Recipezaar: Finnish,Lighter Fare recipes

Cheese-and-herbs stuffed salmon

Sat, 10 Nov 2001 09:01:53 -0500

-- posted by LikeItLoveIt

Sweet Buns

Tue, 13 Nov 2001 15:36:20 -0500

-- posted by LikeItLoveIt

Bothnian Flatbread (Finnish maitorieska)

Thu, 17 Jan 2002 17:13:21 -0500

Traditional style bread from the river Kalajoki area in Ostrobothnia, Finland. -- posted by Toneywell

Finnish Creamy Pea Soup

Mon, 30 Sep 2002 21:54:56 -0400

-- posted by Izzy Knight

Milky wholesome Pancakes

Mon, 30 Sep 2002 21:55:11 -0400

The best tasting pancakes I've ever made. This Finnish version is soooo comforting: it uses more eggs and milk than the pancakes that I am used to. It uses very few ( and inexpensive ) ingredients and is relatively easy to make. This is definetely a brunch winner in my house. The recipe is from The TorontoStar. -- posted by Izzy Knight

White Loaf

Wed, 16 Oct 2002 22:00:22 -0400

(The Best of Finnish Cooking)Prep time includes 2 rises. -- posted by ellie_

Nisu Bread (Finnish Sweet Bread) -(ABM)

Fri, 01 Aug 2003 20:04:37 -0400

Bread machine version of Finnish Nisu or sweet bread. You can also toast or make great Finnish-style French toast! Yummy! (Cook time is estimated - depends on your bread machine). -- posted by LiisaN

Finnish Nisu - Sweet Bread

Fri, 01 Aug 2003 20:04:40 -0400

Finnish Coffee Bread - great with butter and jam. Most Finns serve with coffee and around the holidays. -- posted by LiisaN

Rice Porridge With Raisin Sauce

Mon, 09 Feb 2004 19:59:29 -0500

Very much like my mother's old recipe that gotten lost somehow throughout the years. Fond memories of holiday dinners from my childhood. This recipe comes from Finland. -- posted by DIryshe

Carrot Rolls

Sat, 02 Jul 2005 20:54:40 -0400

Here's a very traditional Finnish bread recipe. Typically this would be made into rolls, but no reason you couldn't make it into a loaf too. It has a great orange-yellow colour and a mild carrot flavour. It's from my trusty baking book Suuri Leivontakirja - Kotilieden parhaat leivonnaiset. -- posted by kolibri

Finnish Carrot Pancake With Cranberry Sauce

Tue, 06 Sep 2005 17:44:12 -0400

Here is a recipe for a very tasty and colourful meal. Serve this for 'Brunch', or for a main meal serve with potatoes and coleslaw, or cucumbers in sour cream (try "Jolean's Cukes in Sour Cream Recipe #121834" by Stacky5LRC - it's very good). You can make the sauce in advance, or use store bought Cranberry sauce if youre pushed for time. The Finnish name for the carrot pancake is Porkkanapannukakku, for the Cranberry Sauce its Karpalokastike. This Recipe was originally posted for Zaar World Tour 2005; and it's being dusted off again for Zaar World Tour 2006. I still haven't got round to making the sauce, but at least I can tell you the pancake works a treat! -- posted by Mrs B

Sima - Finnish Mead

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 12:35:02 -0400

Sima is a sweat mead that is an essential seasonal brew connected with the Finnish Vappu festival. It is usually spiced by adding both the flesh and rind of a lemon. During secondary fermentation raisins are added to control the amount of sugars and to act as an indicator of readiness for consumption they will rise to the top of the bottle when the drink is ready. Sima is usually accompanied by munkkeja or Tippaleivät (donuts and other pastries). Mead is ready after 2-3 days. -- posted by NcMysteryShopper

Tippaleivät - May Day Fritters

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 12:35:07 -0400

A traditional Finnish dessert of festivals and celebrations. The Tippaleivät is a round ball version of the American funnel cakes. The use of a medal collar will aid in the ball shape when making these fritters. -- posted by NcMysteryShopper

Freshly Salted Salmon

Sun, 11 Sep 2005 21:29:43 -0400

This is raw fish, marinated in spices. For me this would be served especially at Christmas, but it's so nice there's no reason why not to eat it any time. Traditionally you do this with a whole salmon, but that's not always practical! -- posted by kolibri

Finnish Cranberry Whip (Vatkattu Marjapuuro)

Sun, 11 Sep 2005 21:58:32 -0400

I found dessert this especially for the World Tour. It looks ridiculously delicious! -- posted by Elmotoo

My Mum's Apple Pie

Mon, 09 Jan 2006 19:41:12 -0500

The only real kind of apple pie, finnish-style I guess. This isn't what most people, especially americans, are used to but it's delicious and tastes just as good after being frozen and melted as it did freshly baked. Can be served both hot and cold (I quite like it when it's still a bit frozen). -- posted by JohannaR

Finnish Carrots

Thu, 04 May 2006 15:09:57 -0400

This is a marvelous dish from the Lion's Club cookbook -- posted by Recipe Junkie

Ohrarieska (Finnish Barley Flatbread)

Fri, 07 Jul 2006 15:01:29 -0400

From "Great Whole Grain Breads" by Beatrice Ojakangas. This is really, really fast and tasty...I like it with butter or cream cheese. You can find barley flour in most natural food stores and many large supermarkets. -- posted by Aunt Cookie

Finnish Berry Soup (Marjakeitto)

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 10:59:55 -0400

This can be served hot by itself or with icecream or cold with oatmeal or other porridge. -- posted by pavut

Finnish Pulla Bread

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 16:21:15 -0500

A unique bread with a sweet flavor that makes a wonderful holiday gift! It takes about 4 hours to make, so allow yourself plenty of time. Feel free to add raisins or any chopped dried fruits. -- posted by Annacia

Finnish Chocolate Pudding

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 18:46:19 -0500

Is there a Zaar World Tour III in our future? Just in case, I'm posting this one as every region needs a good chocolate recipe. Quite different from most puddings as farina, not cornstarch is used as a thickening agent. -- posted by justcallmetoni

Mashed Potato and Sweet Potato Casserole

Sat, 18 Nov 2006 23:41:41 -0500

A more modern take on the traditional sweetened potato casserole, typically served as a side dish at Finnish Christmas dinners! I love the spices in this and this goes so well with baked ham! -- posted by stormylee

Finnish Style Mojakka

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 09:54:45 -0400

A staple soup of Finland served with bread. -- posted by cookiedog

Apple Sugar Cake

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:46:07 -0400

For Zaar World Tour - Scandanvia - Finland. I've been making this simple coffee cake for years -- actually this is the first cake I ever made by scratch soon after I got married eons ago - it is not too sweet and is great with coffee served for brunch or as cut in squares snacks. Recipe source: The Finnish Cookbook -- posted by ellie_

Ankka Juoma (Finn Beer)

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 17:01:54 -0400

From Cooking with Campfire: Recipes from the Heartland. Preparation time does not include brewing time. -- posted by Recipe Junkie

Sima

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:44:46 -0400

Lemon flavored mead--Finnish from Time Life Books. -- posted by snilsson

Mama's Finnish Coffee Bread

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:16:18 -0400

mama never bought bread. she baked bread 3 times a week until she paissed away at the age of 96. this was her famous coffee bread recipe.she handed it down to me. i treasure it as i treasured her. i buy the already shelled cardamom seeds (not ground) and whisk them through a coffee bean grinder to crush them up. great sliced, toasted and buttered. -- posted by tina rose

Kesakeitto -- Finnish Summer Soup

Wed, 20 May 2009 14:58:09 -0400

Found this recipe in the 1973 cookbook, Scandinavian Cooking. -- posted by Sydney Mike

Imullytetty Perunalaatikko -- Finnish Sweetened Potato Pudding

Wed, 20 May 2009 15:39:07 -0400

The recipe was found in the 1973 cookbook, Scandinavian Cooking. Preparation time does not include the time needed to boil the potatoes. -- posted by Sydney Mike

Karpaloruispuuro -- Rye Cranberry Pudding (Finland)

Sun, 31 May 2009 19:49:22 -0400

Probably more favored by older generation Finns, this recipe was found in The Finnish Cookbook, 1964. -- posted by Sydney Mike

Frozen Festive Vodka or Tequila Bottles With Herbs and Berries

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:05:20 -0500

Another GREAT Jamie Oliver recipe, and one that I am preparing for New Year's Eve! Jamie says you can use any spirits or liquor, but he suggestes vodka and tequila in his recipe. These bottles look SO festive and pretty, I plan to use holly, berries, bay leaves, fruit slices, ivy and woody herbs for my bottles this year. DO check that the liquor bottle fits INSIDE the plastic water bottle first! This recipe idea for serving liquor originates from Scandinavia. (Prep time is for freezing the bottles.) -- posted by French Tart