Honest Cooking Magazine

12/06/2024

The print edition of NØRTH - Scandinavianish Cooking is here, just in time to get it delivered for the holidays!
Friends, if you haven’t bought this lovely little cookbook yet, you’re quickly running out of excuses. You can still get the digital version, but the print edition is finally here! The book ships worldwide and it's a wonderful holiday gift to yourself or someone you think should be making you Swedish meatballs or Danish rye bread.

The book is only 185 pages, so it won’t take up a lot of space in your bookshelf, which by the way doesn’t matter because it won’t ever be in your bookshelf - it’s going to be spread open on your kitchen counter at all times as you cook your way to Nordic-inspired happiness.

It’s easy to read, recipes are easy to succeed with, and you won’t have to run to any specialty store to find weird ingredients (unless you really want to). Oh, and the measurements are both US and metric! See, told you, running out of excuses!

You can buy the book on Honest Cooking Magazine today both in print and digital, and Kalle Bergman will personally sign and dedicate your copy (if you want), or you can pop over to Amazon and give all your money to young Mr Bezos. Either way, we are very happy for your support!

From Swedish comfort classics to Danish smørrebrød and new twists on Nordic flavors, NORTH invites you to explore the rich taste of the North.

12/03/2024

A traditional British batter pudding, made sweet with sugar and plums. The plums caramelize as they bake, creating a dessert that’s perfect served warm with cream or custard.

Recipe in comments!

12/02/2024

How to Make Chicken Karaage!

It’s not that chicken karaage is better than your normal fried chicken. It’s that it is SO much better that the Colonel might just retire out of respect.

We apologize to traditional fried chicken, but it’s time to move over and welcome a new Emperor.

12/01/2024

The Fairmont Century Plaza recently underwent major renovations and came back to life on a mission to reestablish itself as a legend among LA hotels. Our verdict? Mission accomplished.

11/27/2024

Did you download the NORTH - Scandinavianish cookbook yet? It's available for instant download, and it features a ton of incredible Nordic recipes from Honest Cooking founder Kalle Bergman. Get your copy on the link in comments!

11/25/2024

Muffin-Scones are here!

Sometimes it’s hard to choose between all the good things in life. Other times you don’t have to make a choice, simply because you can have it all.

Like here.

If the question is “should I have muffins or scones today” – the answer is a resounding “yes”.

11/24/2024

Umbria is one of my absolut favorite regions of Italy. Rolling green hills, medieval towns dramatically clinging to hillsides, fabulous local wine, and a rustic cuisine with roots that run deep.

There, they often roast their chicken with a simple rub of fennel seeds or fennel pollen. Juicy, tender, and just spectacular!

- Kalle

11/23/2024

Easy Cornbread and Sourdough Stuffing with Sausage and Herbs 🦃

Obviously, we all know and love that centerpiece roasted bird in the middle of the table. But sometimes at holiday-meals, a side, a bread, a sauce or a dessert steals the show.

This is one of those times.

11/21/2024

These white chocolate and vanilla cupcakes are hiding a delicious raspberry core - just enough to make you a little bit addicted to them.

Check out the recipe in comments!

11/20/2024

Rieska, a traditional Finnish flatbread, is a deliciously simple bread made with mashed potatoes and whole-grain flour.

Soft, tender, and ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for pairing with butter, smoked salmon, or fresh herbs.

Recipe in comments

11/19/2024

Drizzle it over ice cream, dip your favorite fruits in it, or eat it straight from the spoon—I promise I won’t judge.

I'm too busy doing the same.

(recipe in comments)

11/17/2024

If I could force you to master a single Nordic recipe, there is no doubt that would be Swedish meatballs.

Or, as we call them in Sweden; meatballs.

While I was working on my new cookbook, this was always the central recipe - the dish that symbolizes my childhood more than any other. So, I figured I should share it with you.

/ Kalle

11/15/2024

I'm not saying you should open your own bakery and sell this as your own invention. I think the banana cream pie police might come after you if you do.

But I AM saying you should make it at home, and that you'll thank me for it.

- Kalle

11/14/2024

Of course I would love it if you just went ahead and bought a digital copy of my new cookbook NØRTH - Scandinavianish. After all, it is just $9.99 and it is packed with delicious Nordic recipes.

But, I also want to give you a taste of what's in the book! And what better place to start than the recipe that's featured on the front page?

Chanterelles, those magical, gorgeous, earthy, and slightly nutty mushrooms. Dry-seared in a pan, with just some butter and fresh herbs. Delicious!

- Kalle Bergman

11/13/2024

We admit it, we've gotten a little bit obsessed with making pasta lately. There's something therapeutic about it, don't you think?

Kneading the dough, rolling it out, and cutting it into tagliatelle strips - it all becomes second nature once you get the hang of it. And this saffron infused version is just incredible.

https://buff.ly/3O6RIoy

11/13/2024

From the founder of Honest Cooking Magazine comes NORTH - Scandinavianish Cooking - a new cookbook that dives into the wonderful world of Nordic inspired home-cooking.

175 pages of stories, techniques and recipes that are easy to make, delicious to eat and don't require a ton of special ingredients.

Instantly download a digital copy on the link in comments to get started on your journey in Nordic cooking!