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A Back to the top ↑
akvavit = aquavit, schnaps
alkohol = alcohol, spirit
alkoholfri = non alcoholic
anrätta = prepare, cook
ansjovis = anchovy
apelsin = orange
aprikos = apricot
arom = aroma, flavour
arrak = arrack
arrowrot = arrrowroot
aubergine = aubergine, eggplant
avkok = decoction
avkyla = cool, refrigerate
avocado = avocado (pear)
B Back to the top ↑
baka = bake
baka ut en deg = knead and shape dough
bakbord = breadboard
bakelse = pastry
bakform = baking-tin
bakplåt = baking-sheet
bakpulver = baking powder
bambuskott = bamboo shoots
banan = banana
basilika = basil
béarnaisesås = béarnaise (sauce)
béchamelsås = béchamel sauce
biff = steak
bikarbonat = bicarbonate
biodynamisk = biodynamic
bitsocker = lump sugar
bitter = acrid
bittermandel = bitter almond
björnbär = blackberry
blanda = mix, blend
blast = tops
blockchoklad = cooking chocolate
blodapelsin = blood orange
blodig biffstek = underdone (rare) steak
blodpudding = black (blood) pudding
blomkål = cauliflower
blåbär = whortleberry, bilberry, blueberry
bläckfisk = cuttlefish
bog = shoulder
bondböna = broad bean
bordssalt = table salt
bordsvatten = mineral water
bordsvin = table wine
bovete = buchwheat
bringa = brisket
broccoli = broccoli
brylepudding = caramel custard
bryna = brown, fry
brysselkål = Brussels sprout
brytböna = French bean, haricot
bräcka = fry
bräckkorv = smoked sausage for frying
bräsera = braise
bräss = sweetbread
bröa = sprinkle with crumbs
bröd = bread
bröd, hårt = crispbread
bröd, rostat = toast
brödkaka = round loaf
brödkant = crust (of bread)
brödrost = toaster
brödskiva = slice of bread
buljong = bouillon, clear soup, meat broth
buljongtärning = meat extract cube
bulle = bun, roll
bål = punch
bär = berry
böckling = smoked Baltic herring
C Back to the top ↑
café au lait = coffee with milk
calvados = Calvados
cappuccino = cappuccino
champagne = champagne
champinjon = champignon
champinjon, snöbolls- = horse mushroom
charkuterivaror = cured meats and provisions
chips = crisp, chip
choklad = chocolate
chokladdryck = cocoa
chokladkaka = bar of chocolate
chokladpudding = chocolate pudding
cider = cider
citron = lemon
citronpress = lemon squeezer
citronsaft = lemon juice
citronsyra = citric acid
citrusfrukt = citrous fruit
crêpe = crepe
curry = curry powder
D Back to the top ↑
dadel = date
deg = dough
deg, mör-, smör- = paste
degig = doughy, pasty
degklump = lump of dough
delikat = delicious
delikatess = delicacy, delicatessen
dessert = dessert, sweet
dill = dill
dillkrona = head of dill
dillkött = boiled veal with dill sauce
dippa = dip
djupfrysa = deepfreeze
dofta (beströ) = dust
dragon = estragon
droppa = drop
druva = grape
druvsaft = grape juice
druvsocker = grape sugar, dextrose
dryck = drink, beverage
E Back to the top ↑
efterrätt = sweet, dessert, afters
eftersmak = aftertaste
ekologisk = ecological
enbär = juniper berry
enrisrökt = smoked over a fire of juniper twigs
entrecote = entrecôte
entrérätt = entrée, first course
espresso = espresso
essens = essence
F Back to the top ↑
falukorv = lightly smoked bologna sausage
farinsocker = brown sugar
fasan = pheasant
fat = dish
fet (om annan mat) = rich
fet (om kött och fläsk) = fatty
fett = shortening
fett stek- = dripping
fikon = fig
filbunke = processed sour whole milk
filé = fillet
filea = fillet
filmjölk = processed sour milk
finfördela = grind, pulverize, levigate
finklippa = cut up fine
finmala = grind fine
finskuren = finely cut
fisk = fish
fiskben = fishbone
fiskbulle = fishball
fiskfilé = fillet of fish
fiskfärs = minced fish
fiskgratäng = baked fish
fiskpinne = fishfinger, fish stick
fiskrätt = fish course
fisksoppa = fish soup, chowder
flambera = flame
fläsk = pork
fläsk, magert = lean bacon
fläsk, rökt = smoked (fried) bacon
fläsk, sid- = bacon
fläskben = ham bone
fläskfilé = fillet of pork
fläskkarré = loin of pork
fläskkotlett = pork chop
fläsklägg = hand (knuckle) of pork
fläskpannkaka = pancake with diced pork
folie = foil, plastfolie även: film, sheet
forell = trout
form = dish, tin
forma = form, mould
formbröd = tin loaf
frasig = crisp
frikadell = forcemeat ball, quenelle
fritera = deep-fry
fromage = mousse
frukt = fruit
fruktassiett = fruit plate
fruktkonserv = tinned (canned) fruit
fruktkött = pulp
fruktsallad = fruit salad
frusen = frozen
frysbox = deepfreeze, freezer
frysskåp = freezer
frystorka = freeze-dry
fårkött = mutton
fårstek = leg of mutton, tillagad: roast mutton
fänkål = fennel
färs = forcemeat, farce (meat)
färsera = stuff
färsk = fresh
färsk frukt = fresh fruit
färsk potatis = new potatoes
färska ägg = new-laid eggs
färskrökt lax = smoked salmon
färskt bröd = fresh bread
förrätt = first course
förvälla = parboil
G Back to the top ↑
gaffel = fork
gelatin = gelatin(e)
gelé = jelly
genomgräddad = well-baked
genomkokt = thoroughly done
genomstekt = well done
getost = goat's milk cheese
glasera = frost, ice
glass = ice cream
glassbomb = bombe glacée
glasspinne = ice (cream)
glasstrut = ice-cream cone (cornet)
glasyr = frosting, icing
glögg = mulled and spiced wine
godis = sweets, goodies, candy
gorgonzola = Gorgonzola cheese
granatäpple = pomegranate
grapefrukt = grapefruit
gratäng = gratin
grava = pickle raw
gravlax = raw spiced salmon
griljera = grill (roast, fry) after coating with egg and breadcrumbs
grill = grill, grid
grilla = grill
grillkorv = sausage for grilling
grillspett = skewer, brochette
gryn = grain, havre och vete även: groats
grynig = grainy, granular
gryta = pot
gryta med lock = casserole
grytlapp = saucepan holder
grytlock = casserole lid
grytstek = pot roast, braised beef
grädda = bake
grädda, uppe på spisen = fry, make
gräddbakelse = cream cake, éclair
grädde = cream
grädde, vispad = whipped cream
gräddfil = sour cream
gräddglass = ice cream
gräddkola = cream caramel
gräddning = baking, frying
gräddtårta = cream-layer cake
gräslök = chives
grönkål = kale, borecole
grönmögelost = blue cheese
grönpeppar = green pepper
grönsak = vegetable
grönsakssoppa = vegetable soup
grönsallad = letuce, som rätt: green salad
gröt = porridge
gröt, risgryns- = rice pudding
gurka = cucumber
gurkmeja = curcuma, turmeric
gås = goose
gåslever = goose liver
gädda = pike
gös = pikeperch
H Back to the top ↑
hallon = raspberry
halster = gridiron
hamburgare = hamburger
hamburgerkött = smoked salt horseflesh
handduk, köks- = tea cloth
haricots vert = haricots, French beans
hasselnöt = hazelnut, filbert, cob(nut)
havre = oat
havregryn = hulled oats, oat groats, rolled oats
havregrynsgröt = oatmeal porridge
havremjöl = oatmeal
havskräfta = Norway lobster
havsöring = sea trout
helkonserv = fully-sterilized tinned goods
helstekt = roasted whole, barbecued
honung = honey
huvudrätt = main course
hyvla = slice
hälla = pour
höna = chicken
I Back to the top ↑
ingefära = ginger
inkokt = preserved, i socker: candied, om fisk: poached fish
is = ice
iskall = ice-cold
J Back to the top ↑
jordgubbe = strawberry
jordgubbssylt = strawberry jam
jordärtskocka = Jerusalem artichoke
julbord = Christmas smorgasbord (buffet)
julgris = Christmas pig
julgröt = boiled rice pudding
julskinka = Christmas ham
jäst = yeast
jästpulver = baking powder
K Back to the top ↑
kabeljo = dried cod
kaffe = coffee
kaffe med mjölk/grädde = white coffee
kaffe utan mjölk/grädde = black coffee
kaffe, koka = make coffee
kaffebryggare = percolator, coffe maker
kaffebröd = buns, cakes
kaffegrädde = coffee cream
kajennpeppar = cayenne (pepper)
kaka = cake, pastry, småkaka: biscuit, cookie
kaka av hårt bröd = round
kakao = cacao, dryck/pulver: cocoa
kakaoböna = cocoa bean
kakaofett = cocoa butter
kakaolikör = crème de cacao
kakform = baking tin
kakmix = ready-made cake mix
kakmått = pastry cutter
kalkon = turkey
kallna = get cold
kalops = spiced beef stew
kalori = calorie
kalorifattig = low calorie
kalv = veal
kalvbräss = sweetbread
kalvdans = curds
kalvfilé = fillet of veal
kalvfrikassé = fricassee of veal
kalvfärs = minced veal
kalvkotlett = veal chop
kalvlever = calf's liver
kanel = cinnamon
kanelstång = bark cinnamon
kanin = rabbit
kantarell = chanterelle
karamell = sweet, candy
kardemumma = cardamon
karott = deep dish
karottunderlägg = table mat
kassler = smoke-cured loin of pork
katrinplommon = prune
kavel = roller, rolling pin
kaviar = caviar
kavla ut = roll out
kavring = black rye bread
keso = curd (cottage) cheese
ketchup = ketchup
kex = biscuit, cracker
kikärt = chickpea
kiwi = kiwi
klementin = clementine
klyfta, apelsin- = segment
klyfta, vitlöks- = clove
klyfta, äppel-, ägg-, tomat- = wedge, slice
kniv = knife
knivblad = knife blade
knivsegg = knife edge
knivsudd = knife-point, en knivsudd salt: a pinch of salt
knäck = toffee, butterscotch
knäckebröd = crispbread, hard bread
knäckform = toffee cup
koka ihop = boil down
koka upp = come to the boil
koka över = boil over
koka, bringa i kokning = boil
koka, matlagning = cook
koka, t.ex. kaffe = make
kokbok = cookery book, cookbook
kokkärl = cooking-vessel, pots and pans
kokos = coconut
kokosfett = coconut butter
kokosflingor = shredded coconut
kokosnöt = coconut
kokpunkt = boiling point
kola = caramel, toffee
kolja = haddock
kolsyrad = carbonated
komjölk = cow's milk
kompott = compote
konserved = canned goods
konservöppnare = tin-opener, can-opener
koriander = coriander
korint = currant
korngryn = barley grain
korngrynsgröt = barley porridge
kornig = granular
kornmjöl = barley meal (flour)
korv = sausage
krabba = crab
krakmandel = dessert almond
kroppkaka = potato dumpling with chopped pork filling
krusbär = gooseberry
krustad = croustade
krydda = seasoning, flavouring
kryddad, starkt = highly seasoned
kryddgrönt = green herbs
kryddkrasse = garden cress
kryddnejlika = clove
kryddost = clove-spiced cheese
kryddpeppar = allspice
kryddsmör = butter mixed with herbs
kräfta = crayfish
kummin = caraway
kvarg = curd (cottage) cheese
kyckling = chicken
kylskåp = refrigerator, fridge
kål = cabbage
kåldolma = stuffed cabbage roll
kålhuvud = head of cabbage
kålrot = swede
kålsoppa = cabbage soup
kärna, i bär, melon mm = seed
kärna, i frukt = pip
kärna, i nöt = kernel
kärna, i stenfrukt = stone, pit
kärna, smör = churn
kärnmjölk = buttermilk
köksfläkt = kitchen fan
kökshandduk = tea towel (cloth)
köksredskap = kitchen utensils
körsbär = cherry
körvel = sweet cicely
kött = meat
köttben = meaty bone
köttbulle = meat ball
köttfärs = minced meat, ground beef
köttfärslimpa = meatloaf
kötträtt = meat course (dish)
köttsaft = meat juice, gravy
köttskiva = slice of meat
köttsky = gravy meat
köttsoppa = meat broth, beef soup
köttspad = stock
köttstuvning = stew, ragout
köttyxa = butcher's axe, meat-chopper
L Back to the top ↑
lag avkok = decoction
lag socker- = syrup
lag spad = liqour
laga god mat = be an excellent cook
laga mat = cook
laga till = prepare, fix
lagerblad = bay leaf
lagrad ost = ripe
lammbringa = breast of lamb
lammkotlett = lamb chop
lammkött = lamb
lammstek = roast lamb
lapskojs = lobscouse
lax = salmon
laxöring = salmon trout
lever = liver
leverkorv = liver sausage, liverwurst
leverpastej = liver paste
limpa = ryemeal bread, loaf
linfrö = flaxseed
lättmjölk = low-fat milk
lättrökt = lightly smoked
löjrom = whitefish roe
lök = onion
löksoppa = onion soup
lövbiff = leaf-thin slice(s) of beef
M Back to the top ↑
mager = lean
mager ost = low-fat cheese
maizena = cornflour, cornstarch
majonnäs = mayonnaise
majs = corn
majsflingor = cornflakes
majskolv = ear of corn, corncob
makaroner = maccaroni
makrill = mackerel
mala = grind, säd: mill, kött: mince
malen = ground, finmalen: finely ground, grovmalen: coarsely ground
malt = malt
maltdryck = malt liquour
mandarin = mandarine
mandel = almond
mandel brända mandlar = burnt almonds
mandelkvarn = almond grinder
mandelmassa = almond paste
mangofrukt = mango
mangold = (Swiss) chard, white-beet
mannagryn = semolina
margarin = margarine
marinad = marinade
marinera = marinade
marsipan = marzipan
marulk = angler fish
maräng = maringue
marängsviss = cream-filled meringue-shells
mat = food
matberedare = food processor
matbröd = bread
matfett = cooking fat
matlagning = cooking, cookery
matolja = cooking oil
matrecept = recipe
maträtt = dish
matsked = tablespoon
medvurst = German sausage
mejram = marjoram
melon = melon
meny = menu
mjukost = cream cheese, cheese spread
mjöl = flour
mjöl, osiktat = meal
mjöla = flour, sprinkle over with flour
mjölig = floury, mealy
mjölk = milk
mjölk, fet = rich milk
mjölk, mager = thin milk
mjölkchoklad = milk chocolate
mjölmat = farinaceous food
morot = carrot
mortel = mortar, stöta i mortel: grind in a mortar
mortelstöt = pestle
mos = paste, mash
muffin = muffin
munk = doughnut
murkla = morel, moril
muskot = nutmeg
mussla = clam
mynta = mint
måltid = meal
måltidsdryck = table drink
märgben = marrowbone
mördeg = short crust pastry
N Back to the top ↑
nagg = pricker
nagga = prick
nektarin = nectarine
nougat = nougat
nudel = noodle
nybakad = fresh from the oven
nygräddad = freshly-baked
nykokt = freshly-boiled
nypon = rosehip
nyponsoppa = rosehip cream
nässla = nettle
nöt = nut
nötkött = beef
O Back to the top ↑
oliv = olive
olivolja = olive oil
olja = oil
omelett = omelette
oregano = oregano
ost = cheese
ostbit = piece of cheese
ostbricka = cheeseboard
osthyvel = cheese slicer
ostkaka = curd cake, cheese cake
ostkant = cheese rind
ostmassa = curd
ostron = oyster
ostskiva = slice of cheese
ostvassle = whey
oxbringa = brisket of beef
oxfilé = fillet of beef
oxkött = beef
oxrulad = beef roll
oxstek = sirloin of beef
oxsvanssoppa = oxtail soup
oxtunga = oxtounge
P Back to the top ↑
pain riche = French loaf
paj = pie
palsternacka = parsnip
paltbröd = blood bread
panera = coat with egg and bread crumbs
pannkaka = pancake
pannkakssmet = pancake batter
paprika = paprika
paranöt = brazil nut
parmesanost = Parmesan cheese
passera = strain
passionsfrukt = passion fruit
pastej = pasty, patty
pektin = pectin
peppar = pepper
peppar, spansk = cayenne
pepparkaka = gingerbread biscuit
pepparkorn = peppercorn
pepparkvarn = pepper mill
pepparmynta = peppermint
pepparrot = horseradish
pepparrotsköt = boiled beef with horseradish sauce
persika = peach
persilja = parsley
pickels = pickles
pirog = Russian pasty
pizza = pizza
plattfisk = flatfish
plommon = plum
plätt = small pancake
pochera = poach
polkagris = peppermint rock
pomerans = Seville orange
pommes frites = chips, French fries
portvin = port (wine)
potatis = potato
potatis, färsk = new potatoes
potatis, skala = peel potatoes
potatisbullar = potato cakes
potatismjöl = potato flour
potatismos = mashed potatoes
potatissallad = potato salad
pressylta = pork brawn
pudersocker = icing sugar
pulverkaffe = instant coffee
punsch = Swedish punch
puré = purée
purjolök = leek
päron = pear
R Back to the top ↑
rabarber = rhubarb
rabarberpaj = rhubarb pie
raggmunk = potato pancake
recept = recipe
redd = thick(ened)
redning = thickening
renkött = reindeer meat
renstek = roast reindeer
rimsalta = salt slightly
ris = rice
risgryn = grain of rice
risgrynsgröt = rice pudding
rivjärn = grater
rom, dryck = rum
rom, fisk- = spawn, roe
rosmarin = rosemary
rosta = roast
rostbiff = roast beef
rotfrukt = root
rotselleri = celeriac
rova = turnip
rulad = roll
rulltårta = Swiss roll
russin = raisin
råbiff = scraped raw beef
rådjurssadel = saddle of vension
rådjursstek = joint of vension
råg = rye
rågad = brimful
rågbröd = rye bread
rågmjöl = rye flour
rågsikt = sifted rye flour
råraka = potato pancake
råris = brown rice
råriven = grated raw
rårörd = preserved by combining with sugar
råsaft = raw juice
råsteka = fry without previously boiling
rädisa = radish
räka = shrimp
räksallad = shrimp salad
rättika = black radish
röding = char
rödkål = red cabbage
rödlök = red onion
rödspätta = plaice
röka = smoke
rökt = smoked
S Back to the top ↑
saffran = saffron
saft = juice
saft, kokad med socker = (fruit) syrup
saft, kött = gravy
safta = make fruit syrop
safta sig = make sap
saftig = juicy
sagogryn = pearl sago
salami = salami
sallad, maträtt = salad
sallad, växt = lettuce
salladsbestick = salad servers
salladshuvud = lettuce
salladsskål = salad bowl
salt = salt
salta = salt
saltad = salted, pickled
saltgurka = pickled gherkin
saltkött = salt beef
salvia = sage
sardell = sardelle
sardin = sardine
satsuma = satsuma
sauce = sauce, gravy, juice
savojkål = savoy
schweizerost = Swiss cheese
senap = mustard
sherry = sherry
sidfläsk = bacon
sik = whitefish
sikta = bolt
sil = strainer
sill = herring
sill, inlagd = pickled herring
sirap = treacle, golden syrup, molasses
skinka = rimmad: ham, färsk: pork, kokt: ham
skorpa = rusk
skorpmjöl = golden breadcrumbs
skvätt = drop
sky = gravy
skärbräda = cutting board
skärbönor = French beans
slev = ladle
slånbär = sloe
slät = smooth
smet = paste, mixture, batter
smula = crumb, scraps
smulig = crumby
smultron = wild strawberry
småkakor = biscuits
smårätter = hors d'oeuvres
småvarmt = hot snack
smälta = melt
smör = butter
smör, breda på = spread with butter
smörbakelse = puff-pastry cake
smördeg = puff paste
smörgås = bread and butter
smörgåsmat = sliced meats, cheese etc.
smörklick = pat of butter
smörkräm = butter cream
smörpapper = greaseproof paper
smörsopp = ringed boletus
snaps = schnaps
sockerlag = syrup
sojasås = soy sauce
soppa = soup
soppben = bones for soup
sopprötter = potherbs
soppskål = soup tureen
soppslev = soup ladle
sorbet = sorbet
spad, kött- = broth
spagetti = spaghetti
sparris = aspargus
sparrisknoppar = aspargus tips
spenat = spinach
spiskummin = cummin
spritärter = shelling peas
spätta = plaice
spättafilé = fillet of plaice
squash = squash
stek = joint, roast meat
stek, ösa en- = baste a joint
steka i stekpanna = fry
steka i ugn = roast
stekfett = frying fat
stekflott = dripping
stekfläsk = sliced pork
stekgryta = braising pan
stekpanna = frying pan
stekspade = slice, spatula
stenfrukt = stone fruit
stjälpa upp = turn out
strimla = cut in strips, shred
struken tesked = a level teaspoonful
strö -sprinkle =
strösocker = granulated sugar
stuva = cook in with sauce
stuvning = stew
stycka = cut up
sufflé = soufflé
surkål = sauerkraut
sval = cool
svamp = mushroom
svartpeppar = black pepper
sylt = jam
sylta = brawn
såssnipa = sauce boat
sönderkokt = boiled to bits
söt = sweet
sötmandel = sweet almond
sötningsmedel = sweetening, sweetener
sötpotatis = batatas, sweet potatoes
sötsur = sour-sweet
T Back to the top ↑
tartarsås = tartar sauce
tartelett = tartlet
te = tea
teblad = tea leaf
tefat = saucer
tekaka = teacake
tekanna = teapot
tekopp = teacup
temperatur = temperature
terrin = tureen
tesil = tea strainer
tesked = teaspoon
tesort = type (blend) of tea
tillaga = make, cook
timjan = thyme
tina = thaw
tjockflytande = viscous, thick
tjockna = thicken
toddy = toddy
tomat = tomato
tomatjuice = tomato juice
tomatketchup = tomato ketchup
tomatpuré = tomato purée
tomatsoppa = tomato soup
tonfisk = tunny fish, tuna
tranchera = carve
trancherkniv = carving knife
tryffel = truffle
tryffera = garnish with truffles
träsked = wooden spoon
U Back to the top ↑
ugn = oven
ugnsbakad = baked, roasted
ugnseldfast = oven-proof
ugnspannkaka = batter puddin
ugnssteka = bake, roast
upphetta = heat
upphettning = heating
urgröpning = hollow
V Back to the top ↑
vakuumförpackad = vaccum-packed
vanilj = vanilla
vaniljglass = vanilla ice
vaniljsås = vanilla sauce
vanillinsocker = vanillin sugar
vatten = water
vattenkrasse = watercress
vete = wheat
vetebröd = white bread
vetebulle = bun
vetegrodd = wheat germ
vetekli = bran
vetemjöl = wheat flour
vin = wine
vinbär, röda = redcurrant
vinbär, svarta = blackcurrant
vindruva = grape
vinglögg = mulled wine
vinsyra = tartaric acid
vinäger = vinegar
visp = whisk, beater
vispa = whip, beat
vispgrädde = whipped cream
vitkål = white cabbage
vitling = whiting
vitlök = garlic
vitlöksklyfta = clove of garlic
vitpeppar = white pepper
våffeljärn = waffle iron
våffla = waffle
vört = wort
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wienerbröd = Danish pastry
wienerschnitzel = Wiener schnitzel
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ål = eel
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ädelost = blue cheese
ägg = elk, moose
ägg = egg
äggkopp = egg cup
äggröra = scrambled eggs
äggskal = eggshell
äggstanning = baked egg
äggtoddy = eggnog
äggula = yolk
äggvita = egg white
älgstek = roast elk
äppelklyfta = slice of apple
äppelmos = mashed apples
äppelsort = brand of apple
äpple = apple
ärta = pea
ärtsoppa = pea soup
ättika = vinegar
ättiksgurka = pickled cucumber
ättiksprit = vinegar essence
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öl = beer
öring = salmon trout
ört = herb