Nordic Cooking

MY COOKBOOK IS FINALLY OUT!
Favorites by Nordic Cooking is a collection of all the favorite recipes from our cooking classes. It is a book filled with love and incredible images by Suz Film. I am so grateful for my team and everyone who has worked relentlessly to get this book published! Get your copy today!

Favorites From Nordic Cooking Over the course of the last 5 years Louise Rakers has held cooking classes in Charleston South Carolina. As she ventures on to her new adventures in Marbella Spain she has collected all of her clients favorite plant based and gluten-free recipes from the cooking classes. This book is for you if y...

I had to share this with you - my whimsy and wonder vision for the Mad Hatter Dinner next Friday! 🌸🕰️✨ This dinner will take place in my garden!!! A true Mad Hatter Dinner Party where reality twists and turns into a fantastical feast. 🍰🌿👒 You can expect delightful surprises, enchanting conversations, and a dash of madness in every bite.

Don your wildest hats and prepare for an unforgettable evening under the stars. Let’s create memories that are truly curious and curiouser! And memories for me that I can take with me into the next part of my journey ❤️

6 seats left. Link in bio.
Or here www.nordic-cooking.com

In the mood for French Toast? Try this recipe at home! 🥞

Gluten-free French Toast — CHEF LOUISE RAKERS Instructions: Mix milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and maple. Batter bread completely. Fry bread in pan on each side until golden brown. Serve with jam and butter.

Just a girl sharing something I have inside that social media does not always welcome. The truth 🫶🏼
I love what I do and sometimes the backside of the medal looks a lot different than the front.
I work hard for what I love and cannot stop, but it is interesting how we sometimes can change so much within a few years.
I hope that this move to Spain will give us as a family more time to really ease into family life and escape the fast paced work structure.
I am so excited to feel deep inspiration after slowing down and being more present with my son, but I also fear if I am able to do it.
I have always been in business, been busy and now I am entering a new era that has to be full of present moments and life altering decisions. To next chapters and to being REAL 🫶🏼

Almost two weeks post op and I have to say being home during the evenings these past two weeks post surgery has been amazing in so many ways. It has really made me realize how special it is to be surrounded by my little family and have good friends sharing dinners with us when life throws a tantrum on your foot. 😅

I am so grateful for these nights at home with Jack, watching Sean make good food and it makes me so proud to see him create fully plant based meals for all of us while I heal and Jack grows bigger every day.

Here’s to a good meal and family time. I guess slowing down ain’t so bad after all ❤️

Spring time and tea parties 🍊🍒🍇

Hint. Next dinner will be an adult tea party…

Ever caught me dropping one of these quirky Danish sayings in a cooking class? 😄

Danish language is FULL of delightful gems! These witty sayings from my homeland always add an extra sprinkle of hygge to our cooking adventures.

WHICH ONE'S YOUR FAVORITE?

Recipe 🍛 Black Rice Vegetable Paella!!
This recipe will make you feel like summer and sitting on a Spanish Bodega 🫶🏼

Ingredients:

1 cup black rice
2 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 broccoli head, chopped roughly
1 zucchini, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 firm tofu block, pressed and cut into cubes (I recommend using a tofu press)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh sprouts for garnish

Optional: Add cashew cream on top

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the black rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

3. Add the bell peppers, broccoli, tofu, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.

4. Stir in the smoked paprika, saffron threads, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

5. Add the cooked black rice to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.

6. Serve the black rice vegetable paella hot, garnished with fresh parsley. I like to serve min in a small paella pan.

7. Enjoy your flavorful and colorful black rice vegetable paella as a delicious and nutritious meal!

Enjoy! Comment below if you’ll make it. Can’t wait to see your creations 💯⬇️

If you are looking for dinner inspo - try this wild black paella, it is such a hit at our house and it makes you feel like vacation and summer! 🥘

Wild Black Paella — CHEF LOUISE RAKERS The most incredible Spanish inspired dish with black wild rice and fresh veggies.

HOW ABOUT A CAKE DAY? The bread sale was a HUGE success!!! So I am thinking we should bring cakes back for a day to celebrate how it all began at Nordic.

Want some gluten-free and vegan cake?
Date coming for May where you can come grab cake for old time sake!!

Pick your flavors below ⬇️
- Chocolate
- Vanilla
- Red Velvet

A bite of Nordic was served with style Friday night. Together with we had set a table to fit a vibe from a French farmhouse with a touch of Nordic hygge.

All the guests got to enjoy baguette and herb butter as a welcome. Next we served dishes like black bean tofu pasta, shaved Brussels in champagne vinaigrette, lemon dill potatoes, roasted carrots on beetroot hummus, charcuterie, salted chocolate tarts and so much more.

I am so lucky to be able to cook for so many amazing guests at these dinners. Next one will be up soon for booking and this one will be for everyone. Also the guys! 💯

What a Night.

Thank you to for some good French tunes on guitar. To for a STUNNING floating floral install and to the team for being so present, sweet and absolutely amazing to be around on a night like this.

To my incredible guests, thank you for dining with us ❤️

Space:

SCROLL TO SEE FOOD 💛🍋
I asked to draw me a few pictures of my vision. It’s honestly insane how she can draw so close to my words 🫶🏼

No doubt that will take this to the next level - she told me she has a plan to hang an olive tree inside too between the baguettes and dried herbs. It’s always amazing to see what Brynn does with the vision we have. I ALWAYS feel so amazing watching her work. She’s so talented.

For the food. I am working on an extensive menu using so many different types of flavor and textures. It’s not farmhouse theme without onion soup and bread. And it’s not me, if all of is not vegan and gluten-free.

Can’t wait to host everyone. And still a few seats open. Grab them and join! ❤️

ONE WEEK LEFT! Next Friday we will do it again. 4 spots still open for this incredible event with us. It is will be a maginificent dinner inspired by Nordic fusion with a French farmhouse. Meaning, bread, butter, herbs, dips, desserts and so much more.

If you want to be part of this incredible night come with a friend or join alone (a lot of sign ups are coming by themselves!)

A fully gluten-free and vegan night you will not forget.

We are so excited 💓

Ps. Wine is included 🥖💯🫶🏼

Made these INSANE mini muffins for Jack the other day! And they are already GONE - so I had to share! 😍

Note: you can replace all the flours with a normal gluten-free flours.

Delicious Mini Muffins — CHEF LOUISE RAKERS Gluten-free vegan muffins amazing for kids

Looking for a cool date night idea tomorrow? 2 seats left at the table for our cooking class 🫶🏼 This space is so incredible and created for all of us chefs in food and beverage to connect, share and learn from each other.

On the menu tomorrow are items like our focaccia, lemon ricotta based on almonds, pulled and grilled shiitake mushrooms caviar, olive oil chocolate mousse and so much more 💓

You can find these classes on our website or dm me here to sn**ch the seats.

Let’s cook and enjoy it, shall we?! 🧑🏻‍🍳💯❤️

It’s here! Our Easter Bread Sale 🥖🫶🏻

Available to order for pick up:

• Gluten-free Breakfast Buns 4/8 rolls
• Game Changer Cookies 8 in a box
• Gluten-free Baguettes
• Gluten-Free Rosemary Focaccia

📅 Orders close March 26th
🕚 Pick up on March 30th, 2024 | 11am-4pm
📍 Pick up location: Country Oaks Ln, Charleston SC 29492
🌿 Gluten-free, vegan, soy-free, nut-free

🛒 ORDER HERE: nordic-cooking.com/collections/bread-sale

What an INCREDIBLE weekend at this year's Charleston Wine + Food Festival!!!

Despite the weather putting a damper on our demo plans at the Culinary Village, we're SUPER GRATEFUL for everyone who stopped by and supported us. All of the 100 baguettes we baked sold out!!! Who knew the free bread would be such a hit? 😅

It was a blast hanging out with fellow industry folks and sharing laughs over delicious food and wine too. Opening Night was WILD 🙈

And of course, HUGE kudos to the CHSWFF team for rolling with the punches and putting on an amazing event despite the challenges! We'll definitely come back even stronger next festival! Can't wait to do it all again. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and unwavering support of the incredible women who've always stood by Nordic Cooking's side. To our cherished customers and brand partners, passionate cooking class champions, and dedicated followers: THANK YOU for being the heart and soul of our community.

And to these phenomenal ladies who've ALWAYS had my back, your AMAZING support and encouragement has propelled Nordic Cooking to where it is today. You girls are the BEST!!! 🩷

Here's to celebrating each other, lifting one another up, and continuing to inspire greatness together!

Absolutely THRILLED to be back for another round at the Charleston Wine and Food Festival!!!

It's incredible to reflect on how much we've grown since last year, and we couldn't have done it without the amazing support of this community.

Can't wait to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new friends this weekend! And to kick things off, SEE YOU at the Opening Night tonight!

Raising a glass to all the culinary magic happening in Charleston!🍷

Savory guilt-free Italian Caprese. We are OBSESSED! 🥪

Vegan Italian Caprese Sandwich — CHEF LOUISE RAKERS Packed with savory flavors and guilt-free goodness, this vegan Italian Caprese Sandwich is a taste sensation you won't forget.

MARCH CLASSES UNLEASHED! 🌮

Get ready for a journey like no other this March! From sizzling Mexican fiestas to cozy date nights and teen cooking fun, we're bringing you an epic lineup of cooking adventures.

Plus, brace yourselves for our latest scoop: A NEW LOCATION AND AN EXCITING COOKING PROGRAM!

Here's what's on the menu:

March 12th: Spice up your life with our Mexican Cooking Class. Prepare to unleash your inner chef with vibrant flavors and sizzling dishes!

March 15th: Elevate your date night game with our Date Night Cooking Class. Romance meets culinary delight in this enchanting evening.

March 20th: Calling all CHS foodies! Join our CHS Community Cooking Class and dive into a culinary celebration like never before.

March 24th: Teens, this one's for you! Our Teen Cooking Class promises a fun-filled session of cooking and bonding.

March 26th & 27th: Join our Gluten-free Baking Class and master the art of gluten-free delights!

Don't miss out on the fun! Reserve your spot now through the link in our bio or head over to www.nordic-cooking.com. Let's cook up some memories together! 🍽️

Best lemon poppy pancakes I have ever had. Just saying!!! you must try them 🍋

Moist Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Pancakes — CHEF LOUISE RAKERS Gluten-free lemon poppy pancakes with coconut nectar and BONUS - they are all vegan!

I took a stroll down memory lane and got lost in the magic of 2023. Those moments--like WHAAAAT?!

I don't know if you saw the pictures from the Elements of Earth Dinner we did for High Rise or Helen's Hacienda that we did for – definitely felt like heart-to-heart connections!

I can't help but reflect on the warmth and joy those evenings brought. It's moments like these that make what we do SUPER special. Excitingly, there's more magic in the making, and I can't wait to share it with you!!!

STAY TUNED for our Valentine's Dinner launching this week! 😉