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Fish

Cod, Coconut, Basil and Lemongrass

Creamy Horseradish Soup with Parsley Oil

Creamy Horseradish Soup with Parsley Oil

Hake, Celeriac Puree, Mustard and Leek Sauce

Hake, Celeriac Puree, Mustard Leek Sauce

Mussels Mouclade

#comfortfood #easyrecipe #sodomino

Swedish Fishballs – Fiskbullar

Smörgåstårta (Swedish Sandwich Cake)

Smörgåstårta (Swedish Sandwich Cake)

Braised Cod with Wild Garlic Emulsion

Braised Cod with Wild Garlic Emulsion

Seared Sea Trout with Lemongrass Veloute

Seared Sea Trout with Pea & Lemongrass Velouté

Thai Coconut Congee

Thai Coconut Congee

Speedy Laxpudding

Speedy Laxpudding (Swedish Salmon Pudding)

Spiced Monkfish, Barley & Beetroot Risotto

Spiced Monkfish, Barley & Beetroot Risotto

Provencale Sardines

Catalan-Style Sardines

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Cinnamon bun day is the perfect excuse to indulge Cinnamon bun day is the perfect excuse to indulge in all things soft, sticky, and spiced. BUNS, Sweet and Simple is packed with tempting recipes – from the nutty, caramel twisted Tosca bun to the sweet and fruity blueberry sugar Bun – there’s a bun for everyone.

People often ask me which is my favourite bun from my book. Truth is, I can’t choose just one – there are two I always come back to: the traditional fragrant, warming cardamom bun, and the oh so indulgent double espresso bun, rich, bold, and totally irresistible.

Images by @kimlightbody_photo 

#kanelbullar #kannelbullensdag #bunbook #cinnamonbunday #bunbook #bunssweetandsimple #bakingbuns #mindfulness #spicedbaking #comfortfood #bunsfordays #slowbaking #weekendbakes
A basket of quince arrived in my kitchen this week A basket of quince arrived in my kitchen this week - gnarled, golden, and wonderfully aromatic. I’ve poached them slowly in the oven with lemon, cinnamon, and a touch of star anise. It’s one of those small autumn rituals that fills the house with comfort.

On another note, tomorrow marks Cinnamon Bun Day—a moment when Sweden, and anyone with a soft spot for spiced, buttery swirls, gathers around the ritual of fika. It’s a gentle pause, a cup of something warm in hand, and the comfort of a bun that smells of cinnamon and sugar. A small celebration of sweetness and connection. So look out for my post…

#QuinceSeason #PoachedFruit #simpleanddelicious #AutumnBounty #SeasonalEating #FoodWriterLife #preservingtraditions #preserving #nordickitchenstories#HomeCookingJoy
SWEET POTATO & LENTIL SOUP

I’ve always said I’m not terribly fond of sweet potatoes, yet I keep giving them another go, knowing how good they are for you. I think I’ve finally cracked it with this hearty soup – gently spiced, wonderfully rich, full of depth, and just right for a satisfying lunch.

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½ large sweet potato, peeled
1 medium carrot, peeled & cut into batons
1 onion, peeled & cut into eighths
1 romano pepper, deseeded & chopped
1.5 tsp ground cumin
1.5 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
virgin rapeseed oil (for sautéing)
2cm piece fresh ginger, peeled & chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled
50g split red lentils, rinsed
120g coconut milk
1 can quality tomatoes
4–5 cherry tomatoes, halved
toasted desiccated coconut & fresh coriander to serve 

1. Heat a splash of oil in a large pan. Add onion, carrot, pepper & sweet potato. Sauté until starting to soften.
2. Stir in garlic, ginger & spices. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add lentils, canned tomatoes, 2 cans of water & the coconut milk. Simmer until the veg are soft.
4. Scoop out a ladle of chunky veg and set aside. Blitz the rest until smooth.
5. Return the reserved veg to the pan, stir in the halved cherry tomatoes, and heat through.
6. Serve topped with toasted desiccated coconut & fresh coriander 

#vegansoup #souprecipe #plentyofplants #easyrecipes #plantbased #vegancomfortfood #dairyfree #glutenfree #lentilsoup #midweekmeals #healthycomfortfood #cozyrecipes #mealprep #nordickitchenstories
Freeze Your Sourdough. Bulk baking and freezing s Freeze Your Sourdough.

Bulk baking and freezing sourdough not only means you have great bread to hand, it’s healthier too.

#healthbenefits #retrogradation #sourdough #healthier #guthealth #prebiotics #floursaltwater #gutmicrobiomehealthmatters
Figs are at their very best right now – I’ll b Figs are at their very best right now – I’ll be sharing the full recipe this week on my blog for my Fig, Blue Cheese & Walnut Filo Tart. I love making this with fresh figs; their natural sweetness pairs perfectly with the tang of blue cheese and the crunch of filo and walnuts. A drizzle of honey straight from the oven brings it all together – autumn on a plate.

#figseason #seasonalcooking #Ffilotart #bluecheeseandfigs #walnutsandhoney #eattheseasons #autumnkitchen #simpleingredients #nordickitchenstories
My recent sourdough bakes — plus a winning Richa My recent sourdough bakes — plus a winning Richard Hart recipe.

• Shot 1 & 2: seeded sandwich loaf
• Shot 3: chewy bagels fresh from the oven
• And not an experiment but a favourite: Richard Hart’s rye + miso loaf (so good )

It’s our Flowerfields workshop day today - looking forward to meeting our guests, sharing stories, and exploring food and flowers together.

#sourdough #seededloaf #bagels #ryemiso #richardhartbread #flowerfieldsworkshop #foodandflowers #breadlove #fermentationjourney #wildyeast #loaflove #nordickitchensories
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