Scandinavia

Discover the heart of Scandinavia through vibrant photographs and authentic Nordic recipes.

This culinary journey takes you through Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Sweden and Finland, exploring the history, local produce, and festivals of these captivating countries. Delve into 55 enticing recipes, each thoughtfully organised by season. From classic dishes like Danish rye bread and pickled herring to mouthwatering innovations like rhubarb meringue bowls and skyr sorbet, this book captures the essence of Nordic living.

Every summer, Icelandic authors Gísli Egill Hrafnsson and Inga Elsa Bergþórsdóttir welcome tourists to their guesthouse and introduce them to delicious Nordic ingredients from their vegetable garden, foraging and fishing. Here, they’ve gathered together these authentic family recipes for you to enjoy.

Recipes through the seasons include:

– Salt cod salad with pickled dandelion buds
– Langoustine skewers with browned garlic butter
– Strawberry and walnut cake
– Carrot and beetroot soup
– Finnish potato pancakes
– Gravlax
– Lamb shanks with root vegetables
– Danish pork belly
– Meringues with rhubarb skyr sorbet