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Close-up view of swede casserole in a glass dish. I portion has been taken out

Swede Casserole

Finnish Christmas casseroles vol.2: Swede Casserole. Swede Casserole (Lanttulaatikko) is one of the oldest and most beloved Finnish Christmas dishes. Swede Casserole has a very distinct flavour, it’s slightly sweet with a hint of spices, usually from ginger and nutmeg. Just like its cousin Carrot Casserole, Swede Casserole is traditionally served as a side dish to baked ham and/or fish. Heads-up though, boiling and cooking swedes may not be the most pleasant of smells, but please don’t judge this humble dish based on the whiff — let the flavour do the talking!

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Close-up view of carrot casserole in a glass dish with a serving spoon. Red and green candles are lit on the background

Carrot Casserole

Finnish Christmas casseroles vol.1: Carrot Casserole. Oh my, this dish is so delicious! Carrot Casserole (Porkkanalaatikko) is a staple at the Finnish Christmas table alongside swede, potato, and sometimes liver, casseroles. However, when it comes to most people’s favourite Christmas casserole, carrot one is usually the winner. It is sweet and creamy, comfort food at its best! Carrot Casserole is traditionally served as a side dish to baked ham and/or fish, but it is actually very filling and foody as it has some rice in it as well. Just to warn you, you will be going back for seconds…

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Bird's eye view of pickled red cabbage in a rectangular glass dish with black tongs.

Quick Pickled Cabbage

Pickled Cabbage is super quick, easy and cheap to make and you can easily customise this recipe based on the spices you like. It’s so versatile, you can have pickled cabbage on its own or add it into tacos, burgers, hot dogs, salads, noodle bowls and many more – think of anything you want to add a tangy crunch to! Also the good news is that quick pickling doesn’t require canning or fermentation, sooo you can tuck into your pickled cabbage already on the day of making!

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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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