Midsommar recipes

Add a punch of flavor to your summer celebrations with this creamy Scandinavian potato salad packed with radishes, dill, corichons, and chives.

Milder than their cousin the onion, shallots are ideal for grilling. For a midsummer cookout in Sweden, home cook Asa Johanson tosses shallots in butter and olive oil, wraps them in foil with dill, and cooks the package slowly on the grill until the shallots soften and caramelize, taking on a deep, sweet flavor. This recipe first appeared in our June/July 2014 issue with Per Styregård's story "A Midsummer's Dream."

Ingredient: 2 lb new potatoes 3 tablespoons (unsalted) butter, diced 1/4 cup finely chopped dill* coarse, flaky sea salt Directions: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the potatoes and …

Celebrate Midsommar with this scrumptious Swedish strawberry layer cake ♥︎ fikabrodbox.com #midsummer #nordicbaking

Midsummer Night's Eve calls for a potion. Here are two offerings for an elderflower & rose elixir: one with gin, the other alcohol-free. Both magical.

Today is Midsummer! The summer solstice is a big deal in Scandinavian countries, and I grew up celebrating it with my local Swedish Society. We'd have a big potluck, replete with Scandinavian goodies, in a local park, raise a giant maypole, and then sing and dance Swedish songs around it. My florist parents and I would do all the decorations for the maypole - a local guy would bring a huge harvest of poplar and cottonwood branches to serve as the greenery, and my dad would wire it all ont…

My recipe for Swedish Midsummer Cake with Berries and Cream is the perfect summer cake, filled with pillows of whipped Chantilly cream & ripe summer berries

Dill-and-new-potato salad is an iconic summer food in Sweden. In this version, which first appeared in our June/July 2014 issue with Per Styregård's story "A Midsummer's Dream," sautéed kohlrabi, fresh dill, and boiled potatoes are warmed in melted butter to make a simple side dish that’s perfect for picnics and backyard barbecues.

Traditional honey cakes for pagan litha midsummer summer solstice ritual.

15 minutes. Whipped feta dip with spicy honey. Cheesy dip, super easy, quick appetizer to serve with a drink or a starter

Celebrate summer with this beautiful Swedish Midsummer Cake (Midsommartårta), full of fresh flavors: strawberries, lemon curd and cream cheese frosting.

The summer solstice, also known as midsummer, marks the longest day of the year and the official start of the summer season. As the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, people all over the world gather to celebrate the abundance of life and the power of nature. From festivals to bonfires, the summer solstice is a time of joyous festivities and a perfect occasion to try out some delicious seasonal recipes.

Swedish Inspired Midsummer Picnic: Enjoy drinks, smorgasbord, and dessert all inspired by a traditional Swedish Midsummer party menu. Easy to create at home, and so delicious! We're celebrating Swedish midsummer eve with a traditional picnic and some Swedish foods all enjoyed outside for a picnic with friends and family. I'm so excited to share my...Read On →

These summer recipes are perfect for the solstice.

This Swedish snack of warm toasted cashews, almonds, and pumpkin and sunflower seeds tossed in a chile-spiked balsamic emulsion is addictive and easy to make. Great eaten out of hand or served on a cheese board alongside sharp Swedish Västerbotten cheese as part of a Midsummer feast, it first appeared in our June/July 2014 issue with Per Styregård's story "A Midsummer's Dream."

A delicious, beautiful, and easy-to-follow recipe for Litha! This Summer Solstice bread is infused with herb and garlic olive oil, and decorated with sunny bell peppers, tomatoes and fresh garden herbs. Blessed Midsummer!