Author: Steven
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Swedish Kanelbullar: Soft Cardamom Cinnamon Buns
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 buns Prep Time: 35 minutes (active) Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 250 ml whole milk (1 cup), warmed to 105°F/40°C 75 g granulated sugar (1/3 cup) 7 g instant yeast (2 1/4 tsp) or 9 g active dry 500 g all-purpose flour…
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Creamy Dill Fish Gratin with Duchess Potatoes
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 800 g cod or haddock fillets, skinless Salt, white pepper, 1 tsp lemon zest 900 g potatoes; 60 g butter; 60 ml cream; 2 egg yolks; pinch nutmeg 30 g butter; 30…
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Weeknight Korv Stroganoff with Creamy Tomato-Paprika Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 cups (285 g) long-grain white rice + 3 cups (720 ml) water + 1/2 tsp fine salt 500 g (about 1.1 lb) falukorv sausage, cut into 1/2-inch half-moons 1 large yellow onion, thinly…
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Poached Cod with Egg and Dill Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients Cod: 4 skinless cod loin fillets (about 800 g total) Poaching liquid: 1.5 L water, 2 tbsp (20 g) kosher salt, 1 tsp sugar, 10 white peppercorns, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 lemon (sliced), 1…
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Biff à la Lindström with Rosy Beef Patties and Pickles
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) 85% lean ground beef 1 cup (140 g) finely chopped cooked or pickled beets, well drained 1 small red onion, finely minced 2 tbsp capers, drained and chopped 1/2…
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Swedish Äppelkaka with Cardamom and Vanilla Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 medium tart apples (about 800 g), peeled, cored, sliced 1 tbsp lemon juice 50 g (1/4 cup) sugar + 1 tbsp demerara sugar (topping) 1 tsp ground cinnamon + 1 tsp…
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Saffron Lussebullar (Lussekatter) Sweet Buns
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 buns Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 0.5 g saffron threads + 1 tbsp hot water (or vodka) 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, warm 7 tbsp (100 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated…
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Swedish Pickled Herring Trio with New Potatoes
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (smörgåsbord style) Prep Time: 45 minutes (active) Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 36 hours (mostly inactive soaking and marinating) Quick Ingredients 700 g salt-cured herring fillets, rinsed 2 L cold water (for soaking) Pickling brine (1–2–3 lag): 1 cup (240 ml) 12% white vinegar, 2 cups (400…
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Classic Prinsesstårta with Raspberry Jam and Marzipan
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 servings (8-inch/20 cm cake) Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 5 hours (includes chilling and assembly) Quick Ingredients 4 large eggs, room temp 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar 2/3 cup (85 g) cake flour + 1/3 cup (40 g) cornstarch or potato…
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Swedish Smörgåstårta Savory Sandwich Cake
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 servings Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 57 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 24 slices soft white sandwich bread, crusts trimmed 6 large eggs (for egg salad) 400 g small cooked shrimp, chopped + 150 g for garnish 300 g finely chopped smoked…
