Astonishing that these brightly coloured fruit are at their best during the bleakest of months. If you haven’t had the pleasure of tasting these little gems, I highly recommend you do. With a tart-sweet flavour and ruby-red juice they are wonderful to cook with too. There are three main varieties, Tarocco, Moro and Sanguinello, which…
Recipes
Muhammara Dip with Pitta Bread
I just like something really tasty to eat. Actually, I like it if I’m offered three or four small delicious plates from which I can choose. The way we eat has changed dramatically, far more appealing than the strict, formal, starter, main course and side dish. Relaxed dining with multiple dishes in the centre of…
Janssons Frestelse ( Jansson’s Temptation)
Potatoes are always available, whether you like to mash, stuff or fry them they are deeply satisfying. This potato dish is perfect for cold winter nights. Normally served as part of a Swedish Smörgåsbord at Christmas or Easter and traditionally made with cured sprats, cream and onions. Swedish Grebbestads Ansjovis (cured sprats) are available from…
White Chocolate & Cranberry Kladdkaka
However I adore a dessert, it’s rarely on my mind as a meal draws to an end. I usually surrender after the main dish and nibble on a piece of cheese and a little seasonal fruit. No a dessert has to be savoured so I wait a couple of hours then I enjoy something sweet,…
Salmon, Fennel & Avocado Tartare
Few things are more handy to have in the fridge at Christmas for spontaneous lunches than a side of smoked salmon. I will be taking myself off to the fishmonger to make my purchase of a locally smoked side before Christmas, without question. Lovely as smoked salmon is I adore the freshness of a…
Swedish Saffron Bread with Almond & Vanilla Filling
Here we are the 1st December – and so the Festive season begins. Baking is one of my favourite activities at this time of year, I love the ritual of creating Christmas treats for family and friends. This is a Swedish classic; an enriched sweetened bread referred to as saffranslängd. Now the translation isn’t pretty:…
Pumpkin, Orange and Ginger Granola (Sugar-free)
It’s been a while since I posted a breakfast recipe so I thought I’d share this one with you. I sell this granola at Marlow’s monthly Artisan Food Market, amongst many other tempting Scandinavian baked goods, sweet and savoury. I’m always looking to extend my range however it was one of my customers that suggested…
Venison Swedish Meatballs with Pickled Red Cabbage Salad
I adore Swedish meatballs (köttbullar) with numerous recipes on offer and regional variations, they’re hearty, wholesome and truly delicious. Sadly, these days they’re often shop bought, with poor meat content and additives. The homemade version are so good and well worth the effort, trust me I have made them countless times for my children when…
Plum, Cobnut & Oat Crunch Crumble
If I had to pick just one simple dessert to make in autumn or winter it would be crumble. For me it wins major points because its super easy to knock up and I normally have all the ingredients in my store cupboard and fruit bowl. The difference here is that I have used less…
Spiced Preserved Pears
As winter is almost upon us I like to have a few hidden gems stored away in my larder to pull out at the last minute. These are just that, fragrant autumn jewels that see me through the winter months. Simple as they are, they bring warmth to salty cheese and work perfectly with game….
