Scandinavian

At Malmo's Saltimporten Canteen, two ambitious Swedes make satisfying, affordable food for an impossibly chic crowd

Saltimporten sources only the freshest wild mushrooms available and uses them raw in this dish. If using less-than-pristine mushrooms, saute them quickly in a neutral-flavored oil, such as grapeseed or vegetable oil.

These Swedish meatballs, which are adapted from the ones served up at Smörgås Chef in NYC, get their distinctive flavor from nutmeg and allspice—and just a bit of sugar. Do like they do at the homey West Village restaurant and serve them alongside whipped potatoes and lingonberries. You can find lingonberry preserves, a Scandinavian favorite and classic accompaniment to meatballs, at IKEA or online.

The official pastry of Wisconsin has Danish roots. Our homemade kringle recipe is filled with almond paste and cherry jam.

Almonds keep this sandkage super moist, so it is great for a day after, especially dunked in coffee.

Flavored with cardamom and often filled with dried and candied fruits, this rich wheat bread is traditionally served for Christmas in Norway.

With their slightly sweet flavor, light texture, and golden color, it's easy to see why these Swedish saffron buns have been enjoyed for hundreds of years.

There is nothing quite like this Scandinavian-style cake tower. For Christmas, the Kransekake is decorated to look like a Christmas tree.

Calling something the “world’s best cake” is quite a statement, but it’s not something taken lightly by Norwegians.

Every café in Sweden has a version of kladdkaka, a luscious, under-baked chocolate cake.