Nordic cuisine
Nordic cuisine is made up of the cuisines of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland. Some common ingredients you'll find in the region include rye, fish, root vegetables and berries. A lot of Nordic cooking is about sourcing locally, using whole grains and celebrating seasonal, high quality ingredients. Plus, indulging in some comforting treats, too.
Try some fika treats
"Fika" is the Swedish term that roughly translates as "coffee and chat" and is a tradition you'll find around the region. And you'll find many treats that fit perfectly, including these favorites.
Traditional savory Nordic dishes
The region is also home to some delicious savory dishes, many of which are enjoyed around the world. Think seafood, meatballs, pickled and preserved foods. Here are some classics that are a great place to start.
Try more Nordic recipes:
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Swedish root vegetable mash (rotmos)
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Sjokoladeboller - Norwegian chocolate buns
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Toast Skagen (Swedish shrimp toast)
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Swedish cardamom cake
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Pepparkakor (Swedish ginger thins)
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Swedish limpa bread
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Æblekage - Danish apple trifle
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Rote Grütze (red berry pudding)
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Finnish blueberry pie (Mustikkapiirakka)
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Swedish pickled beets
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Swedish blueberry soup (Blåbärssoppa)
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Beet cured salmon
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Pressgurka - Swedish pressed cucumber salad
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Swedish crispbread (rye seed crackers)
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Langoustines with herbed cream
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Swedish cheesecake with strawberries (ostkaka)








