A twist on one of my favorite dinners, Dan Dan Mien, these spicy turkey noodles will have you slurping!


30 min
This is no Ikea dinner — believe me (I compared them). This is so much better. This recipe comes directly from a Swedish grandmother, her name is Sonja. These tiny little delicacies are served with farm-fresh mashed potatoes, pan gravy and lingonberry jam.

1 hour
A from-scratch Caesar dressing coats fresh, crisp romaine leaves and is topped with completely addicting homemade croutons and plump shrimp that get a quick sear with garlic.


30 min
Fresh poblano peppers are stuffed with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, sprinkled with fresh salsa, then covered in thickened whipped eggs and bake up to a soufflé-like casserole. This is an easy meal that can be assembled ahead.


1 hour 30 min
Veggieballs? Why yes, please. These Swedish treasures are a blend of chickpeas, red pepper, carrots, peas, potato, onion, and allspice bound up with an egg. In traditional fashion, a soft pillowy heap of mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam is served on the side.


1 hour
The first time I made this dish, I was ecstatic — it was sooooo easy! And a really tasty way to enjoy spring flavors. Spinach and peas are brightened with lemon zest and crushed peppers, on a bed of pillowy gnocchi potato pasta.
30 min
