Krumkaker are my all time favourite Norwegian biscuit. Ingredients 4 eggs 200 g sugar (nearly 1 cup) 200 g butter 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (available in Indian spice shops under the name of Elaichi) 250 g (2 cups) flour Method Whisk eggs and sugar to make stiff eggnog Mix in the melted butter, cardamom and sifted four until fairly thick. Heat the krumkaker … [Read more...] about Krumkaker (Norwegian)
Sponge Cake
I had way too many eggs so make these sponge cakes to go into the freezer for future use. Ingredients: 6 eggs 180 g sugar (200 ml) 180 g cake flour (350 ml) 1/2 -1/4 teaspoon baking powder Method: 1.Whip the eggs until light and fluffy, gradually adding the sugar, until thick 2. Fold in the sieved flour (I often don't bother to sieve flour, but in this recipe it … [Read more...] about Sponge Cake
Choc chip banana muffins
Ingredients: 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup softened butter 2 large eggs 5 ml vanilla essence 1 cup mashed bananas (about 4 small or 3 large 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon bicarb 1 tsp salt 2 pinches cinnamon 2 cups chocolate chips Method: Preheat oven to 180 C 1. In an electric mixing bowl, beat the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. 2. … [Read more...] about Choc chip banana muffins
Middlecut patties
Ingredients: 1 tin Middlecut fish (you'll find it near the tinned tuna) 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (3 slices bread) 1 onion, finely chopped 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley 1 dessertspoon mayonnaise a little tomato sauce a little Worcester sauce salt and pepper 1 egg flour Method: 1. Mix all ingredients in a food processor. Include the fish bones as they are a good … [Read more...] about Middlecut patties
Fish with cheese sauce
Ingredients: 500 g cooked white fish, flaked (I used frozen I & J hake medallions and cooked them for a short time on low heat in the microwave) 250 g cooked potatoes, mashed 2 Tablespoons melted butter 3 eggs, separated 125 ml (1/2 cup) Cheddar cheese, finely grated 50 ml milk 2 teaspoons parsley, finely chopped 1 tsp salt 1/4 teaspoon … [Read more...] about Fish with cheese sauce