SettingsDanish cuisine
Akvavit
Akvavit or aquavit is a traditional flavoured spirit that is principally produced in Scandinavia, where it was already being produced in the 15th century.
Akvavit or aquavit is a traditional flavoured spirit that is principally produced in Scandinavia, where it was already being produced in the 15th century.
Brown sauce (meat stock based)
In classical French cuisine, a brown sauce generally refers to a sauce with a meat stock base, thickened by reduction and sometimes the addition of a browned roux, similar in some ways to but mo...
In classical French cuisine, a brown sauce generally refers to a sauce with a meat stock base, thickened by reduction and sometimes the addition of a browned roux, similar in some ways to but mo...
Brændende kærlighed
Brændende kærlighed (English: Burning love) is traditional Danish dish of mashed potatoes, butter, and whole milk or cream.
Brændende kærlighed (English: Burning love) is traditional Danish dish of mashed potatoes, butter, and whole milk or cream.
Buttermilk Koldskål
Buttermilk koldskål (Danish: Kærnemælkskoldskål, often just koldskål - literally cold bowl) is a sweet cold beverage or soup, made with buttermilk and other ingredients: eggs, suga...
Buttermilk koldskål (Danish: Kærnemælkskoldskål, often just koldskål - literally cold bowl) is a sweet cold beverage or soup, made with buttermilk and other ingredients: eggs, suga...
Chocolate-coated marshmallow treats
Chocolate-coated marshmallow treats are produced in different variations around the world, with several countries claiming to have invented it or hailing it as their "national confection."
Chocolate-coated marshmallow treats are produced in different variations around the world, with several countries claiming to have invented it or hailing it as their "national confection."
Danish (pastry)
A danish is a viennoiserie pastry, of Viennese origin, which has become a specialty of Denmark and neighbouring Scandinavian countries.
A danish is a viennoiserie pastry, of Viennese origin, which has become a specialty of Denmark and neighbouring Scandinavian countries.
Danish (roll)
A danish is a viennoiserie pastry, of Viennese origin, which has become a specialty of Denmark and neighbouring Scandinavian countries.
A danish is a viennoiserie pastry, of Viennese origin, which has become a specialty of Denmark and neighbouring Scandinavian countries.
Danish cuisine
Danish cuisine, originating from the peasant population's own local produce, was enhanced by cooking techniques developed in the late 19th century and the wider availability of goods after the I...
Danish cuisine, originating from the peasant population's own local produce, was enhanced by cooking techniques developed in the late 19th century and the wider availability of goods after the I...
Danish wine
Danish wine is wine made in Denmark.
Danish wine is wine made in Denmark.
Dracula Piller
Dracula Piller are a brand of salmiakki confectionery.
Dracula Piller are a brand of salmiakki confectionery.
Dyrlægens natmad
Dyrlægens natmad (Veterinarian's midnight snack) is the Danish name for a piece of smørrebrød upon which a particular selection of meats is laid.
Dyrlægens natmad (Veterinarian's midnight snack) is the Danish name for a piece of smørrebrød upon which a particular selection of meats is laid.
Filmjölk
Filmjölk is a Nordic dairy product similar to yoghurt using a different bacteria which gives a different taste and texture.
Filmjölk is a Nordic dairy product similar to yoghurt using a different bacteria which gives a different taste and texture.
Fishcake
A fishcake is a food item similar to a croquette, consisting of a filleted fish and potato patty sometimes coated in breadcrumbs or batter, and fried.
A fishcake is a food item similar to a croquette, consisting of a filleted fish and potato patty sometimes coated in breadcrumbs or batter, and fried.
Flæskesteg
Flæskesteg, the Danish version of roast pork, is considered to be one of Denmark's principal national dishes.
Flæskesteg, the Danish version of roast pork, is considered to be one of Denmark's principal national dishes.
Frikadeller
Frikadeller are flat, pan-fried dumplings of minced meat, often likened to the Danish version of meatballs.
Frikadeller are flat, pan-fried dumplings of minced meat, often likened to the Danish version of meatballs.
Gammel Dansk
Gammel Dansk is a Danish alcoholic beverage produced by Danish Distillers Ltd. (De Danske Spritfabrikker A/S) in Dalby, Denmark in southeast Zealand (Sjælland).
Gammel Dansk is a Danish alcoholic beverage produced by Danish Distillers Ltd. (De Danske Spritfabrikker A/S) in Dalby, Denmark in southeast Zealand (Sjælland).
Gravlax
Gravlax or gravad lax, gravad laks, gravlaks, graavilohi, graavilõhe, graflax is a Nordic dish consisting of raw salmon, cured in salt, sugar, and dill.
Gravlax or gravad lax, gravad laks, gravlaks, graavilohi, graavilõhe, graflax is a Nordic dish consisting of raw salmon, cured in salt, sugar, and dill.
Kammerjunker (biscuit)
A kammerjunker is a type of Danish biscuit, which is typically eaten with koldskål, a buttermilk-based product.
A kammerjunker is a type of Danish biscuit, which is typically eaten with koldskål, a buttermilk-based product.
Kransekake
The kransekake is a traditional Norwegian and Danish dessert, usually eaten on special occasions such as weddings, baptisms, Christmas, or New Year's Eve.
The kransekake is a traditional Norwegian and Danish dessert, usually eaten on special occasions such as weddings, baptisms, Christmas, or New Year's Eve.
Kringle
Kringle is a Scandinavian pastry, a Nordic variety of pretzel, which arrived with Roman Catholic monks in the 13th century, especially in Denmark.
Kringle is a Scandinavian pastry, a Nordic variety of pretzel, which arrived with Roman Catholic monks in the 13th century, especially in Denmark.
Labskaus
Labskaus (also spelled Lapskaus) is a culinary specialty from Northern Germany and in particular from the cities of Bremen, Lübeck, and Hamburg.
Labskaus (also spelled Lapskaus) is a culinary specialty from Northern Germany and in particular from the cities of Bremen, Lübeck, and Hamburg.
Leverpostej
Leverpostej, lifrarkæfa, leverpostei, leverpastej, maksapasteija or leverpastei is a dish which shares some similarities to French pâté, but is instead made of coar...
Leverpostej, lifrarkæfa, leverpostei, leverpastej, maksapasteija or leverpastei is a dish which shares some similarities to French pâté, but is instead made of coar...
Lingonberry jam
Lingonberry jam (lingonsylt, tyttebærsyltetøy, pohlamoos, puolukkahillo) is a staple food in Scandinavian cuisine.
Lingonberry jam (lingonsylt, tyttebærsyltetøy, pohlamoos, puolukkahillo) is a staple food in Scandinavian cuisine.
Medisterpølse
Medisterpølse or simply medister, is a Danish specialty food consisting of a thick, spicy sausage made of minced pork stuffed into pig intestines.
Medisterpølse or simply medister, is a Danish specialty food consisting of a thick, spicy sausage made of minced pork stuffed into pig intestines.
Millionbøf
Millionbøf is a Danish beef dish that is commonly served with potatoes (perhaps mashed), pasta and rice.
Millionbøf is a Danish beef dish that is commonly served with potatoes (perhaps mashed), pasta and rice.
New Danish cuisine
The New Danish Cuisine is a component of the New Nordic Cuisine which has been developed since 2004 in an attempt to promote natural produce as a basis for new dishes both in restaurants a...
The New Danish Cuisine is a component of the New Nordic Cuisine which has been developed since 2004 in an attempt to promote natural produce as a basis for new dishes both in restaurants a...
Nordic bread culture
Nordic bread culture has existed in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden from prehistoric time through to the present.
Nordic bread culture has existed in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden from prehistoric time through to the present.
Open sandwich
An open sandwich, also known as an open face/faced sandwich, Ulrich Sandwich, bread baser, or tartine, consists of a single slice of bread with one or more food items on top.
An open sandwich, also known as an open face/faced sandwich, Ulrich Sandwich, bread baser, or tartine, consists of a single slice of bread with one or more food items on top.
Pfeffernüsse
Pfeffernüsse (also spelled pfeffernuesse in English, in Danish: pebernødder (plural), päpanät in Plautdietsch, and pepernoten in Dutch; singular Pfeffernuss) are small, fir...
Pfeffernüsse (also spelled pfeffernuesse in English, in Danish: pebernødder (plural), päpanät in Plautdietsch, and pepernoten in Dutch; singular Pfeffernuss) are small, fir...
Pålægschokolade
Pålægschokolade are thin slices of chocolate (or vekao) that are used as a topping (in Danish, pålæg) on bread, such as rugbrød or white bread.
Pålægschokolade are thin slices of chocolate (or vekao) that are used as a topping (in Danish, pålæg) on bread, such as rugbrød or white bread.
Pølser
Rød Pølse (Danish for "red sausage") is a type of boiled sausage very common in Denmark and Norway.
Rød Pølse (Danish for "red sausage") is a type of boiled sausage very common in Denmark and Norway.
Rugbrød
Rugbrød (Danish rye bread) is a very commonly used bread in Denmark.
Rugbrød (Danish rye bread) is a very commonly used bread in Denmark.
Rum ball
Rum balls (Rumkugel, Punschkugel, Trüffel) are a truffle-like confection, being sweet, dense balls flavoured with chocolate and rum.
Rum balls (Rumkugel, Punschkugel, Trüffel) are a truffle-like confection, being sweet, dense balls flavoured with chocolate and rum.
Rumtopf
Rumtopf, which literally means rum pot, is a German dessert, traditionally eaten around Christmas.
Rumtopf, which literally means rum pot, is a German dessert, traditionally eaten around Christmas.
Semla
A semla or fastlagsbulle, laskiaispulla or fastelavnsbolle is a traditional sweet roll made in various forms in Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, L...
A semla or fastlagsbulle, laskiaispulla or fastelavnsbolle is a traditional sweet roll made in various forms in Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, L...
Snaps
Snaps is a Danish and Swedish word for a small shot of a strong alcoholic beverage taken during the course of a meal.
Snaps is a Danish and Swedish word for a small shot of a strong alcoholic beverage taken during the course of a meal.
Sol over Gudhjem
Sol over Gudhjem, literally 'sun over Gudhjem', is a Danish dish, an open sandwich with rugbrød, smoked herring, chives and a raw egg yolk (the "sun") on top.
Sol over Gudhjem, literally 'sun over Gudhjem', is a Danish dish, an open sandwich with rugbrød, smoked herring, chives and a raw egg yolk (the "sun") on top.
Spunk (candy)
Spunk is a brand of Danish candy, launched in 1971 by Danish candy manufacturers Galle & Jessen and commonly sold in Denmark and Germany.
Spunk is a brand of Danish candy, launched in 1971 by Danish candy manufacturers Galle & Jessen and commonly sold in Denmark and Germany.
Stegt flæsk
Stegt flæsk is a dish of fried bacon from Denmark that is generally served with potatoes and a parsley sauce.
Stegt flæsk is a dish of fried bacon from Denmark that is generally served with potatoes and a parsley sauce.
Yankie Bar
The Yankie Bar is a popular chocolate bar in Denmark.
The Yankie Bar is a popular chocolate bar in Denmark.
Ymer (dairy product)
Ymer is a Danish soured milk product which has been known since 1930.
Ymer is a Danish soured milk product which has been known since 1930.
Æbleflæsk
Æbleflæsk ( Apple pork) is an old Danish dish consisting of bacon, onions, apples, and sugar.
Æbleflæsk ( Apple pork) is an old Danish dish consisting of bacon, onions, apples, and sugar.
Æbleskiver
Æbleskiver (Danish meaning apple slices (singular: æbleskive)) are traditional Danish pancakes in a distinctive shape of a sphere.
Æbleskiver (Danish meaning apple slices (singular: æbleskive)) are traditional Danish pancakes in a distinctive shape of a sphere.
Øllebrød
Øllebrød is a traditional Danish dish - a type of porridge made of rugbrød scraps and beer, typically hvidtøl.
Øllebrød is a traditional Danish dish - a type of porridge made of rugbrød scraps and beer, typically hvidtøl.