I made this pearl barley risotto with tomato and parmesan the other day and it’s definitely a new favorite amongst my whole grain risotto recipes. Maybe you’ve already seen my pumpkin risotto with pearl barley and I’ve also made another version with cauliflower and spelt instead of pearl barley. It’s only in Danish, but I will…
Gluten-free pizza with quinoa crust
I love this gluten-free pizza with quinoa crust! I am not sensitive to gluten but I know a lot of people who are and this pizza works really well as a substitute for the traditional pizza with a crust made of flour. I make it simply because it tastes great and not least because it’s super healthy! A…
Pumpkin Risotto with Pearl Barley
I just posted this pumpkin risotto with pearl barley on the online gastronomy and travel magazine Honest Cooking. I am really honured to have become a contributor to this great magazine full of so many delicious recipes from all over the world. I will of course still be blogging here at Karla’s Nordic Kitchen and as frequently…
Salmon salad with dill mayo
I often make this easy salmon salad with dill mayo whenever Mikkel brings home a smoked wild salmon from Iceland. He is often in Iceland and the best thing he can get for me as a present is wild Icelandic salmon which is without a doubt the best smoked salmon you can get. Salmon salad…
Beetroot falafels
Here is my Nordic twist on a classic Middel Eastern dish – beetroot falafels! Isn’t the color just great? I think they are the cutest little beauties that look so great on the plate together with a nice and crispy green salad. Right now you can get the best organic beetroots at my local food market and…
Zucchini Pancakes with Dill Sour Cream
It’s not exactly the season for zucchinis at the moment but nevertheless I wanted to share with you my favorite recipe for zucchini pancakes. I made these beauties some time ago, when the late summer sun was shining through my kitchen window as you might sense in the pictures. Right now, when it’s cold and…
Meatballs with curry sauce
These meatballs with curry sauce are sort of a national dish here in Denmark. I don’t think that you will find any family in Denmark that haven’t heard of or made this dish. It’s an all time favorite among children but grown ups love it as well. I know many adults who could just eat these meatballs with curry…
Healthy Beetroot Salad
This healthy beetroot salad with spinach, egg and capers mayonnaise dressing is definitely one of my favorite salads. The combination of beetroot with a creamy capers mayonnaise is just so good. Actually you can also use the capers mayonnaise in a sandwich, its really great or you can even mix it together with some potatoes and lots…
Easy Lasagna Recipe
This is an easy lasagna recipe with lentils, bacon and cauliflower béchamel sauce. It is also one of the most healthy lasagna recipes I can think of. Do you know Beluga lentils? Beluga lentils are small black lentils that are packed with protein. They are one of my favorite lentils and I use them a…
Easy Quinoa Salad Recipes
This is one of my favorite easy quinoa salad recipes. It’s actually a Red Cabbage Salad with Quinoa, Blueberries & Cinnamon Walnuts. We eat a lot of cabbage in Denmark and red cabbage is one of our all time favorites. I think I eat cabbage at least once a week, because it gives a great…
Pear and Gorgonzola salad with rye berries and lemon-roasted nuts
Here’s a very satiating pear and gorgonzola salad. My version is also a salad with rye berries, which we eat a lot in Denmark. It’s a great side dish, but could also be served as a starter or even a main course, if you double the recipe. Pear and gorgonzola salad – the ultimate combo! The…
Salmon Cakes with Capers, Apple & Lemon
I am very fortunate to have a husband who likes to go fishing, or to put it right, I’m lucky when he catches something and take it home with him. Some time ago, Mikkel was in Iceland and caught a large wild salmon. He vacuum-packed it and took it back to Denmark. It has been in my freezer until just recently,…