A Norwegian Food Blog
Grilled leg of lam has become ever the popular dish during the last years in Norway. One of the main reasons leg of lamb has become popular is that lamb tends to be more durable (and therefore more forgiving) on the grill. For this method of cooking, I normally marinate my meat ...
Stewed prunes served with cream is a traditional Norwegian dessert beloved by small and big vikings alike. In the US, prunes have a tarnished reputation for being boring, tasteless and used only for digestive troubles. In Norway, I've come to enjoy this lovely dessert, which ...
Life in Norway David Nikel runs Life in Norway (you can catch me writing there too from time to time) and tweets about, what else, Norway. Very good starting place for anyone trying to stay, keep or get in touch with all things Norwegian on ...
Lamb. Norwegian Lamb. Norwegian Lamb in the slow cooker. Is it Easter yet? Not quite but darn it if this lamb dish isn't the bees knees! It is so simple, easy and delicious you might want to make it tomorrow for "practice" before Easter arrives. No joke - I could eat this every ...
The most famous waffle recipe comes from the Norwegian Seaman’s Church—and is one of the things they are loved for the world over, in addition to the many marriages they perform for Norwegians living abroad. This recipe differs from theirs a bit, but I like it anyway.Waffles ...
The last few years have opened me up to the beauty of Norwegian gastronomy. Here is a short list of traditional and modern Norwegian foodstuffs to sample in case you want to eat your way through Norway and enjoy the good, the better and the amazing from the Norwegian ...
Check out my latest article in Norwegian American Weekly (the oldest Norwegian newspaper in the U.S.).FYI - This article originally appeared in the March 14, 2014 issue of the Norwegian American Weekly. To subscribe to NAW, visit them online or call them at +1 (800) 305-0271. ...
You've probably been seeing lots of recipes popping up lately which use creme fraiche instead of sour cream or even yogurt, right? Well, if you aren't familiar with creme fraiche yet, you are going to love it, even more so because it can quite easily be made at home. Creme ...
This recipe is easy to make and is good as an appetizer for your next party or an easy weekend lunch. These salmon wraps can be made ahead and preserve quite well without getting soggy. I normally use homemade lefse for this recipe, but tortillas make a good substitute if fresh ...
Norwegian coconut macaroons or kokosmakroner are a popular easy to prepare a Norwegian Christmas cookie. I love this recipe because most of the ingredients are items I keep stocked in my pantry year round, so whipping up a batch doesn't usually require an extra trip to the ...
Gluten Free Strawberry and Rhubarb CrumbleIt’s nearly the end of June and sadly, summer still hasn’t arrived in Norway. Fingers crossed next week (or even tomorrow) brings at least a bit of sun, but after the last few weeks in Stavanger, I’m not exactly holding my ...
All things considered, brennsnut is one of my favorite things to eat when my life gets busy, almost too busy to even cook a proper meal – especially in the long and cold months of fall and winter. What I simply adore about brennsnut is that it’s a hearty stew, guaranteed to warm ...
