Fastelavnsboller af vandbakkelser med hindbær (Danish Choux Pastry Carnival Buns with Raspberry)
If you have any experience with Scandinavia in January and February, you’ll know that it’s the time of year for people to go fastelavnsboller-crazy.
Chokolade Fastelavnsboller (Chocolate Danish Carnival Buns)
When we were coming up with ideas for how to tweak the basic version of a fastelavnsbolle, which is basically a soft cardamom bun with a vanilla cream filling, we immediately thought: why not just throw as much chocolate as we can into the mix?
Skipperlabskovs (Beef and Potato Stew)
Today’s recipe choice for this hearty beef and potato stew has undoubtedly been inspired by the sudden cold weather we’ve been experiencing, both in the UK and the US.
“Easier” Danish Pastry Dough
While we already have a Danish pastry dough recipe, this is a slightly tweaked alternative, with enough changes that it made sense to list it separately! It uses less butter and more flour, making it easier to work with and laminate the dough.
Mørbradgryde (Creamy Pork Tenderloin Stew)
As the weather cools down, I find myself reaching for cookbooks for inspiration to cook a cozy meal. What exactly is a cozy meal? I’m sure it differs for everyone, but to me, it’s often a stew, soup, or one-pot meal that brings you comfort. Bonus points if it pairs well with freshly baked bread!
Remoulade Sauce
Coming from a seaside town in Denmark, there is nothing that screams summer more than fresh fish. We have vivid memories of heading down to the harbor on a beautiful summer day or evening, eating fish for dinner and having a delicious ice cream for dessert.
The History And Traditions Of Pinse, Explained
Today, we want to talk about a holiday coming up at the end of May: Pinse. This is the third most important Christian holiday after the aforementioned Christmas and Easter.
Brændende Kærlighed (Mashed Potatoes with Fried Bacon and Onions)
As much as I always hope spring is going to come early, it just manages to feel further and further away each year. We are in the middle of a cold spell here in the UK, so all I want these days is a bit of comfort.
What is Fastelavn? Nordic Carnival Traditions, Explained
Fastelavn means “Carnival,” and it is a popular holiday in the Nordic countries. Each country has its own unique traditions. Since we are most familiar with Denmark’s, we will largely discuss these in today’s blog post!
