Sjömansbiff is a Swedish stew rich with beef, potatoes, onions, and beer, garnished with picked beets, cornichons, and whole-grain mustard.

Marzipan, strawberries, chocolate, and pastry cream–does it get any better than that? This Danish strawberry tart is a dream.

Plump, briny roasted oysters pair perfectly with the bracing rhubarb in this mignonette that’s novel yet retains a a classic touch.

As mythical as its name, this classic Norwegian mousse-like dessert whips up into an ethereal pink cloud.

Gluten-Free Scandinavian Almond Cake

Swedish Currant Cake

Lemon-Scented Norwegian “riskrem” (rice cream) with raspberry sauce.

Norwegian Christmas Bread scented with cardamom and studded with raisins and candied citron.

Almond-Cardamom Thumbprint Cookies get a Scandinavian touch with lingonberry preserves.

Bars made from homemade candied ginger and cardamom.

Cardamom-scented Swedish almond rusks are twice-baked cookies that are perfect with a cup of coffee.

The almond-flavored Norwegian dessert known as Fyrstekake is rich, sweet, and elegant despite its short list of ingredients.

Nordic Blueberry Tart with Rye

Danish Blue Cheese Salad with Tomatoes, Radishes, Cucumber, and Dill

Plum and Blue Cheese get a Nordic Touch with Crispbread and Dill.

Danish Vanilla Cookies are easy to make ahead of time and go well with a glass of milk.

Scandinavian Sweet-and-Sour Cucumber Salad.

Nordic Rhubarb and Strawberry Jam with a Hint of Vanilla.

Scandinavian Almond Cake

Cardamom Ice Cream with Norwegian Chocolate Chunks would be perfect for Syttende Mai (May 17, Norwegian Constitution Day).

Scandinavian rhubarb soup embraces the essence and vibrant color of the beloved springtime plant.

With a cup of coffee, these subtly-sweet, anise-flavored cookies are a perfect, light dessert.