Recipezaar: Icelandic recipes

Rutmus

Sat, 06 Dec 2003 20:00:40 -0500

I love this, though I will admit that for some it is an acquired taste. I like to top mine with lingon berry sauce, whole cranberry relish would do. It is pronounced 'Rootmoose' or 'rut-Muss' depending on where the speaker is from. I am from the states so I tend to say 'rootmoose'. -- posted by KookieMomster

Berlinarbollur Filled Doughnuts

Thu, 01 Apr 2004 20:00:16 -0500

They are known as Berlin doughnuts throughout Scandinavia. This version, from Iceland, has a rich vanilla filling. -- posted by Olga Drozd

Baked Fish from Iceland

Tue, 09 Nov 2004 20:00:43 -0500

This recipe is from a childrens cook book published by UNICEF. This meal used to be our familys favourite. It is very easy and delicious. -- posted by Swiss Miss

Andreas Viestad's Chicken With Saffron and Cinnamon

Thu, 05 May 2005 16:46:49 -0400

Another wonderful Andreas Viestad recipe, one of few for chicken. He adapted this one from a medieval Icelandic cookbook; the spices indicate that it probably was a dish for the wealthy. Amazingly, the amount of cinnamon is not overpowering here, and the dish is best with "skin-on" chicken. If you don't like chicken livers, substitute 1/2 chicken bouillon cube. Prep time includes a day of marinating (if you choose that option). -- posted by EdsGirlAngie

Icelandic Cocoa Soup

Tue, 13 Sep 2005 15:49:26 -0400

Posted for Zaar World Tour 2005. Just picked this recipe up when I was in Iceland from a cookbook called Cool Dishes. I think kids might really like this recipe, and it's relatively healthy too! A dessert soup might tickle their fancy. The book recommends serving this with crumbled rusks. Have not tried this recipe yet. -- posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend

Rye Bread Soup With Cream

Tue, 13 Sep 2005 15:49:41 -0400

Posted for Zaar World Tour 2005. Just picked this recipe up when I was in Iceland from a cookbook called Cool Dishes. Sounds different but very appealling. Cooking time includes soaking time. Have not tried this dish yet. -- posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend

Smoked Salmon Tartare on Toasted Points

Mon, 07 Nov 2005 20:52:14 -0500

This appetizer is very good. Served this recently at a gathering and the people who were invited kept repeating how wonderful it was. The lemon juice brings out the flavor in an otherwise flavorful dish. Courtesy of Emeril Lagasse, 2003. -- posted by Manami

Potato Flatbread (Kartofluflatbrauth)

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 15:25:49 -0400

from The Complete Scandinavian Cookbook Posted for Zaar World Tour 2006 -- posted by Charlotte J

Icelandic Curds (Skyr)

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 15:26:51 -0400

Posted for Zaar World Tour 2006 Icelanders eat skyr as a dessert with sugar or cream. (Or fruit.) -- posted by Charlotte J

Icelandic Coffee Wreath (Fyltur Hveitibraudskrans)

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:11:45 -0500

The Icelandics have a practical and down to earth approach to all of their cooking and baking, but they are exceptionally skilled at making wonderful things to go with coffee! -- posted by Olga Drozd

Icelandic Pancakes With Whipped Cream (Crepes) (Ponnukikur Med

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 14:20:42 -0500

This Icelandic dessert is traditional served with afternoon coffee or after a meal. I like them for brunch, too. -- posted by Olga Drozd

Midsummer Swedish Strawberry Compote - Jordgubbskräm

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 10:09:20 -0400

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 weeks. This year, 2007, Midsummer Eve, the beginning of the three day official holiday, falls on June 25. Throughout Scandinavia, families and friends gather to decorate the maypole with birch leaves and wildflowers, make flower crowns for women and girls, dance around the maypole, sing summer songs and feast on pickled herring, new potatoes, and aquavit. In addition, many families have their own special foods that they traditionally serve as the Midsummer meal. These are usually dishes that can be prepared ahead of time and easily served outdoors. -- posted by French Tart

Hamhorns

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:50:21 -0400

This is perfect to have in the freezer as they defrost quickly and go both, for a snack or a light dinner with salad. You can even use them for breakfast or brunch and they are great for picnics or trips to the country side. They are a classic! And it is yeast free! -- posted by Iceland

Icelandic Guacamole Nachos

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:06:53 -0400

I call it Icelandic as I found it in an Icelandic newspaper and it really IS typical. We love easy, yummy food and this is great as a snack or side dish. -- posted by Iceland

Deep-Fried Fish in Batter (Iceland)

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:49:27 -0400

*Djupsteiktur Fiskur* in Icelandic, this recipe could more aptly be named "Iceland Does the Fish Part of Britain's Fish & Chips" -- Long, but accurate. :-) Although I've lived here in Iceland for 4+ yrs now, I've posted only a handful of Icelandic recipes. I decided to remedy that, went to the library yesterday & found *Cool Cuisine* (Traditional Icelandic Cuisine) by Nanna Rognvaldardottir. Per her intro: "When the British Army occupied Iceland in 1940, it didn't take enterprising Icelanders long to discover what to offer the soldiers & the 1st fish & chips spot opened in Reykjavik a few wks later." Iceland is known for its fish & potatoes, so this was a natural for them. (Time does not include 30 min resting time for batter) *Enjoy* ! -- posted by twissis

Curried Haddock With Pineapple (Iceland)

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 01:17:11 -0400

*Ysurettir Med Ananas og Karri* in Icelandic, this recipe is a veggie-rich, 1-dish meal found in *Cool Cuisine* (Traditional Icelandic Cuisine) by Nanna Rognvaldardottir. Per her intro, "A festive fish dish dating back to the early 1980s. There are many variations on this theme & the dish is often topped w/cheese." (15 min time was allowed for ingredient prep) *Enjoy* ! -- posted by twissis

Prawns in Cream Sauce (Iceland)

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:49:03 -0400

When I turned the pg of *Cool Cuisine* (Traditional Icelandic Cuisine) by Nanna Rognvaldardottir & read this recipe, it made me so hungry that I went straight to my kitchen for some food! Per her intro, "This is a luxurious dish! Altho langostines, prawns & other crustaceans now enjoy great popularity in Iceland, this has not always been the case. They were not commonly eaten a few decades ago, but Icelanders discovered these delicacies in a big way in the 1970s & have been making up for their earlier neglect ever since." This recipe has me thinking I should join their mission for our next spec occasion! (Time does not include the 30 min refrigeration time) *Enjoy* ! -- posted by twissis

Shrimp Salad (Iceland)

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:03:10 -0400

*Raekjusalat" in Icelandic, this shrimp salad recipe is from *Cool Cuisine* (Traditional Icelandic Cuisine) by Nanna Rognvaldardottir. Per her intro, "Salad dips like this have been very popular in Iceland since the 1960s. They are usually served on crackers at parties or used as sandwich filling much like in the U.S." (This recipe begins w/eggs already hard-boiled, so that cooking time has not been included" *Enjoy* ! -- posted by twissis

Not so Universal Dipping Sauce (Iceland)

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 22:48:10 -0400

*Kokkteilsosa* in Icelandic, this recipe from *Cool Cuisine* (Traditional Icelandic Cuisine) by Nanna Rognvaldardottir surprised me - mainly due to her intro: "This universal dipping sauce became popular in Iceland in the 1960s & is served w/chips, hamburgers, fried & deep-fried fish, fried chicken & other types of fast food. Some people even put it on their pizza." IMO this sauce is much more unique to Iceland than it is universal to anywhere in the universe! (Time does not include chill time) *Enjoy* ! -- posted by twissis

Love Balls (Aka Astarpungar in Iceland)

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 22:48:32 -0400

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 have contained such fun, historical & colorful info that I was disappointed she did not give us the history of this recipe title. This is your basic raisin fritter & is commonly used as a sml sweet treat for children (after school & otherwise). Pls see note at the end of the prep Re Yield & Times. *Enjoy* ! -- posted by twissis

Potato Salad (Kartoflusalat in Iceland)

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 22:49:24 -0400

This is my final recipe entry from *Cool Cuisine* (Traditional Icelandic Cuisine) by Nanna Rognvaldardottir & I suppose it's only fitting it should feature the much-revered potato. Per the intro: "Potato salad is served w/many meat dishes, esp steaks, grilled meat & sausages. There is a wide variety of recipes, but this 1 is the most popular." (This recipe begins w/the eggs & potatoes already cooked, so that time is not reflected) *Enjoy* ! -- posted by twissis

Icelandic Frómas

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:18:16 -0500

[fromash] This is what many Icelanders have for Christmas desert, believe it or not. The cook (the housewife)hids an almond in the bottom. The one who later finds it in his/her desert bowl gets a little present, the almond-present. This also ensures that all the thing is eaten. Many families make different tastes of it but the most common are strawberry, pinapple, lemon or cherry. -- posted by Iceland

Sailing Starters

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:45:36 -0400

I came up with this as the ham i wanted to use was so short that i could not wrap it around the slices of melon. I came out much better and it is great for picky eaters like me as i do not like to blend my foods. That way allows me to have a piece of melon, eat the ham in one bite and finish of with some more melon. A great starter, serve with dry, sparkling white wine. -- posted by Iceland

Fish Cakes

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:13:20 -0400

i found this in a booklet from a local supermarket and it was just the thing i had planed for dinner tonight. I adopted it and added some more spices. It is great for potluck, brown bagging and can be frozen. They are high in protein and very tasty. Serve with any kind of your favorite sauce to make them special. For dinner we have a lot of green salad with them and some kind of tomato-based sauce. -- posted by Iceland

Lummur

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:23:52 -0400

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, any type of cheese, whipped cream and strawberries, my favorite jam or just plain. They are best fresh and still warm but the keep quite well and you can take them with you. I have not tried freezing them but it should be ok. -- posted by Iceland

Brown Bag Protein

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:29:55 -0400

Finaly the perfect cookie which is high in protein and will canqueer at least some of you nasty cravings! I was looking for this sooo long but finaly i am confident enough to post my own protein bar-cookie recipe. I make these and the end for some days if you keep them in a box. i take 2-3 for a post worout snack and they are also great as a substitute in your coffee break. Now talking baout dipping them into you latte for the prefect breakfast! -- posted by Iceland

Super Sleuth's Secret Summer Wine Cooler - for Twissis!

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:57:44 -0400

A special drink that I made up for our wonderful cheerleader, who cheered the Cafe ZMAKK Gypsies on during ZWT4.......Twissis, this is hopefully a new wine cooler recipe for you, with a bit of a twist, TWIST eh?? Too funny! Enjoy it whilst revelling in almost 24 hours of sunlight in Iceland during the summer........maybe pop in a FRESH blueberry or two for a dramatic change! Serve this with a TWIZZLE stick and twirl the night away. (The preparation time is for the strawberries to freeze.) -- posted by French Tart

Broccoli Pasta With Salmon

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:43:49 -0400

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 fare dinner. -- posted by Iceland

Soft Chocolate Pikes

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:59:58 -0400

I recently fel in love with cookies as i only have to make them once and they keep up to one or two weeks in your cookie jar. Well, if you let them. That way i do not waste anymore tears of left over cake which i have to trow away. We are only two and sometimes, we just feel for a bite of cake but we can never finisih it all - and we should not even if we could. This is a simple recipe for choclate cookies which are simple and good. -- posted by Iceland

Oatmeal Cookies

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:49:09 -0400

I love oatmeal and i eat it regulary for breakfast. I sometimes have it even for lunch or dinner and when i am hungry and need something good and that fast i even love more to have an oatmealcookie handy to dip into my latte. If you like you can skip half of the honey and the oil but add 1 cup dark choclate chips or raisins. -- posted by Iceland

Easy Tapas

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:47:20 -0400

i often have problems finding the right starter. This is perfect, especially if you have something going on in the oven or are serving a lighter dinner or another variation of Tapas. These are also nice as a late dessert served with some heavier wine as you would do if served as a starter.I often need something good and healthy around 3 or 4 p.m and i have made these and enjoyed a cup of Earl Grey Tea with them. Kids friendly i recommend apple juice. Note: i use light home baked bread, evoo and organic honey for these Tapas. If you honey is hard you can make it liquid again by putting the jar into cooking hot water. ATT!The amounts are of course some kind of guess. It depends on your bread in how many slices you want/ have to cut it. -- posted by Iceland

Wild Mushroom Terrine

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:52:06 -0400

with pickled onion and spinach n top of baby leek salad tassed in sherry vinaigrette. From Völundur Snær Chef. www.volundur.com It is pretty certain that this will be found to be a very pleasing dish indeed. It is fresh in taste utilizing pure veggetables, and certainly low in fat. Use 1 terrine mold (about 1 1/2 inch wide, at least 2 inch high and about 5 inch long). -- posted by Iceland

Breakfast Bar

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:01:50 -0400

Breakfast. Well. It says it all i think. I use spelt flakes but you can use any flaky morning cereal. I prefere muesli with raisin and nuts but again, feel free to use the one you like. I recomend coffee or a glass of milk with this. -- posted by Iceland

Fish in the Sea

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:03:36 -0400

This is simple, healthy and good food. The way i like it. -- posted by Iceland

Flowers in the Garden

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:05:08 -0400

This is simple, healthy and good. The way i like it. -- posted by Iceland

Amarula Colada

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:48:03 -0400

For a girlie night out, decorated with a cherry it is such a treat! I recommend to put loads of crushed ice to make this drink super creamy. -- posted by Iceland

Silver of the Sea - Icelandic Pickled Herring and Potato Salad

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:16:48 -0400

In Iceland herring is callled the 'Silver of the Sea'. The most likely reason for the name is that this fish was the source of great wealth during the first half of the twentieth centry. In Iceland, pickled herring is a great delicacy and is frequently served as an appetizer in a kind of salad. This recipe is from the cookbook "Delicious Iceland" by Chef Volundur Snaer Volundarson. -- posted by Chef Regina V. Smith

Quesadillas With Chilies and Olives

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:13:13 -0500

This is perfect for a lighter lunch served with fresh green salad or as a finger food at any party. -- posted by Iceland

Coconut Cake

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:28:26 -0500

This is great for any party or potlock as it is fast to make and easy to take. I make it in the Christmas season but it always works as it is festive but still simple. -- posted by Iceland

Vineterta

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:20:06 -0500

A traditional Icelandic prune torte - though the name means "Vienna Torte". -- posted by Chef #1110637

Bagels

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:45:34 -0500

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! -- posted by Iceland

Rice Krispies Muffins

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:49:15 -0500

This is so easy to make and yet delicious. Even tough I do not like rice crispies at all I enjoy these muffins. I was acctually looking for a recipe like this here but could not find it so i posted my recipe here. In Iceland you will hardly find a potluck where these are not one of the treats. But don't be late as they are usually gone soon. Your kids will love these! Note: You may use cornflakes or Cheerios or a mixture of these instead of rice krispies but they are in the original recipe. Chilling time is not included in preparation time. -- posted by Iceland

Abc Breads

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 01:09:40 -0400

This is from a householding and cookbook which they use in 1st grade (6 yrs olds). Make the dough, take small oieces of it and build your letter (first letter of your name) with it. You can also write words. I have seen this instead of name-cards and children birthdays and it was just great. Both, decorative and good to eat. -- posted by Iceland

Cinnamon Rolls

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:55:48 -0400

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. -- posted by Iceland

Creamcheese Muffins

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:48:23 -0400

This is a quick and easy recipe which you can adopt too. You can use different kind of fruits, i love to use seasonal things so i would use berries in fall, bananas in winter, strawberries in spring and mango in summer. You can also use chocolate chips, raisins, nuts or a combination of those to make the batter according to your personal preferances and taste. -- posted by Iceland