Recipezaar: Swedish,Side Dishes recipes

Swedish Baked Potatoes (Hasselbackspotatis)

Fri, 14 Dec 2001 15:29:43 -0500

This is a great way to do potatoes. Excellent presentation. Goes well with any dish, meat or poultry -- posted by Bergy

Swedish Brown Beans

Sun, 27 Jan 2002 19:54:49 -0500

I belong to a food buying club served by Ozark Co-operative Warehouse. They often run specials on unusual (to Americans) cheeses, rices, beans, etc. Recently I bought a #5 sack of Swedish Brown Beans, but when a searched Recipezaar -- nothing! However I did find this recipe on SOAR: The Searchable Online Archive of Recipes and tried it that night. It made a delicious creamy dish - a little sweeter than most main-dish bean recipes, but very delicious. You can cut down on prep time by bringing the beans to a boil for 10 minutes, then covering. Remove from heat and let sit for an hour. This takes the place of soaking overnight. Make sure your beans are tender before you add salt. (Salt tends to toughen the beans.) Serve with a hearty bread. -- posted by SherryKaraoke

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

Thu, 14 Mar 2002 10:14:14 -0500

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 Viking warrior who remained in northern England after a particularly bloody battle and passed on the recipe to the natives of the village he had earlier pillaged. This strange food was eaten along with basic vegetables and slices of meat on the Sabbath. Thus the humble Yorkshire pud and the Sunday roast were born! -- posted by Mille®

Easy Swedish Meatballs

Tue, 28 May 2002 19:49:48 -0400

Easy is the key word here! These delicious meatballs can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use. -- posted by CookKelly

Swedish Red Cabbage

Wed, 02 Oct 2002 22:02:25 -0400

The explosion of flavors in this dish of cabbage are really a nice experience. It has a nice texture and it goes well with pork or beef or chicken. -- posted by Miss Annie

Warm Cucumber Salad

Mon, 21 Apr 2003 20:12:20 -0400

Cucumber is really nice warm and this makes a fresh salad that is a good side dish--especially with fish, lax, or chicken. Perfect for those summer barbecues. I always sprinkle a bit more mustard seeds when I think it's enough! -- posted by MarieFromSweden

Rutmus

Sat, 06 Dec 2003 20:00:40 -0500

I love this, though I will admit that for some it is an acquired taste. I like to top mine with lingon berry sauce, whole cranberry relish would do. It is pronounced 'Rootmoose' or 'rut-Muss' depending on where the speaker is from. I am from the states so I tend to say 'rootmoose'. -- posted by KookieMomster

Cream Sauce for Swedish Meatballs

Thu, 12 Aug 2004 19:59:36 -0400

In England, swedish meatballs are very available and cheap. They are very good with the following cream sauce and boiled potatoes. My son, who has to be one of the faddiest people on the planet, found this delicious. This is from the cookbook 'Ikea's Real Swedish Food Book'. -- posted by wizkid

Swedish Rice Pudding

Mon, 29 Nov 2004 20:00:15 -0500

This family favorite came from my great-grandmother Ida Maria, who was born in 1887. She grew up in Dalarna, a province in Sweden, and moved to the United States when she was 16. And now we prepare this recipe every year for the holidays. I love it! It you want, serve with Lingonberries. -- posted by Bec

Harvard Beets for the Freezer (or Right Away)

Thu, 28 Apr 2005 21:38:34 -0400

The only way to eat beets! When I harvest my beets in the fall I always make up a few batches of this for the freezer-they're just as good reheated and it's a wonderful quick veggie for winter! To prepare fresh beets, I cover them with water, cook for 30 minutes to an hour till tender, then peel and cube. This recipe is a Swedish family tradition. The long cooking time includes the time the beets need to marinate. -- posted by Kaarin

Swedish Tomato Salad

Fri, 29 Jul 2005 10:53:29 -0400

Also known as Tomatsallad. Garnish with lettuce or celery tops. Makes 4 servings. -- posted by Bec

Grönsaksgratin (Vegetables Au Gratin)

Fri, 29 Jul 2005 11:24:10 -0400

From a Swedish cookbook of mine. Serve as a luncheon dish or as a salad with meat for dinner. Makes 4 servings. -- posted by Bec

Svampfyllda Tomater (Mushroom-Stuffed Tomatoes)

Fri, 29 Jul 2005 11:24:23 -0400

From a Swedish cookbook of mine. Makes 4 or 8 servings. -- posted by Bec

Brown Beans, Swedish Style

Fri, 29 Jul 2005 11:24:58 -0400

Another recipe for Bruna Bönor that I have. Preparation time does not include time to soak beans overnight. Makes 4 servings. -- posted by Bec

Swedish Potatoes II

Fri, 29 Jul 2005 11:25:04 -0400

From a little Swedish recipe book of mine. Makes 4 servings. -- posted by Bec

Ostbakad Potatis (Cheese-Potato Wedges)

Fri, 29 Jul 2005 11:25:10 -0400

From a little Swedish recipe book of mine. Makes 4 servings. -- posted by Bec

Sugar - Browned Potatoes

Thu, 18 Aug 2005 19:31:44 -0400

These potatoes are eaten throughout Scandinavia, but they are especially popular in Denmark. The Swedish version would have a bit more sugar. Posted for the Zaar World Tour 2005. Zaar World Tour II -- posted by NcMysteryShopper

Grilled Baby New Potato Salad With French Green Beans and Mint (

Mon, 22 Aug 2005 22:22:17 -0400

Posted for Zaar World Tour 2005. Helen Henderson, the chef, says that to satisfy any potato loving Swede's craving for pasta salad, you should add angel-hair pasta tossed with olive oil, salt and pepper. I say this looks good enough to eat on its own and the olives and tomatoes look too good to leave out. I reduced the olive oil to 1 tablespoon from 3 and guessed on the cook time. If you don't have access to a grill I think you could grill in a non-stick frying pan with a small amount of olive oil. From The Swedish Table. -- posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend

Hasselback Potatoes (Hasselbackspotatis)

Mon, 22 Aug 2005 22:37:13 -0400

Posted for Zaar World Tour 2005. The chef, Helene Henderson, has updated this classic recipe by adding garlic, lemon and parsley. I changed this slightly to specify 1 tablespoon olive oil because she suggested simmering the garlic for 15-20 minutes in half a cup of oil and draining all except for 2 tablespoons. That would have mistakenly affected the calculation of the fat content. You could use 2 tablespoons, or just use 1 tablespoon. From The Swedish Table. I have not tried this recipe yet. -- posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend

Brunede Kartofler

Tue, 23 Aug 2005 20:00:40 -0400

I'm posting this recipe for the World Tour 2005. I have never tried this recipe, but I have never come across, something similar and I surely will try it sometime. It is a swedish potato recipe. -- posted by Maïté G.

Dandelion Green Salad

Tue, 06 Sep 2005 19:51:53 -0400

This is from Tyler Florence from a Swedish show he did. This is for the World Tour Contest! Simple to make! I can find dandelion greens in my grocery store. -- posted by Jessica K

Spicy Dill Rice

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 15:55:15 -0400

Not your typical boring rice! Dill, cardamom and jalapeño come together to lend an interesting twist that really pumps up this rice dish from Operakällaren in Stokholm. Packed with flavor, this rice is terrific with poultry or seafood entrees. -- posted by NcMysteryShopper

Carrot Casserole

Sun, 11 Sep 2005 21:18:02 -0400

Swedish Carrot Pudding from the Brantford, KS Evangelical Covenant Church Recipe Book. -- posted by Kymmarie

Cinnamon Fritters

Sun, 11 Sep 2005 21:59:42 -0400

From a Swedish cookbook left to me by my dear Swedish neighbor. These are awesome, I never thought to just make fritters with nothing but cinnamon! I have yet to make them but when Millie made them I was always sure to get some. -- posted by LAURIE

Swedish Creamed Potatoes from Skane (Skansk Potatis)

Mon, 19 Sep 2005 20:41:35 -0400

Swedish potatoes from a cookbook from my Swedish neighbor, Millie. These are awesome but a heart attack waiting to happen! LOL. In order to have bacon drippings I sometimes fry the bacon crisp and then crumble it over the top of the potatoes as we like the extra crunch on top of the creamy potatoes. -- posted by LAURIE

Swedish Apple Salad (Applesallad)

Mon, 19 Sep 2005 20:41:42 -0400

This is so simple and great with any pork dish. I personally love it at breakfast and with potato pancakes. -- posted by LAURIE

Swedish Brown Beans With Pears

Tue, 20 Sep 2005 08:23:41 -0400

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 but is not the least bit complicated. Cooking time does not include the overnight soaking of the beans. This recipe comes from a cookbook I checked out at the library but it has gone on my Christmas wish list.Prairie Home Cooking. -- posted by LAURIE

Swedish Potatoes

Mon, 06 Feb 2006 17:30:14 -0500

These are rich and satisfying. They can be a little oily, so plan to eat only a small portion if you are watching what you eat. If you don't want to use dairy products or to make this vegan, try Recipe #154613. -- posted by KookieMomster

Swedish Potatoes 2

Mon, 06 Feb 2006 17:49:05 -0500

These are rich and satisfying. This is the dairy free version. In the recipe I have said to use walnut oil for flavor, but you may use any flavorful oil you like. -- posted by KookieMomster

Jansson's Temptation (Swedish Potato and Anchovy Casserole)

Sun, 19 Nov 2006 20:41:33 -0500

I found this on another website researching Swedish recipes. I love to make it and not tell people it has anchovies in it until after they rave about how good it is. The anchovies melt into it to make a sauce. It has such a yummy flavor! Here is a quote from the recipe: "Jansson's Temptation is a classic Swedish dish traditionally served before guests leave to ensure that during their cold journey home they have something warm inside them." -- posted by Engrossed

Swedish Green Split Peas With Bacon

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 16:22:32 -0500

This is from "The Frugal Gourmet Celebrates Christmas". I made the entire "Swedish Winter Feast" for a past Christmas and it was wonderful! I'll post the other recipes next. The whole meal is: Swedish Corned Pork Roast, Swedish Sauerkraut, Swedish Green Split Peas with Bacon, Mashed Rutabaga, Turnip, and Potato & Sweet and Hot Mustard, served with Rye Bread. I expected not to like anything and ended up LOVING everything! -- posted by Engrossed

Mashed Rutabaga (Yellow Turnip or Swede) and Potato

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 16:23:33 -0500

Swedish Sauerkraut

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 19:38:01 -0500

Swedish Beetroot, Horseradish and Apple Salad: Rodbetsallad

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 10:08:55 -0400

An absolute "must" as an accompaniment to the Swedish Smorgasbord, this salad is very easy to make and is delicious with cold meats, fish, potatoes and open sandwiches. -- posted by French Tart

Ikea Swedish Meatballs

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:11:36 -0400

I know there is already an "ikea swedish meatballs" recipe on here, but this one is right from the source :) This calls for "unsweetened rusk flour" which is obviously not available in the US. It literally translates to "toasted breadcrumbs" So I just use PLAIN breadcrumbs, I can't taste a difference in the meatballs. You could also toast up some panko in butter in a pan and out them in a baggie of some sort and crush them till their fine...but either way... I'm not sure of the "yield" here it depends how many meatballs you gove people to eat and how big the meatballs are made ;) -- posted by Dee_73

Swedish Coleslaw

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:53:51 -0400

This simple recipe makes a great picnic side dish! -- posted by D. Todd Miller

Cinnamon Buttermilk Biscuits

Mon, 04 May 2009 14:19:08 -0400

I like to make these biscuits when we have chili or other soups/stews but don't feel like spending the time making cinnamon rolls. I adapted this recipe from a Betty Crocker recipe. -- posted by Chef #932192

Cool Cucumber Salad With Sour Cream and Chives (Gurkensalat)

Tue, 19 May 2009 01:58:37 -0400

A cool and refreshing accompaniment to fish or meat dishes. Simple and good! From my mother and grandmother. -- posted by BecR

Pickled Fresh Cucumbers

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:42:42 -0400

This is out of Scandinavian Smorgasbord cookbook. They are the best ever. -- posted by jrobertfl

Lime and Pear Salad

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:43:45 -0400

Christmas Eve Smorgasbord dish. -- posted by jrobertfl

Sugar, Salt & Vinegar Red Tomatoes

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:38:01 -0400

I just reviewed a Sugar Glazed Fried Green Tomato recipe on Zaar and it reminded me of a recipe I use constantly during the summer and it is not posted. My mother stated it was Swedish and my father stated it was German or Bavarian. Very simple and the marinating juice can be used in soups, stews or vegetable pies. Note: You can use raw sugar also. These tomatoes can be added to a simple lettuce salad and no dressing is necessary or served separately with juice drained. -- posted by Montana Heart Song