Northern European Recipes

Northern Europe may be far from the spice-growing regions of the world, but long, cold winters require bold and hearty flavors. Here you can try some of Scandinavia's most delicious recipes.

08.22.2022

Cider-Stewed Pork with Root Vegetables

Germany North Europe Pork

Played around a bit looking for the perfect use for the Bavarian blend, and ended up with the epitome of autumn.

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09.23.2020

Belgian Frites with Black Truffle Aioli

North Europe Vegetables Vegetarian

Served in a paper cone with mayo and ketchup, these babies are an addictive riot of textures – soft and fluffy inside, surrounded by a crunchy , golden crust ,...

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07.16.2020

Vanilla Bean Dutch Baby with Strawberry Hibiscus Syrup

Baking Desserts North Europe vanilla

This recipe uses dried hibiscus flowers to make a delicious homemade strawberry syrup for a scrumptious vanilla bean dutch baby.

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07.08.2020

Basque Chicken

France North Europe Poultry Rice

We got this recipe from one of our Milwaukee customers.

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05.07.2020

Chicken under a Brick

Barbecue & Grilling North Europe Poultry South Europe

This was one of my first tries with the Himalayan salt blocks (8x8x1.5), and it turned out delicious. The salt blocks are available at the Milwaukee Public Market and Evanston...

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12.05.2019

Mediterranean Whole Char-Grilled Garlic & Herb Branzino

Barbecue & Grilling Fish North Europe Seafood

Branzino aka sea bass is one of my favorite fish to prepare whole. The Spice House’s Garlic & Herb Mediterranean Spice Blend makes this recipe even easier!

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11.04.2019

Old-Fashioned Christmas Stollen

Baking Breakfast Germany North America North Europe

This is Grandma Erd's recipe that she made for as long as I can remember. The Erd Family would gather at Grandma's house on Tichigan Lake every Christmas Eve, where...

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09.05.2019

Garam Masala Poached Pears

Desserts France North Europe

Poached pears are a great seasonal dish, there’s something about them that makes people think you really know what you’re doing—especially if you refer to them as Poire à la...

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08.29.2019

Cardamom Saffron Ice Cream

Desserts Ice Cream North America North Europe

This recipe comes from one of the best spice books we've ever found, Jill Norman's Herbs & Spices: The Cook's Reference. Along with the beautiful photos and useful information, she...

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03.21.2018

French Onion Soup

France North Europe Soup

The Brie melts into the broth, leaving the Parmesan to broil to a nice golden brown.....but the Brie created a creamy broth, and for my taste—and my guests—was just awesome.

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10.22.2014

German Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream

Germany North Europe Salads Vegetarian

I'm a first generation German immigrant. My grandmother made this recipe often and I do too but I've never used measurements. Feel free to adjust this to your taste. "Gurken...

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03.16.2014

Gulasch Soup

Beef Goulash North Europe Soup Stew

Many years ago, dear hubby and I spent a winter vacation in Austria. We skied (real mountains!), we sledded (dear Gods, 8 km down a steep mountain road together on...

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01.14.2014

Bread Dumplings

Germany North Europe

This is part of the German Feast Plate, along with Brown Mustard Gravy, Red Cabbage, and California Chicken Roast. Enjoy.

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01.14.2014

Brown Mustard Gravy

Germany North Europe Sauce

This is part of the German Feast Plate, along with California Roast Chicken, Red Cabbage, and Bread Dumplings.

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11.23.2013

County Wexford Shepherd’s Pie

Lamb North Europe

In tribute to my Irish heritage, and the incredible spice mixture called Bridgeport Seasoning from the Spice House, I have created this Shepherd's Pie. It takes hours to make and...

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