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Monday Meal Review: Denmark

December 20, 2010 By Sasha Martin 9 Comments

I'm not one to get manicures. I don't even wear gloves when washing dishes to keep my hands from drying out (do you?). But still, some days I just can't face getting my hands dirty. Like on days when I have to make meatballs. Here's how it plays out: I look at the bowl of deftly seasoned meat. The meat looks back at me. I blink a few times. Eventually, after a big sigh, I roll up my sleeves, dunk my hands into the cold, clammy mixture and get to work. Then I remember I forgot to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Denmark, Europe, Monday Meal Review

Recipe: Danish Apple Cake (Æblekage)

December 19, 2010 By Sasha Martin 10 Comments

Makes One 6" Cake Æblekage can be made any number of ways, but this recipe is super special because Anne A., one of our Danish readers, found it in her mother's recipe box. We did a little tweaking and, voila... Global Table's Aeblekage, a little like Anne's mamma used to make. The texture is on the muffin-side of things; you'll love it with coffee or tea. Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breads, Breakfast, Denmark, Europe, Fruit, Holidays, International Recipes, Potluck Friendly, Sweets, Vegetarian

Recipe: Danish Meatballs (Frikadeller)

December 19, 2010 By Sasha Martin 7 Comments

Makes about 30 small meatballs I'm not usually a fan of meatballs, but these Frikadellers are Frikamazing. I added a slice of rye bread to give it a little something special. If you're making them for a party, hold them in a warm oven for a few minutes, until ready to serve. Thanks to Stephanie Holguin for letting me adapt her recipe (she got it from a real live Danish person, hurrah!). I went a little over the top by adding heavy cream and using rye bread instead of plain sandwich … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Denmark, Europe, Finger Food, International Recipes, Meat, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, Mr. Picky's Favorite Recipes, Potluck Friendly, Sasha's Favorite Recipes

Recipe: Smoked Salmon Smørrebrød

December 18, 2010 By Sasha Martin 6 Comments

Makes 12 canapés Throughout Scandinavia the smørrebrød, or open faced sandwich is the pretty way to eat lunch. I've turned them into dainty finger food, perfect for parties. Yum! Ingredients: 12 slices of dark rye bread or pumpernickel softened butter 1 package of smoked salmon 1/2 a cucumber, halved & sliced thinly thinly sliced red onion, to taste 1 lemon a few sprigs of fresh dill Method: Slice up all your ingredients so they are ready to go. Then, lay out … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Denmark, Europe, Finger Food, International Recipes, Sandwiches/Wraps/Packets, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Seafood

5 Ways to Celebrate Christmas Like a Dane (with poll)

December 17, 2010 By Sasha Martin 6 Comments

1. On Christmas Eve, drop an almond in a vat of rice pudding - this dish is called Risengrød or ris al'amande. Whoever gets the almond is said to be blessed with good luck. Sometimes the winner is also given a special gift. 2. Drink a steaming glass of Gløgg in sub zero weather while walking around an outdoor crafts fair or listening to carolers. The hot red wine will make your cheeks rosy, and the spices with invigorate you with holiday cheer. 3. Make mountains of cookies, including … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Denmark, Europe, Fun Friday, Holidays

Recipe: Fabulous Mulled Wine (Gløgg)

December 16, 2010 By Sasha Martin 25 Comments

Makes 1 1/2 quarts (6 cups) Bottoms up! The orange peel brightens up this warm holiday drink, while cinnamon gives it familiar festive flavor. NOTE: If you're making this for a potluck, just keep it warm in a crock pot! Ingredients: 1 cup water 3 slices fresh ginger the peel of one orange 3 cardamom pods 5 cloves 2-4 cinnamon sticks 1 bottle red wine (750 ml) 1/2 bottle port (375 ml) 1/4 cup sugar Garnish, for each glass: Raisins (to taste) Almonds, skinned (to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alcohol, Denmark, Drinks, Europe, Gluten Free Adaptable, Holidays, Hot, International Recipes, Potluck Friendly, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Technique Thursday, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: Glögg, Gløgg, Glühwein, gluwein

Menu: Denmark

December 15, 2010 By Sasha Martin 2 Comments

How's your brain doing? I ask because mine seems to have gone missing and I could use a loaner. Here's the proof: last night I wrapped 7 gifts without labeling them, only to have to unwrap half of them to see who they were for. And yesterday morning was freezing, so I told my husband I was going out to "preheat" the car. The dear man just shakes his head and chuckles. Then I remind him that Santa still has the receipts to his gifts. The good news? Even without a brain, you can still … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Denmark, Europe, Menu Wednesday

About the Food of Denmark

December 14, 2010 By Sasha Martin 13 Comments

Why Denmark, why? Just when I start to think the winters in Tulsa are dark and bitter cold, I learn about Denmark...and my heart breaks a little. You see, Denmark beats anything we've got going on in Tulsa. Situated way up in northern Europe, winter is not just a season in their great country, but a state of being. In the time up to Christmas, sunlight is scarce. The winter solstice on 22 December marks the shortest day of the year where the sun rises as late as 8:39 and sets as early as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Denmark, Europe, Travel Tuesday