Bagels and Lox anyone? Gravlax is a Scandinavian specialty. Just to clarify, it is not smoked salmon, and I will explain why. Salmon gravlax are cold-cured in sugar, salt and plenty of dill. I like to add about two shots of vodka, for good measure you know! [feast_advanced_jump_to] The name gravlax comes from two Scandinavian words...
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Tusenbladstarta - Thousand Leaves Torte
Tusenbladstårta, translated means thousand leaves torte or in English spelled as Tusenbladstarta. It is a delicious Swedish dessert that looks very impressive, but it is really easy to make; your guests will think you spent hours and hours cooking. Okay, so it doesn't have a thousand layers, how about 6! Nevertheless it is very good...
Swedish Almond Cake Topped with Toasted Almonds
I first tried Swedish almond cake topped with toasted almonds at a friend's birthday party. Her mom, who flew in from Sweden, made this amazing dessert. When I took a bite I could not believe my taste buds. The first words out of my mouth, after swallowing of course, were: "Can I have the recipe?"...