Cookalong with Frida and Ciana last night. They in Frisco, Dallas Texas, USA and me here in Sollentuna Sweden. We made The Hungarian National Dish Goulash. However we made it Vegetarian/Vegan. It turned out so wonderful. What a comforting dish! A Vegetable Stew with mushrooms, tomatoes and beans and spiced with paprika, cinnamon, cumin and caraway seeds. Goulash originates back to the 9th century and was a shepherds dish.
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Easter Traditions
Do you perhaps celebrate by searching for Easter eggs filled with candy, painting beautiful Easter eggs, decorate with twigs and feathers, “Gå Påskkärring” or go skiing? Yes, this sounds like an ordinary Swedish Easter. But why do you celebrate Easter really? Is it for the candy and eggs, social interaction with friends, family, or to spend time outdoors? Easter is actually the biggest Christian celebration in the world and is celebrated in memory of important Christian and religious events. Let me take you around the world on a short Easter-celebration trip. And also inspire you to decorate Eastereggs and twigs the Scandinavian style. What are your traditions?
Oven Omelette with Shrimp or Mushroom Stew
A traditional Swedish dish on the “Smörgåsbord” for Christmas, Easter or Midsummer.
Shrimp Cheese Cake
Cheese Cake is really a sweet dessert. However this is a variation as a Savory Cheese Cake with Swedish tastes that can be used on the “Smörgåsbord” or as a starter. As Easter is coming up and many do not eat meat this is perfect for the Easterbuffé or Eastertable. However it is festive and tastes great for any festive dinner table.
Mango Sticky Rice
In many countries in Asia it is now Mango season. In countries like Thailand and Vietnam a special dessert is the sure sign of the spring and summer, “Mango sticky rice”. It is usually eaten in the peak Mango season, the months of April and May. The main ingredients needed are sticky rice (glutinous rice), canned or fresh coconut milk, salt, palm sugar and mangoes. Give it a try to make this popular dessert at home!
Norwegian “Fiskepudding” with Carrot Stew and “Green Pea Guacomole”
Cookalong with Frida and Ciana tonight. They in Frisco, Dallas Texas, USA and me here in Sollentuna Sweden. Today we made a really traditional Norwegian dish, Norwegian ”Fiskepudding” which is a Fish Loaf. The recipe for Fiskepudding is from my mothers recipebook and was on the menu in february 1957.
Homemade Colored Pasta
I love to make my own pasta. This time I wanted to take on the challenge to make colored and patterned pasta. It is creative at the same time I get great food. I tried to make different kinds as well. Making pasta is a great activity to do with kids as well!
Homemade Colored Patterned Pasta
I love to make my own pasta. This time I wanted to take on the challenge to make colored and patterned pasta. It is creative at the same time I get great food.
How to Season Your Cast Iron Skillet
It is 38 years ago since I bought my set of Cast Iron Skillets. I was 19 years old and I was going to move to my own apartment in my homecountry Norway. With todays prices it was a real investment. And they last for life and generations if taken care of. I have moved a lot over my life and these skillets have weighed heavy in my moving boxes. However they have come along. And even if they are old, they seem totally brand new and better than ever these days. I don´t need a non-stick pan even, since I season my cast iron pans. This is how you can take care of your Cast Iron Skillets.
Afternoon Tea
This weekend I treated myself to Afternoon Tea. I had some bakery in my freezer that I could create with. So this became my treat after a while. You do not need fancy ingredients to make a perfect Afternoon Tea. It just needs to look pretty and petite.
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