IKEA stores are known around the world as places to get serviceable furniture at competitive
prices. For many others, the furniture store is a great place to get a smorgasbord of Swedish
delicacies. We all know about the meatballs, but there is more to the IKEA food game than
those tasty round treats. Here are 10 foods that make you want to shop IKEA every day.
Mork From IKEA
Mork means dark and Mork Rostat Kaffe is a popular ground coffee that is sold in IKEA
stores. This is a good idea, because IKEA stores also sell a variety of coffee makers
that you can purchase after you've sampled the coffee with some cream cakes. Who needs
to wait in line at a crowded Starbucks when you can enjoy a fresh cup at your local IKEA?
You can then bring home a package of coffee so you can enjoy it anytime you need a little
pick me up. One of the most popular varieties is the dark roast which boasts strong, rich
flavors that will satisfy coffee drinkers of all tastes. The bold taste finishes with
hints of chocolate that go down smooth to the last drop. IKEA prides itself on many
of its food products being organic, and this coffee is indeed organic. IKEA says that these
100% Arabica beans are grown on small farms in South America that are committed to using
sustainable practices and fair conditions for their workers. You can check the origins
of the coffee beans you buy if you visit their site for the most up to date information.
IKEA's packages of coffee are relatively inexpensive in this era of niche, gourmet products and
they have received good reviews on several platforms. Sounds like heaven in a mug.
Munsbit Snacks at IKEA
IKEA's Munsbit snacks are portable little bags of fruits and nuts that are perfect for
munching on while you're strolling through the furniture showrooms. These bags of Swedish
trail mix would also be a great choice for more active pursuits, such as a post workout
snack or to re-energize you during a gruelling day hike. Munsbit snacks are available in
several different varieties that include a mix of nuts such as cashews and almonds, and
fruits like strawberries and blueberries. The great thing about these little single
serving pouches is they make healthy snacking easy and convenient. So now you have a few
less excuses to not snack responsibly and be good to yourself. Instead of grabbing a
sugary candy bar or some other junk food that you might regret later, Munsbit snacks make
it just as easy to grab a high energy snack to keep you going during a busy day at the
office or in the gym. Munsbit snacks also include oat-based smoothies so you can also
have a refreshing drink to boost your energy and give you all the necessary nutrients to
keep you going. Most of us like to snack, and IKEA makes the choices a lot easier to
have a snack that isn't just healthy, but also tasty enough to satisfy your cravings
for something good and good for you.
Get Your Hands On These Buns at IKEA
IKEA has a good reputation for tasty coffee and the perfect compliment to good coffee
is a warm and sweet cinnamon bun. They boast a rich cinnamon center and are generously
sprinkled with coarse nib sugar. These Swedish cinnamon buns would make the perfect choice
for a quick and delicious breakfast or as the end to a long day of shopping in IKEA's
furniture showrooms. If you don't want to eat them at the store, you can buy the cinnamon
buns frozen in a package of six. This way you bake them at home whenever you want to
impress guests or better yet just treat yourself to their sweet, buttery goodness. They only
take about 15 minutes to heat up in the oven. Like the trend with so many popular food items,
there are a number of online sites offering you the secret recipe for IKEA cinnamon buns.
Some of these recipes might be pretty close to the real thing, but the only way to be
sure you're getting the real thing is to go and get them at your local IKEA. The furniture
giant recommends their tasty cinnamon buns for a delicious Swedish coffee break, but
let's face it, there is no bad time for a hot cup of coffee and a delicious cinnamon
bun - or maybe two.
IKEA: Veggie Style
Even if you are not a vegetarian you might want to try IKEA's tasty vegetarian or meatless
meatballs. Customers have long raved about the furniture companies' traditional Swedish
meatballs, and the company is hoping that this goodwill will extend to its plant-based
meatball option. Like their beef and pork cousins, the vegetarian option is available
fresh at the restaurants or in the stores in a frozen package. The frozen option will
allow you to experiment with different recipes at your leisure. You can use them for italian-style
sandwiches or with your basic noodle and rice dishes. The meatballs go great with mashed
potatoes and so would the vegetarian option. Any way you decide to enjoy them, you'll have
a tasty alternative to the traditional Swedish meatballs. IKEA proudly markets its meatless
meatballs as a boon to your health and as a way to help sustain the environment. Advocates
of vegetarianism explain that plant based foods require much less infrastructure and
resources to produce the same amount of food as similar animal-based products. So whether
you are trying to be kind to the planet or you just prefer the taste of IKEA's vegetarian
meatballs, you can enjoy them knowing you have made a good choice.
Cake for a Princess at IKEA
IKEA sells some good coffee and what goes better with coffee than cake? Absolutely nothing.
Luckily, IKEA has come through with a variety of tasty cakes including the coveted Princess
cakes. You can eat them fresh at the food courts with a cup of coffee or you can buy
them frozen and take them home to serve to friends and guests. Just thaw and serve for
a sweet treat that a sweet tooth will appreciate. The Princess cakes come in different flavors,
but are usually filled with a combination of custard and fruit. They are covered in
a colorful marzipan coating that makes these both delicious and eye catching - perfect
for everything from a book club to a tea party. Like the meatballs that have become so popular,
the princess cakes have become a focus of online recipe sites. These sites promise to
teach you to make your own princess cake that look and taste just like what you would find
at IKEA. This is all well and good, but chances are that the IKEA bakers are more skilled
than novices trying to make them at home. However, if you are an aspiring baker, then
making them fresh in your kitchen would likely be worth the effort. Whether you make them
yourself or buy them at IKEA, Princess cakes are a great choice for a tasty and unique
dessert. After a long day at the office, a cup of tea and a couple of Princess cakes
might be just what the doctor ordered.
IKEA - King Of The Meatballs
IKEA's famous Swedish meatballs are enjoyed around the world for their unique savory flavor.
They go really well with mashed potatoes, and are often served over egg noodles or rice
for a complete and satisfying meal. These meatballs are so popular that some people
visit their local IKEA more for the meatballs than for some good deals on the furniture.
The IKEA recipe uses a mixture of beef and pork as well as a host of seasonings that
make for a tasty, but not spicy treat. Hopefully Swedes were not too upset when their government
had to put out an official statement conceding that their national culinary treasure is in
fact not of Swedish origin. It turns out that a Swedish King exiled to Turkey brought back
this delicious dish when he returned to his homeland. Regardless of this, the Swedes have
definitely made these balls of meat their own. The IKEA recipe has grown in popularity
to the point that a number of online sites offer what they say are recipes to make your
own IKEA meatballs that taste just like the ones you can order at the stores. If you don't
want to eat them at the store you can buy a bag of frozen meatballs and heat them up
at home. Swedish meatballs are a versatile staple that can be used in any number of skillet
dishes, sandwiches, as well as the more traditional pairings with potatoes and egg noodles.
In The Clouds at IKEA
You might be more familiar with Strawberry jam or Raspberry jam, but in the northern
regions where Sweden is found, the Cloudberry is very popular. These berries are rare enough
in these regions that the jam made from them is considered to be something of a delicacy.
IKEA sells a traditional Cloudberry jam that people spread on everything from to toast
to waffles and pancakes. This version of the jam is organic and the furniture giant reminds
its customers that the organic production processes represent a more sustainable way
to cultivate the berries. IKEA recommends it on pancakes with whipped cream and even
ice cream. The Cloudberry is well known in Scandinavian countries for its formidable
health benefits including improving cardiovascular health, detoxifying the body, and strengthening
the immune system. You can find a number of recipes online for Cloudberry jam, but IKEA
sells a popular brand that you can pick up at one of its many stores or you can order
it and have it shipped to your door. A cup of IKEA coffee and some Cloudberry jam on
toast sounds like a good way to start the day.
Frittered Away
Although mashed potatoes are a fan favorite and a go-to side dish for IKEA's Swedish meatballs,
the potato fritters look like they are well-worth a try. Rosti, or potato fritters, have their
origins in Switzerland where they were usually served for breakfast, but the Swedes have
since adopted them as one of their favorite potato dishes. IKEA has made them a customer
favorite both in the furniture showroom restaurants and as a frozen food they can bring home.
The frozen option makes for a convenient, easy to make side dish that IKEA says goes
well with any meat and we see no reason to disagree with them. These potato pancakes
can simply be heated in the oven for a few minutes and are crispy and ready to serve.
Seems like these would be perfect as a side dish for IKEA's Swedish meatballs, but just
as good as a quick and satisfying snack by themselves. There are a number of recipes
online that use IKEA's potato fritters. These tasty recipes include a fritter casserole
and a fritter salad and both of them sound pretty good as a side or a main dish. However,
it would probably be just as well to stick with the basic potato fritters because it
doesn't seem like they need much improvement to be just about perfect.
Hot Salmon at IKEA
If hot smoked salmon sounds like something you would be interested in then IKEA, surprisingly,
might be the furniture store/restaurant for you. Hot smoked salmon, as opposed to cold
smoked salmon, is more cooked. This is a good choice for many because it makes the fish
easier to eat in pieces or added to a dish. Also, you don't lose any of the coveted smokey
flavor that you'd expect from a quality smoked fish. IKEA recommends that you defrost the
frozen fish and serve it either cold or lukewarm. IKEA's chefs say that their Salmon is good
on toast or as part of a salad mixed with things like cauliflower, egg, chili and mixed
greens and a dressing of your choice. They also recommend a sas senap and dill sauce
to compliment the fish and their own potato fritters as a tasty side dish. The furniture
store wants its customers to know that its fish meets all the criteria for ASC global
standards. The company is proud to tell its customers about the careful processes it uses
to sustainably farm its salmon. This is not only good for the planet it also means there
will be plenty more salmon to enjoy for many years to come. So if you're looking for a
protein packed meal, but want something other than the Swedish meatballs at IKEA, the hot
smoked s almon would be a fine change of pace.
Little Berries That Can
Lingonberries have long been a basic part of Scandinavian nutrition and for good reason.
These little berries are chock full of vitamins, minerals, and even antioxidants. This bright
red berry is found growing all over Scandinavia and are easily picked, but their bitter taste
straight off the bush means they need a little work before they become the popular staple
they are known to be. One of the favorite ways lingonberries are used is to make them
into a liquid concentrate with sugar and citric acid. This makes the lingonberries into a
rich syrup that can be used to improve a lot of different dishes. This syrup can be mixed
with water as part of many delicious cocktails. Some people also like a dash of lingonberry
syrup in their tea or coffee for a sweet morning pick me up. In the syrup's more concentrated
form it can be a perfect choice as a topping on all kinds of goodies such as pancakes,
waffles, cereal, yogurt, and ice cream. As you can see, this humble little red berry
is pretty versatile as well as a great source of nutrition. It has been a staple in Scandinavia
for centuries for good reason and the syrup is well worth sampling both as a drink and
a topping so enjoy. In fact, IKEA Lingonberry syrup might be very good drizzled over IKEA's
own delicious cinnamon buns.
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