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"This recipe is my version of the Moosewood "Sunday" Mustikkapiiras. I love blackberries so replaced the original blueberries with these. I tend to use a good Greek yoghurt for this also."

Ingredients: eggs, lemon juice...

"Sounds refreshing; perfect for summer! Taken from Finlandia.com and posted for ZWT."

Ingredients: lemonade, lime wedges, vodka...

"Dijon crusted Pork Loin with Cognac Shallot Cream Sauce(makes enough for 2 people)"

Ingredients: cognac, salt & fresh ground pepper...

"A great Scandinavian sandwich that is excellent with a nice bisque! For a Finnish touch, add hard-boiled egg to the sandwich! This would also make a great appetizer or finger food plate. Just cut bread into small pieces and serve. This can also be eaten as a wrap in a tortilla shell."

Ingredients: Dijon mustard, fresh dill sprigs...

"This is a beautiful and delicious vegetable soup! Everyone at my home loves it, and guests always ask for the recipe. Don't be thrown off by the radishes...they do not have a strong taste in the soup at all, and have a wonderful taste when cooked in the soup. You can top it with shredded cheese if you like...Serve with crusty french bread or..."

Ingredients: cream, dried dill, egg yolks...

"Jaakko Kolmonen is a chef on Finnish television. His rolled cake is delicate and simple to make. Use whatever fresh fruit or berries in season. Finns often use a finely textured, fresh milk cheese called rahka in combination with whipped cream in cake fillings to stabilize the cream. Ricotta makes an acceptable substitute."

Ingredients: eggs, fresh strawberries...

"A delicious salad for any occasion. If you are lucky enough to live where you can get fresh lettuce in December this would be fantastic on a Christmas table. Don't be squeamish about onions and raisins, they go really well together. I have seen similar receipts in Polish and Finnish cookbooks."

Ingredients: golden raisins, canned beets...

"Known in Finnish as Mansikkalumi, this is similar in texture to a mousse. It is quite simple to prepare and very light in texture, making it an excellent finish to a big meal."

Ingredients: egg whites, gelatin...

"From Cooking with Campfire: Recipes from the Heartland. Preparation time does not include brewing time."

Ingredients: warm water, molasses, sugar...

"This is raw fish, marinated in spices. For me this would be served especially at Christmas, but it's so nice there's no reason why not to eat it any time. Traditionally you do this with a whole salmon, but that's not always practical!"

Ingredients: coarse salt, fresh dill...

"This Russian dish has many variations all around the Baltic. This recipe is the one most common to Finland. In fact, it could be considered a Finnish national dish. Serve with a green salad along with a sour cream and dill dressing."

Ingredients: egg yolks, eggs, fresh dill...