Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
12 recipes
Vispipuuro
Traditional Finnish berry semolina porridge, whipped into a light pink cloud and served cold with milk.
Karelian Pies
Thin rye Karelian pies with tender rice porridge filling and a soft, buttery crust.
Korvapuusti
Soft Finnish buns made with cardamom-spiced dough, a buttery cinnamon filling, and the signature "ear" shape.
Pasta Bake
A hearty Finnish-style pasta bake with browned ground meat, onion, and a delicate egg-and-milk custard.
Poronkäristys (Sautéed Reindeer)
Thinly sliced reindeer meat, braised in butter with onion, served with smooth mashed potatoes, lingonberry preserve and pickled cucumber.
Finnish Salmon Casserole
This delicate Finnish casserole, lohikeitto-style lohikiusaus, brings together potatoes, salmon, cream and dill in a simple homestyle bake with a golden top.
Finnish Cabbage Casserole (Kaalilaatikko)
This slow-baked Finnish cabbage casserole combines tender white cabbage, ground meat, rice and a subtle sweetness from dark syrup.
Finnish Pea Soup
A thick, hearty Finnish soup made with well-cooked green split peas and smoked pork, traditionally served with mustard.
Finnish Salmon Soup
A classic Finnish creamy lohikeitto with fresh salmon, potatoes and dill, gently seasoned with allspice — a warming dish served year-round in Finland.
Finnish Siskonmakkara Soup
A cozy Finnish soup with tender balls of fresh pork siskonmakkara sausage, potatoes, root vegetables and allspice in a clear, fragrant broth.
Finnish Blueberry Pie (Mustikkapiirakka)
A tender Finnish pie with a light butter shortcrust base, juicy blueberries, and a creamy sour cream topping.
Finnish Meatballs in Cream Sauce
Tender Finnish meatballs with soft onion and allspice, served in a velvety cream sauce.