Category: Snacks

Close-up of golden parsnip fries stacked on a blue plate. Thyme sprig is on the top.

Parsnip Fries

These oven-baked Parsnip Fries are irresistible – if you’ve never tried parsnip fries before, it’s about time! Parsnip is often considered to be a somewhat boring root vegetable (I admit, guilty as charged), but these parsnip fries are far from boring. In fact, be warned they are unlikely to make it on the plate as you want to gobble them straight from the oven tray! There’s something highly addictive about them, they have this unique earthy flavour that’s at the same time sweet and slightly nutty. Nutritionwise, they are packed with vitamins and minerals so they make a healthier alternative to potatoes!

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Bird's eye view of two flammekueche slices on light blue and dark blue plates. Plateful of rocket on a side.

Flammekueche

Craving for pizza? Try Flammekueche, a Franco-German version of pizza! Flammekueche is best described as a cross between pizza bianca (white pizza), flatbread and tart: it has a super thin base that’s traditionally covered with crème fraîche, bacon and sliced onions. It’s mouth-wateringly good and the best thing is it’s much quicker to make than a regular pizza as the dough is unleavened. No yeast means no proofing, and no proofing means the oh-so delicious flammekueche will be in your belly in no time!

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Bird's eye view of 6 mini frittatas on turquoise board with side of tomato chutney

Mini Frittatas

These Mini Frittatas are perfect for breakfast! They are foody and nutritious, and you can easily customise them based on what’s in your fridge. They are especially good for those who don’t have much time in the mornings, as you can make them ahead and simply pop in the microwave in the morning. Or whenever really as they also make a fantastic snack to have any time of the day!

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Finnish carrot bread rolls stacked on a wooden chopping board, one roll buttered

Carrot Bread Rolls

Freshly baked bread, how good is that!? I know bread making is notoriously difficult, but I don’t quite understand why. Making sourdough is a different story, but bread rolls in particular are rather easy to make, I promise! And you don’t need any fancy equipment for this recipe, just a little bit of kneading with your hands to bring the dough together. So without further ado, let me introduce you to one of my favourite types of bread: Carrot Bread Rolls (Porkkanasämpylät in Finnish). Carrot works so nicely in a bread, the flavour it adds is very subtle but it gives the bread a bit of sweetness – and of course some vitamins, which is a bonus! Also, these bread rolls freeze extremely well 🙂

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Bird's eye view of mince and rice pie on an oven tray

Mince & Rice Pie

Mince & Rice Pie (Lihapiirakka) is a true Finnish classic, a very retro dish that’s guaranteed to satisfy your savoury cravings. There are different types of traditional ‘meat pies’ in Finland, this recipe comes in a shape of a traybake with this super tasty homemade pastry. However, for a quick version you can use shop-bough pastry too. Mince & rice pie makes a lovely weekend treat for the whole family, but it’s also great party food as you can slice it into any size bites! And no, in case you are wondering it has absolutely nothing to with English mince pie!

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Spinach oven pancake slices stacked on a plate with a side of lingonberry jam in a small ramekin

Spinach Oven Pancake

This Finnish style king-size Spinach Pancake is cooked in the oven! Overall it takes a bit longer to make than regular pancakes, but the hands-on time is minimal: you simply mix the batter, let it rest for a bit whilst you defrost the spinach, and pop in the oven for half an hour… voilà! The Spinach Oven Pancake makes a perfect snack, and it can be eaten both hot or cold. And thanks to spinach, it has loads of nutrients too – in fact, it’s pretty healthy!

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Halved Vietnamese summer rolls on a green serving board

Vietnamese Summer Rolls

These cold Vietnamese Summer Rolls are bloody amazing! They are light, refreshing and just full of flavour! Better yet, they are healthy and can be easily adapted to any diet. I admit they can be slightly fiddly to make, but they are so worth the time and effort as they make the most delicious starter or a snack. Besides, there’s no cooking involved, just chopping and assembling!

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