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.
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(4 servings each)
(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)
(for fresh ingredients)
(explore Sweden's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)
(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)
(4 servings each)
(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)
(for fresh ingredients)
(explore Sweden's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)
(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)
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.
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 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!
Thursday in Sweden is Ärtsoppa & Pannkakor day (pea soup with pancakes)! This classic has been a Thursday staple for Swedes for as long as it can remembered. There are many stories as to why Ärtsoppa & Pannkakor are always served on Thursdays. One is that Catholics in the middle ages made this dish on a Thursday to eat a filling meal before the Friday fast. Traditionally this Swedish pea soup is cooked in salted ham hock / pork knuckle but in our version, we made it vegan without any meat products. It is still as good especially when you are rewarded after with Pannkakkor, served with whipped cream and preserves!
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 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!
Thursday in Sweden is Ärtsoppa & Pannkakor day (pea soup with pancakes)! This classic has been a Thursday staple for Swedes for as long as it can remembered. There are many stories as to why Ärtsoppa & Pannkakor are always served on Thursdays. One is that Catholics in the middle ages made this dish on a Thursday to eat a filling meal before the Friday fast. Traditionally this Swedish pea soup is cooked in salted ham hock / pork knuckle but in our version, we made it vegan without any meat products. It is still as good especially when you are rewarded after with Pannkakkor, served with whipped cream and preserves!
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.
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.
Overall rating: 4.383889 / 5 from 1589 reviews.
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.
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"So far so good. We accidentally used the wrong seasoning packet on our first meal, lol, but it was a great learning experience. So far everything seems easy to follow. I may have more thoughts after a few more boxes."
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"I provided this to my clients after their cruise to France. They all loved it, and really thought it was unique. They also said that the chicken came out just like the recipe and was so moist and tasty."
"We have gotten all the kits from each country and our family really enjoys them! They're educational, not only for the kids but for us adults as well. The recipes bring us together as we learn facts about different countries, cooking techniques, and trying new food."
"It was such a great experience shopping for the ingredients together as a family and then coming home to cook it together! Such a great learning activity to add to homeschooling. My daughter is 4 and loved this whole experience! She got to learn about Greece too and then eat a dish we personally made. How fun is that!?"
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"Kids love exploring the world with this subscription. They love cooking the recipes. Instructions are easy to follow, and dishes are delicious! The passport and the flag pins are very exciting for them!"
"We got the apron and the cookbook, which is awesome, but we didn't get the 2 country boxes."
"I got my son the 6 month subscription to start and see how we liked it. So far we have enjoy each month. But all the months we have gotten have been countries from Asia and my son is started getting bored. I wish we would have gotten more of a variety of other countries. Overall we have enjoyed trying new recipes and foods that we wouldn’t have otherwise tried. I definitely would consider renewing our subscription in the future."
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