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Sweden

Meatballs are just allspice, white pepper and dill.

DillAllspiceWhite PepperCardamomNutmeg

We're all only a spice or two apart

Cut from the same root

Did you know? Sweden and Switzerland both lean on White Pepper, Nutmeg — the same flavors, an ocean apart.

Explore dishes from Sweden

These are flavor guides and technique outlines. For measured ingredients and complete instructions, visit our recipe collection. Dishes and customs vary across regions and households.

Swedish Meatballs

MainBeef

Key ingredients

  • Beef
  • pork
  • cream
  • lingonberry
  • Allspice
  • White Pepper
  • Nutmeg

Technique overview

  1. Mix meat with allspice and nutmeg
  2. fry
  3. serve in cream gravy.

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Janssons Frestelse

SidePotato

Key ingredients

  • Potato
  • anchovy
  • cream
  • onion
  • White Pepper
  • Allspice

Technique overview

  1. Layer potato, anchovy, onion
  2. cover with cream
  3. bake 45m.

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Sweden — good to know

What spices are used in Sweden cooking?

Sweden cooking leans on Dill, Allspice, White Pepper, Cardamom, Nutmeg.

What’s an easy Sweden recipe to make at home?

Try Swedish Meatballs — it calls for Allspice, White Pepper, Nutmeg. Mix meat with allspice and nutmeg; fry; serve in cream gravy.

What should I cook for a Sweden watch party?

Make Swedish Meatballs and Gravlax — every Badia spice for both adds to your cart in one tap on this page.