There is one recipe in my mothers recipe book from 1957 that made me really curious. The name of the dish is “Prinsefisk” which means Prince Fish. I tried to find out where the name came from and found a fascinating story. In 1957 this recipe was 101 years old. Now this recipe is 164 years old anno 2020. It is considered a festive dish from Bergen, in Norway these days. The dish came about because of a real prince.
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Norwegian Brun Suppe (Brown Soup) and Skinkegrateng (Ham and Macaroni Casserole)
In november 1957 my mother has Ham and Macaroni Casserole, Brown Soup and Raw Vegetables on the menu for 322 people to a cost of 1, 49 NOK (14 cents) per person. I have recreated the menu, however made it for a few persons.
Italiensk Sallat (Cole Slaw)
When I was growing up my mother used to make sandwiches with this sallad. I loved it and we called it Italian sallad. Now I realize it is what we call Cole Slaw and use as a side with meat these days. However my mother would make Smørbrød with this sallad when I was growing up in Norway.
Meatloaf with Tomato Sauce
Looking through my mothers recipes I found one I really wanted to try to make, Meatloaf with Tomato Sauce. I have had meatloaf often through the years, but actually never with tomato sauce, only with gravy. So I made up my mind to try this recipe. I have to say I love it!
Norwegian Viktoriasuppe (Victoriasoup)
In Norway’s traditional cooking when I grew up, a dinner would always be a main dish and dessert. So in my mothers menues there is always a main dish, sides of vegetables and a dessert or a soup. Soups were used in all variations. I think it was economical and a way to use theContinue reading “Norwegian Viktoriasuppe (Victoriasoup)”
Norwegian “Betasuppe”
On my mothers menu one cold October day 1957 she is making Norwegian “Betasuppe” (Rootvegetable and meat soup) and “Pannekaker” (thin pancakes). It is for 309 people and the total price per person is 1, 84 NOK (about 17 cents). Norwegian “Betasuppe” is one of my absolute favorite Norwegian soups. It is a super tasty meat and vegetable soup. Going through my mothers recipes I just stared when I saw the main dish on the menu: Betasuppe! I just couldn´t wait to try to make it!
Norwegian Kransekake
Kransekake, the main piece on a Norwegian partytable. Kransekake, with its tower of granulated almond paste rings, is the signature cake of Norway and a staple at wedding, anniversary, birthday, and holiday celebrations. This cake is the Crown Jewel of what my mother taught me. She used to make this for so many parties for family but also as orders from people in the community who had special celebrations.
Kveite with potatoes, vegetables, cucumbers and Sour Cream
This fish called Kveite in Norwegian my mother used to make for special occations like the first Day of Christmas or New Years Day. It was my favorite dish and we did not eat this more than a couple times a year during special Holidays. She used to boil it in a special way and serve it cold with hot potatoes, vegetables and sour cream that she made with whipped cream, vinegar and a pinch of sugar. The fish was always served as whole steaks and she would decorate the serving tray beautifully. Tonight I made it exactly like my mom used to.
Norwegian Potatoe Lefse
I learned to bake Lefse from my mom as a little girl. This potatoe Lefse we used to make from leftover potatoes. It was always a treat. It is really the most simple Norwegian Lefse. There are so many kinds. But I loved this one and we would get it more often than the more fancy one´s that took more time and ingredients to make. This could be a treat on a sunday from some left over potatoes from the week.
Norwegian “Kokoskake”
Norwegian Coconut Cake is so good! It is also so easy and quick to make. My mom used to make this. It just melts in your mouth. It is more candy than cake.
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