norwegian Recipes

17 recipes

Pancakes - norwegian, breakfast recipe

Pancakes

30 min

Thin, delicate pancakes that are a staple of Norwegian home cooking. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, served with jam, sugar, or fresh berries.

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Oven-Baked Cod with Root Vegetables and Simple Mustard Sauce - fish, baked recipe

Oven-Baked Cod with Root Vegetables and Simple Mustard Sauce

50 min

This delightful autumn dinner combines tender oven-baked cod with roasted root vegetables and a creamy mustard sauce. The sweet earthiness of the vegetables perfectly balances the fresh, tangy flavors of the sauce, creating a wholesome and satisfying meal.

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Norwegian Waffles - norwegian, traditional recipe

Norwegian Waffles

40 min

Classic Norwegian waffles that never fail to please. Set out jam, sour cream, butter, sugar and brown cheese - everyone gets what they want.

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Buns with Pinnekjøtt - lamb, christmas recipe

Buns with Pinnekjøtt

1 hr

Got leftover pinnekjøtt from Christmas dinner? This is exactly what you do with it. The pepper glaze against the salty lamb is something else.

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Reindeer shavings with warm cabbage salad - norwegian, asian recipe

Reindeer shavings with warm cabbage salad

40 min

Norwegian reindeer with an Asian twist — the combo of ginger, chili, soy, and honey with the meat is surprisingly good.

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Lussekatter in a Baking Pan - baking, bread recipe

Lussekatter in a Baking Pan

1 hr 40 min

Soft, golden saffron buns baked together in one pan — like a pull-apart bun cake. Perfect for Lucia Day on December 13th.

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Creamy Reindeer Stew on a Camp Stove - stew, creamy recipe

Creamy Reindeer Stew on a Camp Stove

40 min

Perfect camp food — sear the reindeer shavings straight from frozen, toss in mushrooms and onion, pour over cream, and dinner's ready in 20 minutes.

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Summer Ham with New Cabbage - norwegian, pork recipe

Summer Ham with New Cabbage

40 min

Dead simple summer dinner — ready-smoked ham with tender braised cabbage and a sharp mustard dressing. Barely any cooking required.

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Fresh Shrimp - seafood, summer recipe

Fresh Shrimp

20 min

Peeling shrimp on the dock with good bread and mayo — hard to beat. Best in season, but worth making any time of year.

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Lamb Loin Fillet with Roasted Brussels Sprouts - lamb, dinner recipe

Lamb Loin Fillet with Roasted Brussels Sprouts

1 hr

Juicy, tender lamb loin with oat risotto and pan-roasted Brussels sprouts — a proper dinner using simple Norwegian ingredients.

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Reindeer Soup in a Jar - soup, norwegian recipe

Reindeer Soup in a Jar

40 min

Perfect trail food — pack the jar ahead of time, pour over hot broth when you're ready, and you've got a proper hot meal anywhere.

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Brown Cheese Muffins - muffins, norwegian recipe

Brown Cheese Muffins

40 min

Hearty savory muffins with Norwegian brown cheese — great for lunchboxes and works for kids and adults alike.

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Schoolbread Donuts - norwegian, baking recipe

Schoolbread Donuts

40 min

Looks and tastes almost like the classic Norwegian schoolbread — but made with pancake mix and baked in a donut pan. Fun to make with kids and gone in minutes.

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Wholegrain Spelt Bread - bread, baking recipe

Wholegrain Spelt Bread

2 hr

Hearty, seeded spelt loaves that stay moist for days — great for lunchboxes and keeps you full all morning.

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Oven-Baked Pollock with Creamy Leek - fish, seafood recipe

Oven-Baked Pollock with Creamy Leek

40 min

Quick weeknight fish dinner that actually tastes like something. The creamy leek sauce bakes right under the fish and keeps everything juicy.

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Rusk Cake with Apple Sauce and Cream - baking, cake recipe

Rusk Cake with Apple Sauce and Cream

1 hr

Crispy rusks blended into a light egg batter — dead simple and a great one to make with kids. Serve warm with apple sauce and whipped cream.

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Boiled Almond Potatoes - norwegian, side dish recipe

Boiled Almond Potatoes

40 min

Floury, buttery almond potatoes — the classic Norwegian favourite for Christmas dinner and traditional meals. The trick is keeping them just below boiling so they don't fall apart.

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