Authentic Norwegian Cooking — Astrid Karlsen Scott
A practical, richly illustrated collection of over 300 traditional Norwegian recipes that makes regional home cooking accessible to contemporary kitchens, with clear instructions, full‑color photography, and bilingual recipe titles.
Key Features
- Author: Astrid Karlsen Scott
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 192 pages
- Photography: Full‑color photographs throughout
- Audience: Home cooks, fans of Scandinavian cuisine, and readers interested in regional foodways
Product Details
Astrid Karlsen Scott gathers an extensive range of Norwegian dishes—preserves, seafood, hearty mains, breads, and desserts—sourced from across Norway’s regions and culinary traditions. Recipes highlighted include pickled mackerel; marinated salmon; stuffed cabbage leaves; lamb roll; Bergen pretzels; spinach pie; rhubarb soup; thick rice pancakes; sweet cardamom bread; and marzipan cake. Instructions are straightforward and kitchen‑friendly, with recipe titles provided in both English and Norwegian and a complete index for easy navigation. The book pairs practical technique notes with evocative photography to guide replication and inspire meal planning.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Rooted in Norway’s seasonal rhythms and regional ingredients, the collection reflects a cuisine shaped by coastal fisheries, mountain farms, and preservation methods developed for long winters. Astrid Karlsen Scott’s Norwegian heritage and cultural knowledge inform the selection and presentation, preserving traditional flavors while adapting methods for modern home cooks.
Physical Specifications
- Binding: Paperback
- Pages: 192
- Dimensions: 11 × 8.5 × 0.6 in (27.9 × 21.6 × 1.5 cm)
- Weight: 1.71 lb (0.77 kg)
- Made in: United States