A sweet addition to holiday baking, this marzipan wreath is brimming full of raisins, cranberries and candied orange peel. It serves as an ideal baked good for a crowd, or when you just want to have a nice treat. Each bite is sweet and tangy with hints of citrus and almond throughout, the flavors of […] The post Marzipan Wreath with Dried Fruits (Julekringle) appeared first on North Wild Kitchen ..read more

Flaky and buttery with a crunchy bite of pearl sugar, these Norwegian Pastry Cookies, terteringer, are a great addition to holiday baking. Terteringer ‘tart rings’, also known as fløteringer ‘cream rings’ and prestegårdsringer ‘parsonage rings’ are old-fashioned cookies that will pop up here and again in various cookie tins. I first came across these in […] The post Norwegian Pastry Cookies (Terteringer) appeared first on North Wild Kitchen ..read more

Holiday baking is once again upon us, and as cookie tins are being filled there is one cookie becoming ever so popular these days that it would be amiss not to include it. Vepsebol, which translates to ´wasp nests’, are meringue cookies filled with coarse pieces of dark chocolate and almonds, and are sure to […] The post Meringue Cookies with Dark Chocolate and Almonds (Vepsebol) appeared first on North Wild Kitchen ..read more

Norwegian Anise Pretzels, aniskringler, are soft and fluffy pretzels with faint pops of sweet licorice in every bite thanks to the anise seeds strewn about. Long a tradition, many people bake and serve them during jul, Christmas time. They are wonderfully aromatic, filling the kitchen with a sweet smell as they bake. While still warm, […] The post Norwegian Anise Pretzels (Aniskringler) appeared first on North Wild Kitchen ..read more

Meatloaf ‘kjøttpudding‘ can be so underrated – until you get one that is tender, juicy and practically melts in your mouth. I’ve made this Lingonberry-Glazed Venison Meatloaf for friends and family and they always rave about it and request it again and again. I like to use a combination of venison (or moose) and beef, […] The post Lingonberry-Glazed Venison Meatloaf (viltkjøttpudding) appeared first on North Wild Kitchen ..read more

This post is made in partnership with Seafood from Norway October brings with it the vibrancy of changing leaves, crisp and cold days, and many reminders to enjoy the season outdoors before winter arrives swiftly. It also happens to be Seafood Month, and what better way to celebrate the end of autumn than with a comforting […] The post Hearty Salmon Pumpkin Soup (fiskesuppe med laks og gresskar) appeared first on North Wild Kitchen ..read more

There’s just something exquisite about pavlova, which exudes an elegance amidst its simplicity. A pillowy soft meringue serves as the canvas for whatever the heart desires and the season provides. It lends itself as a lighter dessert that’s nothing short of satisfying with a showstopper appearance. With autumn in full swing, I like to make […] The post Lingonberry-Poached Pear Pavlova appeared first on North Wild Kitchen ..read more

The last Tuesday in September is Norway’s designated Apple Day ‘epledagen’ where we celebrate this harvest fruit, which is the second most popular fruit in the country. Norway’s climate provides a long ripening time throughout the summer with cool nights and warm days that is ideal for apple varieties with thin skins that are crisp […] The post ‘Epledagen’: Apple Recipe Round-Up appeared first on North Wild Kitchen ..read more

The last Tuesday in September is Norway’s designated epledagen ‘Apple Day’. The day is a celebration of this harvest fruit, which is the second most popular fruit in the country (source: frukt.no). The long ripening time throughout the summer with cool nights and warm days is ideal for providing apple varieties with thin skins that […] The post Custard Apple Cake (Stjørdalsblink) appeared first on North Wild Kitchen ..read more

This post is made in partnership with Seafood from Norway The cool and misty mornings with twirling leaves descending from their perches signal that autumn has once again arrived in our northern home. Flavors of fall become the focus with rich dishes at the center to keep us cozy as the warmer temperatures slowly diminish. A […] The post Salmon with Brown Butter Chanterelles, Hazelnuts & Sage appeared first on North Wild Kitchen ..read more