PARTNER POST — TrySwedish Thursdays is a culinary collaboration between TrySwedish, West Sweden, and Gothenburg. Discover the edible delights of the land.
Celebrate the New Year with a classic Swedish menu. With plenty of seafood, dill and local cheese, you will be off to a great new start.
Celebrate the New Year with a classic party menu! Sumptuous pilgrim scallops, tender fillet of beef and lastly licorice and lemon parfait as the crowning glory. All for a really good start to the New Year! 
Offer your guests a wonderful accompaniment to the champagne. Start with Västerbottensost-stuffed potato pancakes, a cheese from West Sweden. Find the recipe here.
Next, move onto an appetizer from the sea. West Sweden is home to some of the best seafood in the world. Have a taste of the cool waters with Sumptuous pilgrim scallops. Find the recipe here.
Continue the parade of fun finger food with Anchovy or herring-filled cheese cups. Find the recipe here.
If you are serving a main dish, plate up Beef medallions with blue cheese, a potato cake and grapefruit salad. A true classic on the New Year’s menu. Or, this can be served as an appetizer as well. Find the recipe here.
Let the final dish of the year be a sensational one – with licorice and lemon. Find the recipe here.
Find out more at www.goteborg.com and www.westsweden.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
How should I prepare the Västerbottensost-stuffed potato pancakes ahead of time?
You can prepare the potato pancakes and stuff them with Västerbottensost in advance, then refrigerate them. Just reheat them in a low oven before serving to maintain their texture.
What is the best way to cook the pilgrim scallops for this recipe?
For the best results, sear the pilgrim scallops in a hot pan with a bit of oil for about 1-2 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and opaque.
Can I substitute any ingredients in the Beef medallions with blue cheese?
If you don’t have blue cheese, you can use a tangy goat cheese or feta as an alternative, but keep in mind it will alter the flavor profile.
