The everyday favourites that complete a Swedish meal
Swedish everyday cooking is often as much about what goes beside the main dish as the main dish itself. Potatoes may be boiled, mashed, roasted or creamed, while cabbage, carrots and other simple vegetables are turned into comforting dishes of their own.
These are the sides that appear on ordinary Swedish dinner tables: uncomplicated, economical and made from ingredients that are easy to keep at home. Some are old favourites that have been served for generations, while others have found their place in the modern Swedish kitchen.
From creamy stewed vegetables and crisp potatoes to simple salads and other useful accompaniments, these are the dishes that turn something as straightforward as sausages, meatballs or a piece of fish into a proper dinner.
