swedish and lighter fare

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Recipes

Zopf (Swiss)

Posted by Happy Hippie  

Submitting for ZWT III, I found this recipe on allrecipes.com. It was submitted by Victoria Marler. She states in her introduction, the following: "I discovered this Swiss Sunday bread when I was visiting friends in Switzerland. One of these... MORE»

Recipe #235332

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Kryddkaka - Swedish Spice Cake - Traditional Recipe!

Posted by Um Safia  

Published for the ZWT III. This recipe is for the delicious spiced caked, traditionally baked in Sweden. Very simple to make... MORE»

Recipe #235263

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Rosettes

Posted by Chilicat  

These are extremely delicate fried pastry shells that are made using rosette irons. I got this recipe from a neighbor back in the 70's. It doesn't look like much, but one recipe will make a huge amount of rosettes. We called these "Chinese... MORE»

Recipe #235262

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Midsummer Swedish Strawberry Compote - Jordgubbskräm

(15 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Midsummer would not be Midsummer without strawberries, and this is a simple Swedish recipe to make, to celebrate Midsummer, wherever you may be! In Scandinavia, the summer solstice is a magical time. The lavender twilight lasts until 11 p.m. and... MORE»

Recipe #235227

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Swedish Cucumber Salad - Pressgurka

(16 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

This cucumber salad goes well with just any kind of meal. In Sweden, strong white distilled vinegar is usually used (12%), which gives the cucumber salad the correct sweet-and-sour flavour and a wonderful fresh and refreshing taste. MORE»

Recipe #235063

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Warm Nectarines With Almonds and Vanilla Ice Cream - Sweden

(6 reviews) Posted by Mme Melissa  

From Swedish chef Tina Nordstrom.: "Nectarines are wonderfully meaty and sweet. To combine them with roasted almonds and served with ice cream is a dessert worthy of a queen." MORE»

Recipe #234826

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Black Currant Schnapps - Sweden

Posted by Mme Melissa  

From Chef Tina Nordstrom of Sweden. It takes just a short week for this tipple! MORE»

Recipe #234783

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Scrumptious Swedish Apple Pie

(1 reviews) Posted by Alskann  

This doesn't have the typical pie crusts that Americans are used to. Instead, it is more like a coffee cake or cobbler. The batter is mixed with the apples and the whole mixture is baked in a pie plate. Much easier than a traditional crusted... MORE»

Recipe #234756

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Fattigmans Bakkelse (Norwegian Christmas Cookies)

Posted by Mims & Squims  

Wonderful fried treat, great for spending family time in the kitchen, as several helping hands are better than just yours. MORE»

Recipe #219360

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Mjuktunnbrod (Swedish Flat Bread)

Posted by Chemaine  

My family is mostly Swedish. I have used this recipe many times. My grandfather who is 100% Swedish loves it. Use with ground sausage and cheeses!! MORE»

Recipe #209097

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Whole Grain Swedish Rye Bread

(1 reviews) Posted by Chef #248918  

I love rye bread, but try to avoid breads with white flour. I got this recipe from a 1979 cookbook brom my mom called Bread Winners. This is the first recipe I tried in my new KitchenAid artisan mixer. MORE»

Recipe #206578

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Curried Lentil Sprout Salad

(1 reviews) Posted by Sharon123  

An easy 3 step recipe adapted from the SproutPeople. MORE»

Recipe #204918

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Stuvade Makaroner (Stewed Macaroni)

(1 reviews) Posted by Svenska Kocken  

A favorite for kids, but also for us grown-ups! MORE»

Recipe #200902

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Swedish Rye Bread

(1 reviews) Posted by Sweetiebarbara  

Another blue ribbon bread. This bread is hearty, but not heavy, has a nice flavor, and makes great sandwiches. It is not as easy and light to knead as my white bread... maybe it builds muscles! We all love this bread, my mother especially loved... MORE»

Recipe #194316

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Ingrid’s Applesauce

Posted by coconutty  

I learned this from a Swedish girl named Ingrid. This is a very simple, almost raw recipe – the apples are barely cooked. MORE»

Recipe #185956

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Lefse - Scandinavian Potato Cakes

Posted by nannie jo  

These are a traditional potato cake of Scandinavia. Cook them on a dry griddle, no oil. Posted for ZWT'06. MORE»

Recipe #171798

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Violas

Posted by Sabia  

These are like Swedish Pancakes and a family tradition for my husband on birthdays and Christmas morning. They are sometimes served with strawberries over the top. MORE»

Recipe #148476

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Swedish Rye Bread

Posted by Lorianne1  

I got this recipe from allrecipes.com. It makes a very good sweet rye bread. Prep time does not include rising time. MORE»

Recipe #148272

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Swedish Brown Beans With Pears

Posted by LAURIE  

If you can use brown beans (I did find them in my larger grocery store) as they have a sweeter, milder flavor than do pinto or navy beans although either can be substituted. This is excellent with pork chops or baked ham. It takes a while to do... MORE»

Recipe #137976

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Swedish Rye Bread

(1 reviews) Posted by Elmotoo  

This bread, which is lightly flavored with aniseed and orange, makes great toast. Rising time is not included in the prep time or cook time. There's about 2 hours 40 minutes of total rising time. This is a good holiday bread. MORE»

Recipe #137218

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