Recipes | I've Been Cooking

Hangikjöt

Hangikjöt is a classic Icelandic holiday dish of tender smoked lamb served with boiled potatoes, green peas, and a creamy white sauce, traditionally accompanied by rye bread. Savory, smoky, and comforting, it’s a festive centerpiece with simple sides that let the lamb shine.

🇮🇸 Iceland$$$

Fjallagrös Rúgbrauð

A dense, gently sweet Icelandic rye bread enriched with fjallagrös (Iceland moss), buttermilk, and molasses, traditionally baked low and slow; hearty with a hint of caraway and wonderful with butter.

🇮🇸 Iceland$

Saga Skyr Torte

The Saga Skyr Torte is a delightful, creamy dessert inspired by traditional Icelandic flavors, combining the richness of skyr with a sweet biscuit base and a refreshing lemon touch.

🇮🇸 Iceland$$

Kalastúdentsbrauð

Kalastúdentsbrauð is a delightful Icelandic open-faced sandwich featuring tender pieces of cod on a bed of fresh rye bread, complemented by a creamy mustard sauce and crisp lettuce.

🇮🇸 Iceland$$

Kjötsúpa

Kjötsúpa is a traditional Icelandic lamb soup, made with tender lamb shanks, vibrant root vegetables, and fresh herbs, perfect for a heartwarming and wholesome meal.

🇮🇸 Iceland$$

Icelandic Lava Bread

Icelandic Lava Bread, also known as Rúgbrauð, is a traditional dark and sweet rye bread, cooked slowly using geothermal heat or an oven for deep, earthy flavors.

🇮🇸 Iceland$

Sólmatís

Sólmatís is a unique Icelandic dish featuring savory smoked lamb complemented by creamy skyr, tart rhubarb, and buttery potatoes. This dish balances rich flavors with a touch of sweetness and herbal freshness from dill.

🇮🇸 Iceland$$$

Skúffukaka

Skúffukaka is a rich and chocolatey Icelandic cake that's often topped with chocolate glaze and dark chocolate shavings. It's perfect for a cozy afternoon treat with coffee.

🇫🇴 Faroe Islands$

Ástarbitar

Ástarbitar are delicious Icelandic almond meringue cookies that are subtly sweet with a perfect crunch. Their delicate flavors come from a blend of almonds, vanilla, and almond extract, making them irresistible for an afternoon treat.

🇫🇴 Faroe Islands$$

Hrafnaþoka

Hrafnaþoka is a traditional Icelandic stew that combines tender lamb shoulder with hearty vegetables, offering a rustic and comforting dish ideal for colder climates.

🇮🇸 Iceland$$

I've been...

Hangikjöt

Fjallagrös Rúgbrauð

Saga Skyr Torte

Kalastúdentsbrauð

Kjötsúpa

Icelandic Lava Bread

Sólmatís

Skúffukaka

Ástarbitar

Hrafnaþoka

I've been...

Hangikjöt

Fjallagrös Rúgbrauð

Saga Skyr Torte

Kalastúdentsbrauð

Kjötsúpa

Icelandic Lava Bread

Sólmatís

Skúffukaka

Ástarbitar

Hrafnaþoka