Organized according to Norway’s five seasons, the book features 90 sweet and savory recipes and includes traditional baked goods for Norwegian holidays and other celebrations and special occasions. Stunning photography captures the delicate details, showing how the seasons shape what’s going into the oven and onto the plate each time of the year: Rustic Spelt Crackers, Candied Almond Cake, Wild Blueberry and Oregano Bread, Troll Cream Oatmeal Cookies, or Lefse with Cinnamon Buttercream. Steeped in Nordic tradition, but delivered with a thoroughly modern twist, this new collection will delight home cooks.
This cookbook is more than just a collection of Norwegian dishes. It is an exploration of the where, the why, and the how—the history and stories beyond the plate. There are traditional recipes that have been passed down for centuries, as well as newer recipes that are so embedded in the food culture that it seems like they’ve been traditional Norwegian dishes all along. I also include recipes that utilize Norwegian ingredients in creative and innovative ways. Together, these create a more complete and accurate picture of Norwegian cuisine and how Norwegians eat today.
“There is much to like about Nevada Berg’s “North Wild Kitchen”, a Norwegian book where I found a number of well-written recipes to add to my repertoire, including simple potato dumplings, cabbage rolls stuffed with venison and a delightfully adaptable apple cake.”