Icelandic Recipes

"Midsummer would not be Midsummer without strawberries, and this is a simple Swedish recipe to make, to celebrate Midsummer, wherever you may be! In Scandinavia, the summer solstice is a magical time. The lavender twilight lasts until 11 p.m. and the day breaks again at about 2 a.m.; above the Arctic Circle, the sun doesn't sink below the horizon for..."

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Ingredients: cornflour, cornstarch...

"On the 3rd Thursday in April we in Iceland celebrate the 1st day of summer - if it is snow, rain or sun. It is a national bank holiday and my h2b wears short trousers that day - snow, rain or sun. Lummur are simmilar to pancakes but the dough is thicker. We make them round and sized like paddies. I like them with smoked salmon and fresh slices of cucumber,..."

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Ingredients: eggs, milk, raisins...

"These are made from scratch and taste much better than the ones you buy halfready or from the store. You can decorate them with your favorite seeds. I like my bagels with cream cheese, or fresh salad and salmon. Please tell me your toppings if you comment!"

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Ingredients: honey, oil, salt...

"This is a great rub or marinade for trout but you can also use salmon or other fish. I personally prefer freshly catched icelandic trout or salmon. It is the best! You should actually come and try it :-) The important thing is that the fish is absolutely fresh. Some people evenrecommend to freeze fish fillets before eating them raw. Cooking time..."

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Ingredients: fresh coriander, fresh gingerroot...

"I was trying to find a gooey cholatey brownie which would be good for me and still conqueer my cravings. This will fulfill all your requests, and beyond. If you like it sweet you might want to add 1/4 cup artificial sweetener or 1/2 cup sugar but i do not as i want to dark, bittery cocoa taste. The baking time will differ to your personal oven, i..."

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Ingredients: rice flour, cocoa, salt...

"These are from a householding and cookbook which they use in first grade. (6yrs olds). They are so simple as they can get and yet so delicious. Your kids can make them on their own, just help them with the oven."

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Ingredients: cinnamon, wheat bran...

"My husband loves fishing and the rivers and lakes have been rich. Half of our freezer is full with salmon and trout so i try to use some of it at least once a week. I prefere smoked salmon with this as it really gives a lot of flavour. Ideal is if you have some homebaked bread wih real butter with it. It can be a starter, a great lunch or a lighter..."

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Ingredients: eggs, milk, pasta...

"Mainly because of the title, I could not resist entering this recipe from "Cool Cuisine" (Traditional Icelandic Cuisine) by Nanna Rognvaldardottir. Per her intro: "These deep-fried balls should be eaten hot or warm. DO NOT make them too lrg or they will darken too much on the surface b4 they are cooked thru." Most of her intros..."

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Ingredients: eggs, milk, raisins...

"If you can't find reindeer/venison use lamb or beef. This is Christmas dish from Greenland."

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Ingredients: wild mushrooms, lemons, onions...

"ZWT6 - Scandinavia"

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Ingredients: margarine, potatoes, sugar...

"Leftover rice porridge is just as delicious the second time around when prepared in these thick, rustic pancakes - a favorite in Iceland and Norway. NOTE: Find rice porridge recipe here: Recipe#427115 Posted for ZWT 6 - Scandanavia"

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Ingredients: cinnamon, ground cardamom...