Semlor – Swedish lenten buns

semlor swedish lenten buns with cream and icing sugar on top

Have you heard of the Swedish lenten buns called Semlor? It is buns that are eaten from January up until the lent or fat Tuesday. So before the fasting starts we eat a lot of these delicious Swedish buns. They are soft cardamom buns with a layer of marzipan and almond cream and a lot … Read more

Danish burning love (brændende kærlighed)

recipe for danish burning love with mashed potatoes, sweet caramelized onions and cripsy bacon

Who does not love traditional Danish burning love? Delicious homemade mashed potatoes, soft sweet onions, and crispy bacon, it does not get much better than that. Burning love is a classic Danish dish that should be enjoyed in good company, and with an ice-cold beer. If you want to see the recipe for the best … Read more

Gambas pil pil – Prawns in garlic and chili

gambas pil pil prawns in spanish dishes

Gambas pil pil prawns is a delicious Spanish dish of shrimps in garlic and chili sauce. They are great for serving tapas or just for dinner with bread to dip in the sauce. We love the dish at home and hope you will too. Read along here and get our recipe for the best gambas … Read more

Danish meatballs in curry (boller i karry)

danish meatballs in curry or boller i karry in a white plate served with rice

Boller i karry is a traditional Danish dish. It is an easy and family-friendly dinner that we also love to eat at home. Make a double portion of meatballs, because it is something that is nice to have in the freezer for days when you do not bother to stand in the kitchen. Read along … Read more

Frikadeller – Danish meatballs

frikadeller or danish meatballs on frying pan

Frikadeller, or Danish meatballs, is probably one of the most traditional Danish dishes. Everybody likes frikadeller, both kids and adults, and most danish families probably eat them regularly. If you want to try out the delicious Danish meatballs, read along here and get our recipe. A family favorite Yeah! Frikadeller for dinner. This is in … Read more

Elderflower Fritters

danish dessert elderflower fritters with icing sugar

A traditional old Danish dish is elderflower fritters, which are fried elderflowers in pancake batter. They are also called something as beautiful as elder-lovers or “hyldekærester” in Danish. It is super delicious, and a sign of sun and summer at our house. It’s great to go for a walk and pick the fragrant bunches, then … Read more

Danish apple cake with cinnamon

a slice of danish apple cake with cinnamon on a plate

You will feel completely happy when the smell of Danish apple cake with cinnamon spreads in the house. My grandmother made the world’s best apple cake, that’s for sure. Here you get my version of a delicious apple cake with cinnamon that can be served warm or cold. It is super good with sour cream, … Read more