by Mr Lindh | Dec 11, 2024 | Baking, Cookies, Recipes
Wienerstänger – A Sweet Classic Wienerstänger, also known as “syltsnittar” or simply “glazed jam cookies,” is a beloved treat many enjoy. These buttery cookie strips filled with jam and topped with a sweet glaze are delicious and easy to make....
by Mr Lindh | Dec 10, 2024 | Baking, Christmas, Cookies, Recipes
Chocolate Salami Chocolate salami is a delightful no-bake dessert perfect for the holiday season. It’s easy to make and perfect for kids to make. With a mix of rich chocolate, crunchy pistachios, and sweet cookie pieces, it’s a treat that looks as good as it tastes....
by Mr Lindh | Dec 9, 2024 | Baking, Christmas, Dessert, Recipes, Ukrainian
Ukrainian Waffle Cake For those who don’t know me, Ukraine has become my second home. It’s not just because of the beautiful landscapes or rich culture, but because of the people—friends who have become family. I’ve been fortunate to visit this...
by Mr Lindh | Dec 8, 2024 | Baking, Bread, Christmas, Recipes
Archipelago Bread – Saaristoleipä This bread, with its soft, almost cake-like texture and slightly sweet, malty flavor, has been baked for generations in Finnish homes—particularly in the southern archipelago. This recipe is originated from Nagu. What makes...
by Mr Lindh | Dec 7, 2024 | Baking, Christmas, Recipes
Arabian Spicecake – A Christmas Tradition One cake that has always been part of our Christmas tradition is Arabian Spicecake, or arabisk kryddkaka, in Swedish. For as long as I can remember, my mom baked this soft and moist cake every christmas, and it’s become a...
by Mr Lindh | Dec 4, 2024 | Christmas, Recipes, Small disches
Meatballs with Christmas spices have become a delightful addition to our holiday table. The warm flavors of allspice, cloves, and cinnamon bring a cozy, festive touch to this classic dish. Christmas Meatballs Ingredients: 400 g (14 oz) ground meat 4 tbsp rolled oats...
by Mr Lindh | Dec 2, 2024 | Christmas, Cookies, Dessert, Recipes
Saffron is one of the most popular spices in Sweden during Christmas, and it’s becoming increasingly popular here in Finland too. One beloved recipe featuring saffron is saffron pancake (saffranspannkaka), a traditional dish from Gotland, Sweden’s largest...
by Mr Lindh | Dec 1, 2024 | Baking, Christmas, Recipes
Building gingerbread houses has never been my strong suit. I still remember a Christmas café I organized, where I hosted an event for kids to decorate gingerbread houses. My job was to build the houses ahead of time so the kids could unleash their creativity. Little...
by Mr Lindh | Nov 19, 2024 | Baking, Cookies, Recipes
These eggless chocolate chip cookies are delicious and easily adaptable for a vegan diet. By simply swapping the butter for a plant-based alternative and using non-dairy milk, you can make them fully vegan without sacrificing taste. The cookies have a soft, chewy...
by Mr Lindh | Jul 9, 2024 | Dessert, Recipes, Small disches
If you’re looking for a fresh delicious snack, try making Tropical Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips. This refreshing salsa features a mix of papaya, pineapple, honeydew melon, passion fruit, peach, mango, and kiwi, all finely diced and combined with lime...
