When I was in London two weeks ago, I had a fantastic chocolate fondant at Côte Brasserie in Westbourne Grove. (Their steak & frites were also amazing, but I’m not quite ready to try my hand at frying things, yet.) I want to try my hands at making chocolate fondants. Can anyone recommend a recipe, or… Continue reading Recommend recipe?
Category: Other bits
Banana Bran Muffins
These muffins were a lot less sweet than I thought they would be, if that makes any sense. The scent of cinnamon and bananas might have tricked me into thinking it would be sweeter. It definitely feels healthier than some of the other banana bran muffins recipes I’ve seen. There was actually a point where… Continue reading Banana Bran Muffins
Burning love
Sometimes you just want something warm, filling and bacon. This is one of those times. The original name of the dish is Brennende Kjærlighet/Brænnende kærlighed, and it is originally a Danish dish. However, the Norwegian adaption on Matprat.no, looked a bit more intriguing in terms of flavor profile. Also, there was cheese involved in the… Continue reading Burning love
Love hearts
The Love Hearts candy was quite big when I was in school. There was a definite interest in finding one that said the right thing. (And possibly send the perfect one to a crush…) And there’s definitely a nostalgic element to them. Now, I’m less interested in what they say… and only try to find… Continue reading Love hearts
Chili meatballs
These cocktail meatballs from Allrecipes quickly became a staple in my party food cookbook. I have modified a bit, to suit the Norwegian/Danish kitchen, and my own laziness. See, I buy the meatballs instead of making my own – which might be why I think it is dead easy. Essentially, you mix jelly/jam, chili sauce,… Continue reading Chili meatballs
Caramelized red onion and feta “pull-apart” bread
The cinnamon pull-apart bread made its round in the blogosphere a while ago – and boy, was it tasty. But I was intrigued when I saw the other side of the coin – the savory version at Pink Parsley. I modified a bit, the cheese and herb looked good, but I had a real craving… Continue reading Caramelized red onion and feta “pull-apart” bread
Mutton in cabbage
Mutton in cabbage, or Fårikål, in Norwegian, is one of the recipes that Norwegians view as traditional and Norwegian. It usually is made in the fall, and actually has a whole day dedicated to it. September 29. There are also groups dedicated to it, and friends will get together for dinner parties. It is about… Continue reading Mutton in cabbage
Milk chocolate sorbet
It may not be warm enough here for ice cream or sorbets – but it is always time for chocolate. I first saw this on Good Eats ‘n Sweet Treats; it is part of the Tuesdays with Dorie project. Intrigued by the concept, and having a love of chocolate, I rummaged through my cupboards and… Continue reading Milk chocolate sorbet
Chocolate and custard cupcakes
These are my mother’s chocolate cupcakes. Yummy and chocolatey, and the custard filling makes for a nice surprise inside. In my opinion, they’re also exceptional when eaten slightly frozen – when the custard is ice-cold and the chocolate is deliciously chocolatey. I’ve actually frozen almost all of the cupcakes from this batch – it stops… Continue reading Chocolate and custard cupcakes