Swedish Holiday Ham (Julskinka)
Since it is getting harder and harder to find brined un-smoked ham here in the states, we started to make our own. It is very easy but the brining process needs to be started a few weeks before Christmas.
Gravlax (Cured Salmon)
Not only a classic on the Swedish smörgåsbord, but also a great dish on its own. We like to serve it with creamed or baked potatoes and of course hovmästarsås.
Hovmästarsås (Dill & Mustard Sauce)
This is a delicious cold sauce that goes especially well with cured or smoked salmon.
Knäck & Kola (Swedish Christmas Toffee)
There are many ways to cook caramel candy. In Sweden, the most popular are chewy or brittle knäck with crunchy almonds (like that found in Daim) and smooth, soft smörkola (like Werther’s).
Time for Turkey !
American Thanksgiving means roast turkey with all the trimmings and lots of pie for dessert. Why not give it a try this year, if you haven’t before?
Roast Turkey
Roast turkey is at the center of many holiday dinners across the world, particularly during Thanksgiving and Christmas. In Sweden it is less common, but my father used to serve it for New Years Eve.
Bread Stuffing
In our family, bread stuffing is the best part of the traditional turkey dinner. My version is a little different and inspired by European cooking.
Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet and smooth, this casserole is reminiscent of dessert but goes amazingly well with turkey and gravy. Since we can never agree on pecan topping or marshmallows, we use both.