Avocado with Bacon and Roquefort Dressing / Avokado med Bacon og Roquefortdressing

A starter/light lunch recipe found in “French Cooking”
published Golden Apple in 1986

Avocado with Bacon and Roquefort Dressing / Avokado med Bacon og Roquefortdressing

The avocado (Persea americana) is a tree long thought to have originated in South Central Mexico, classified as a member of the flowering plant family Lauraceae. Recent archaeological research produced evidence that the avocado was present in Peru as long as 8,000 to 15,000 years ago. Avocado (also alligator pear) refers to the tree’s fruit, which is botanically a large berry containing a single large seed.

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Mussels in Apple Juice and Coconut Milk / Blåskjell i Eplejuice og Kokosmelk

A delicious and different mussel recipe found on kiwi.no
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Mussel is the common name used for members of several families of bivalve molluscs, from saltwater and freshwater habitats. These groups have in common a shell whose outline is elongated and asymmetrical compared with other edible clams, which are often more or less rounded or oval.

The word “mussel” is most frequently used to mean the edible bivalves of the marine family Mytilidae, most of which live on exposed shores in the intertidal zone, attached by means of their strong byssal threads (“beard”) to a firm substrate. A few species (in the genus Bathymodiolus) have colonised hydrothermal vents associated with deep ocean ridges.

In most marine mussels the shell is longer than it is wide, being wedge-shaped or asymmetrical. The external colour of the shell is often dark blue, blackish, or brown, while the interior is silvery and somewhat nacreous.

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Sweet Potato with Avocado Cream and Crispy Bacon / Søtpotet med Avokadokrem og Sprøstekt Bacon

A snack/starter recipe found on gilde.no
Sweet Potato with Avocado Cream and Crispy Bacon / Søtpotet med Avokadokrem og Sprøstekt Bacon

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Smoked Salmon Bites / Røkelaksmunnfuller

An appatizer/tapas recipe found on delish.com
 Smoked Salmon Bites / Røkelaksmunnfuller

These small bites are big on flavor: crunchy potato chips are topped with smoked salmon, sour cream, pickled shallots, and fresh tarragon. This effortless appetizer is sure to impress.

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Green Peppers with Salmon Filling / Grønn Paprika med Laksefyll

A starter/lunch recipe found in “How To Eat Canned Salmon”
published by Alaska Packers’ Association in 1900

Green Peppers with Salmon Filling / Grønn Paprika med Laksefyll

The Alaska Packers’ Association (APA) was a San Francisco based manufacturer of Alaska canned salmon founded in 1891 and sold in 1982. As the largest salmon packer in Alaska, the member canneries of APA were active in local affairs, and had considerable political influence. The Alaska Packers’ Association is best known for operating the “Star Fleet,” the last fleet of commercial sailing vessels on the West Coast of North America, as late as 1927.

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Part of the fleet in Oakland Creek in March 1923

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Grilled Scallops and Crayfish with Hot Salad / Grillet Kamskjell og Sjøkreps med Varm Salat

A seafood appetizer recipe found on godfisk.no
Grilled Scallops and Crayfish with Hot Salad / Grillet Kamskjell og Sjøkreps med Varm Salat

Scallops and crayfish tails only take a moment on the grill before they are ready to serve. In this recipe, the season’s delicious vegetables are accessories, so celebrate summer!

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Savory Salami Wedges / Velsmakende Salamitrekanter

A quick appetizer recipe found in
“The Quick & Eary Armour Cookbook” published by
Benjamin Company-Rutledge Book in 1980

Savory Salami Wedges / Velsmakende Salamitrekanter

Here’s a simple and quick solution should you have forgotten
the appatizers when having guests. You can stack and cut these
ones in a matter of minutes while the the icecubes
still float high in the welcome drinks.

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Salmon Rolls with Sesame Seeds / Lakserull med Sesamfrø

A delicious salmon starter found on jacobs.noSalmon Rolls with Sesame Seeds / Lakserull med Sesamfrø

These Salmon rolls are perfect as an appetizer, a snack
or on the tapas table.

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Tartelettes au Fromage – Small Cheese Tarts / Små Osteterter

A starter recipe found in “Fransk Bondekost”
(French Farmhouse Cooking) published by
Hjemmets Kokebokklubb in 1980

Tartelettes au Fromage – Small Cheese Tarts / Små Osteterter

It is not correct to use the term “cousine” of French farmhouse cooking. It is more a natural part of life. There is no Machiavellian refinements or superfluous embellishments. Wholesome, tasty, simple ingredients in dishes to suit season, climate and workload.

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Traditional Smoked Mackerel Fishcakes / Tradisjonelle Fiskekaker av Røkt Makrell

A classic fish cake recipe found on what was then britishfood.about.com
Traditional Smoked Mackerel Fishcakes / Tradisjonelle Fiskekaker av Røkt Makrell

Smoked fish is good in all kinds of recipes because of its deep flavour, plus it is nutritious, tasty and fairly cheap. A Smoked Mackerel Fishcake is this and more. Mackerel is not only an economical fish to cook and eat, as an oily fish it also very healthy. Most Mackerel fishing is currently sustainable, so we don’t need to feel too guilty eating it.

In this Smoked Mackerel Fishcake Recipe the fish is teamed with hard boiled egg, horseradish cream sauce and parsley which delivers a soft , sweet and extremely tasty fishcake.

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Stuffed Iceberg Lettuce / Fylt Isbergsalat

A vegetarian starter recipe found in “Knudsen Recipes For Greater Food Value” published by Knudsen Creamery Co in 1957Stuffed Iceberg Lettuce / Fylt Isbergsalat

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In Context

Iceberg lettuce is one of the main constituents in salads and is known for its crunchy texture. It has comparatively less nutrients than the other greens that you may find in salads.

Nutritional Facts
Iceberg lettuce is an excellent source of potassium and manganese, as well as a very good source of iron, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorous. It also contains traces of sodium, copper, and zinc.

Vitamin Content
Iceberg lettuce is an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin C. It is also a good source of thiamin, vitamin B6, and folate (vitamin B9).

Caloric Content
Iceberg lettuce contains 14 calories per 100 grams. It mainly contains water and dietary fiber. This food is low in sodium and is also very low in saturated fat and cholesterol.

Weight Loss
Iceberg lettuce has a high water content and is very low in calories. Therefore, it is good for weight loss efforts.

Promotes Good Health
It is rich in vitamin A which is an essential vitamin required for healthy eyes, growth and development of bones and strengthening of immune system.

Baked Potato Variations / Bakt Potet Variasjoner

An appatizer/lunch recipe found in “Cappelens Kokebok”
published in  1995

Baked Potato Variations / Bakt Potet Variasjoner

Baking is a great way to cook potatoes. They can be eaten as regular boiled potatoes, but can also be served as an appetizer or main course together with suitable accessories. You should choose quite large potatoes, but it is also possible to bake smaller ones. Mealy varieties are best suited. Note that it is not a good idea to wrap the potatoes in aluminum foil. They get a much better taste and texture without.

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home-grown vegetables.

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Cozze Gratinate – Gratinated Mussels / Gratinerte Blåskjell

An appatizer recipe found in “Ganske Enkelt – Italienske
Oppskrifter” (Quite Simple – Italian Recipes) published by Notabene Forlag in 1995

Cozze Gratinate – Gratinated Mussels / Gratinerte Blåskjell

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Filled Avocado with Strawberry Dressing / Fylt Avocado med Jordbærdressing

A starter/dessert recipe fond in “Sundt og Godt”  (Healthy
and Delicious) published by Det Beste in 1988

Filled Avocado with Strawberry Dressing / Fylt Avocado med Jordbærdressing

Most of us come across recipes for stuffed avocado from time to time, but it is usually as appetizers stuffed with shrimp salad or similar fillings. But I must say this variant was at least new to me, I even find it a little hard to see if it is a starter or a dessert – Ted

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Dill Cured Salmon / Dillgravad Lax

A classic Swedish starter recipe found on koket.nu
Dill Cured Salmon / Dillgravad Lax

Curing salmon and trout with dill is a Swedish speciality. It adds
a delightful freshness to the finished dish.

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