In may seem odd to some, but Swedes often eat cake without icing or buttercream. In my opinion, this moist, airy and delicately flavored cake needs nothing but a good cup of coffee or tea – or why not a glass of ice cold milk? A superb base recipe for all your muffins, cupcakes and cakes!
This recipe came about when I was making chocolate icing and forgot to melt the butter first. I love a hint of coffee but it can be skipped. Not as sweet as American frosting, this has a rich chocolate flavor and smooth, buttery consistency.
Our love for sandwiches have lead to a great variety of bread. These easy to bake, soft and spongy flatbreads can be found in every Swedish grocery store and it’s easy to understand why!
In contrast to the sweet British and American versions, Swedish tea cakes are super soft, flattened bread buns that are perfect for open-faced sandwiches.
A very popular flatbread that is great for open-faced sandwiches and sandwich cakes. This soft, spongy and mildly sweet bread originates from the island of Hönö on the Swedish west coast.
From the very north of Sweden comes this flavorful, soft and chewy flatbread. Great for open-faced sandwiches and sandwich cakes, or make instant pizzas by adding toppings and cook them in the microwave!
To celebrate my family’s recent naturalization, I give you my very best recipes for some real American staples.
Combining Scottish frying techniques with West African seasonings, African-Americans in the southern states perfected this American staple dish. Deliciously crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, deep-fried chicken has become popular all over the world.
Fried chicken has become a Korean staple. This sauce tastes similar to that from our favorite local restaurant Gala Chicken, which in turn reminds us of the amazing chicken we ate in Korea. Subtle hints of cinnamon and cardamom creates a mouthwatering aroma that we find especially irresistible.
While honoring the Qing dynasty Hunan military leader Tso Tsung-t’ang, this spicy, sweet and sour dish was actually created in the USA and is one of the most popular dishes served in North American Chinese restaurants.