Midsommar recipes

Milder than their cousin the onion, shallots are ideal for grilling. For a midsummer cookout in Sweden, home cook Asa Johanson tosses shallots in butter and olive oil, wraps them in foil with dill, and cooks the package slowly on the grill until the shallots soften and caramelize, taking on a deep, sweet flavor. This recipe first appeared in our June/July 2014 issue with Per Styregård's story "A Midsummer's Dream."

Dill-and-new-potato salad is an iconic summer food in Sweden. In this version, sautéed kohlrabi, fresh dill, and boiled potatoes are warmed in melted butter to make a simple side dish that’s perfect for picnics and backyard barbecues.

These summer recipes are perfect for the solstice.

Ingredient: 2 lb new potatoes 3 tablespoons (unsalted) butter, diced 1/4 cup finely chopped dill* coarse, flaky sea salt Directions: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the potatoes and …

This decorative Summer Solstice focaccia bread is filled with traditional Midsummer herbs. Delicious and easy to make for Litha!

‘Thou told’st me they were stol’n unto this wood’ – Midsummer Night’s DreamA fennel infused fairytale feast for both the palate and eyes. This whimsical cake is the perfect way to celebrate summer solstice, generous layers of moist sponge, spiked with fresh lemon and the heady aroma of fennel, sandwiched with sharp, creamy mascarpone, it’s a match made in fairy heaven….

Today is Midsummer! The summer solstice is a big deal in Scandinavian countries, and I grew up celebrating it with my local Swedish Society. We'd have a big potluck, replete with Scandinavian...

This tasty strawberry, lemon and elderflower pavlova traybake is the perfect dish to be shared amongst guests at a garden party.