New Scandinavian Cooking

Season 4

In each episode, the viewer is invited to embark on a culinary adventure in the Nordic countries, with intriguing outdoor locations and tantalizing recipes.

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13 Episodes

To the Lighthouse
E1
To the LighthouseAndreas visits a remote lighthouse on the island of Fedje in Western Norway, where he makes a colorful soup. With the beautiful Atlantic coastline as a backdrop, Andreas makes the best of the local shellfish, including langoustine, or Norwegian lobster.
The World’s Best Sausages
E2
The World’s Best SausagesIn the region of Ryfylke in South-Western Norway, Andreas prepares sausages by the fjord, creates a flavor-packed homemade ketchup and mixes a shockingly elegant drink on a glacier.
Back in Paradise
E3
Back in ParadiseAndreas visits his family's hometown on the southern tip of Norway, where he spends his summers living off the land. Using ingredients from his own pantry, Andreas prepares honey-glazed smoked duck with vegetables, and artichokes with wild garlic mayonnaise.
The Flatlands
E4
The FlatlandsAndreas visits Lista in southern Norway, where makes his favorite pancakes. He also goes underwater to catch a turbot, a "flat" fish he later prepares with an elegant combination of vanilla and root vegetables.
Nuclear Family Food
E5
Nuclear Family FoodThe cold Norwegian winter does not stop Andreas from scaling the Gaustad mountain, where skiing is believed to have been invented. In this chilly landscape, Andreas prepares a warm mushroom soup and lamb shanks with a Norwegian-style risotto.
The World is My Scallop
E6
The World is My ScallopIn search of some of the world's best shellfish, Andreas travels to Frøya in South Trøndelag in Norway. He prepares appetizers, delicious fried scallops and makes Norwegian-style sushi using ingredients straight from the Norwegian sea.
Fighting Geese
E7
Fighting GeeseAndreas visits Indreøy in Nord-Trøndelag in Norway, this is one of the most fertile agricultural regions in the country, and he serves two different pates and a roasted duckling to the owner of one of the oldest farms in the area.
The Pearl of Fjords
E8
The Pearl of FjordsAndreas visits the beautiful Geiranger Fjord in Western Norway. He fishes trout in a small stream, and climbs up the cliffs hanging over the fjord to cook on an old farm clinging to the steep hill side, it is truly a unique place.
Milk Seeking Eternity
E9
Milk Seeking EternityAndreas investigates Norwegian dairy traditions in the footsteps of one of the country's first female entrepreneurs. Later, Andreas takes on the popular pesto sauce, paraglides through the dramatic valleys of western Norway and even milks a cow to create the freshest possible milkshake.
The Cognac of the North
E10
The Cognac of the NorthAndreas travels from Norway to France in search of one of his country's favorite drinks. In front of the Castle of Triac in Cognac, Andreas slow-cooks elk meat with a dash of brandy, then serves it with a modern French cognac beurre (butter) chantilly.
Salmon River
E11
Salmon RiverAndreas rediscovers his primordial instincts as he attempts to catch a salmon with his bare hands - and cooking the fish over an open fire just minutes later. Andreas also creates a favorite Norwegian dish, pollock with caramelized onions, and offers both modern and classic ways to prepare lamb.
The River is My God
E12
The River is My GodAndreas devotes this episode to the indigenous Sami people of Norway and to the great produce found in the northernmost region of the country. Traveling up the crystal clear Alta River, Andreas finds a novel way to cook salmon. He also prepares a sinfully rich dark chocolate cake and dishes containing local game.
Buffet
E13
BuffetAndreas travels with the historic Hurtigruta cruise ship to present highlights from the current season of New Scandinavian Cooking.