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58 recipes — each showing allergens, prep time, and servings. Page 2 of 3.

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Lihapullat — Nordic recipe Nordic Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Lihapullat

Finland's home-style meatballs — seasoned with onion and allspice, browned until golden, and nestled in a simple gravy; a weeknight staple Finnish families return to again and again.

40 min Serves 4
Egg Dairy Wheat
Wienerbrød — Nordic recipe Nordic Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Wienerbrød

The original Danish pastry, with buttery laminated dough folded around a sweet vanilla custard and finished with a glossy sugar glaze.

180 min Serves 4
Egg Dairy Wheat
Karelian Pies — Nordic recipe Nordic Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Karelian Pies

Finnish rye-crust pastries filled with creamy rice porridge, baked until the edges curl and crisp — traditionally topped with egg butter for a savory, satisfying snack.

90 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Klenäter — Nordic recipe Nordic Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Klenäter

Scandinavian fried pastry twists — light, crisp, and golden with a delicate crunch, dusted in powdered sugar; a traditional Christmas treat that disappears from the plate in minutes.

60 min Serves 8
Egg Dairy Wheat
Rúgbrauð — Nordic recipe Nordic Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Rúgbrauð

Iceland's dense, dark rye bread — slow-baked for 24 hours in geothermal heat or a pot, emerging moist, malty, and slightly sweet; extraordinary under smoked butter or cured fish.

720 min Serves 4
Fish Dairy Seafood +1
Kalops — Nordic recipe Nordic Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Kalops

Swedish beef stew slowly braised with allspice, bay leaves, and onion until the meat falls apart in a dark, fragrant gravy — the definition of Nordic soul food.

120 min Serves 6 Kid-friendly
Dairy Wheat
Rødgrød med fløde — Nordic recipe Nordic Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Rødgrød med fløde

Denmark's ruby-red berry pudding — raspberries, redcurrants, and strawberries thickened into a jewel-bright dessert, poured cold with lush cream; and the tonguetying name is half the fun.

30 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Dairy
Sodd — Nordic recipe Nordic Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Sodd

Norway's festive broth — clear, golden, and fragrant — floating tender mutton, small meatballs, and root vegetables; the soup Norwegians have served at celebrations for centuries.

150 min Serves 7 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Flæskesteg — Nordic recipe Nordic Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Flæskesteg

Denmark's showstopping roast pork — slow-roasted until the skin erupts into shattering, golden crackling over juicy, herb-seasoned meat; the centerpiece of every Danish Christmas.

120 min Serves 11
Wheat
Raggmunk — Nordic recipe Nordic Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Raggmunk

Crispy-edged Swedish potato pancakes, golden and lacy, traditionally served with lingonberry jam and fried pork for a hearty, homey weeknight supper.

35 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Karjalanpaisti — Nordic recipe Nordic Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Karjalanpaisti

A rustic Finnish Karelian hot pot of three meats slow-braised with onions and allspice until meltingly tender.

200 min Serves 7
No listed common allergens
Hákarl — Nordic recipe Nordic Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Hákarl

Fermented Greenlandic shark — cured for months until pungent and ammonia-sharp, then air-dried and served in small cubes; Iceland's most notorious delicacy, best chased with brennivín.

80640 min Serves 4
Fish Seafood
Rømmegrøt — Nordic recipe Nordic Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Rømmegrøt

Rich, velvety Norwegian sour cream porridge — butter pools on top, and a shower of cinnamon sugar finishes this indulgent dish that tastes like a warm hug from grandma.

45 min Serves 1
Dairy Wheat
Krumkake — Nordic recipe Nordic Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Krumkake

Delicate Norwegian waffle cookies pressed into intricate patterns on a hot iron, then rolled into crisp cones — perfect filled with whipped cream and berries.

45 min Serves 1
Egg Dairy Wheat
Fiskesuppe — Nordic recipe Nordic Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Fiskesuppe

Norway's warming cream-based fish soup — silky with butter and cream, brimming with tender cod, salmon, and sweet root vegetables in a delicate broth.

40 min Serves 3
Fish Dairy Seafood +1
Stegt Flæsk — Nordic recipe Nordic Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Stegt Flæsk

Denmark's national dish — thick strips of pork belly fried until irresistibly crispy and golden, served alongside creamy parsley sauce and boiled potatoes.

45 min Serves 9
Dairy Wheat
Ostkaka — Nordic recipe Nordic Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Ostkaka

Sweden's old-fashioned cheesecake — baked until set and lightly golden, with a soft, curd-like texture that's far less dense than its American cousin; lovely warm with lingonberry jam.

120 min Serves 8
Egg Dairy Tree nut +1
Pepparkakor — Nordic recipe Nordic Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Pepparkakor

Sweden's crisp, dark gingerbread cookies spiced with cinnamon, cloves, and ginger — snapped in half at Christmas, strung on trees, and dunked happily into warm mulled wine.

60 min Serves 8
Dairy Wheat
Glögg — Nordic recipe Nordic Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Glögg

A warmly spiced Scandinavian mulled wine served at Christmas, fragrant with cinnamon, cardamom, and orange and finished with raisins and almonds.

35 min Serves 2
Tree nut
Swedish Pancakes (Pannkakor) — Nordic recipe Nordic Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Swedish Pancakes (Pannkakor)

Thin, delicate Swedish pancakes cooked golden and rolled or folded around lingonberry jam and a dusting of powdered sugar.

30 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Graavilohi — Nordic recipe Nordic Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Graavilohi

Finland's lovingly cured salmon — rubbed with salt, sugar, and a generous hand of fresh dill, then rested until silky and deeply flavored; elegant yet effortlessly simple.

2880 min Serves 4
Fish Seafood
Lefse — Nordic recipe Nordic Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Lefse

Soft, paper-thin Norwegian flatbread made from potato dough, griddled until lightly spotted and best enjoyed warm with butter and a sprinkle of sugar.

75 min Serves 11
Dairy Wheat
Gravlax — Nordic recipe Nordic Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Gravlax

Silky cured salmon kissed with dill, salt, and sugar — Scandinavia's elegant answer to smoked fish, served thin-sliced with mustard sauce.

2895 min Serves 6
Fish Seafood
Smørrebrød — Nordic recipe Nordic Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Smørrebrød

Denmark's open-faced rye bread tradition — piled high with pickled herring, smoked salmon, or roast beef and crowned with bright, beautiful toppings.

10 min Serves 1
Egg Dairy Wheat

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