explore SWEDEN (Family)
explore SWEDEN (ClassWallet) - C - 1 - SW - eat2explore
explore SWEDEN (ClassWallet) - C - 1 - SW - eat2explore
explore SWEDEN (Family)
explore SWEDEN (Family)
explore SWEDEN (Family)
explore SWEDEN (Family)
explore SWEDEN (ClassWallet) - C - 1 - SW - eat2explore
explore SWEDEN (ClassWallet) - C - 1 - SW - eat2explore
explore SWEDEN (Family)
explore SWEDEN (Family)
explore SWEDEN (Family)

explore SWEDEN (Family)

Gluten Free

Spice and sauce mixes included are gluten-free. Recipes are designed to work with gluten-free ingredients.

 Vegetarian

Vegetarian spices and sauce mixes are included. Every recipe includes clear vegetarian/vegan instructions and easy ingredient swaps - even if meat appears in the photos (for non-vegetarians).
How do you want to Explore Sweden?
explore SWEDEN (Family)

As the largest country in Northern Europe with four very distinct seasons, Sweden's cuisine is heavily influenced by its climate.  Produce harvested during frost-free months is preserved, stored and consumed throughout the winter months.  Food preservation was practiced in Sweden as early as the Viking times!

In our explore Sweden box, we introduce families and kids to basic information about the country and a popular Summer festival, the crayfish party!  Included in the box are 3 popular recipes, and educational materials to learn about the country's geography, history, music, art and language.

Note - Actual packaging may vary from images shown. 

Dietary Restrictions?

If you prefer to skip the shelf stable ingredients in these recipes due to dietary concerns, choose no mixes. Many of our kits have options for people who prefer gluten free or vegetarian dishes.

With Mixes
No Mixes
1

Please select your dietary preference to continue.

Free Shipping

Shipping is free for all country boxes, subscriptions and bundles in the Continental U.S. (AK and HI cost an additional $3 to ship).

other ways to EXPLORE

What’s Inside Sweden Family Box?

3 Authentic Swedish Step-by-Step Recipes

3 Authentic Swedish Step-by-Step Recipes

(4 servings each)

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)

Shopping List

Shopping List

(for fresh ingredients)

1 Magnetic Puzzle Piece - Sweden

1 Magnetic Puzzle Piece - Sweden

16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

(explore Sweden's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)

Online Membership Portal Access

Online Membership Portal Access

(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)

Fun Cooking Tool - Sweden

Fun Cooking Tool - Sweden

3 Authentic Swedish Step-by-Step Recipes

3 Authentic Swedish Step-by-Step Recipes

(4 servings each)

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)

Shopping List

Shopping List

(for fresh ingredients)

1 Magnetic Puzzle Piece - Sweden

1 Magnetic Puzzle Piece - Sweden

What’s Inside Sweden Family Box?
16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

(explore Sweden's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)

Online Membership Portal Access

Online Membership Portal Access

(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)

Fun Cooking Tool - Sweden

Fun Cooking Tool - Sweden

What’s Inside Sweden Family Box?
Recipe details

Recipe details

These 3 popular Swedish recipes serve 4 people. Additional spices and sauces or other add ons are available for larger families. Note - Click on recipe mixes for ingredients and nutritional facts.

Köttbullar

Köttbullar

Sweden’s most famous dish must be Köttbullar / Swedish meatballs! Its popularity increased when the Swedish company, Ikea, started introducing it to the world at their stores. However, these meatballs did not originate in Sweden - the dish was based on a recipe that King Charles XII of Sweden brought back from Turkey in the early 18th century!

Renskavspanna

Renskavspanna

Renskavspanna has its root in the Sámi culture (one of the oldest indigenous people in northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia) where thin slices of frozen reindeer meat are fried in a pan with wild mushrooms. Traditionally renskav was a winter dish cooked over an open fire and made from frozen reindeer meat that had been buried in the snow. In our recipe, instead of reindeer we use semi-frozen beef ribeye steak that is thinly sliced/shaved and cook it in a mushroom sauce without compromising the taste!

Kåldolmar (Cabbage Rolls)

Kåldolmar (Cabbage Rolls)

Swedish Kåldolmar are hearty cabbage rolls filled with a savory meat-and-rice mixture, gently braised until tender and comforting. With roots tracing back to Ottoman-inspired dolma, Kåldolmar were introduced to Sweden in the 1700s after King Charles XII returned from the Ottoman Empire, bringing the idea of stuffed leaves with him.

Köttbullar

Sweden’s most famous dish must be Köttbullar / Swedish meatballs! Its popularity increased when the Swedish company, Ikea, started introducing it to the world at their stores. However, these meatballs did not originate in Sweden - the dish was based on a recipe that King Charles XII of Sweden brought back from Turkey in the early 18th century!

Renskavspanna

Renskavspanna has its root in the Sámi culture (one of the oldest indigenous people in northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia) where thin slices of frozen reindeer meat are fried in a pan with wild mushrooms. Traditionally renskav was a winter dish cooked over an open fire and made from frozen reindeer meat that had been buried in the snow. In our recipe, instead of reindeer we use semi-frozen beef ribeye steak that is thinly sliced/shaved and cook it in a mushroom sauce without compromising the taste!

Kåldolmar (Cabbage Rolls)

Swedish Kåldolmar are hearty cabbage rolls filled with a savory meat-and-rice mixture, gently braised until tender and comforting. With roots tracing back to Ottoman-inspired dolma, Kåldolmar were introduced to Sweden in the 1700s after King Charles XII returned from the Ottoman Empire, bringing the idea of stuffed leaves with him.

Discover Sweden

Discover Sweden

SWEDEN, located in Northern Europe on the Scandinavian Peninsula, is known for its stunning natural beauty, innovative design, and high quality of life. From shimmering lakes and vast forests to modern cities like Stockholm and Gothenburg, Sweden blends nature with sophistication. Renowned for its contributions to music, fashion, and technology, it’s the birthplace of ABBA, IKEA, and Spotify. With traditions like fika (coffee and pastry breaks) and Midsummer celebrations, Sweden embraces balance, community, and the simple joys of everyday life. Swedish cuisine is known for its simple, comforting flavors, featuring hearty ingredients like potatoes, seafood, and warming spices balanced with subtle sweetness. This kit makes those flavors approachable, even if you have never cooked Swedish food before.

Discover Sweden Discover Sweden

FAQs

The recommended age for our explore box is 5 years old or older.  All our cooking steps are rated by chef hats for complexity and safely, and there are steps for kids 3 or 4 years old to mix or whisk and still be helpful in the kitchen.  Teenagers should be able to prepare the full meal by themselves.

We include organic ingredients whenever possible.It is not guaranteed.

All our dried spices are McCormick sourced quality that will last indefinitely. All our sauces are hot-filled and approved by Cornell Food Tech; they will last indefinitely if it is not opened. We don’t put a best by date because we believe in reducing food waste. If your mixes don’t look fresh, we will replace them right away! We produce a new batch of spice/sauce mixes every few weeks.

Yes, most of our packaging materials are recyclable. Just break down the boxes and recycle accordingly.

FAQ Image
Show All FAQs

Overall rating: 4.386052 / 5 from 1606 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Explore Sweden (Family) offers a delightful culinary journey through Swedish cuisine, featuring preserved produce and popular recipes. Families appreciate the educational materials on geography, history, music, art, and language. While the meals and recipes are praised, some feedback indicates that the flavor and ingredients may not be ideal for children.

Summary topics

  • Global Cooking Lesson (5%): It was reported by customers that the idea of cooking meals from all over the world and using them as a lesson plan.
  • Meal Deliciousness (10%): Customers loved the food, with many describing it as delicious, incredible, and exceptional.
  • Country Variety (5%): Customers keep praising the variety of countries in the box, with many expressing their love for learning about the different countries.
  • Child Flavor Preference (5%): The feedback is varied, kids don't like the flavor and ingredients are too strong for children.
  • Gift Quality (5%): It was reported by customers that this gift is perfect, great, and the best gift ever.

Review topics: [].

Review highlights

  • "It has easy recipes to follow, nice presentation and fun little things for younger kids to do as well as older." — Stephanie E.
  • "All the Eat to Explore boxes come with high quality recipes, quality ingredients and top notch information." — Autumn B.
  • "We love that the meals and literature fit in Perfectly with our World Government Independent Study Course." — Denise F.

Reviews

An amazing family experience!

"The Explore Mexico box was fantastic. The box includes 3 authentic Mexican recipes (4 servings each), 5-7 pre-measured spice and sauce mixes, a shopping list for fresh ingredients, a fun cooking tool, Mexico flag pin + sticker, and a 16-page Cultural Explorer booklet. The recipes were easy to follow even with kids, and the flavors were so authentic. I loved that it wasn't just cooking - we learned about the Aztec & Mayan history, geography, music and language too. It made dinner feel like a mini trip to Mexico. Everything was well organized. Will definitely be ordering another country!"

— Alma A. (5/5)

Chef Boys

"This was such a fun experience! We have 5 boys under 13 who cook in the kitchen and we are trying out different culture’s food. All the boys loved the food from Brazil and we would love to continue trying out more countries"

— Ashley W. (5/5)

So Much FUN!

"I absolutely LOVED the Explore Greece kit! I love that it had three different recipes to try, the information book to learn about Greece, and the FUN passport to track experiences. Highly recommend for a girls night, date night, family cooking class, or solo night in!"

— Lindsey W. (5/5)

Love it

"We loved the UK box so we ordered more spices so we can make the everything again!!!"

— Jessica I. (5/5)

Great box for our little foodie!

"This box is perfect for my nine year old who loves to cook and try new foods. The recipes are easy for us to cook together and we love learning about the different countries. The rating system for the recipes after we make them is also a fun discussion in our family."

— Anne A. (5/5)

Great experience!

"My 6 year old and I had so much fun with this! It was super easy and was a hit with everyone af supper time."

— Lauren C. (5/5)

Perfect stay in date night!

"We loved this as a date night! We made a cocktail, turned on a playlist and cooked together- great weeknight date night!"

— Denise S. (5/5)

An Unreal Experience

"Great price for all of the included ingredients and knowledge included. Such a fun time with my family cooking and learning before we go and explore the country itself! Will be ordering again!"

— Shay W. (5/5)

It's exciting and allows me

"It's exciting and allows me to learn about cooking!"

— Marcel #. (4/5)

My review on Ukrainian food

"I love the concept and the food! Made my first meal and it was so delicious. Even learned a little bit of Ukrainian. Thank you so much! Can wait for you to see more of my content."

— Daisha W. (5/5)

Q&A