Sides & Salads
Nordic side dishes are the essential ‘balancing act’ of the Scandinavian plate, designed to provide texture, color, and a necessary counterpoint to rich main courses. This collection showcases the diversity of the Northern harvest—from the architectural crunch of traditional Swedish Hasselback Potatoes (Hasselbackspotatis) to the deep, earthy sweetness of Finnish Christmas casseroles like Porkkanalaatikko and Imelletty Perunalaatikko.
Whether it’s a vibrant Beetroot Salad (Rosolli) brightening a winter smörgåsbord or a silky Rutabaga Mash (Kålrabistappe) served alongside festive meats, these recipes highlight the Nordic tradition of making humble root vegetables the star of the show.
Here, you will find a blend of heritage holiday classics and light, modern salads, all tested in my own kitchen and captured with original photography to help you master the art of the well-rounded Nordic meal.
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Rotmos, or kålrabistappe, is one of those humble dishes that quietly steals the show on the Christmas table. It’s a […]
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The humble potato reaches its full potential in Hasselbackspotatis, a dish that marries crunchy edges with a fluffy interior. Born […]
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Scandinavians have been brightening their Christmas tables with a rosy beetroot salad for generations. In Sweden it’s called rödbetssallad and […]
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In Finland, Christmas Eve is the main celebration. Families gather around the table to enjoy a spread of dishes that […]
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If you’ve ever wished mashed potatoes could secretly be dessert and still work as a side dish, imelletty perunalaatikko is […]
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In Finland, Christmas Eve is the highlight of the festive season. Families gather around a buffet that always includes crusted […]
