Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Swedish Janssons Frestelse is a comforting Christmas casserole of slender potato strips, sweet onions, gently seasoned fish, and cream, finished with a crisp, buttery breadcrumb topping. For the traditional flavor, use Swedish ansjovis: spice-cured sprats, not ordinary salt-cured anchovies. Yield: 6 side-dish servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 side-dish servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Rest Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes, including resting Quick Ingredients 1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter, for the baking dish 3 pounds (1.36 kg) Yukon Gold potatoes, weighed before peeling 2 cups (480 […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 side-dish servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes, including 10 minutes resting Quick Ingredients 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 4 large shallots, about 8 ounces peeled, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 […]
Cranberry, Brie, and Caramelized Onion Puff Pastry Bites These golden, flaky pastry bites bring together creamy melted Brie, sweet caramelized onions, and tart cranberry sauce, with fresh rosemary for a festive finishing touch. Baked in a mini muffin pan, their crisp, square corners frame a rich little filling that feels right at home on a […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Italian Christmas Lasagna with Sausage and Three Cheeses brings together rich sausage-tomato sauce, silky béchamel, tender pasta, and generous layers of mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan. It is a wonderfully comforting centerpiece for a holiday table. Yield: 12 servings; one deep 9-by-13-inch lasagna Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Sausage, Apple, and Sage Christmas Stuffing brings together golden bread cubes, savory sausage, sweet-tart apples, and fresh herbs. Baked until crisp on top and tender in the middle, it is a comforting addition to your Christmas table. Yield: 10 side-dish servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes, […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic Glaze combines deeply browned sprouts, smoky bacon, sweet caramelized shallots, toasted walnuts, and a glossy balsamic drizzle. Yield: 6 side-dish servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes, with components cooking simultaneously Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 pounds (907 g) Brussels […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Smoked Salmon and Dill Christmas Blinis are delicate, golden miniature pancakes topped with silky smoked salmon, lemony crème fraîche, fresh dill, and a little red onion or capers. They make a lovely, easy-to-serve holiday starter. Yield: 24 miniature blinis; 8 appetizer servings of 3 blinis each Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Swedish Christmas Meatballs with Creamy Gravy are tender, warmly spiced little meatballs served with velvety brown cream gravy, buttery mashed potatoes, and tangy lingonberry preserves. This cozy holiday dinner is just as lovely for a relaxed winter Sunday. Yield: 6 servings, approximately 36 meatballs Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 45 […]
Christmas Honey-Roasted Carrots with Whipped Feta Tender carrots with caramelized edges, a glossy honey-thyme glaze, and a creamy bed of whipped feta make a beautiful addition to the Christmas table. Pomegranate seeds, parsley, and toasted pistachios add jewel-bright color and a lovely mix of sweet, salty, and crunchy textures. Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 […]