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11 Scandinavian Comfort Food Recipes to Help You Get “Hygge”

If you’re like us, you’ve spent all winter embracing the hygge life: cozy ski socks, a hot cup of coffee, a roaring fire and Bridge Jones on Netflix. But you haven’t truly achieved hygge until you've tried these 11 Scandinavian comfort food recipes.

WTF Is "Hygge" and How Do I Embrace It More?


Danish Split Pea Soup With Dill

A spoonful of this should warm you right up.

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Outide Olso

Scandinavian Cinnamon Rolls

Breakfast or dessert? The choice is yours.

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Norwegian Porridge

Welp, we just became a morning person.


Creamy Potato And Salmon Bake

Now that’s our kind of casserole.

Norwegian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Pair with a hearty glass of Cab and call it a night.

Lemon-dill Cured Salmon

To be used for Scandi-style bagels and lox.


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He needs food

Finnish Beef And Dumpling Soup

Cold nights call for warm bowls of this.

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Crazed Mom

Peanut Butter And Chocolate Stuffed Ebelskivers

They’re basically doughnut holes stuffed with our two favorite foods of all time.

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Swedish Coffee Cake

Your classic, cinnamon coffee cake gets fancy with pate à choux filling and a coconut glaze.

Swedish Pancakes

In Sweden, these guys are usually served after split pea soup. (But we think they make a delicious treat anytime.)



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From 2015-2017 Hannah Loewentheil held the role of Editor covering entertainment, food, travel and all things nyc.