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Trilogy of Scandinavian Breads Part 2: Kneippbrød
Kneippbrød is the most popular bread in Norway. This vegan Kneipp whole wheat bread recipe has been carefully tested and perfected. It uses whole wheat, rye, and all-purpose white flour, reflecting the authentic taste, distinctive crispy crust, and remarkable texture of loaves found in Norwegian bakeries.
Norvegan Prinsessekake
The Swedes are known for their princess cake, but did you know Norwegians have their version of prinsessekake too? While the Swedes love to cover theirs with marzipan, Norway’s version is a gorgeous, yeasted cake made up of cinnamon-roll-like buns shaped in a circle....
Cloudberry Cream Dessert with Norwegian Waffle Cookies
Today’s recipe was inspired by the fact that the magical cloudberry are now in season in Scandinavia. In fact, you get three recipes in one blog post today! The cloudberry season is very short - from July to mid-August. It always makes me sad to not be there during...
Radish and Cucumber Salad
This week's heat and humidity inspired me to think of some cooling, easy dishes to make that would satisfy both my taste buds and my lack of desire to turn on the oven. A classic salad you find in Norway is 'Reddik og Agurksalat', made from radishes and cucumbers....
Tilslørte Jordbærpiker
I’ve previously written about the old classic Norwegian dessert “Tilslørte Bondepiker” loosely translated to “Vailed Farm Girls”. The traditional recipe contains apples in the form of applesauce, layered with breadcrumbs and whipped cream, and served in a nice...
World’s Best Norwegian Boller
For the past couple of months I’ve been busy filming a cooking class trilogy called Norway vs Denmark exploring the similarities and differences between Danish and Norwegian cuisine. I came across various recipes for Danish teboller and all I could think when reading...
Pinnebrød – The Best Bonfire Bread
Pinnebrød is my new favorite thing to throw on the BBQ this summer. This simple bonfire bread traditionally is enjoyed during Sankthansaften (Midsummer Eve), but is a trendy food to cook all throughout the summer months in Scandinavia. I wanted to try making some...
Spiced Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble
One of the mandatory things at a cookout for me is a good dessert. But a sweet end to a meal can’t be too rich, it has to be made with ingredients that represent the bounty of the season and taste fresh and inviting. A good crumble always does that for me, since I’m...
Vegan Brunsviger
Brunsviger is a classic Danish coffee cake whose recipe hails from the central Danish island of Fyn, where it is sold in nearly all bakeries. Today you can find this delectable pastry all around the country of Denmark. Similar-looking to Italian focaccia, this is a...
Swedish Cardamom Buns
Scandinavians’ love for cardamom is hardly a secret. There is even a place in Norway called Kardemommeby (Cardamom Town)! Cardamom Town is an amusement park inside the Kristiansand Zoo in southern Norway, based on the famous Norwegian children’s book When the Robbers...
Bollefocaccia – the Ultimate Hyggebrød
I recently came across a recipe for bollefocaccia, a recent invention by Norwegian bakers which to me seemed perfect as it’s a combination of Norwegian and Italian cuisine, my two favorite countries 🙂 There’s a myriad of recipes for boller, those fluffy, sweet...
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Norvegan Carrot Cake Two Ways
Carrot cake (gulrotkake in Norwegian), is one of the most popular and consumed cakes in Norway. The addition of carrots makes the cake juicy and it also can keep for days after it’s baked. It’s also a cake that is suitable for any occasion, whether it’s a casual...
Norvegan Prinsessekake
The Swedes are known for their princess cake, but did you know Norwegians have their version of prinsessekake too? While the Swedes love to cover theirs with marzipan, Norway’s version is a gorgeous, yeasted cake made up of cinnamon-roll-like buns shaped in a circle....
World’s Best Norwegian Boller
For the past couple of months I’ve been busy filming a cooking class trilogy called Norway vs Denmark exploring the similarities and differences between Danish and Norwegian cuisine. I came across various recipes for Danish teboller and all I could think when reading...
Vegan Brunsviger
Brunsviger is a classic Danish coffee cake whose recipe hails from the central Danish island of Fyn, where it is sold in nearly all bakeries. Today you can find this delectable pastry all around the country of Denmark. Similar-looking to Italian focaccia, this is a...
Cloudberry Cream Dessert with Norwegian Waffle Cookies
Today’s recipe was inspired by the fact that the magical cloudberry are now in season in Scandinavia. In fact, you get three recipes in one blog post today! The cloudberry season is very short - from July to mid-August. It always makes me sad to not be there during...
Pinnebrød – The Best Bonfire Bread
Pinnebrød is my new favorite thing to throw on the BBQ this summer. This simple bonfire bread traditionally is enjoyed during Sankthansaften (Midsummer Eve), but is a trendy food to cook all throughout the summer months in Scandinavia. I wanted to try making some...
Swedish Cardamom Buns
Scandinavians’ love for cardamom is hardly a secret. There is even a place in Norway called Kardemommeby (Cardamom Town)! Cardamom Town is an amusement park inside the Kristiansand Zoo in southern Norway, based on the famous Norwegian children’s book When the Robbers...
Radish and Cucumber Salad
This week's heat and humidity inspired me to think of some cooling, easy dishes to make that would satisfy both my taste buds and my lack of desire to turn on the oven. A classic salad you find in Norway is 'Reddik og Agurksalat', made from radishes and cucumbers....
Spiced Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble
One of the mandatory things at a cookout for me is a good dessert. But a sweet end to a meal can’t be too rich, it has to be made with ingredients that represent the bounty of the season and taste fresh and inviting. A good crumble always does that for me, since I’m...
Bollefocaccia – the Ultimate Hyggebrød
I recently came across a recipe for bollefocaccia, a recent invention by Norwegian bakers which to me seemed perfect as it’s a combination of Norwegian and Italian cuisine, my two favorite countries 🙂 There’s a myriad of recipes for boller, those fluffy, sweet...