A Nordic Spring, celebrating the arrival of spring the Nordic way
Photography & recipes: © Anna Rubingh
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Gravlax, cured salmon, super easy to make!
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Smörgåstårta, made with layers of bread, cream cheese, homemade gravlax salmon and beautifully decorated with fresh green herbs
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Gubbröra, made of hard-boiled eggs, fresh herbs and anchovies
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Nettle tart, nettles, fromage frais & cheese
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Beetroot salad, with capers, gerkins and a creme fraiche dressing
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Råraka, crispy Swedish potato cakes, topped with sour cream and dill, topped with creme fraiche, homemade gravlax and dill
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Lemon Kladdkaka, with merengue, kladdkaka means messy cake, a sticky easy-to-make, zingy tart with (homemade) lemon curd
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