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Hot smoked salmon

Home Hot Smoked Salmon

Sea bass, Lemon Roasted New Potatoes & Fennel

Sea Bass, Lemon Roasted New Potatoes & Fennel

Salmon, Fennel & Avocado Tartare 5

Salmon, Fennel & Avocado Tartare

Smoked Haddock Fishcakes with Lemon Butter Sauce

Herby Potato Waffle

Herby Potato Waffles with Hot Smoked Salmon & Pickled Vegetables

Smoked Mackerel Salad

Smoked Mackerel Salad with Miso Dressing

Brined Salmon with Dill infused Potatoes

Brined Salmon with Creamy Dill Infused Potatoes & Lightly Pickled Cucumber

Cucumber & Crayfish Soup

Chilled Cucumber & Crayfish Soup

Swedish Salmon Pudding

Laxpudding (Swedish Salmon & Potato Pudding)

Beetroot Cured Gravlax

Beetroot & Horseradish Cured Gravlax

Swedish Fish Soup with a French Kick

Swedish Fish Soup with Saffron Rouille

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Only @nigellalawson could make squeezing in just o Only @nigellalawson could make squeezing in just one more baking book sound so elegant. She wrote the loveliest words about Buns: Sweets and Simple Bakes — and went for the Brown Butter & Vanilla, a quiet favourite of mine. Deceptively simple, but the kind of bun that’s never trying too hard, because it doesn’t need to.

So chuffed you took the time, Nigella — thank you.

@quadrillebooks 
#BunsTheBook #MorningBuns #bakingwithyeast #bakingbook #NigellaLawson #brownbutterbuns #vanilla #BunsSweetsAndSimple #nordickitchenstories
With all this hot weather lately, a chilled Cucumb With all this hot weather lately, a chilled Cucumber & Almond soup was just what I fancied. Cool, creamy, and packed with protein and flavour. I used 650g small cucumbers, 250g full-fat Greek yogurt, 2 spring onions, a blanched clove of garlic (raw’s a bit harsh for this, I find), 60g skinned almonds, 50ml strong veg stock, a good drizzle of EVOO, lemon juice, and a splash of sherry vinegar to finish. I also threw in a handful of herbs – fresh dill, blanched parsley, and mint – for a lovely hit of green brightness. (Serves 2.)

Tip: blitz the blanched almonds with the veg stock first until really smooth – that’s key. Then add the cucumber, herbs, spring onions, garlic, EVOO, lemon, vinegar, and just a third of the yogurt. Only whisk in the rest once the soup’s puréed – it gives a lovely thick, creamy texture. If you add all the yogurt to the blender at once, it can end up a bit thinner than you’d like.

Finish with a swirl of EVOO, a drizzle of thinned yogurt, and maybe a few cucumber ribbons if you're feeling a bit cheffy.

As I sat down to eat, it occurred to me that some chopped pickled jalapeños on top would be lovely – so that’s exactly what I added to the finished soup before tucking in!

#chilledsoup #cucumbersoup #summerrecipes #almondsoup #vegetarianrecipes #glutenfree #coolingmeals #easyrecipes #greekyoghurt #souprecipe #healthyandfresh #britishsummerfood
This week’s bits and pieces… 1 & 2. A christe This week’s bits and pieces…

1 & 2. A christening cake I loved making, thank you for the flowers @littlebeechesfarm 

3. A lovely walk and catch-up with @wasielewskamarta – always a pleasure 🤍
 
4. Stumbled on some wild raspberries while out and about 

5. Making the most of the gorgeous summer tomatoes

6. Grass dancing in the wind



#LittleMoments #BritishSummer #SlowDays #HomeBakes #ForagedFinds #SeasonalEating #CountrysideWalks #ChristeningCake #SimplePleasures #nordickitchenstories
I’m fully embracing my current obsession with to I’m fully embracing my current obsession with tomatoes — and honestly, who wouldn’t? They’re so sweet and juicy at the moment. This little tart is packed with toasted fennel seeds, chunks of salty feta, and a mix of whole and sliced tomatoes that roast beautifully. The feta is so good with the sweet, blistered tomatoes — such a lovely mix of textures and flavours. All of that’s tucked into a light spelt pastry that’s perfectly crumbly. The full recipe will be on the blog tomorrow!

#tomatoseason #seasonaleats #summertart #vegetarianrecipes #homebaking #britishseasonalfood #tomatolove #easyvegetarian #eattheseasons #tartrecipe #bloggerrecipes #instafoodie #savourybakes #tomatotart #ukblogger #nordickitchenstories
What a weekend! I managed to deliver a Strawberry What a weekend! I managed to deliver a Strawberry and Elderflower Buttercream Cake in 30°C heat without a single mishap – a small miracle if you ask me. Huge congratulations to the lovely newlyweds Victoria and John –  hope you had the most wonderful day 💐🎂 (There’s a snap of the cake over on stories)

Now the new week is here and the temperatures are finally a bit more manageable. Thought I’d share my current favourite weekend lunch – a lovely summery Tuna Salad. When tomatoes are so sweet and juicy, it’s the perfect time to make the most of them. Paired with haricot beans, diced celery (I know it can be a bit divisive, but it adds such a nice crunch), and a caper and chive mustard dressing. Light, fresh, and very satisfying.

#strawberryandelderflowercake #buttercreamcake #summerwedding  #tunasalad #seasonaleating #haricotbeans #capers #chives #homemadelunch #simplemeals #foodinspo #saladseason #homecooking #frommytable #inmykitchen #onmyplate #ukfoodie #ukfoodblog #foodbloguk #slowdownwithstills #nordickitchenstories
I meant to post this much earlier, but I’ve been I meant to post this much earlier, but I’ve been busy prepping a wedding cake for a Midsummer wedding tomorrow. Buttercream and a heatwave are not the best combination! I was up at 4:30 to get ahead of the heat, and I’m so glad I did — the cake is finished and happily chilling in the fridge.

Being half Swedish, Midsommar holds a special place in my heart. It’s all about flower crowns, fresh air, and that lovely feeling of long summer days. We gather with family and friends, share a beautiful midsommar feast - pickled herring, new potatoes, strawberry cream cake (this is not the wedding cake), and snaps! 
A time to slow down, dance around the maypole, and celebrate life and light. 

 Glad Midsommar! 💛🌞

#Midsommar #GladMidsommar #swedishmidsummer #weddingseason #Midsommarvibes #FlowerCrowns #ScandiStyle #NordicTradition #SummerSolstice  #SkålToSummer  #Familytraditions #ScandinavianCelebration #nordickitchenstories
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