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"I remember eating this when I was younger. It was the only way I liked cabbage then. This seems to really bring out the sweetness of the vegetable and remove any harshness- which kids just do not enjoy. As a kid it looked like something drenched in gravy or whipped cream- looks are deceiving- but whatever gets the kid to eat the veggie was cool with..."

Ingredients: pepper, milk, nutmeg...

"Midsummer would not be Midsummer without strawberries, and this is a simple Swedish recipe to make, to celebrate Midsummer, wherever you may be! In Scandinavia, the summer solstice is a magical time. The lavender twilight lasts until 11 p.m. and the day breaks again at about 2 a.m.; above the Arctic Circle, the sun doesn't sink below the horizon..."

Ingredients: cornflour, cornstarch...

"We used to have this a lot when I was a kid. Not only is it yummy and filling - it is cheap!"

Ingredients: currants, long grain rice...

"A great way to kick up those leftover mashed potatoes. Just add cheese for goodness some spice and bake. Walla comfort food!"

Ingredients: jarlsberg cheese, milk...

"I used leftover mashed potatoes that had cheese in it for a nice extra."

Ingredients: pepper, eggs, salt...

"Every Christmas since I was a little girl, my grandma always made lefse, now me and my dad make it together to give my grandma a break. It is such a treat at our house because it is very time consuming - but worth every minute. (Note: It works best when mashed potatoes are cold)"

Ingredients: milk, salt, vegetable oil...

"From Good Housekeeping. Iron-rich and garlic-kissed, the sautéed spinach in this melted-cheese sandwich recipe adds a rich flavor."

Ingredients: pepper, Dijon mustard...

"An easy and very tasty oven baked Swedish pancake with bacon - perfect for a busy weekend brunch or breakfast. Try to use high quality smoked bacon for a better flavour and taste."

Ingredients: eggs, smoked back bacon, milk...

"A simple-to-make stew that freezes well and tastes even better reheated. Probably because of the pepper-corns giving off more taste then.

I have made a video of the preparation of this dish, and that can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw6B76PqdRU"

Ingredients: lamb, peppercorns, plain flour...

"A classic and favourite cake recipe from Norway. The Scandinavians love using fruit in their cooking, and this apple cake is a wonderful example of a moist and fruity dessert type cake. It can be served warm or cold and freezes very well."

Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs...

"I'm posting this for ZWT III. I found this gem on Allrecipes.com. It was submitted by in da wings who states: "My Norwegian grandmother made this for us as a treat, and it continues to be a favorite my mother makes for my kids. Very easy and versatile. Serve rolled like a crepe with syrup or jam. Can also be a dessert stuffed with a sweetened..."

Ingredients: eggs, milk, salt...

"My dad always makes this for the Holidays and we all love it! I have never made it myself for fear of doing something wrong- it may take a few tries to get it perfect (I wonder how long it took my dad...) Use whole milk for this one- It makes the rice nice and thick! Mmmm...I can't wait until the Holidays are here again!"

Ingredients: cream, eggs, milk...

"From Best of Scandinavian Cooking."

Ingredients: eggs, fresh blueberries...

"From a little Norwegian Recipes book of mine. Serve with cooked rice or potatoes."

Ingredients: pepper, gjetost cheese, eggs...