The Lederman Kitchen

After the perfect start to our trip in Stockholm visiting with My Swedish Family , we filled our weekend with biking, walking, picnicking, soaking up some sun, enjoying the amazing food scene, and swooning over the Swedish lifestyle. Just a little Red, White & Blue This photo below says a lot. The water is so clean in Stockholm, in the middle of the city, that people actually safely fish and swim. And you can believe it just by looking down into the water.  It's clear and there isn't any garbage floating in it.  Pretty amazing for the middle of a city. Just a normal summer's evening, fishing in the Riddarfj ä rden First of many bike rides along the water Friday night, we found a restaurant on Sodermalm island, which was the neighborhood we were staying in.  It was time to try some more classic Swedish dishes: meatballs with potatoes and lingonberries (they have a similar taste to cranberries) and gravlax (salmon cured in salt, lemon and dill) with potat...

I enjoyed the horseradish sauce  earlier in the week so much, that I had to use up the remainder.  I decided to make another piece of salmon, but  instead of searing the salmon, this time around I decided to bake it.  To finish off the meal, I paired the salmon with mashed potatoes and a delicious side of braised leeks and carrots. For a delicious meal for two, you will need: 1/2 lb of salmon 1 lb of yukon gold potatoes 1/4 cup of milk 2 tablespoons of butter 1 lb of carrots 3 leeks 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 cup of water 1 clove of garlic horseradish sauce The get started, preheat the oven to 400.  Then wash and peel the carrots.  Try to get carrots that are all about the same size, and on the smaller side.  Slice the leeks in half and wash thoroughly    Scrub the potatoes and place in a pot of water over high heat.  Bring the potatoes to a boil and cook until fork tender (about 20 minut...

The first rule of cooking salmon is to always buy fresh fish, the frozen stuff (or previously frozen) just isn't the same.  The second rule of salmon is to keep it simple.  For me, this means salt, pepper, and a little olive oil.   I typically don't make a sauce to go with the salmon, but I came across a horseradish sauce recipe that sounded interesting.  Turns out it was crazy delicious and paired wonderfully with the salmon and leftover potato salad . For a great dinner for two, you will need: 2 salmon portions 3/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons prepared white horseradish 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon dill (fresh or dried) You can make the sauce ahead to get it out of the way.  Just mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper.  This recipe makes a lot of sauce, plenty for 4 people.  Next time I make this sauce for just the two of us I'l...