Recipes for cuisine: Norwegian

Norwegian Plukkfisk (with salt cod)

Norwegian Plukkfisk (with salt cod)

Honestly, some of the most comforting food around.

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Verdens Beste or Kvæfjordkake | Norwegian World’s Best Cake

Verdens Beste or Kvæfjordkake | Norwegian World’s Best Cake

Norway's national cake, Verdens Beste, also known as Kvæfjordkake, was dubbed Norway's national cake in 2002. This is two layers of sponge cake baked with an almond-sprinkled meringue on top and sandwiched together with a pastry cream filling.

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Norwegian Table Stacking Cookies | Bordstabelbakkels

Norwegian Table Stacking Cookies | Bordstabelbakkels

Wafer-thin butter cookies topped with almond meringue. They're often stacked in a crisscross pattern and, because of that, their name in Norwegian means table stacking cookies. These are part of the Norwegian tradition known as "syv slag" which means "seven kinds", in which 7 kinds of cookies are always served at the Christmas celebration.

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Norwegian Table Stacking Cookies | Bordstabelbakkels

Norwegian Table Stacking Cookies | Bordstabelbakkels

Wafer-thin butter cookies topped with almond meringue. They're often stacked in a crisscross pattern and, because of that, their name in Norwegian means table stacking cookies. These are part of the Norwegian tradition known as "syv slag" which means "seven kinds", in which 7 kinds of cookies are always served at the Christmas celebration.

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Kjøttkaker i Brun Saus 

Kjøttkaker i Brun Saus 

Norwegian Meat Cakes in Gravy

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Verdens Beste or Kvæfjordkake | Norwegian World’s Best Cake

Verdens Beste or Kvæfjordkake | Norwegian World’s Best Cake

Norway's national cake, Verdens Beste, also known as Kvæfjordkake, was dubbed Norway's national cake in 2002. This is two layers of sponge cake baked with an almond-sprinkled meringue on top and sandwiched together with a pastry cream filling.

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Norwegian Table Stacking Cookies | Bordstabelbakkels

Norwegian Table Stacking Cookies | Bordstabelbakkels

Wafer-thin butter cookies topped with almond meringue. They're often stacked in a crisscross pattern and, because of that, their name in Norwegian means table stacking cookies. These are part of the Norwegian tradition known as "syv slag" which means "seven kinds", in which 7 kinds of cookies are always served at the Christmas celebration.

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Kringla

Kringla

These easy Kringla cookies are a traditional Scandinavian family favorite that’s perfect for Christmas, or any time of year! With just a few easy ingredients and no special equipment needed, you’ll have the softest, most pillowy cookies that you and your family will adore!

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Julekake : Norwegian Christmas Bread Recipe

Julekake : Norwegian Christmas Bread Recipe

Christmas Bread has never been easier. This simple kneading method produces a very sweet, buttery bread with very little hand work! See the recipe note and FAQ section for substitutes, serving and storage instructions.

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Lefse

Lefse

Lefse is a traditional Norwegian pastry made with potatoes, butter, cream and flour. With some sugar thrown in, these homemade pastries are the perfect holiday treats!

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