It’s summer in Scandinavia, and that means everyone here is eating lots and lots of Skagenröra, or Swedish shrimp salad. You can buy ready made Skagenröra in Scandinavian supermarkets, and it’s also a staple on menus in Scandinavian restaurants, especially in the summer. But as is so often the case, the best Skagenröra is homemade – at least I think so. I love Skagenröra scooped on top of a fresh green salad. But Skagenröra is probably most popular eaten on top of toast as part of Toast Skagen, a Scandinavian brunch favorite. I’ve shared my Toast Skagen recipe here. You…
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Continue ReadingWe’ve had beautiful weather here in Bergen the past few weeks, which has meant lots of brunches outside in the sun. And one of my favorite Scandinavian brunch staples is Toast Skagen. Toast Skagen is made with toasted white bread topped with a heaping portion of Skagenröra, which is a…
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Continue ReadingWaldorf salad, or Waldorfsalat in Norwegian, was first created by Oscar Tschirky at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York in 1893, however it became so popular in Norway that I now think of it as a Norwegian dish as well. In fact I don’t think I’ve ever eaten Waldorf…
