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Start the season with festive holiday appetizers - The Norwegian American

Taste of Norway Editor Kristi Bissell shares recipes for Scandinavian-style rye toasts that will make any holiday get-together festive.

small pieces of bread topped with shrimp and dill on top of a white plate

Traditional Toast Skagen (Swedish Shrimp Toasts)

An easy and elegant Swedish appetizer...crispy, buttery toast topped with creamy shrimp salad and caviar. A perfect way to begin a memorable evening!

three radishes on a plate with sour cream and chives

25+ Scandinavian Recipes • Nordic Comfort Food!

Explore Nordic cuisine with 25 Scandinavian recipes from cozy comfort foods to light and minimal dishes, there's something for everyone.

two slices of bread with cucumber and radishes on them, next to other food items

An easy version of a traditional Icelandic favorite - The Norwegian American

Taste of Norway Editor Kristi Bissell shares a recipe for Icelandic rúgbrauð, a dense rye bread that goes well with crisp summer vegetables.

slices of bread topped with salmon and spinach on a cutting board next to utensils

Norwegian pizza with smoked salmon, goat cheese & herb oil

Norwegian pizza with smoked salmon, goat cheese & herb oil : Sons of Norway

a casserole dish with cheese and herbs in it on a white table cloth

Flødekartofler (Danish Scalloped Potatoes) - Skandibaking

These creamy potatoes are an amazing side dish to any type of meat or main protein, or can be served on their own with a salad and some bread. They are so simple, yet so delicious!

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Skagen toast

Invented by Swede Tore Wretman in 1958, skagen is now firmly established as a traditional dish. It's super quick to make, why not try it as a simple starter. It's really easy and makes a nice, sophisticated change to a prawn cocktail

several slices of bread with different types of food on them, arranged in the shape of squares

Nordic open-faced sandwiches - the tasty other

These Nordic open-faced sandwiches have been the most fun I’ve had in the kitchen lately. I love an large array of mise-en-place when preparing a dish- the OCD side of me feels perfectly at home- and if the little bits and bobs I need to plate are extra pretty (like the ones I used here), …

crackers topped with fish and cream cheese on top of each other, sitting on a table

Pickled herring on rye? Must be holiday time!

My family’s German- and Swedish-inspired holiday gatherings weren’t celebrations...

a wooden bowl filled with potatoes and garlic next to a spoon on top of a table

Crispy Rosemary Butter Roasted Potatoes.

Made simply with Yukon gold potatoes, butter, rosemary, garlic, plenty of flaky sea salt and black pepper. Each bite is perfect and so delicious!

a white plate topped with sliced up salmon next to bread and dipping sauce on top of it

Best Scandinavian Christmas recipes

Try our pick of the best Scandinavian Christmas recipes

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Smoked cod fritters

Spanish tapas classic made easy. Bite-sized smoked cod and potato fishcakes bound together with egg and flour then quickly fried until crispy. Serve with lemon wedges

a wooden plate topped with different types of food on top of a table next to cheese, fruit and crackers

Scandinavian Snack Board

A platter full of Scandinavian snacks, perfect for entertaining.

crackers with smoked salmon and cream cheese on them are sitting on a wooden board

How To Make Norwegian Gravlax

Swedish Gravlax (cured salmon) | http://www.theroastedroot.net

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Nordic-Inspired Appetizer Board

Put this robust appetizer board with salmon, eggs, pickles and vegetables out for a backyard party or serve it for brunch. Look for tomatoes in a variety of colors for the prettiest presentation. Feel free to add additional vegetables, such as radishes and carrots, to the board.

four pieces of bread topped with salmon and cream cheese next to radishes on a wooden table

Nordic Breakfast Toasts | Cal-Organic Farms

View our recipe for Nordic Breakfast Toasts made with farm-fresh Cal-Organic vegetables.

a cake with cucumbers and flowers on it sitting on a plate next to a potted plant

Smörgåstårta (Swedish Sandwich Cake) - Nordic Kitchen stories

This retro Scandi classic is well worth making. Smörgåstårta (Swedish Sandwich Cake) is perfect to serve at summer parties & celebrations.

some food is on a white plate with pink sauce

Pea & Dill Cakes with Beetroot Yogurt - Nordic Kitchen stories

Rustle up these Pea and Dill Cakes for a really tasty meat free meal. Ideal for a packed lunch or a picnic, they can be prepared ahead and even frozen.

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