Fluffy Eggnog (without raw eggs)
This light, creamy eggnog tastes more like fluffy milkshake than anything you can find in a store. Alcohol is optional and there are no raw eggs, since the fluffiness comes from whipped cream and not egg whites.
Happy 4th of July (with AI)
It is that time of the year again but times are changing. Did you try the new AI tools yet? I did, and will show you what I found.
Mille Crêpes (Pannkakstårta)
This French delicacy looks impressive even though it is far from a thousand layers (mille means thousand in French). In Sweden we simply call it pancake cake and offers a more festive way of serving crêpes with whipped cream and jam. Perfect for summer when friends and relatives visit.
Fat Tuesday Reminder
Time to fatten up before Lent! While the rest of the world celebrates Pancake Day, Swedes eat Semla, a delicacy that was recently featured in the movie “A Man Called Otto”.
Traditional Swedish Cake for Valentines?
It’s time to treat your loved ones on Valentines Day and what could be better than the famous Swedish Prinsesstårta?
Prinsesstårta (Swedish Princess Cake)
This traditional Swedish cake has its roots from the late 1800s. The name may have come from the finest, so called princess almonds, used at the time. The green marzipan version was first published by Jenny Åkerström, home economics teacher to the Swedish princesses in the early 1900s.
Sponge for Layered Cakes
Super light and airy – quick and easy to make. Useful for all layered cakes, just add your choice of fruit, jam, cream or frosting.
Pastry Cream (Crème Pâtissière)
Thick, smooth vanilla cream that enhances any cake or pastry. Very easy to make with this recipe, which only asks for vanilla extract and other common ingredients.
Raspberry Jam
Once you have made this, you will never want to eat store bought jam again! Contains only three ingredients and takes 15 minutes to make.
Almond Paste/Marzipan
In case you cannot find it in the store, this is a quick and easy recipe on how to make it yourself.