A Norwegian Food Blog
Suldalsskinka Wrapped Asparagus This appetizer is so easy and delicious, I have no idea why I didn't give it to you guys last year when I first fell in love with it. We've all had asparagus wrapped in prosciutto before, but I decided to put a local spin on this finger food dish ...
This recipe is what I call my “secret weapon” because it gives everything that "ummmm...that's interesting....what is that" flavor. I use it as a taste enhancer in mayo, soups, stews, marinades, sauces and several other foods and dishes.All of the ingredients are sold in ...
Herbs, Seasonings and Flavorings Norwegians tend to enjoy their food on the (very) mild side so don’t expect anything labeled as “spicy” to actually be spicy. Spicy in the Norwegian context usually means your tongue might tingle a bit (I said might…), but you’ll never (ever) ...
The days are getting longer, the sun shining brighter and the flowers have started sprouting, all evidence that spring has arrived in Stavanger. With Easter and all the skiing you can muscle just around the corner, it’s easy to forget about some of the Easter food traditions in ...
Someone asked me (okay, my Mom) what Norwegians eat (as in what’s an average everyday meal you’d eat with say a family of 4 on a Tuesday night) and I thought it was interesting enough to write a FAQ post about Norwegian Food Culture.What do people in Norway eat? I think it’s ...
Americans love french toast for breakfast almost as much as they love pancakes. French toast, also known as arme riddere in Norwegian, isn’t French at all – it’s an American interpretation of pan dulcis, a French recipe, that was first served in the US by a chef who's last name ...
Blueberry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt Not only are blueberries a super food and extremely healthy for you – they grow wild in Norway during the late summer months and taste like sweet balls of tart heaven. Although I normally buy my blueberries fresh in summer and freeze them for ...
Solskinnskringle is a classic Norwegian pastry and usually served with strong black coffee. Perfect for the next time you have family or friends come around. While this is one of my favorite "coffee and cake" pastries to serve, be sure you set aside a few hours to make sure you ...
I get asked a lot about the high cost of living in Norway, and especially about the price of food here. While many people agree this is the best place in the world to live (like these, these and these people), if you ask most people living in Norway, food is quote "really ...
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 ...
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 ...
