Christmas Food

Saffransbullar and pepparkakor Photo: Pål Allan / www.imagebank.sweden.se

Saffransbullar and pepparkakor

Saffransbullar and pepparkakor means saffron buns and gingersnaps. These are among the traditional Swedish Christmas treats. The sweet yeast rolls that are served during the Christmas season are flavored with golden saffron and dark raisins and often shaped into “Lucia cats” (lussekatter).
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Köttbullar Photo: Pål Allan / www.imagebank.sweden.se

Köttbullar

Köttbullar or Swedish meatballs must be prepared, above all, with love. This is why “Mom’s meatballs” are a widespread concept in Sweden, and there are many different favorite recipes.
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Janssons Frestelse Photo: Pål Allan / www.imagebank.sweden.se

Janssons frestelse

Janssons frestelse or Jansson’s temptation − a creamy potato and anchovy casserole − is said to have been named for Pelle Janzon, a food-loving Swedish opera singer of the early 20th century.
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Snaps and glögg Photo: Pål Allan / www.imagebank.sweden.se

Snaps and glögg

Snaps and glögg means aquavit and hot mulled wine. They are a part of the Swedish culinary tradition. Both those who prefer to skip the aquavit and those who carefully select their favorite one know that this form of vodka is among the pleasures of the Swedish table.
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