Fresh off the grill Photo: MatPrat This Scandinavian-inspired grilling recipe, easy and delicious, is sure to make it to the top of your summer favorites list. Kristi Bissell Taste of Norway Editor The Norwegian American This Scandinavian-inspired weeknight grilling recipe is sure to make it to the top of your summer favorites list. The method of grilling white fish in foil is an ingenious one. The fish steams inside the packet along with a handful of tender, flavorful vegetables. No sticking to the grill and no flipping halfway through! This dish also creates its own sauce as the herb butte ..read more

Baking your way to Midsummer magic with The Farmer’s Daughter These Edible Flower Shortbread Cookies are the dreamiest. Every step of their creation is whimsical and oh so beautiful. Lori Ann Reinhall Editor-in-chief The Norwegian American With a Midsummer salad so aesthetic and so delicious, it seemed like a bit of a challenge to find a dessert to top off the celebration. Fortunately, I happened to come across a food blog “The Farmer’s Daughter” (the-farmersdaughter.com) that is nothing less than a treasure chest of baking recipes. Among them, I found Kelsey Siemens’ Edible Flower Shortbrea ..read more

Start your day right with an easy-to-make breakfast delight Photo: Kristi Bissell Vanilla Overnight Oats with Cinnamon are fast and easy to make but big on taste and nutrition. Kristi Bissell Taste of Norway Editor The Norwegian American Overnight oats are a refreshing, ultra-creamy version of oatmeal that is served chilled. Best of all, you can whip up a batch in minutes in the evening and have breakfast ready to go in the refrigerator nearly all week long! This recipe takes less than five minutes to prepare, and no cooking is required—the oats simply soak for a minimum of 3 hours and they ..read more

Inspired by snow and ice Photo: Kristi Bissell The classic dessert Omelette Norvégienne, also known as Baked Alaska, is sure to be a crowd-pleaser this 17th of May or on any festive occasion. Kristi Bissell Taste of Norway Editor The Norwegian American Lori Ann Reinhall Editor-in-chief The Norwegian American Omelette Norvégienne—known in North America as Baked Alaska—is a retro dessert that is has recently been making a comeback on food blogs. And why shouldn’t it? It is not particularly hard to make, looks extremely impressive, and tastes absolutely divine. So, with the recent Arctic Encoun ..read more

A sumptuous toast to Norwegian Constitution Day Photo: Mattea Bertling Lori Ann Reinhall Editor-in-chief The Norwegian American Soon it will be the 17th of May, and what could be more appropriate for your celebration than champagne or refreshing raspberry sorbet? Better yet, why not combine the two in a luscious libation! Fortunately, we have just the recipe for your special day, a special take on the classic Kir Royale, Syttende Mai style. What could possibly be better for Norwegian Constitution Day! Why not ice cream? For a cocktail, sorbet works better than ice cream. Sorbet is dairy-free ..read more

An exotic Norwegian cocktail full of spicy inspiration Lori Ann Reinhall Editor-in-chief The Norwegian American Photo courtesy of Pier 42 Celebrate the exotic world of Peer Gynt with a cocktail from Pier 42 at Hotel Amerikalinjen. For music lovers or anyone traveling to Oslo, a stop at the Opera House is almost a must—to attend a world-class performance or to simply to admire this architectural gem created by the world-renowned firm Snøhetta. And while in the neighborhood, you may want stop at one of the cities most popular bars, Pier 42 at the Hotel Amerikalinjen. With award-winning bartend ..read more

A tangy taste of Easter Photo courtesy of MatPrat In Norway, oranges have long been associated with Easter, making this recipe for Panna Cotta with Orange Sauce a perfect påske treat. Kristi Bissell Taste of Norway Editor The Norwegian American Panna cotta is one of the simplest desserts you can make, yet it is incredibly tasty and good! If you make this smooth velvety vanilla pudding and a tangy orange sauce to go with it, you will have the perfect Easter dessert. What makes this dessert particularly perfect for påske is its orange sauce. Oranges are a symbol of Easter in Norway, and Norweg ..read more

Prepare a perfect leg of lamb for your Easter table Photos: Nevada Berg Serving lamb for påske is not an old tradition in Norway, but today, it is a popular tradition. Nevada Berg’s recipe brings a Nordic twist to this new Easter classic with its herb and citrus sauce, inspired by the copious amounts of oranges found everywhere at this time of the year. Nevada Berg North Wild Kitchen Visiting friends usually means finding yourself sharing cake and coffee among a centerpiece of overflowing, grapefruit-sized oranges gleaning from a warmer Spanish climate. It is a tradition owing itself to a ti ..read more

Head out on a culinary adventure with North Wild Kitchen Nevada Berg of North Wild Kitchen will lead two culinary tours through Norway in 2024. Lori Ann Reinhall Editor-in-chief The Norwegian American These days, there’s been quite a bit of buzz about Nevada Berg and North Wild Kitchen, not in the least in our own newspaper. After all, Nevada is regarded as one of Norway’s top food writers. With her food blog and two bestselling cookbooks, the American-Norwegian culinary star has made a name for herself on both sides of the Atlantic. Nevada’s first cookbook, North Wild Kitchen, was nominated ..read more

Billowy wheat buns will with luscious cream for Valentine’s Day and Lent Photo: MatPrat This Valentine’s Day, why not show your love to someone special to you by baking some billowy, beautiful, and delicious Hjerteboller—Heart Buns? They are also an excellent choice for the Lenten season, sure to please your family and friends. Kristi Bissell Taste of Norway Editor The Norwegian American Succulent wheat buns are filled with fluffy cream and fresh raspberries! They have a little extra love that you can bake for Valentine’s Day, or whenever you want to make a special treat for someone you love ..read more