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Potatoes Lyonnaise
By norsegal8
Toss the potatoes halfway through the microwave session to prevent uneven cooking
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large onion (about 14 ounces), halved pole to pole and sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 3 cups)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or 1/2 teaspoon table salt)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 pounds medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves
Swedish Rye Cookies
By norsegal8
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until smooth
- 1 cup butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup light rye flour
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water
Soft & Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
By norsegal8
These humble cookies may seem old-fashioned, but their signature oatmeal cookie flavor and soft/chewy texture never...
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup brown sugar, to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- heaping 1/2 teaspoon salt*
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3/4 cup King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour or 100% White Whole Wheat Flour
- 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 1/2 cups raisins (golden or regular), or currants
- If you use salted butter, reduce salt to 1/2 level teaspoon.
Norwegian Fancy Sticks (Hjortebakelse)
By norsegal8
In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar together; add the eggs and beat until light
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- hot fat for frying
- powdered sugar
Danish Pumpernickel (Rugbrød)
By norsegal8
In a large bowl, combine the cracked wheat, cereal or rye flour with the boiling water
- 2 cups coarse cracked wheat, 7-grain cereal or dark rye flour
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 packages active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
- 1/2 cup dark corn syrup or light molasses
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons caraway seed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
Baked Artichokes with Gorgonzola and Herbs
By norsegal8
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
- Salt
- 4 artichokes
- 3 lemons, plus 1 lemon
- 10 ounces mild Gorgonzola cheese, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons cream
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, plus 1 tablespoon
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vodka Sauce
By norsegal8
IN A HEAVY, large skillet, simmer the marinara sauce and vodka over low heat, stirring often, until the mixture red...
- 3 cups Marinara sauce
- 1 cup vodka
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper, plus more to taste
Chocolate Ribbon Pound Cake
By norsegal8
A candy-like filling in this cake is sure to please any sweet tooth
- FILLING
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoon lemon zest
- CAKE
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Skillet Lemon Souffle
By norsegal8
Don’t open the oven door during the first seven minutes of baking, but do check the soufflé regularly for donene...
- 5 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar (4 3/4 ounces)
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- 1/3 cup juice and 1 teaspoon grated zest from 2 to 3 lemons
- 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Scandinavian Dark Rye Bread
By norsegal8
I recently had a request for a dark bread that was served in Sweden
- 2 envelopes active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1/2 cup dark molasses
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons caraway seeds, optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups rye meal or cracked wheat
- 3 to 4 cups bread flour