Five Must-Eat Things in Stockholm: A Local’s Food Guide
From cardamom-scented kanelbulle to pickled herring at a classic smörgåsbord, here are the five foods every Stockholm visitor must eat.
Bean and Spinach Enchiladas in Pumpkin Sauce
Bean and Spinach Enchiladas in Pumpkin Sauce fills whole wheat tortillas with a mixture of cooked black or pinto beans, sauteed onion and garlic, and wilted spinach. The pumpkin sauce is made by pureeing canned pumpkin puree.
Street-Style Carne Asada Tacos
Street-style carne asada tacos are the gold standard of Mexican street food. Thin-sliced, charred beef on doubled-up corn tortillas with nothing but white onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. The meat is marinated in citrus.
Squid Ink Carbonara with Leeks, Pancetta and Poached Egg
Squid ink spaghetti with leeks, smoky bacon, cold butter emulsified into the sauce, pecorino cheese, and a poached egg on top. The yolk becomes part of the sauce.
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Most chefs dream of opening one great restaurant. Federico Zanellato and Michela Boncagni have built a kingdom. From the Italian-Japanese elegance of fine dining establishment LuMi, to volcanic pizza ovens, artisan bakeries, frozen yoghurt shops and a warmhearted trattoria, eleven businesses…
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Pork Tenderloin, Raspberry and Brie Toasted Sandwich
Toasted sandwich with sliced pork tenderloin, melted Brie, and raspberry sauce. The cheese melts into the warm pork and the raspberry is tart and fruity.
Burrito Bowl with Carnitas
Carnitas — Mexican braised and crisped pork — might be the best burrito filling ever invented, and turning it into a bowl means you get more of the good stuff without fighting with a tortilla that falls apart. The pork braises low and slow until it shreds, then gets crisped under the broiler…
Citrus Palmiers
Palmiers are crispy puff pastry cookies made by folding a sheet of pastry layered with a sugared mixture into a multi-layered roll, then slicing and baking until caramelized. This version uses a citrus mixture of sugar, orange zest, and a pinch of salt.
Frozen Greek Yogurt Pomegranate Bites
Greek yogurt and pomegranate seeds frozen in an ice cube tray with powdered sugar. Each bite cracks slightly and the seeds inside are still crunchy. Three ingredients.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Make Perfect Italian Meringue Buttercream
Here are all the tips you need to make smooth, creamy Italian Meringue Buttercream, perfect for flawless cake frosting.
Sriracha-Lada
A sriracha michelada: Dos Equis, sriracha, Worcestershire, lime juice, and a salt-rimmed pint glass. Two minutes, one drink, best served cold.
Remolacha Reposado Cocktail
Reposado tequila shaken with beet juice reduction, lime, and cinnamon, topped with sparkling water. Deep red, earthy, warm-spiced.
Blackberry Mint Margaritas
Blackberry mint margaritas muddled with fresh berries and mint, shaken with tequila and simple syrup. Dark purple, fragrant, and gone fast.
Chocolate Butternut Squash Smoothie
A chocolate smoothie thickened with butternut squash instead of banana. Almond milk, chocolate Shakeology, pumpkin pie spice, and ice. Creamy and warm-spiced.
Cranberry Orange Smoothie
Cranberry orange smoothie with frozen bananas, Medjool dates, and the key detail: a quarter orange WITH the peel on for depth. Dairy-free, naturally thick.
Butterbeer Cocktail
Spiced rum, butterscotch schnapps, peach brandy, and ginger schnapps stirred cold and poured over a single large ice cube. Garnished with maraschino cherries. Butterbeer for adults.
Black Chickpeas Salad
A salad of black chickpeas (kala chana) with onion, tomato, green chilli, boiled potato, and coriander. Dressed with lemon, amchoor powder, garam masala, and red chilli.
Tacos al Pastor
Tacos al pastor trace their origins to Lebanese immigrants who brought shawarma to Mexico in the early 20th century. The vertical spit remained, but lamb was swapped for pork, and the marinade became a vivid red paste of dried guajillo and ancho chiles with achiote, garlic, and pineapple juice.
Korean Steak Rice Bowl
A Korean steak rice bowl with hangar steak marinated in gochujang, soy sauce, and kiwi. Served over rice with raw egg yolk, kimchi, and sesame kale.
Strawberry Almond Cream Tart
A strawberry tart with graham cracker crust, cream cheese filling with almond extract, whole strawberries in a pureed glaze, and toasted almonds. Chilled for three hours.
Malaysian Seaweed Kerabu (Eucheuma Salad)
Malaysian seaweed kerabu with coral seaweed, belacan and chili paste, calamansi juice, torch ginger bud, roasted peanuts, and toasted sesame seeds. Served chilled.
Grilled Fish Tacos with Lime Crema
Grilled fish tacos with Mahi Mahi marinated in lime, cumin, and smoked paprika. Topped with cabbage, cilantro, avocado, red onion, and lime crema.
Strawberry Jam Crumble Bars
Strawberry jam crumble bars with a buttery shortbread base, seedless jam, and an almond-cinnamon crumble topping. Three layers, baked twice until golden.
Homemade Tahini
Homemade tahini from toasted sesame seeds and olive oil. Four cups of seeds, toasted until fragrant, processed with oil until smooth. Better than any jar.
Blueberry Raspberry Muffins
Blueberry raspberry muffins with melted butter, vanilla, and a lemon glaze. Two cups of berries in a tender batter, baked until golden and drizzled with sharp lemon icing.
Artichokes, Pancetta, and Cheese Cups
Puff pastry cups pinched around a filling of sautéed artichoke hearts, crispy pancetta, mozzarella, parmesan, and cream. Baked golden in a muffin tin.
Chicken Khao Soi: Curry Noodle Soup
Thai khao soi with chicken legs simmered in coconut milk, turmeric, and spices. Boiled egg noodles, crispy fried noodles on top, and roast chili sauce on the side.
Thyme and Garlic Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potato rounds roasted at 400°F (204°C) with garlic, thyme, olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes, and sea salt. Savoury, not sweet. Forty minutes on the top rack.
Slow Cooker Shrimp Tikka Masala
Shrimp tikka masala cooked in a slow cooker for four hours with crushed tomatoes, yoghurt, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne. Garnished with cilantro.
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup combines boneless chicken breasts with black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and enchilada sauce in a single slow cooker pot. The chicken cooks in the broth for six to eight hours on low, then shredded and stirred back in.
Crispy Chicken Thighs in Blueberry Sauce
Crispy buttermilk-marinated chicken thighs baked at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and topped with a blueberry sauce of apple cider vinegar and honey.
Gluten-Free Jam Crostata
A gluten-free crostata with a mascarpone and butter crust, filled with your favourite jam and topped with a lattice. Baked until bubbly and golden.
Creamy Onion Soup
A creamy onion soup made with confit onions slow-cooked in olive oil for an hour, blended with chicken broth and cream, thickened with cornstarch, and strained silky smooth.
Al Pastor Pork Tacos
Al pastor — shepherd-style pork — is the Mexican taco filling inspired by Lebanese shawarma, adapted with dried chiles and pineapple. The pork is marinated in a bright red achiote-chile paste, then grilled or broiled until charred at the edges.
Ploughman’s Grilled Cheese with Apple Chile Chutney
Ploughman's grilled cheese with Castello Aged Havarti, apple chile chutney, thin apple slices, baby kale, onion, and strong mustard on country bread.
Riso al Latte con Fregole e Mandorle – Easy Rice Pudding
Italian rice pudding made with Arborio rice, a split vanilla bean, and whole milk simmered for forty-five minutes. Topped with fresh strawberries and toasted almonds.