Traditional Swedish Cooking: Making Janssons Frestelse for Third Sunday of Advent with ARNE & CARLOS

In this weeks Advent Special, we show you how we make Carlos favourite dish Janssons Frestelse, which he also calls "Heaven on a Plate. Here is the recipe:
JANSSONS FRESTELSE
2 onions
1 kg (2 pounds) potatoes
2 cans of anchovies keep the liquid.
2 dl (0.8 cups) heavy cream
1 dl (0.4 cups) milk
2 tbsp grated bread or Panko
2 tbsp butter
Method:
1. Peel the potatoes and slice as to make French Fries. Peel and slice the onions thinly.
2. In a pan with very little butter, cook the sliced onion until soft and golden.
3. Butter up an oven dish and layer potatoes, cooked onions and anchovies. Start and end with potatoes.
4. Mix the cream, milk, and 2 tbsp of the liquid from the anchovies in a bowl. Add half of this liquid mixture to the Janssons. Keep the rest of the liquid for later.
5. Add small clicks of butter to the top of the Janssons and sprinkle the grated bread or Panko.
6. Cook in the oven at 225 C (435 F) for 45 minutes. When the dish has been in the oven for 30 minutes, take it out and carefully add the rest of the liquid along the corners or side of the dish. Cook for another 15 minutes.
Janssons frestelse can be made in advance and can be frozen. It is a perfect dish to have by itself or as part of a Swedish Smørgåsbord.
Enjoy!
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[@JamieKhau]

The parts where Carlos adds more anchovy juice, and then looks at Arne are priceless (20:29 and 24:12)

[@charlotteolofsson3595]

There's no Christmas without Janssons for me, but I know it's not to everybody's taste,. However you can replace the anjovies with smoked ham or even chorizo, both are delicious. Happy holidays 🎄

[@FunAtDisney]

My mom would basically do this with the leftover Christmas ham. She would slice the potatoes (scallop) but it was essentially the same. I would like to try it with the anchovies though.

[@miadalqvist4043]

Yes, with smoked ham (kassler) it’s delicious!

[@charlotteolofsson3595]

@@miadalqvist4043 Kassler is what I usually use too 😇

[@charlotteolofsson3595]

@@FunAtDisney Hi, just be aware that the anjovies used in swedish "Janssons Temptation" is not the same produce as italian anjovies, however it might be just as good, I actually think I need to try that😊

[@deborahstuart4071]

We call that Janssons Temptation, I am right up there with Carlos - sheer heaven

[@efkay93]

Does Arne dislike Surströmming as much as Janssons Frestelse? The former is truly an acquired taste!!

[@salliehogancamp998]

My husband would have loved this dish! He loved anchovies

[@mandybiddle2001]

It’s warm for you because your cold weather has blown over the North Sea and is with us now in the UK 🌨🌨🌨 !!!

[@Anne5440_]

It is so nice of Arne to help you make your favorite even though he hates it. Like Arne I will pass on the anchovies. I was so pleased to see Arne use parchment paper to spread the butter. I really dislike when people mix up food with their hands. The way the English do much messy mixing with their hands really upsets me. It is what I like least about the great british bakeoff. I like watching how you both work together.

[@annabellavampirella]

I'm with Arne with this. I use Anchovies all the time but with tomatoes.

[@GaminGawdess]

You truly care for someone when you can make one’s favorite dish and when the cook hates it! Kudos to Arne for enduring the anchovies they are not my favorite either.

[@ARNECARLOS]

😊

[@ApplesandPeanutButter]

The crunchy corners are always the best 😀

[@evelyndugger6599]

I’m with Arne. Maybe I’ll try this without the anchovies. It looks delicious. Thanks for this cooking show. 😊

[@BeautifulOaks]

Frame 30:15 says it all. Arne is scarred from the dish while Carlos is in bliss. The dish looks good. First, I might try it without anchovies and later with it. I’m happy for you Carlos ; it’s nice to have personal comfort food. You’re a great sport for helping Arne and it’s best to look away quickly.😊

[@ARNECARLOS]

You should give it a go, a lot of anchovy dislikers like it!

[@BeautifulOaks]

@@ARNECARLOS Sorry Arne, look away because one day I will try it.

[@benjisprincess304]

“Was it good?” 🤣🤣Arne is going to pass out. 😂 And Carlos is going to enjoy his favorite dish, no matter what. Love you guys.

[@petravandermeulen4751]

I don't speak Swedish but want to learn more about Swedish cooking, so I ordered the cookbook. Thank you for this recipe. Love you guys. (from BC Canada)

[@heidiphillips6866]

I ❤Janssons temptation!!

[@ARNECARLOS]

It is amazing!

[@cdgulvin]

My great grandparents emigrated from Sweden in about 1904. Our family grew and grew, until there was quite a crowd of aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents celebrating on Christmas Eve. The lutefisk and pickled herring were a "no go" for us kids, and I have a recollection of another dish that sounds like Janssons. I tried it once because it smelled so good....but surprise...it had little fish in it! I imagine that I made a face like Arne. Of course there was plenty of other good things to eat, and I cherish the memories. Thank you for bringing them back for me, even if I didn't like the fish.

[@wendajones9040]

Annas mat is my favourite cook book too!

[@paulamerrill2712]

The reason for cutting things in uniform sizes is so they all cook in the same amount of time. So close enough is good enough! (That's my story, and I'm sticking to it!)

[@marshabanks665]

I am with you, Arne. I think it would be delicious minus the anchovies! But, I love how Carlos snuck a bit here and a bit there!

[@TinaHale1]

Arne leave out the anchovies and it becomes a potato bake! Yum!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Or we can make a potato bake as well!

[@ceciliacondal958]

Thanks a lot for your time!

[@sleeplessinscandia6452]

I’m with Arnie……. I swear I could smell it from here 😳 My 3 grown sons and husband eat kippers and I have to leave the room from the smell. The rest looks wonderful! ! Someone else had commented, and I agree, I make ham and scalloped potatoes this way. It’s sooooo good!

[@robingray8032]

Looks delicious! I had to laugh when Arne gets a whiff of the anchovies...oh, the look on his face was so funny! You guys are the best!

[@lisabelfield1691]

Ooooo..Thank You Carlos for sharing this recipe 🎉

[@anonfornow359]

I loved this episode. Never seen carlos so happy while arne is repulsed but still willing to go along.

[@jsparklies]

Arne, you could always fry up some bacon with the onions, instead of the anchovies! Then you still wouldn't need to add any salt. I'm not an anchovy fan, either, but I'm definitely going to try this with bacon.🥓🥓🥓

[@eileensecrest2185]

I agree 100 percent with Arne, no anchovies for me, but as an American, I recommend cheese as a substitute. Actually probably any other fish would do, don't you think? Enjoy it, Carlos! I know you don't get it often.

[@susiegreer6513]

I agree with Arne. 😛 and agree with Carlos for anyone who likes anchovies. Great recipe and will skip the 🐟. Always enjoy cooking with you both.

[@cgridge]

That must be delicious judging by Carlos’s expression while tasting it!

[@corriendunar3436]

Never heard of this dish and I'm not a big fan if fish but I like to try this. My husband is a big lover of fish so I think he probably will enjoy it.

[@redhen689]

My mom’s 4 grandparents emigrated from Sweden around 1890. We didn’t have this on our holiday table. (Not with anchovies anyway.) I do want to try it someday.

[@anettyb]

My daughter, son in law and husband love anchovies. I've never really eaten them so going to make it this week for everyone. Looks yummy!!!

[@annekestaples2533]

I'm with Arne, can't bear anchovies, but imagine it will be lovely with finely sliced mushrooms. am going to give it a go, thanks guys

[@blodwen8965]

Great recipe! We don't care for anchovies, so substituted mackerel canned in seasoned olive oil.

[@maryannekanebreschi8898]

I'm with Arne on this one. I 'm no fan of anchovies, but fun to watch you make it!

[@grumpy_poo]

There is a similar Turkish dish made with layers of whitebait ( Firinda Hamsi) and baked..... delicious.

[@pattispencer8503]

Anchovie lover here!!! My mom would place anchovies on a plate and top with fresh minced garlic and parsley for the Holidays! Yum!!! Sorry Arne❤

[@karenaskinas1135]

The cheese slicer on the butter is brilliant. Thanks for this. IT looks delicious but I'd have to do it without anchovies too. I love the cooking episodes.

[@Bobbleheadknits]

Sorry, Arne, but I'm with Carlos on this. Making it ASAP!

[@olgareads9107]

Oh I have to agree with Arne, and I like anchovies. But not with cream. I would like that without the anchovies. Knitting the brioche sweater and watching you cook. A lovely Advent 3. Thank you

[@2biebs]

I love an anchovis and are certainly going to try this recipe

[@rnchimilar]

Yummy making my mouth water.

[@jeanniefisher6359]

Car with Christmas 🎄 on top

[@MaylarArt]

Dear Arne, I'm siding with Carlos on anchovies and this dish (I'm gonna make it soon for myself), but if you wish to try it with an equally salty addition and no fish, where I live, people make this same dish with smoked ham. It is just important to find the real smoked, dry-cured ham, with the decent levels of smokiness and salt, not the pale and mild store bought type. It's equally divine as with anchovies, though it will lack the traditional fragrancy of the one with anchovies. A pinch of salt is added to that version, despite the ham being very salty. I hope you try it.

[@kaybellor2284]

This was the best! Love watching you two work in the kitchen. My husband loves anchovies so I need to make a small batch for him.

[@sphhyn]

Please be aware that swedish ansjovis and Italian anchovis are not the same !!! They are not the same fish and more important they are made very differently. The Italian anchovis is much much stronger and saltier. I think two cans of that are too much. You should definitely get either the Swedish ansjovis from IKEA or a milder kind of anchovis if it’s available in your country. In Germany I use marinated Sardellen, which is the same fish as anchovis; but just marinated and not fermented. I love this dish and in my family we adopted it for our Christmas and we also eat self made gravad lax Delicious. ☺️

[@loesursem-timmerman6702]

I'm with Arne too. I don't like anchovies, nor does my husband. So we won't eat dish, but I enjoyed the vlog.

[@sandcipr30]

I am with you, Carlos. I love anchovies! I once made an anchovy pizza with way too many anchovies and ate the whole thing myself. I ended up waking up in the middle of the night seeking water. I might have gone a little bit too far with the anchovies. I will certainly try this recipe!

[@peggyclyne]

This dish reminds me of the traditional dish, Scalloped Potatoes. However, without the anchovies which is just fine with me. I’m happy you like anchovies, Carlos. Somebody has to 😂

[@solvighagstromroos3082]

Love it.❤ The best dish on the hole Christmas table .❤

[@barbarakb8847]

I like the suggestion of replacing the anchovies with chorizo! An anchovy here and there is ok, but not very many. I’m afraid I’m with Arne on this one, but it LOOKS delicious!

[@mariavillegas4218]

Thanks!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you so much for supporting us Maria!

[@wendyrobinson5523]

Oh my goodness. Such fun. I hate anchovies too. Thank you for sharing this.

[@elizabeths4396]

I was waiting for Carlos to lick the plate! Wahahahaha. Looks yummy.

[@willow9526]

I understand Arne so well. In my childhood there was a swabian dish, called "Spätzle". This is a typical Pasta in this region. As long as I can remember I hated this noodles, because in my opinion they looked like worms. Your dish I would love, but also without anchovies. Better much more onions and may be garlic. 🤤🤤🤤 I eat very less fish and when, only salmon filets. I know anchovies, but its not my taste. Thank you for showing us this yummie recipe. You can prepare it and freeze it. A big thumb up for this possibility. 🤗👍👍👍🎄🎁🕯🕯🕯

[@VeretenoVids]

I have to say that I'm with Arne on this one. Looks like a fabulous gratin--I imagine it would be amazing with pickled mushrooms instead of anchovies.

[@tericrane8343]

Oh my God! I have never heard of this dish and I'm 1/4 Swedish. We only had to smell the lutefisk every Christmas. I'm copying down this recipe and giving it a try. Arne is a good sport to participate (the looks on his face LOL).

[@hazeldonner1855]

My mouth is watering. I’m going to try this for sure. ❤

[@genevievep2]

Well, I'm definitely not an anchovy person but I will try this with bacon and maple syrup instead of the anchovy liquid.

[@deborahalchin3360]

I am not a fan of Anchovies either and I make a dish that’s very similar but use a couple of teaspoons of Massel stock powder in the cream instead of the anchovies. It was a funny change to see Arne NOT eating in this episode

[@shulamit46]

It looks so yummy, I love anchovies, thank you for sharing!!!

[@laurelpuchalski5170]

"Butter is the best spice" - LOVE IT! The motif is your VW Beetle with the Christmas tree on top reminiscent of your "experience"!

[@victoriaratajeski6843]

This dish sounded ok until you got to the anchovies! I'm with Arne....no thank you, but to those who like anchovies.... Bon appetite! It is always fun watching you cook.

[@beverlyness7954]

This recipe reminds me of scalloped potatoes without the anchovies. This year I looked up the difference between Scalloped and Au Gratin potatoes and basically it's cheese. Your recipe its more about the shape you cut your potatoes and of course adding the anchovies. I've never eaten anchovies so I don't know if I like them or not. However, just like when you made Lutefisk, I would be willing to try it, given the rave review. Plus it seems people either like anchovies or they don't. It definitely would be a great recipe without the anchovies. You could add something else (such as ham or bacon) to create another flavor to this amazing dish. No matter what, potatoes with milk or cream was a staple in my very Norwegian upbringing. You have mashed, scalloped, Au Gratin, and even baked with sour cream. Lefse too. Lots of ways to serve potatoes. Thanks for the video!

[@HelenBeeee]

Woohoo anchovies delicious can’t wait to make it I love anchovies in and on everything pasta pizza I’m keen to try this 🎉🎉❤😍👍

[@angelikahagner2227]

Hi Arne, feel the same.

[@billotoole1563]

Interesting! We slice the potatoes in thin rounds instead of matchsticks and call this Scalloped Potatoes in Texas. I hadn’t heard of using anchovies, but I will definitely try it! Traditions start with the resources on hand, so I guess we are more accustomed to using salt cured ham and bacon to flavor the potatoes, since this area is so far from the ocean. Takk skal du ha!

[@ARNECARLOS]

We hope you like it with anchovies, it is delicious!

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

You are living proof that we can love each other without liking the same food !

[@lisajahn6839]

Yum!

[@beverleydoolittle824]

You really make my day. This has been so entertaining. Thank you for cheering up my Sunday. Going to do the recipe sans the swimmers.

[@elizabethlewis7736]

My daughter makes pasta with sardine sauce and it is delicious! I think this would be good with sardines substituting for the anchovies. Still salty and fishy but not quite so intense.

[@donnaloucks367]

I'm with Arne, but it does look delicious. I would make it without the anchovies!

[@lauralea86]

I am with you Arne... I will have mine without the anchovies. I can't stand strong Caesar salad dressing either. Hold the anchovies on my pizza too. 😂😂

[@dianeroberts4475]

Looks delish! We make an angel hair pasta with an anchovy/garlic/olive oil paste for Christmas Eve. My dad said it would guarantee you a seat in church (because of the garlic/anchovy aroma)! 😂

[@EssDee3]

No anchovies for me, but I would add cheese to make some awesome au gratin potatoes...that would be yummy to me.

[@leahmurphy3739]

Okay, this looks a lot like some form of a scalloped potato recipe. So perhaps Arne would love it more if instead of anchovies (agree with arne - yuk) with ham. there are some fabulous recipes and it is a great leftover disch with the Christmas Ham!

[@cleaberge9395]

Really enjoy you guys. Seemed to be a smidgen of tension in this one, but I don’t mind x

[@anitajohannadrost]

😂🥰😋thank you🎄❄️

[@terrythreecatfarm3112]

Arne! The first bite will NOT take you to heaven 😂😂😂

[@kwayne7339]

We make a similar dish that we call scalloped potatoes, minus the anchovies. We cut the potatoes in thin coin shapes instead of matchstick. Seems to be a Canadian dish as others have noted. You work so well together. I have never made ahead and froze. I will try this for sure!

[@irenemacleod5140]

hi guys just finished supper so after watching your cooking i went to the kitchenand made a vegatable version because i didnt have any canned anchivoues excuse the spelling but i am going to do it with them but anyway it turned out great and everyone loved it so next timei make it i will add the anchivous thanks for the receipe see you tomorrow

[@hansinawright1024]

❤️🤗❤️ Arne and Carlos in the kitchen! Looks delicious and kudos to you both! ❤️🤗❤️ How about saving the butter wrappers in a small jar and keep in a cool cold place? That way you’ll never be without paper to butter your pans with! Glædelig Jul! 🎄

[@esthergebel5256]

Oh, I love anchovies. What a wonderful dish. Arne is a really good sport to assist with the creation of something he doesn't care for. He truly shows the spirit of the season:)

[@nancyhorne-clare2945]

That looks delicious 😋 😋 Arna you are so cute love all of your expressions.

[@veroniquemontagnol2479]

I had already eat this dish and i loveddd it. Perhaps i will cook it with your recipe for my familly who will come for Christmas' Hollidays. Such a good idea. Last year i tried your recipe with cabage and my familly liked it so much. Thank you for sharing your way of life.

[@kimberlykelly7280]

I love anchovies so I am looking forward to making this. I will be the only one eating it so maybe I will make half a recipe. I love anchovy pizza but only have one friend who will eat it with me. They just don’t know what they are missing do they Carlos?? You are so fun to watch in the kitchen too!!

[@juliem.679]

"Janssons Frestelse" translates into English on cooking websites as "Jansson's Temptation." I have an English language Swedish cookbook from 2011 by Caroline Hofberg that has two different recipes for it, one with breadcrumbs and root vegetables and one without, which she calls a Jansson's Medley. (Hofberg's cookbook is called Traditional Swedish Cooking, if you want to search for a copy. It had beautiful photography, as well.)

[@ARNECARLOS]

Yes, we did mention it ment Jansson’s temptation in the beginning of the video. The version we made here is the purist, traditional version which only has potato, onion and anchovies. No other root vegetables belong in the original, traditional, Swedish version.

[@joanelias6444]

Looks delicious! I will try it with anchovies. About 4 years ago I went to an annual picnic with people in the food industry, home cooks and “foodies” . Lots of delicious and unusual food. The most surprisingly delicious dish was candied anchovies! Maybe that’s the anchovy dish for Arne!!

[@veronicafowlie9354]

That looks gorgeous Carlos, I’m in your camp though it sounds delicious either way. Xx 🎄🎄

[@l.burdett3118]

I'll bet this would be amazing with sauted mushrooms, instead of the anchovies! Merry Christmas to you both!

[@budaknit]

Carlos, your giddiness over this dish is contagious; I will be making this for my mother for Christmas, she loves anchovies and she loves potatoes. Arne, you’re a good sport for helping out. Thank you (again & again) for the wonderful sharing!

[@annab.5052]

Great video! I love watching you guys cook! Your dish is similar to our American Scalloped Potatoes (potatoes baked in a cream sauce topped with cheese (Swiss or Gruyere)). I like anchovies but I agree that too many anchovies can be a bad thing. I think if I made this dish, I would use the anchovy liquid only. The anchovy's liquid would add a nice saltiness that you would miss if they were not there.

[@isabellawiseman4010]

That looks sooo tasty & easy to make. I'm going to try & make it. Hope u can wait until 24th to eat it. See you both tomorrow. Moose! Moose! 😋😋😋👌👌❤️❤️

[@ARNECARLOS]

We hope you like it!

[@katev2787]

Looks very good!

[@lynnelovejoy9020]

Your lovely beetle with a Christmas tree crown. I'm definitely going to make JANSSONS FRESTELSE. I've already made Kållåda, and enjoyed it very much. Merry Christmas!

[@karentoynton8948]

Maybe you could put grated cheese in place of the anchovies Arne.

[@bluegrassdreams2seams510]

I’m not an anchovies fan either. My father loved anything. Maybe a different fish. Lol! Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 Cheryl

[@carollee7832]

Not a low calorie dish, but it sounds delicious to me. Could you use some type of white fish and then increase the salt? Then maybe Arne would like it

[@maizoon4327]

That look of bliss on Carlos's face 🤣🤣

[@musthikemusteat4328]

I love anchovies, even on my pizza! This recipe is similar to one of my favorite ways to make potatoes and I can't wait to try it with anchovies.

[@samanthaschlegel1863]

I love anchovies on my pizza too. Its just me who would like this. My son who is 14 would hate it. All the more for me lol

[@musthikemusteat4328]

@@samanthaschlegel1863 yeah, no one is fighting me for my anchovy pizza!