Ruffhäxan's best food tips – a book filled with sea, people and food joy

Text and photo: Helena Bergström

There are books you read from cover to cover – and then there are books you want to have lying around all summer. “Ruffhäxans bästa mattips” by Anki Palerby Hjelmqwist definitely belongs to the latter category. With warmth and great love for life at sea, the reader is invited on a salt-splashed adventure filled with people, recipes and stories from the sailing world.

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Discover new flavours between trips and keep the holiday spirit alive

Writer: Co-operation partner

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Travelling is often about experiencing new places, events and flavours. But you don't have to let go of that feeling when you're back home. With inspiration from different cuisines and ingredients, everyday life can continue to feel like a little journey of discovery.

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Luxury food on the cheap - our top tips

Writer: Helena Bergström

We like to eat well and a little luxuriously, it must be admitted. It may not be cheap every time, but we try to find affordable alternatives and often find that we manage to cook really luxurious party food, sometimes without it having to be expensive.

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Cook fine dining at home – Peter's best tips

Writer: Helena Bergström

What do you do when you want to relax with a hobby? Peter watches cooking videos on YouTube and then spends hours in the kitchen... Right now, it's all about fine dining at home. Here are Peter's best tips for those of you who also want to experiment with purées, tweezers and decorative plating!

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Cheese and charcuterie tray - tips for a luxurious party

Writer: Helena Bergström

What could be more luxurious and delicious than a cheese and charcuterie platter? For us, it's a favourite and just before New Year, when we had a party, we decided to go all in. We ended up with a whole table of cheeses, charcuterie, crusts, scrambled eggs and fruit. Here we tell you about the whole party!

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Turkey fillet with orange sauce and plum compote

Writer: Helena Bergström

Today we have a recipe for one of our new favourite dishes at home: turkey fillet with orange sauce and plum compote. This dish takes a while to prepare, but much of it can be made ahead, and it's great for more festive occasions.

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Luxury starters - 11 recipes for the party

Writer: Helena Bergström

Luxurious starters - what better way to start a festive feast? We often think that a tasty starter can be the best part of a good dinner. With New Year's Eve just around the corner, we thought we'd share a bunch of tasty appetisers with you.

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Homemade meatballs with cream sauce and mashed potatoes

Writer: Helena Bergström

Homemade meatballs, cream sauce and mashed potatoes have become one of our absolute favourites. From being a rather bland everyday dish, it has become one of our most appreciated weekend favourites. Here we tell you the "secrets"!

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Luxurious seafood buffet at home – tips, menu and inspiration

Updated: October 2026 | Do you want to host a truly luxurious seafood buffet at home? With fresh seafood, good sauces, some delicious side dishes and a nice table setting, it can be at least as festive as at a restaurant. Here we offer tips and inspiration from a truly wonderful seafood buffet that we arranged together with our family.

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Midsummer food - 15 classics & readers' favourites

Updated: June 2026 | Midsummer food, that's the stuff! Midsummer is an important holiday for us Swedes and the food we eat at this time of year is close to our hearts. We're listing 15 classics for the Midsummer table, and we want your help! What are your favorites? What do you usually cook and serve during this holiday?

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