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Scandinavian cuisine has shot to international acclaim in the last few years, thanks to the ingenuity of a certain Danish chef by the name of René Redzepi. So what does Scandi food encapsulate? Well, there are Swedish cinnamon rolls and meatballs, Danish pastries and Finnish pickled herring. Gravlax (also known as gravadlax) is also classically Scandinavian. The enticing appetiser features raw salmon, usually cured in a mixture of salt, sugar and alcohol. Check out our classic salmon recipe, or try the colourful beetroot version, for something a little bit different.

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Fig and fennel pull-apart bread

Nordic countries have a closer association with the Mediterranean than many would imagine, with retirees and young families alike spending plenty of time down...
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Cherry spelt cakes, mascarpone and licorice sugar

Nordic countries have an affinity for licorice, both the common sweet type and the sweet and salty. Licorice powder, derived from licorice root, can be tricky to...
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Seedy crispbread

This is a must for your pantry. It’s a delicious, moreish snack that can be eaten on its own, topped with cheese and pickles, crumbled over bowl foods like...
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White chocolate, blackberry and rosemary mud slice

This slice was inspired by the lovely Sollá, who runs a chain of vegetarian and raw food restaurants in Iceland and who helped me appreciate the potential of...
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Rhubarb braised pork, roasted parsnips and flower sprouts

I love a pot roast lamb shoulder with vinegar and onions but this does the same thing, the natural acidity of the rhubarb providing the perfect match for this...
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Caramel almond cake

One of Scandinavia’s most loved cakes, both Sweden and Denmark have their own version of this wonderful cake (and, like all great cakes, the origins are unclear)....
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Scandinavian waffle-off

“Waffles are an institution in both Norway and Sweden and on a Sunday morning in either country it’s almost as if the entire north of Scandinavia pulls their...
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Viking salmon with flatbread and skagen sauce

“We tend to think of Vikings as ferocious warriors with carnivorous tastes, but the real Viking diet was surprisingly light and nutritious. They ate berries,...
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Gravlax with sour cream and potato pancakes

This classic appetiser is the perfect light start for Boxing Day brunch or lunch and best of all, it’s DIY assembly so your guests can help themselves.
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Rose pistachio shortbread

At 9pm last week, I suddenly got the urge to bake a batch of rose shortbread. You know when inspiration hits and there’s just no way you can resist running into...
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Carrot & cardamom cake

There is not much to say about this cake other than that it is my favourite. It keeps well and is perfect served with black coffee. This recipe is adapted from...
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Baked cauliflower and juniper soup

The lesser-practised technique of roasting cauliflower whole brings out a distinctly different flavour, one that is nutty and more caramel-like. It is enhanced in...
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Hot-smoked salmon, roasted garlic & apple salad

Most of the smoked salmon that you buy in shops – the kind that is usually sold in flat slices – is cold smoked. This means it has been smoked for a long time...
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Ymer, ymerdrys & berries

Ymer is Denmark’s version of sour milk, but in this recipe you can use natural yoghurt instead. It is sprinkled with ymerdrys, a crunchy sweet topping made from...
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