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Saturday, November 3rd, 2007Danish Shrimp Sandwich (Reje Mad)
Several slices of dark rye, thinly sliced Unsalted butter 1 head Boston or butter lettuce Good-quality mayonnaise (about 2 tablespoons) 6 to 8 large cooked shrimp Thinly sliced lemon Watercress or dill for garnish
Butter several slices of bread, cutting in half if slices are very large. Top each with leaf lettuce [...]
Sugar-browned potatoes
Saturday, November 3rd, 2007Sugar-Browned Potatoes (Denmark)
2 pounds new potatoes 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons water
Heat 1 inch salted water to boiling. Add potatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and cook until tender, 20 to 25 minutes; drain.
Cook and stir butter, sugar and salt in skillet over medium heat [...]
lefse
Saturday, November 3rd, 2007Lefse (Fried Potato Bread — Norway)
Eat warm or cold, plain or spread with butter or sprinkled with brown sugar. To serve, fold each circle into quarters or roll up.
5 cups hot mashed potatoes (no milk, butter or salt added) 1/4 cup shortening 2 tablespoons milk 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 cups [...]
Cod With vegetables
Saturday, November 3rd, 2007Cod with Vegetables (Kalakasvisvuoka — Finland)
2 pounds fish fillets 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 medium carrots, coarsely shredded 1 large stalk celery, minced 1 medium onion, chopped 5 slices bread (crusts removed), cubed 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground sage 1/2 teaspoon [...]