Pickled herring is a real Scandinavian classic. This recipe has a summer approach with fresh vegetables. The Swedish name is actually “sommarsill”. The crisp bread is a fantastic pairing with pickled foods.
Smoked salmon terrine with mustard and dill dip
This cold fish terrine is delicious made with salmon, but you can use any fish you like. The mustard and dill sauce pairs wonderfully with the salmon. You can also make a crème fraiche based sauce with some dill and fish roe in it.
Matjes herring cake with roe topping
The herring pickle in this recipe is a “matjes” which is similar to the anchovy taste. The cake is perfect on a smorgasbord or on its own as a starter. You can top the cake with any roe you like!
Smoked shrimp with mustard and dill mayonnaise, salad and croutons
A different take on the ordinary shrimp cocktail. Here you have a yummy recipe for mayonnaise too!
Red beetroot dip with crispy flat bread
This beetroot salad is a Swedish favourite to have on sandwiches or on a smorgasbord! It pairs well with pork products such as ham or with meatballs. In this recipe you have it on its own with some crispy flat bread for a Scandinavian take on tacos.
Soft flat bread rolled with Västerbotten cheese and cloudberry jam
You can change the Västerbotten cheese for any cheese you like. The soft flat breads are very popular in Sweden and you can use it to roll with ham, salmon or salad too!