Norwegian

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    Easy Norwegian Apple Almond Cake

    Silvia

    Some family friends were in Bergen last week, which was of course a great excuse to bake a cake. But I was also leaving for Portugal in a few days, so I didn’t want leftovers. So I decided to make my favorite Norwegian apple cake, which is small enough to finish (almost) in a sitting with a few cups of coffee. Plus now that it’s August I’m already getting in the autumn spirit (well, aside from this very summery trip to Madeira). And autumn means apples! Since I had leftover almond paste and sliced almonds from recently baking Swedish almond…

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  • The Secret Art of Norwegian Brown Cheese (+ 5 Recipes)

    Silvia

    When I was growing up, I would visit my grandparents in Norway every summer. And each summer I would optimistically try a slice of brunost, or Norwegian brown cheese, hoping that this was the year I finally loved it. And I have noticed with foreign visitors that Norwegian brown cheese is…

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  • Norwegian Brunost (Brown Cheese) Caramel Squares

    Silvia

    Did I just buy a big block of Norwegian brown cheese so that I can add it to all my baked goods this Easter? Why yes I did. Because one thing I’ve learned in my decade living in Norway is that just about every dessert tastes better with brown cheese.…

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  • Norwegian Brown Cheese Cheesecake (Brunost Ostekake)

    Silvia

    If you’ve ever been to Norway I’m sure someone has excitedly offered you brunost, or brown cheese, to try. And while you probably loved this sweet, fudgy cheese, there’s also a chance you thought it was too strange too eat. While not technically a cheese brunost is made from leftover…

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  • Fiskesuppe – Creamy Norwegian Fish Soup

    Silvia

    Since I was a little kid fiskesuppe (fish soup) has been one of my favorite Norwegian dishes. So of course when I moved to Norway as an adult fiskesuppe was already a staple in my repertoire. Fish soup is a Norwegian favorite, and there are so many different versions here.…

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  • Norway’s Viral Skoleboller (School Buns) from Lille Betong

    Silvia

    Skoleboller, or school buns (also called skolebrød, or school bread) are probably Norway’s most beloved buns, both by Norwegians and international visitors to Norway. Norwegian skoleboller are made with a sweet cardamom dough, filled with vanilla custard in the center, and then coated in icing and dipped in coconut flakes.…

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