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 with step-by-step instructions to help you master the art of the well-rounded Nordic meal.
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Some dishes earn their reputation quietly. Gubbröra (goob-RÖR-ah) is one of them. It shows up reliably on every Swedish Easter […]
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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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There’s a moment at the dinner table when a dish arrives and everyone just goes quiet. Not because something is […]
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There is something magical about Rödbetssallad. It arrives at the table looking almost too pretty — deep jewel-pink, speckled with […]
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Some side dishes are so quietly brilliant they end up stealing the whole show. Porkkanalaatikko — Finland’s traditional carrot casserole […]
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There’s a dish on the Finnish Christmas table that looks, at first glance, exactly like mashed potatoes that got a […]
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There is a dish that appears on nearly every Finnish Christmas table without fail — golden-topped, subtly sweet, deeply warming […]