The Nordic cookbook

This cookbook provides an in-depth exploration of the Nordic region's culinary landscape, featuring 700 recipes curated by renowned Swedish chef Magnus Nilsson, known from the Emmy-winning series The Mind of a Chef and Chef's Table on Netflix. Richly illustrated with Nilsson's personal photography, it reveals the secrets of Nordic ingredients and delves into the region's culinary history and techniques. The collection includes authentic recipes gathered from extensive travels across Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, complemented by atmospheric images of landscapes and people. With Magnus as a guide, readers can recreate classic dishes and discover new ones, from familiar gravlax and meatballs to lesser-known delights like rose-hip soup and juniper beer. Organized by food type, it encompasses a wide range of Nordic dishes, including meat, fish, vegetables, breads, pastries, and desserts. The recipes cater to home cooks of all skill levels and are paired with narratives on culinary history, ingredients, and techniques such as smoking and preserving. Additional essays highlight traditional dishes for special occasions and seasonal events, making this a comprehensive resource on Nordic home cooking.