North Wild Kitchen

Tag: Mains

  • Sosekjøtt & Spring Mashed Potatoes

    Sosekjøtt & Spring Mashed Potatoes

    Norwegian sosekjøtt and Spring Mashed Potatoes
    Norwegian sosekjøtt and Spring Mashed Potatoes

    The sun is setting behind the mountain’s edge and as I look out the window, the trees sway in the gentle breeze. There’s an undeniable change happening as winter’s grasp seems to be giving way. Spring is officially here. And today, it’s Sunday.

    In the pot – gently simmering away – is a dish so simple, so classic, so unbelievably comforting it’s a wonder we don’t eat it more often. It’s the ideal Sunday dish; when the whole family has more time to take things slow, which in turn is reflected in the meal. Pieces of fatty chuck steak slowly cook in a rich, beef sauce flanked with onion slices a bay leaf. After a few hours, it’s ready. This perfect and simple stew called sosekjøtt, also referred to as kjøtt i morke “meat in the dark”.

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  • Norwegian Pancakes with Bacon, Syrup and Blueberry Compote (Fleskepannekaker)

    Norwegian Pancakes with Bacon, Syrup and Blueberry Compote (Fleskepannekaker)

    Norwegian Pancakes with Bacon, Sirup and Blueberry Compote (Fleskepannekaker)
    Norwegian Pancakes with Bacon, Sirup and Blueberry Compote (Fleskepannekaker)

    Fleskepannekaker takes the humble Norwegian pancake to the next level and turns it into a full meal. In other words, it’s the pimped out pancake.

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  • Pannekaker (Norwegian Pancakes)

    Pannekaker (Norwegian Pancakes)

    Norwegian Pancakes (Pannekaker)
    Norwegian Pancakes (Pannekaker)

    The smell of eggy batter cooking atop a skillet is almost unmistakable. It draws you in as it evokes loving memories to the forefront.

    Pancakes (pannekaker) are deeply embedded into the Norwegian food culture. They’re typical “farm to table” food, with the ingredients sourced from a working farm – eggs from the hens, grain from the fields, and milk from the cows.

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  • Bondeomelette

    Bondeomelette

    The near year is upon us and sometimes that means getting back into the swing of things takes a little more time. Even in the kitchen it’s nice to start with simple dishes following an excess of holiday meals and over the top dishes you reserve for one last bang to end the year on.

    When thinking about the first dish of the year to share with you, I couldn’t help but continuously glance over at the egg basket sitting near the kitchen window. It was full to the brim. And the excess eggs, somewhere around 48 eggs were taking up far too much space in the corner. You see our hens had stopped producing eggs when the weather turned toward the middle of autumn. The egg basket was empty. Mid-December, we peaked in the coop to discover a good handful of fresh eggs. We haven’t been able to use them up as fast as they have been coming, so a simple egg dish seemed not only appropriate but somewhat imperative.

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  • Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder and Cabbage with Pan-Fried Apples

    Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder and Cabbage with Pan-Fried Apples

    Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder and Cabbage with Pan-Fried ApplesScrumptious lamb, slow-cooked atop cabbage that has softened while baking in all the juices is just one of the autumn dishes I look forward to the most this time of year. The combination is simple. No fuss. Just allowing the flavors of the ingredients to shine. (more…)

  • The Southern Coast {Sørlandet} + Seawater-Poached Salmon Steaks

    The Southern Coast {Sørlandet} + Seawater-Poached Salmon Steaks

    The Southern Coast (Sørlandet) + Salt Water Salmon Steaks The Southern Coast (Sørlandet) + Salt Water Salmon SteaksA smoldering heat enveloped me as I gazed out from the brygge (docks) toward the sea; one hand shading my eyes from the sun’s bright rays. The blue waters appeared never ending – with small,  rocky, and only somewhat-barren islands jetting out as the seagulls danced around the them. The breeze gave only the slightest sense of relief from this year’s endless heat wave, but the beauty and tranquility of the landscape alone was enough to take my mind off of it. (more…)