Cheese & Dairy Dishes
Jarlsberg Oven-Baked Omelette - A Scandinavian Take on the Frittata
Norway's Jarlsberg cheese, with its smooth, nutty flavor, pairs perfectly with leftover ham in this quick and easy oven-baked omelette.
Trina Hahnemann’s Frittatas with Tomatoes, Bacon, and Chives
Trina Hahnemann gives frittatas a Nordic flair in this recipe from her 2009 The Scandinavian Cookbook.
Kari's Savory Havarti Cheese Cookies with Caraway
Denmark's famed Havarti cheese and caraway seeds combine to flavor these tempting appetizers.
Danish Cheese Fondue
Enjoy the rich and unique flavors of Danish cheeses in this easy-to-prepare fondue. A great company dish, whether served as an appetizer or as a fun entrée.
Microwavable Rommegrot
Norway's classic comfort dish, cream porridge, becomes accessible to busy modern cooks in this streamlined but still heartening recipe. Be sure to serve it with plenty of melted butter, cinnamon, and sugar.
Ostabrauð (Hot Icelandic Cheese Bread)
Ostabrauð (Hot Icelandic Cheese Bread) is particularly good when prepared on dark, dense rye bread with a Scandinavian goat's-milk cheese such as Swedish Getost.
Tips for Buying and Storing Cheese
A great list to keep on hand when selecting and storing Scandinavian cheeses such as Jarlsberg, Gjetost, Danablu, Havarti, and Adelost.
15-minute Homemade Butter
Easy recipe for making homemade butter within fifteen minutes
Gjetost Fondue
A savory, alcohol-free fondue made with Norway's own gjetost cheese
Smoked Salmon Cakes Benedict
Salmon Cakes Benedict - a Nordic take on a tried - and tired - classic
Smoked Salmon Quiche with Dandelion Buds
Smoked salmon quiche, enriched by Spring's first foraged dandelion buds
Basic Recipe for Homemade Icelandic Skyr
Basic recipe for homemade skyr
Elizabeth's 8-Layer Gjetost Appetizer
Kari's attempt to recreate a lost family recipe for an 8-layer gjetost appetizer
Elizabeth's 8-Layer Gjetost Appetizer
Kari's attempt to recreate a lost family recipe for an 8-layer gjetost appetizer
Finnish Egg Butter
Egg butter is the traditional topping for Finnish Karelian pastries.
