Scandinavian Cuisine Guides

Curious about the cuisines of Scandinavia? Read our guides and essays to deepen your knowledge of Scandinavian food history, cooking techniques, ingredients, and more.

Three different Smørrebrød on a wood cutting board, each with different toppings.

Meet Smørrebrød, the Best Sandwich You're Not Eating

2. A Guide to Norwegian (and Some Swedish) Candy

A Guide to Norwegian (and Some Swedish) Candy

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Sautéed Mushrooms With Thyme on Danish Rye Bread (Rugbrød) Recipe

Overhead view of gravlax on pumpernickel bread with a coffee cup and sauce

Gravlax With Caraway, Coriander, and Mustard-Dill Sauce Recipe

Rieska (Finnish Rye Bread) Recipe

Coffee Traditions: Scandinavian Egg Coffee

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Overhead view of Swedish fudge cookies, served on a white platter.

Swedish Fudge Cookies Recipe

Pickled Herring Smørrebrød (Danish Open-Faced Sandwich) Recipe

Baking With Dorie: Ann Brettingen’s Swedish Apple Cake Recipe

Wake and Bake: Rieska (Finnish Rye Bread)

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