Recipe of the Week: Pannekaker
Dessert or dinner? Both! These fluffy pancakes might be every Norwegian child’s favourite meal…
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Recipe of the week: Malva Pudding
- by YLC Stockholm
- 28 Apr 2013
It was only late last year when I discovered, to my horror, that Malva pudding is not a universally known and loved dessert. Perfect for wintry days curled up next to the fire, this rich and filling dish is without a doubt one of my most favourite after dinner treats. A popular dessert found in […]
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South African Freedom Day in Stockholm: 27th April
- by YLC Stockholm
- 24 Apr 2013
On 27th April 1994, something wonderful happened in South Africa: the first post-apartheid elections. It’s been commemorated as a national holiday ever since and can even be celebrated right here in Stockholm You may also like: South African Recipes Expat Traditions Swedish Culture Universal suffrage at South African elections was a milestone in global history. The […]
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Recipe of the week: Potjiekos
- by YLC Stockholm
- 21 Apr 2013
Potjiekos literally means “small pot food” and it’s a stew made up of meat, vegetables, starches (rice and/or potatoes) and spices. Kirsten Smart shares her father’s authentic recipe.
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Recipe of the week: Pickled fish
- by YLC Stockholm
- 14 Apr 2013
Those with less mature taste-buds may claim they’d rather boil and consume their muddy gumboots than sample cold, pickled fish and admittedly I used to be one of those people, but the adage “don’t knock it till you’ve tried it” applies here. It’s actually really lekker, reasonably healthy and has the additional benefit of being proudly proclaimed […]
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Recipe of the Week: Milk Tart
- by YLC Stockholm
- 7 Apr 2013
Milk tart (or “melktert” in Afrikaans) is one of South Africa’s most popular Sunday after-church tea accompaniments. Similar to a custard tart, the ratio of milk to egg is higher which gives it a lighter texture and a more milky flavour.
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Recipe of the Week: Moroccan lamb with roasted vegetables
- by YLC Stockholm
- 31 Mar 2013
Sometimes only a leg of lamb will do, especially on Easter Sunday! This is the recipe for Mechoui, a Moroccan slow-cooked lamb recipe that brings something a little exotic to your table at this time of year. Enjoy and Glad Påsk! Ingredients: MECHOUI 2.2kg (5lb) leg of lamb 75g butter, softened at room temperature 3 […]
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Recipe of the Week: Traditional Dublin Gur Cake
- by YLC Stockholm
- 24 Mar 2013
Alison Doyle brought a breath of fresh Irish air to Sweden whilst she was here. Her St Patrick’s day parties in Ystad were legendary, with Vatten Teknik in the kommun lighting up the water towers green for the occasion, Irish dancing to the fantastic band, Molly på Rymmen, and just great craic. But of course, it was also […]
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Recipe of the Week: Irish Stew
- by YLC Stockholm
- 17 Mar 2013
Alison Doyle brought a breath of fresh Irish air to Sweden whilst she was here. Her St Patrick’s day parties in Ystad were legendary, with Vatten Teknik in the kommun lighting up the water towers green for the occasion, Irish dancing to the fantastic band, Molly på Rymmen, and just great craic. But of course, it was also […]
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Recipe of the Week: A Swedish-Irish Loaf
- by YLC Stockholm
- 10 Mar 2013
Alison Doyle brought a breath of fresh Irish air to Sweden whilst she was here. Her St Patrick’s day parties in Ystad were legendary, with Vatten Teknik in the kommun lighting up the water towers green for the occasion, Irish dancing to the fantastic band, Molly på Rymmen, and just great craic. But of course, it was […]