Carlotta, Author at Culinary Concerto

Klassisk Ärtsoppa – Classic Swedish Pea Soup

July 6, 2021February 3, 2020 by Carlotta

Sweden is a country with lots of food traditions. There are holidays for all sorts of foods: Fat Tuesday (the day before Lent begins) is celebrated by eating “semlor”, a dense pastry with almond paste and loads of whipped cream. March 25th – “våffeldagen” or Waffle Day. August 8th – crayfish is served on the … Read more Klassisk Ärtsoppa – Classic Swedish Pea Soup

Rich Tomato, Vodka, and Roasted Garlic Sauce

February 2, 2020February 2, 2020 by Carlotta

Homemade pasta sauce puts every store bought-brand to shame. There truly is no way to replicate the combination you have simmering on the stovetop at home, and my family is always happy when a mega-batch of this sauce is ready to go.

Icelandic Plokkfiskur

July 28, 2021January 9, 2020 by Carlotta

The literal translation of “plokkfiskur” is not the most pleasant term – pulled, plucked, or mashed fish – but this simple, hearty dish is the heartbeat of Icelandic families. Think about how homey and familiar macaroni and cheese is to Americans. They crave it as children, and recreate it as adults because of nostalgia. And … Read more Icelandic Plokkfiskur

Sage and Honey Throat Syrup

September 18, 2020January 7, 2020 by Carlotta

So, I’m not normally one to whine, but here goes — I’m tired of always having an irritated voice and throat. There. I’ve said it. (Although there’s less pain when typing than speaking.) Some things in life just have to be dealt with…

Classic Egg Bake

November 25, 2019November 21, 2019 by Carlotta

So, it seems like “trending recipes” are all the rage. Not on this food blog!!! Seriously! Who are the people that conjur up these new trends? People without a normal life?

Holiday Sweet Potato Casserole

November 21, 2019November 20, 2019 by Carlotta

I love this time of year! All of the great family gatherings and parties — and socially acceptable increased sugar consumption! 😁 This dish flirts with the very fine line between vegetable and dessert. Even non-sweet-potato-lovers will adore this casserole!

Wine-Basted Roasted Turkey

November 23, 2020November 18, 2019 by Carlotta

I am a very visual person — things need to LOOK good, but still please all my senses. I also like to experiment. But when I find something that works well, I repeat it over and over. When roasting a full turkey, this is my go-to method. It may be strange, but the results are amazing!

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

March 4, 2021October 16, 2019 by Carlotta

One of the best memories I have is coming home from school – even as a teenager – to the smell of freshly baked cookies. My mother would sit at the table with us, pour a glass of milk, and listen as we chatted about our day.

Gluten Free Brownies

October 12, 2019October 11, 2019 by Carlotta

I should have been a boy scout. As the middle of 3 girls, I considered myself a tomboy. Of course, life wasn’t very rough and rugged while we flitted from music lesson to art course to language class, even though I could play a mean game of kickball. But I still live by the boy scout motto: BE PREPARED.

Chili Under Pressure

November 23, 2020October 9, 2019 by Carlotta

I love soups and stews. Comfort food to me is all about lots of veggies cooked in a flavourful broth, with some good lean meat thrown in. Forget pasta. Forget bread. And definitely forget anything fried. Give it to me fresh, hot, and FAST. Even when life is at its craziest, I crave food that … Read more Chili Under Pressure

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