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"You'll want an avalanche of this delicious snow. This recipe was given to me by a friend, Anne. It was a highlight of the menu for my oldest daughter's 21st birthday. Very easy and quick to make. For those who use imperial measure, 500 grams is just over a pound."

Ingredients: egg whites, mint leaves...

"A unique bread with a sweet flavor that makes a wonderful holiday gift! It takes about 4 hours to make, so allow yourself plenty of time. Feel free to add raisins or any chopped dried fruits."

Ingredients: ground cardamom, eggs...

"Mulled wine - glögi - is a traditional Finnish alcoholic drink served hot, typically served around Christmas. This is my own recipe and I'm quite proud of it."

Ingredients: cinnamon, cloves, dry red wine...

"A staple soup of Finland served with bread."

Ingredients: boneless beef roast, margarine...

"I love this, though I will admit that for some it is an acquired taste. I like to top mine with lingon berry sauce, whole cranberry relish would do. It is pronounced 'Rootmoose' or 'rut-Muss' depending on where the speaker is from. I am from the states so I tend to say 'rootmoose'."

Ingredients: cream, rutabagas, milk...

"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...

"The recipe calls for heavy cream, I use evaporated milk instead.Served hot or cold.
Each slice can be wrapped in pie crust pastry,loaded with onions,tomatoes, sour cream and baked again. Recipe follows."

Ingredients: pepper, dried cilantro, eggs...

"I found this in Family Circle and it is a bit like the German Gluehwein, but still stands on it's own. The candid orange peel, raisins and almonds make the difference. We had it during last Xmas and it has risen to the top 10 of alcoholic hot beverages. Try to get the high end, slightly bitter orange peel, not the cheap chopped up stuff from the..."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, orange rind...

"This drink is consumed long before and after Christmas here in Finland, it's great!"

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cloves...

"This is common thursday food in canteens and diners. It has long root from the catholic period of our country, when friday was a fasting day and eating meat was not allowed"

Ingredients: cooking oil, marjoram, peas...

"A warming drink for designated drivers who can't have the mulled wine! ;-)Adapted from Maku magazine."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cloves...

"Very much like my mother's old recipe that gotten lost somehow throughout the years. Fond memories of holiday dinners from my childhood. This recipe comes from Finland."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cornstarch...