Swedish Meatballs have a special place in my heart! They are easy to make and kids love them. There’s something so comforting ...

along with the allspice, half the parsley, the cream, a teaspoon of salt and a good pinch of pepper. Mix well. Roll the meatballs into 3cm/1¼in balls, cover with cling film and put in the fridge.

Make the meatballs and sauce in advance when time ... and fry for a couple of minutes so it begins to brown. Add the allspice, cinnamon and chilli and stir. Add the tomatoes and season well.

the remaining dried oregano and the allspice or cinnamon. Use 200ml/7fl oz water to swill out the tomato tins and stir this in too. Pour the tomato sauce all over the meatballs and onions ...

First up, Scandinavian meatballs, cooked in an acidic cream ... half beef and half pork mince to balance the fat content, while allspice and white pepper bring the Scandi influence to proceedings.