It is soon 13:th December and Lucia here in Sweden. And what is a “must” is “Lussebullar” or St Lucia Saffron Rolls.. Saffron Rolls is eaten throughout the whole Advent time which is from 4 Sundays before Christmas. What is also common is to make the Saffron Cringle or Advent Cringle or as it is called in Swedish and Norwegian Adventskrans.
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Gingerbread Cookies and Gingerbread House
Gingerbread Cookies is a “must” in Sweden and Norway for Christmas. Gingerbread House baking is also very popular. You can use the same dough for both. Get in the mood for Christmas!
Thanksgiving Turkey
Coming from Norway, having lived in the USA and living in Sweden, my traditions have become a mix of many cultures. And as I keep my Norwegian and even Swedish one´s I also like to mix it with a little American. And next weekend is Thanksgiving in the USA. Thursday is actually Thanksgiving and the day for the Turkey.
Red Lentil Pasta with Chicken Pesto Sauce
It is fun to make your own pasta. It is also a bit hard work, so you gain respect for those who do this regularly. This is a pasta high in protein and low in calories. Want to impress, make your own homemade pasta!
Meatballs in Vegetable and Tomatoe Sauce
These meatballs in vegetable and tomatoe sauce made from scratch will take you to Italy, France and Sweden. Meatballs is a favorite in Sweden. Even Italians love meatballs and serve them in tomatoe sauce. In this sauce I have added even a touch of France with herbs from Provence.
Cauliflower Pizza
Ideal for anyone who wants to eat less carbohydrates, is gluten intolerant or just want to make a really yummy pizza with full-bodied taste. What you top the cauliflower pizza with, you choose yourself.
“Smörgåstårta” – Sandwich Cake
Swedish Smörgåstårta is a savory cake. It’s delicious. The Sandwich cake or Smörgåstårta is a speciality of Sweden. The cake is served at parties. Instead of cream and sugary decorations it can be decorated with raddishes, eggs, dill, salmon, prawns, ham, tomatoes, cucumbers to name a few toppings. The sky is the limit! One piece is a whole meal.
Liver Paste
“Leverpastej” is a Swedish paste that is used as spread on crackers and bread and also on the Buffé tables when you have Smörgåsbord and Christmasbuffé. It is really good and it is actually easy to make yourself.
Lentil Stew with Poached Eggs
This Lentil Stew with bacon and vegetables is a fast and light meal. The poached egg makes it feel luxurious and challenging to make.
Classic Pico de Gallo
Fresh tomato salsa with garlic, coriander and red chili as a seasoning. A Pico de Gallo is perfect to serve with a barbecue or taco evening!
Bj's Live Kitchen 