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New Scandinavian Cooking
A Treat for the Holidays
Season 9
Episode 908
Andreas visits Savalen in Eastern Norway, where he makes some of his Christmas favorites. He serves his best porridge with pinnekjøtt, a special holiday dish made with salted and dried goat ribs and served with almond potatoes. Andreas also prepares and savors the most common Norwegian holiday food: pork ribs, cooked twice.
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Andreas cooks several recipes using chocolate, a favorite of Norwegians.

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Andreas combines salted and smoked lamb with three different, fresh-tasting dips.

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Andreas visits the mountain of Hallingskarvet and the valley of Hemsedal.

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Andreas visits Nes in Eastern Norway, the grain belt of the country.

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Andreas visits hot spots around Iceland, even grilling inside of a volcano.

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Andreas channels the Vikings as he travels west to Iceland.

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Visit Andreas at his farm in Southern Norway for Sunday roast with oxtail sauce.

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Andreas cooks using the Norwegian delicacy known as brown cheese.

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A packed lunch is an important part of the Scandinavian food tradition.

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Andreas visits the fishing capital of Bergen, the wettest city in Norway.

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Andreas visits the wind-blown peninsula of Stad, where boats set sail to catch haddock.

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Andreas examines how fire changed the way people cook.