Jan 13th 2023

Hosting a party sometimes can be challenging for us, especially when you choose the Danish themed party, you need to serve the perfect combination of Danish cuisines for your beloved guests. From meatballs to herring salad, these authentic meals are a welcome addition to your routine. Much like other Scandinavian countries, many Danish dishes are made with just a few ingredients. They’re made with simple meats and vegetables, and the desserts aren’t too sweet. These Danish recipes bring a taste of Denmark right to your own kitchen!

Appetizer: Sol Over Gudhjem (Sun Over Gudhjem)

Few things are as emblematic of Danish cuisine as herring and rye bread, and as luck would have it, the Danes are fond of combining the two. Sol Over Gudhjem (which translates to “Sun Over Gudhjem,” a small town on the island of Bornholm) is comprised of a dense slice of buttered rye bread topped with smoked herring, red onions, radishes, chives and an egg yolk (that’s the “sun” part of the equation). These types of open-faced sandwiches, known as smørrebrød, are a beloved food format in Denmark, and they’re very popular at lunchtime.

Main course: Gammeldags Kylling – Pot Roast Chicken

Gammeldags Kylling (meaning “old-fashioned chicken” in Danish) is another well-loved traditional Danish dish that you must try at least once. To make this meal special and tasty, an entire chicken is roasted and simmered in a flavorful broth with peppercorns, onions, and parsley. In addition, the broth is reduced and thickened with flour roux or cream once the meat is sufficiently cooked. This delicious chicken dish is frequently served with cucumber salad, roasted potatoes, and of course, the sauce from earlier.

Dessert: Citronfromage

A typical Danish dessert will often feature fruit and/or some sort of cream. Citronfromage, otherwise known as Danish Lemon Mousse, fits the bill with a tart and decadent conclusion to your feast. You’ll need an electric mixer (or a really sturdy arm), but it’ll be so worth the extra cleanup.

Drink: Aquavit (distilled spirit from grain or potatoes)

There’ll be no sleeping on the national liquor of Denmark. And if you’re feeling really fancy, you can make your own aquavit at home by infusing vodka with aromatics, spices or herbs like caraway, dill, citrus and cloves. Then — unless you’re super hardcore — you can add your aquavit to a sophisticated cocktail, like a martini variation featuring wine and orange curacao, or an aquavit sour with brandy, lemon juice, egg white, cardamom and cilantro.

Snack: Danisa - Premium Danish Butter Cookies

One last trick to make your Danish themed party feel ‘more Danish’ is to add famous Danish butter cookies, and one of the best is Danisa. Danisa is known as the premium Danish butter cookie. Danisa is made from authentic Danish recipes that were passed down through generations of master bakers, using finest quality butter, milk, and other ingredients. Let’s liven up your Danish party by enjoying Danisa and make your moment feels more precious and meaningful.