April 20, 2010

I was really searching for inspiration for dinner tonight, and I'm quite lucky, because my lovely partner handed it to me on a silver platter. He decided to turn tonight's event into a movie night as well - because he's been giddy about hosting friends to watch Død Snø, a Norwegian horror flick about Nazi-Zombies. Yes, you heard me right. So now I've been inspired to cook something that was completely off my radar - Norwegian food!

I've recently found a website that is glorious for any kind of "ethnic" or "traditional" cooking you want. And I've found two recipes here that will suffice for tonight. One is Ristet Laks Eller Orret, or Norwegian Sauteed Salmon or Trout. Sounds quite delicious. I would also like to attempt the Eplekake, or Apple Cake, which looks positively delicious. It's a question of if I get time!

Now, once again I was a bad blogger and forgot to take photos. But you'll have to believe me when I say that this was one of the better combinations of food I have served. Ever. The trout was goldenand delicious - moist, a bit tangy, and delicious with the breaded outside. The Eplekake, however, was the most delicious cake I have ever had. I will be making this frequently. It will definitely get added to the "special breads" category of any menu I make. I made two alterations to the ingredients. I didn't have creme de cacao, so I added a quarter cup of rum and some milk. Also, I completely forgot to add the icing sugar, but trust me when I say it was plenty sweet without it. I also cooked it in a loaf pan, which I think added to its moistness. It is a bread I think everyone should try!