Cardamom Ice Cream with Norwegian Chocolate Chunks - perfect for Syttende Mai (May 17, Norwegian Constitution Day)!

Norwegian rhubarb cake celebrates spring with its fresh taste.

Vanilla-scented rhubarb soup with baked rhubarb and yogurt ice cream.

Norwegian Waffles (Vaffler) are often served with lingonberry preserves or geitost (brown goat cheese) for a snack.

A traditional Norwegian dessert made with just two ingredients, troll cream makes a pretty and easy filling for crisp wafer cookies.

Anise-flavored cookies made with a pizzelle iron. Delicate, crisp, and not too sweet, they make the perfect accompaniment for coffee.

These anise-flavored cookies make a beautiful addition to any cookie tray.

Norwegian Rhubarb Fromage celebrates spring with elegant simplicity.

Golden beets are sliced and stacked with geitost (Norwegian goat cheese) then placed on a bed of watercress lightly dressed with walnut oil and white balsamic vinegar. It's a vibrant spring salad with a Scandinavian touch!

Banana Sandwich (Banansmørbrød) features peanut butter and a taste of chocolate--a hearty and satisfying way to start the day.

Nordic Pain au Chocolat a l'Ancienne puts a Scandinavian twist on a French favorite.

Steamed green beans are topped with sauteed mushrooms and sliced almonds and then drizzled with dill vinaigrette.

Fresh tomatoes are dressed with a light vinaigrette and chopped fresh dill.

Spreadable goat cheese makes an ideal foundation for a quick weekend appetizer platter. Serve with crispbread, sauteed mushrooms, and gourmet pickled asparagus. To drink? Try an ice-cold beer or a sparkling water mixed with a little orange juice.

Raw Kale Salad with Almonds, Lemon, and Nordic Cheese offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Scandinavian Cucumber Salad marinated with dill is a fresh side dish for any sort of meat-based entree.

Danish cookies filled with blackberry jam and accented with lemon zest and lemon icing.

Chocolate Salted Rye Cookies have an earthy, not-too-sweet flavor that's just right for eating with a glass of cold milk.

Scandinavian Almond Bars are a festive addition to your holiday cookie tray.

Sandbakkels are a traditional type of Norwegian Christmas cookie. They can be filled with cream and fruit preserves or left plain and eaten as a cookie.

Rødkål - Sweet-and-Sour Cabbage

Norwegian pancakes with lingonberry preserves

Serinakaker - a traditional Norwegian Christmas cookie accented with pearl sugar and almonds

Honeyed Yogurt with Berries and Ginger Cookies

Kladdkaka, or Swedish gooey chocolate cake, whips together quickly yet makes a special and decadent dessert. Consider lining the base with sliced pears for an autumn treat!