Norwegians love to eat traditional “risengrynsgrøt” with sugar, cinnamon and “smørøye” (English: “butter eye”) during Christmas. (Photo: Godt.no) December is the undisputed “porridge-month” in Norway, and during this period 35 percent of all Norwegians consume rice porridge four times or… Read More ›
Traditional Food
Stockfish from Lofoten Honored in Italy
Stockfish form Lofoten drying on racks (Norwegian: hjeller). (Photo: Matmerk / VG) Recently, Tørrfisk fra Lofoten (English: Stockfish from Lofoten) received the final proof that the Norwegian delicacy has taken a culinary step up in status. At the world’s largest… Read More ›
Røros Pudding Served with Fresh Cloudberries and Homemade “Krokan”
Photo:Erik Baanerud / NRK This delicious dessert is based on soured milk from the mining town of Røros and vanilla. Serve with cloudberries and krokan – caramelized nuts. INGREDIENTS (serves 4) Pudding 1 cup (2.5 dl) cream 0.4 cups (100… Read More ›
Autumn Menu: Delicious Mushroom Soup
(Photo: Godt.no) Autumn has arrived and it is time to harvest culinary treats from the forest. Make mushroom soup! Add a splash of cream, crème fraîche or mascarpone for better flavor. Serve with grated parmesan. Tip: Adding a drop or… Read More ›
Kransekake – A Festal Highlight
No Constitution Day without Kransekake. (Photo: Aperitif.no) When Norwegians celebrate Constitution Day on May 17, several elements must be in place including Bunad, Norwegian flags, hotdogs, marching band music, and not least -Kransekake. Kransekake, this glory of almonds, powdered sugar… Read More ›
Easter Gratinated Lamb Roast / Lammestek Med Påskegrateng
Originally posted on RecipeReminiscing:
A classic Norwegian lamb recipe found on REMA1000 Perfect for that Easter mood! Simple, exclusive and wonderfully tasty – roast lamb is for many Norwegians their biggest Easter favourite. Use meat thermometer, so you get a…
Puspas – A Travelling Stew / En Gryterett På Reise
Originally posted on RecipeReminiscing:
A classic stew from Bergen found on dinmat.no This dish comes from Bergen but it is very similar to Irish Stew and it is not quite unlikely that the stew has found its way across the…
Barley Bread / Byggbrød
Originally posted on RecipeReminiscing:
A traditional Norwegian barley bread found on brodogkorn.no A juicy and rustic barley bread that tastes good, is healthy and very keeps very well. Start by setting 1,75 oz. / 50 g of barley grains to…
Crispy Cod Tongues / Sprøstekte Torsketunger
Originally posted on RecipeReminiscing:
A traditional Norwegian? starter/snack found on godfisk.no Crispy fried cod tongues has a long tradition in Norway, and should be enjoyed in the cod season. In this recipe you serve them with a homemade and tasty…
Viking Crisp Bread / Viking Knekkebrød
Originally posted on RecipeReminiscing:
A Viking recipe found on ribevikingcenter.dk Tasty crackers, crisp bread, flatbread, wheat loaf and rye loaf baked over the fire or in the oven were served with homemade butter, cheese, honey and ham. It smells fantastic…