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Iceland and Scandinavia

Discover the flavors of Iceland and Scandinavia with authentic Nordic recipes rooted in simplicity and tradition. From hearty Scandinavian rye bread to classic seafood stew, and Icelandic desserts, this collection highlights traditional Nordic cuisine, and time-honored cooking techniques designed for the modern home cook.

motion shot of powdered sugar sprinkled on fluffy cardamom bun with whipped cream for scandinavian shrove tuesday.

Featured Recipe

Swedish Semla: Fat Tuesday Cardamom Buns

Soft cardamom buns filled with almond paste and whipped cream, traditionally enjoyed on Fat Tuesday. A sweet, fragrant treat that perfectly balances rich creaminess with warm spice.

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Iceland

  • Rúgbrauð Icelandic Rye Bread (No Yeast, Slow Cooked)
  • Traditional Pönnukökur: Icelandic Pancakes (Crepes)
  • Plokkfiskur
    Plokkfiskur: Icelandic Fish Stew with Potatoes

Scandinavia

  • adorable red mini ceramic loaf pan overflowing with Christmas truffles decorated with red white green nonpareils
    Easy Christmas Truffles: Chocolate Mint Balls from Norway
  • Semla bun piled high with whipped cream with raspberries and almonds in the background
    Traditional Semla Recipe: Fat Tuesday Cardamom Buns

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Welcome, Friend!

I’m Becky Hadeed, a mother to 4, curious home cook, lover of extraordinary light, and host of The Storied Recipe Podcast. I consider it a great honor that my guests entrust me with their stories and allow me photograph and share their most treasured family recipes.

More About Me ->

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  • two slices of chewy golden nian gao on pink plate
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  • pollo frito puerto rican fried chicken with no flour in basket lined with red checked napkin
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    Ukrainian Red Fish in Tomato Sauce

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Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts

Listen to the Latest

Featured Episodes

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