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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: Helsingborg, Skane, Sweden
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Swedish mother of two wonderful girls and married to a wonderful husband. Living in a small house in Helsingborg, Sweden. Working part-time. Redecorating our house, working in the garden and cooking takes all my spare time. Loves to cook and tries to make tasty healty food for my family. Needs inspiration since we have more than one allergy...

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Seven Layer Taco Dip

Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2011 by Stephanie   view full review
This was AMAZING. Due to my location we don't have refried beans, so I used 1 14 oz. can of...
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Teriyaki and Pineapple Chicken

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Delicious! We left out the flour and it was great! Easy and tasty :-)
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Caramel Macchiato Ice Cream

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This ice cream isn't even frozen yet and we are having a hard time staying out of the freezer....

 

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