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About the size of California, Sweden is one of the northernmost countries in Europe, partially extending into the Arctic Circle. Although much of Sweden is characterized by uninhabited wilderness, urban pleasures are readily available in metropolitan centers like Stockholm and Gothenburg. Meatballs, the country’s most famous dish, are indicative of the down-to-earth, simple, and satisfying nature of Swedish food. Due to the country’s long, cold winters, many traditional recipes lack a variety of fresh vegetables, and instead make ready use of winter-resistant fare like turnips and potatoes, which accompany most entrees of fish or meat. For special occasions like Christmas, Swedes often enjoy a smorgasbord, a buffet serving a variety of cold and hot foods. Traditionally, cold dishes — such as herring, jellied eel, and cured salmon — start the meal, followed by hot dishes like sausages, meatballs, and "Jansson's temptation,” which includes potatoes, onions, cream, and fish called sprats. On Thursday evenings in Sweden, it is customary to sit down for a dinner of pea soup, flavored with bits of pork, followed by a dessert of pancakes and lingonberries.
 

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Living In: Gothenburg, Västra Götalands, Sweden
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American Lasagna

Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2009 by Lisa 
A good lasagna for sure but a little dry. Thanks for the recipe though!
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Becky's Chicken Salad

Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2009 by MALAIA 
This recipe is so good. I love to eat it for lunch without any bread. Its just THAT good.
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Frosted Banana Bars

Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2009 by KELLY in Sweden 
Awesome recipe! Only changes I made was to add one more cup of bananas and bake it in a 9x13 pan. (I wanted more of a cake texture) I frosted it with Tom's whipped cream cream cheese frosting from this site and it was a HUGE hit! Thanks deltaj for a delicious recipe!
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