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Welcome to my family recipe archive!

Welcome to my family's secret recipes of Finnish comfort food!

Many dishes in this blog have not been written down before this.

Food in Finland is made of good quality ingredients, healthy and surely a great factor why Finland is the happiest country in the world!

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Finnish food & recipes

Finnish Coffee Brownies (Mokkapalat) - Feels like Finland

Finnish Coffee Brownies (Mokkapalat)

Sweet aromas of coffee, cocoa, sugar and vanilla - what could go wrong? Nothing. These Mokkapalat brownies are pure joy to taste! This coffee brownies recipe came to Finland already in the...

Finnish Coffee Brownies (Mokkapalat)

Sweet aromas of coffee, cocoa, sugar and vanilla - what could go wrong? Nothing. These Mokkapalat brownies are pure joy to taste! This coffee brownies recipe came to Finland already in the...

Finnish Berry Pie (Marjapiirakka) - Feels like Finland

Finnish Berry Pie (Marjapiirakka)

Finns love berries - and there are so many yummy berries in Finland! This berry pie is delicious and easy to make. The crust does not need pre-baking and you...

Finnish Berry Pie (Marjapiirakka)

Finns love berries - and there are so many yummy berries in Finland! This berry pie is delicious and easy to make. The crust does not need pre-baking and you...

Finnish Semolina Porridge and Blueberry Soup (Mannapuuro ja Mustikkakeitto) recipe - Feels like Finland

Finnish Semolina Porridge and Blueberry Soup (M...

The creamy semolina porridge with cold blueberry soup is the best food for a hot day! You can enjoy them both straight from the fridge, perfect! This classic, tasty Finnish dish...

Finnish Semolina Porridge and Blueberry Soup (M...

The creamy semolina porridge with cold blueberry soup is the best food for a hot day! You can enjoy them both straight from the fridge, perfect! This classic, tasty Finnish dish...

Finnish Tiger Cake (Tiikerikakku) - Feels like Finland

Finnish Tiger Cake (Tiikerikakku)

This is a wonderful traditional cake from Finland. This type of coffee cakes are called "dry cakes", "kuivakakku" in Finnish, even though they are not dry at all. This cake...

Finnish Tiger Cake (Tiikerikakku)

This is a wonderful traditional cake from Finland. This type of coffee cakes are called "dry cakes", "kuivakakku" in Finnish, even though they are not dry at all. This cake...

Finnish Rye Bread (with starter), Ruisleipä recipe - Feels like Finland

Finnish Rye Bread (with starter), Ruisleipä recipe

I was inspired to make Finnish Rye Bread when I noticed the last bag of rye bread from Finland very quickly disappearing.. I of course freeze them and enjoy them...

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Finnish Rye Bread (with starter), Ruisleipä recipe

I was inspired to make Finnish Rye Bread when I noticed the last bag of rye bread from Finland very quickly disappearing.. I of course freeze them and enjoy them...

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Traditional Finnish Macaroni Casserole (Mac in a Box!) - Feels like Finland

Traditional Finnish Macaroni Casserole (Mac in ...

Macaroni box or Macaroni casserole must be one of the most-eaten traditional Finnish dish! It's loved by both kids and adults. Many Finns make this dish at least every month. It has been...

Traditional Finnish Macaroni Casserole (Mac in ...

Macaroni box or Macaroni casserole must be one of the most-eaten traditional Finnish dish! It's loved by both kids and adults. Many Finns make this dish at least every month. It has been...

Finnish potato salad and wieners (Perunasalaatti ja nakit) recipe - Feels like Finland

Finnish potato salad and wieners (Perunasalaatt...

One of the traditional dishes for May Day (1st of May in Finland) called Vappu, many Finns enjoy potato salad with wieners. Or herring (silli in Finnish). This is a cold...

Finnish potato salad and wieners (Perunasalaatt...

One of the traditional dishes for May Day (1st of May in Finland) called Vappu, many Finns enjoy potato salad with wieners. Or herring (silli in Finnish). This is a cold...

Finnish Traditional May Day Donuts - Feels like Finland

Finnish Traditional May Day Donuts

One essential part of celebrating the May Day (labor day) is the traditional food. You just simply need to have those delicious, sweet and crunchy donuts and sima (traditional Finnish...

Finnish Traditional May Day Donuts

One essential part of celebrating the May Day (labor day) is the traditional food. You just simply need to have those delicious, sweet and crunchy donuts and sima (traditional Finnish...

Finnish Spinach Soup - Feels like Finland

Finnish Spinach Soup

Finnish Spinach Soup is a surprising soup! It combines sweet and savory in a wonderful way. Many foreigners that I served this spinach soup have wondered the added boiled egg...

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Finnish Spinach Soup

Finnish Spinach Soup is a surprising soup! It combines sweet and savory in a wonderful way. Many foreigners that I served this spinach soup have wondered the added boiled egg...

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Finnish Sausage Soup

Finnish Sausage Soup

Each spoonful is a journey through Finnish culinary tradition, a celebration of simple ingredients coming together to create something truly extraordinary. Whether enjoyed on a chilly evening or as a hearty meal...

Finnish Sausage Soup

Each spoonful is a journey through Finnish culinary tradition, a celebration of simple ingredients coming together to create something truly extraordinary. Whether enjoyed on a chilly evening or as a hearty meal...

Finnish meatballs and potato mash recipe

Finnish Meatballs with Brown Sauce and Mashed P...

Finnish Meatballs are a classic dish in Finnish cuisine. Most typically the meatballs are enjoyed with brown sauce and mashed potatoes, and on the side some preserved beet and pickles....

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Finnish Meatballs with Brown Sauce and Mashed P...

Finnish Meatballs are a classic dish in Finnish cuisine. Most typically the meatballs are enjoyed with brown sauce and mashed potatoes, and on the side some preserved beet and pickles....

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Finnish Salmon Soup - Feels like Finland

Finnish Salmon Soup

Interested in how to make Finnish salmon soup? Here's an authentic recipe from my family archives. This easy recipe to make Finnish salmon soup (lohikeitto in Finnish) takes only 30 minutes...

Finnish Salmon Soup

Interested in how to make Finnish salmon soup? Here's an authentic recipe from my family archives. This easy recipe to make Finnish salmon soup (lohikeitto in Finnish) takes only 30 minutes...

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