... MORE»

Recipe #22291

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Norwegian Apple Pie

(4 reviews) Posted by Mille® ™  

Crustless! MORE»

Recipe #21289

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Mom's Danish Potato Salad

(43 reviews) Posted by Teresa M  

A easy-to-make inexpensive potato salad. The homemade dressing for this is really good and I feel what makes it so good, and works equally well with macaroni salad. This is my mom's recipe, and her mom made it before her. I use about 6 hard-boiled... MORE»

Recipe #20907

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Lentil Bro

(1 reviews) Posted by Mille® ™  

The Shetland Islands' proximity to Scandinavia is evident in its traditional celebration "Up-Helly-A", during which the Shetland inhabitants, dressed as Vikings, carry a long-boat through the streets of Lerwick and later set it on fire! Norse... MORE»

Recipe #20672

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Danish Braised Cabbage

(4 reviews) Posted by Mille® ™  

This red cabbage recipe is a tangy addition to meals, and it's quite easy to prepare. Note that the flavor deepens and improves if you prepare the dish a day ahead, refrigerate it, and then reheat it on the stove or in a 325-degree oven before... MORE»

Recipe #20583

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Swedish Chocolate Cake

(2 reviews) Posted by Mille® ™  

So moist, it doesn't need frosting! MORE»

Recipe #19826

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Russian Blintsi

(6 reviews) Posted by William (Uncle Bill) Anatooskin  

These Blintsi are a light type of very thin pancake. They have been a tradition in our Russian family for over 100 years. MORE»

Recipe #18277

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Aebleskiver

(4 reviews) Posted by DiB's  

I remember these from a cooking class in Junior High School. This recipe was found on the net and is posted by request-but I can tell you these are good. You will need the Aebleskiver pan to do this. MORE»

Recipe #17932

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Danish Aebleskiver

(1 reviews) Posted by Lennie  

Found on the Net in response to a request. This information came with the recipe: "Aebleskiver - a Danish dessert, like doughnut holes, but sweeter & much better traditionally served with glogg during the Advent. Cooked in a cast iron pan... MORE»

Recipe #17897

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Bothnian Flatbread (Finnish maitorieska)

(1 reviews) Posted by Toneywell  

Traditional style bread from the river Kalajoki area in Ostrobothnia, Finland. MORE»

Recipe #17305

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Luchow's Swedish Meatballs

Posted by Mark O.  

A delicious recipe taken from "Luchow's German Cookbook". Luchow's was a famous german restaurant that was located in New York City for many years. MORE»

Recipe #17155

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Danish "Sillsallet" (Herring Salad)

(2 reviews) Posted by Bergy  

Traditional part of a Danish smorgasbord. Always part of Christmas buffet. Lovely color and great taste (if you like pickled herring) MORE»

Recipe #16141

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Best of Bridge Danish Glogg

Posted by Lennie  

The Best of Bridge cookbooks are an excellent series of Canadian cookbooks. This recipe is taken from the "Grand Slam" book. MORE»

Recipe #15744

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Danish Krasekager, Marzipan Cakes

Posted by Bergy  

This is a traditional Danish cookie/cake that is served at all festive occasions, Weddings, Christmas, Easter etc. It sounds like Ho Hum but it is truly delicious MORE»

Recipe #15737

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Danish Coffee

(1 reviews) Posted by Lennie  

A nice change from Spanish coffee; although, if you prefer that, just replace the cherry liqueur with Tia Maria or Kahlua. It's also nice with Grand Marnier instead of the cherry liqueur, but then you'd have to rename it! MORE»

Recipe #15699

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Ableskiver - Danish Doughnuts

(6 reviews) Posted by Bergy  

This is a true traditional Danish recipe. You need a special pan to make them but most gourmet kitchen shops carry these cast iron pans. The pan is round and has round indentations so you can cook 10-12 at time. This can be a breakfast dish (usual... MORE»

Recipe #15487

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Danish Roast Pork

(1 reviews) Posted by Bergy  

We had this roast every Christmas eve (after the Danish Christmas Rice Porridge) and always served with Red Cabbage & Apples. However, if we had apples in the cabbage, Mum omitted them with the pork. Serve with dark sweet mustard. MORE»

Recipe #14557

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Christmas Time Cookies

(6 reviews) Posted by Kat1  

THE best cookies I have ever had at Christmas time! Make them in any shape, and they are sure to make your kids, friends, or family reach out for another one! Decorate them in anyway you want to add that special "something" to your holiday! MORE»

Recipe #14466

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Danish Christmas Rice Porridge

(5 reviews) Posted by Bergy  

This is a real Danish tradition for Christmas Eve and is served as a first course. When the porridge is almost cooked you make a ceremony, with everyone watching, of dropping one blanched almond in the pot. Whom ever finds the almond in their bowl... MORE»

Recipe #14129

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Danish Pork Liver Pate

(2 reviews) Posted by Bergy  

Traditional liver pate served on open faced sandwiches with mushrooms, bacon and Danish cucumber pickles. MORE»

Recipe #13895

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