Make it rise! How to get your hands on fresh yeast
You will rarely see a Scandinavian use a bag of dry yeast when baking. They will always use fresh yeast, which is abundantly available in all grocery stores in the Scandinavian countries. Much to our dismay this is unfortunately not the case in the US. Here, it takes a little bit more work and searching to find fresh yeast. But, it is not impossible. Take a look at how we stock up on fresh yeast.
Stay warm with a cup of gløg
Scandinavians have perfected the methods necessary for making it through the cold winter months. Making gløg is just one way they stay when days are short and the wind and snow blows. The process of brewing gløg can either be lenghty, or take less than an hour. Here's our seceret to that perfect cup of warm gløg.
Scandinavian Living recipe: Easy pickled red cabbage
From November till February there's not a fridge in any of the Scandinavian countries that doesn't have a jar of pickled red cabbage. This dish is key to the Scandinavian Christmas table whether as a side for meat and potatoes, or as a topping on open-faced sandwiches. Use our recipe to get your own pickled red cabbage in house during the winter months.
A Scandinavian Christmas dinner: Getting what you need
As a Scandinavian you may find yourself at a loss when Christmas comes around and you need to start prepping your Christmas Dinner for the family. This season, check out our tips on how to pull together the perfect Scdnainavian Christmas feast. Whether you are looking to celebrate a Swedish, Norwegian or Danish Christmas, we've got you covered.
Scandinavian Living recipe: Roast pork with crackling (flæskesteg or ribbe)
Flæskesteg is one of the most popular dishes during the winter months. To no surprise. This succulent and flavorful dish will make you impress any guests you may be hosting for dinner. Unfortunately, it's not easy to come by in the US. We'll walk you through how to get the right cut and cook it to perfection.
Scandinavian Living recipe: Two rice desserts
You wouldn't think rice plays a significant role in the Scandinavian countries. Yet, somehow it has made its way into the Scandinavian Christmas feast as a key ingredient in two traditional dishes: rice porridge (risengrød/risgrynsgröt) and rice cream (risalamande/ris ala malta). Follow our recipes to get these two dishes on your menu this holiday season.
Fastelavnsboller: The perfect bun for Nordic carnival
Are you looking for a last-minute fastelavnsbolle-recipe? These buns are the perfect choice. They may look like any festive bun at first glance, but don't let that fool you. These buns are every bit as satisfying for adults as they are for kids. Beneath the fun embellishments lies a rich and complex explosion of tastes that will make you come back to this recipe again and again.