Smoked salmon ravioli: an Italian recipe inspired by Scandinavia. Cold-smoked salmon is mixed with cooked potatoes and fresh dill into a delicious pasta filling. Serve…
Browsing Category recipes
Here you will find all of the recipes from this blog. Go ahead and browse my recipe collection like a recipe book and feel inspired. If you are looking for something more specific, try narrowing it down by selecting a category above.
Sweet potato cake with brown butter frosting
On the lookout for the best fall cake recipe? Look no further. This sweet potato cake with brown butter frosting has everything you need for…
Roasted butternut squash and red lentil soup
Roasted butternut squash and red lentil soup is an easy recipe for a nutritious and filling meal. A comforting fall soup, butternut squash and red…
Fig and goat cheese salad with beet sprouts and raspberry vinaigrette
Fig and goat cheese salad on a mixed leaves base with a two-ingredient raspberry vinaigrette and colourful beetroot sprouts. The bright pink tones will sure…
Eggplant ricotta dip
A creamy dreamy dip to serve as a starter on any occasion, this eggplant ricotta dip comes together in less than 30 minutes and delivers…
Pavlova with mango cream, blueberries and banana
Pavlova is an iconic cake that comes from Down Under. A thick meringue base that is wonderfully soft on the inside and crunchy on the…
No-bake maple cheesecake with a pecan crust
This easy no-bake maple cheesecake is perfect in the summer as well as in the fall. Refreshing and full of flavour, it has a pecan…
Strawberry rhubarb crisp
Once you’ve tried it, you can never get enough of strawberry rhubarb crisp. Strawberries and rhubarb are such a perfect combination. Soft and jammy, the…
Strawberry Bavarian Cream
Strawberry Bavarian cream is a firm mousse made with fresh strawberries, a light yolk custard, whipped cream and gelatin. A light and refreshing strawberry no-bake…
London fog ice cream (no churn)
London fog ice cream is a beautiful ice cream flavour that combines Earl Grey tea and vanilla. Easy to make, this no churn London fog…
Leek lasagna with smoked ham: a no pasta lasagna recipe
Leek lasagna is a no pasta lasagna recipe where lasagna noodles are subbed with boiled leeks. Creamy bechamel and smoked ham bits, along with a…
Cheesecake kladdkaka, cream cheese swirled chocolate cake
Swedish sticky cake kladdkaka has been rising in popularity, so here comes a variation. Cheesecake kladdkaka is a kladdkaka with a cream cheese swirl on…
Chicken livers with onion
I am a lover of chicken liver and onions. Chicken livers with onion sautéed in sizzling butter, the only other condiment being a sprinkle of…
Nordic pesto with shrimp, a Scandinavian appetizer
Fancy serving a Scandinavian appetizer the next time you have guests? Nordic pesto with smoked shrimp is a hit. Nordic pesto is pretty similar to…
Coconut water mojito with frozen raspberries
Coconut water mojito with frozen raspberries is a flavoured variation of classic mojito. It was my drink of choice last summer, when we had the…
Easy skillet farinata (Italian chickpea pancake)
Farinata is a chickpea flour and olive oil pancake very popular on the coast of the Ligurian Sea. You can easily make this chickpea pancake…
Roasted pepper flan with pecorino sauce
A vegetable flan topped with cheese sauce is a delicious and elegant starter. This roasted pepper flan with pecorino sauce is a winner. It’s vegetarian,…
Crustless ricotta cheesecake with canned peaches (gluten free)
This crustless ricotta cheesecake with canned peaches is a lovely alternative to cream cheese cheesecake. Italian ricotta cheese gives this crustless cheesecake a lighter texture….
Broccoli pasta bake with mozzarella and parmigiano
Broccoli pasta bake with mozzarella is a healthy and filling dinner option. Store your leftovers in lunch boxes as this dish is perfect for reheating…
Thai red cabbage slaw with lime sriracha mayo
Thailand has hands down one of the most flavourful cuisines I have tasted. In this Thai red cabbage slaw I have attempted to bring together some…
Strawberry cheesecake smoothie
Warning: this is not a healthy smoothie. If you’ve come here for a healthy treat, you will be disappointed. On the contrary, if you’re looking…
Spring onion potato salad with cilantro mayo
Spring onion potato salad with cilantro mayo is the perfect potato salad recipe. Rich in flavour, this potato salad with spring onions is a great…
Scandinavian deviled eggs with smoked salmon mousse
Scandinavian deviled eggs with smoked salmon mousse are a Nordic twist to deviled eggs. Eggs stuffed with salmon are a classic on the Swedish Easter…
Bird’s nest cupcakes on Portuguese sponge cake
Bird’s nest cupcakes are a perfect treat for your Easter table. Eggs are not just a decoration but the main flavour, too, as these egg…
Swedish pickled red onion (picklad rödlök)
Pickled red onion, known in Swedish as picklad rödlök is a very popular addition to many dishes in Sweden, especially when shrimps are involved. Pickled red…
Coconut lime shrimp tacos
Coconut lime shrimp tacos are a colourful meal option full of wonderful flavours. Shrimps are sautéed in flavoured coconut oil and seasoned with lime juice…
Tomato mustard tart miniatures
Classic French tomato tart as a finger food version. Here are small puff pastry tarts with tomato, mustard and feta cheese on top. Tomato mustard…
Dark chocolate cheesecake with raspberries
Although a big fan of New York style cheesecake, I always end up making no-bake cheesecake more often. It’s cool to skip the oven from…
Green tea matcha macarons
The perfect Valentine’s day gift? A box of matcha macarons! Lovely green matcha-flavoured macaron shells filled with a simple vanilla buttercream. Who said Valentine’s day stuff…
Ragù bolognese, the Italian meat sauce
Ragù bolognese, or the Italian meat sauce, is the ultimate pasta sauce. Adding meat to tomato sauce is not the only asset that make bolognese…
Creamy chicken and mushroom skillet stew
A skillet stew is a quick way to get away with a full meal in a short time. Add a side to that and you’re…
Candy cane cupcakes with peppermint buttercream
If you came here for inspiration on what to bake this upcoming holiday season, my suggestion this year is candy cane cupcakes with peppermint buttercream….
No-bake Oreo cheesecake
No-bake Oreo cheesecake is all that is good in life. Who doesn’t love Oreos? I mean: cookies and cream cheesecake, enough said. Let this sweet thought…
A Christmas jam recipe: plum and clove jam with cocoa
Cold and dark afternoons call for some fruit preserving, plus isn’t it wonderful to have a spiced jam out on your Christmas table? If you’re…
Lussekatter, the Swedish saffron buns
Lussekatter are Swedish saffron buns traditionally baked and enjoyed aroud St. Lucy’s day in Sweden. Also known as lussebullar, the saffron buns are made of a yeast…
Raspberry chocolate balls
Raspberry chocolate balls are a delicious treat to enjoy with a cup of hot unsweetened black coffee. A staple in the Swedish fika tradition, basic…
Chocolate pumpkin Bundt cake with homemade pumpkin purée
Want to make a pumpkin cake but you’re tired of pumpkin pie? Are you looking for a different kind of recipe when it comes to…
Salted caramel sauce
Salted caramel is a simple recipe that requires few basic ingredients. There are countless of websites online about salted caramel and the differences between all these…
Creamy chanterelle mushroom risotto
Chanterelle risotto is the perfect recipe for an autumn day. That is when chanterelle mushrooms are in season. Make a mushroom risotto using chanterelles, white…
Hot honey rum milk with turmeric
Few beverages feel like an autumn day like a mug of hot milk and honey. Add turmeric to it for an extra health boost and…
Quiche with sweet potato and chèvre
Making a quiche with sweet potato and chèvre had been long on my mind. The combination of these two is really lovely, even visually. When you…
Tuna zucchini boats
Tuna zucchini boats are a simple and healthy dish to enjoy especially in the summer. The combination of tuna and feta cheese delivers a flavourful…
Lime crème brûlée
Lime crème brûlée. The best of both worlds. On the one hand, the classic French dessert wonderfully famous for its crunchy burnt sugar top. On the…
Blackberry gin and tonic with pink tonic water
If you’re looking for inspiration for a new cocktail this summer, may I suggest blackberry gin and tonic. Blackberries have this deep, almost bitter sweetness (couldn’t…
Vegan panna cotta with coconut milk and cardamom
I have written multiple times that I am a big fan of panna cotta, a dessert that actually originates from the very region in Italy…
Black olive paté on bruschetta
Black olive paté, or black olive paste, is just one of the many toppings that you can use to make bruschetta. When I have stale…
Holy chunky guacamole!
Guacamole is one of my all-time favourites. I could eat it with anything. My love is not just for the avocado alone, but for that…
Raspberry Prosecco slushie, a refreshing cocktail
Oh the days are warm and it couldn’t be a better time for some fruit-based refreshment. My favourite lately is a combination of alcohol and…
Quiche with zucchini, feta and mint
Dear readers of this blog, let me present to you a lovely quiche made with zucchini, feta and mint leaves. It is basically a concentrate…
Cream cheese and hazelnut stuffed mushrooms
Cream cheese stuffed mushrooms sounds like a very easy and cheap starter. Yet sometimes you just gotta add one ingredient to give a simple recipe…
Lemon lavender cake loaf
Lemon lavender cake is an excellent treat in anticipation of summer. Think a zesty loaf with a subtle lavender scent. The amount of lavender in…
