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    Easy Finnish Recipes

    Published: Nov 25, 2022 · Modified: Aug 12, 2024 by Neriz · This post contains some affiliate links.

    Finnish cooking is one of the easiest cuisines you can do in your kitchen!  Start with these classic Finnish recipes — with ingredients you can find in your part of the world!

    If this is your first time cooking a Finnish recipe, please start with Lohikeitto (Finnish salmon soup).  It’s an authentic Finnish soup that showcases how simple and delicious food from Finland can be.

    And for dessert?  You will never go wrong with the traditional Finnish pancake — serve it with your favorite berries, and you’re all set!

    Enjoy!

    Authentic Finnish Soup Recipes

    • An image showing two bowls of Finnish Salmon Soup served with some bread.
      Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)
    • Feature image for Finnish Spinach Soup, showing a serving, with a boiled egg cut into half.
      Finnish Spinach Soup (Pinaattikeitto)
    • Feature image for Finnish Summer Vegetable Soup, showing a serving of the dish.
      Finnish Summer Vegetable Soup

    Classic Finnish Dinner Recipes

    A list of traditional Finnish food will always include casseroles — and you’ve got some of the local favorites here, including carrot casserole for the holidays!

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      Finnish Meatballs (Lihapullat)
    • Updated feature image for Finnish Macaroni Casserole, with ketchup next to it.
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      Finnish Ground Beef and Cabbage Casserole
    • Latest (Mar23) feature image for Finnish Carrot Casserole.
      Finnish Carrot Casserole (Porkkanalaatikko)

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    • A closer shot of Finnish blueberry pie, highlighting the texture of the filling and golden crust.
      Finnish Blueberry Pie (with Sour Cream)
    • Latest feature image for Finnish Carrot Bread, showing the texture of the inside of the rolls.
      Finnish Carrot Bread Rolls
    • An overhead shot of Finnish Oven-Baked Pancake, straight out of the oven, sprinkled with powdered sugar and served with fresh berries.
      Finnish Baked Pancakes

    So, which traditional Finnish food have you decided to try first? Let me know how it goes! 🙂

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