Raisin / Fruit Soup
Fruit soup is a must-have dessert for Christmas in Finland. The Finnish way is to serve this fruit soup over milk porridge. How to Make Fruit Soup: Cut the dried...
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Cuisine: Finnish Recipes
Finnish cuisine is earthy and comforting. Good local ingredients speak for themselves and spices are not often used. When it comes to everyday cooking, easy and quick dishes are preferred in Finnish homes. The more time-consuming dishes are saved for special occasions, but even these are kept simple.
Date Bundt Cake
Many people in Finland make date cakes during Christmas and there are just as many recipes as there are bakers. How to Cook Sissi’s Date Cake: Put the dates, water,...
Finnish Christmas Cookie (Joulutorttu)
Joulutorttu are great for breakfast or brunch any time of the year, not just for Christmas. How to Make the Dough: Grate the butter or cut it into small pieces....
Christmas Finnish Rice Porridge
Traditionally, Christmas porridge has always been made from oat or barley. Then, in the 19th century, rice was imported to Finland, and it quickly replaced oat and barley at Christmas,...
Rosolli (Finish Beet Herring Salad)
This is a dish you can see everywhere, and it carries a long Finnish tradition. It was first eaten in 18th century in upper-class homes, spreading to the common people...
Karelian Pies
Karelian pie has a rye pastry crust that is filled with savory rice pudding. It is usually eaten with a mixture made with hard-boiled eggs and butter. The egg and...
CURED SALMON
This recipe is a staple in many kitchens and really an old way of preserving the freshly caught fish. It is all based on the marriage of salt and sugar,...
