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Christmas recipe

Shetland Croft Gingerbread House

Shetland Gingerbread Crofthouse Recipe (with printable template!)

December 19, 2018 by Elizabeth

This Shetland Croft-style gingerbread house is made using a (slightly adapted) Norwegian pepperkakehus recipe. It’s a delicious, sturdy, easy-to-work-with gingerbread recipe and includes the printable template. This recipe was featured on BBC Radio Shetland’s Shetland Larder and in issue #190 of the i’i Shetland magazine. A Shetland gingerbread crofthouse – the inspiration This is, officially, the …

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Pressure Cooker Christmas Cake

Pressure Cooker Apricot & Almond Christmas Cake

October 22, 2018 by Elizabeth

This pressure cooker apricot and almond Christmas cake is incredibly delicious and moist, ready in just 2.5 hours! With no soaking and no feeding needed, it’s perfect if you need a last-minute homemade Christmas cake (or two!).  Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 1.5 hours Difficulty: Easy A Christmas cake in a pressure cooker! I …

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No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Balls

December 10, 2012 by Elizabeth

Whip up these easy, no-bake chocolate coconut balls (aka Norwegian sjokoladekuler/sjokoladeboller) in just 15 minutes. Perfect for a festive sweet treat! Prep Time: 15 minutes Chilling Time: 30 minutes Difficulty: Easy What are Norwegian sjokoladekuler? Norwegian sjokoladekuler, or chocolate balls, are a beloved festive treat in Norway that combines simplicity and indulgence. These no-bake snacks …

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Pepperkaker – Norwegian Gingerbread Cookies

November 26, 2012 by Elizabeth

Pepperkaker are traditional Norwegian gingerbread cookies. They are a deliciously spiced, slightly sweet festive treat and make perfect edible gifts for friends and neighbours. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 36 hours Difficulty: Easy What are pepperkaker? Pepperkaker translates as ‘pepper cakes’. They are traditional Norwegian gingerbread cookies made at Christmastime. They are gently spiced …

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