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ICELANDIC PONNOKUKUR

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cardamom and nutmeg and set aside. In another bowl, beat the eggs until smooth. In alternating turns, add half of the flour mixture and half of the milk to the eggs, whisking until combined; repeat with the remaining flour and milk. Mix in the cream and vanilla. Let the batter sit 30 minutes, refrigerated.
• Preheat a crepe pan over medium-high heat. Rub with a stick of butter to lightly coat the pan--the butter should foam but not brown. Swirl up 3 to 4 tablespoons of batter into the pan, tilting the pan to thinly and evenly cover the entire surface. When the edges turn golden (after about 30 seconds), flip the pancake with an offset spatula or pie server, and brown the other side. Flip the pan upside down over a large plate, dropping the pancake onto the plate. Repeat with the remaining batter.
• Serve immediately, or stack the pancakes with a layer of parchment between each. They can be wrapped tightly in plastic and frozen, or used within 2 days (stored wrapped at room temperature).

KJOTSUPA ICELANDIC LAMB SOUP RECIPE

Steps:

• Set your large pot on the stove and set to medium heat.
• Once hot, add olive oil and allow to heat. Add garlic and saute for one-to-two minutes.
• Add lamb cubes and sear on all sides until browned.
• Once lamb chops are browned add chopped onion and fry for one minute or until onion is softened on the edges but not all-the-way through.
• Add water and brown rice. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil for five minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium and stir in thyme and oregano.
• Cover and continue cooking for 40 minutes.
• After 40 minutes add cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, rutabaga, and potatoes.
• Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
• Serve hot in a bowl.