Fire and Ice Classic Nordic Cooking [A Cookbook] [Hardcover]

2016 James Beard Award nominee, 2016 International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) nominee for Best International Cookbook, and 2016 Art of Eating Prize longlist finalist

Bringing the best of Scandinavian home-cooking into your kitchen,Fire and Ice: Classic Nordic Cookingoffers over 100 delicious recipes that showcase this region’s most beloved sweet and savory dishes.
 
Scandinavia is a region of extremes—where effortlessly chic design meets rugged wilderness, and perpetual winter nights are followed by endless days of summer—andFire and Iceproves that Scandinavian cuisine is no exception. Founding editor ofGastronomicaand the West’s leading culinary authority on the cuisines of the European North, Darra Goldstein explores the rich cultural history and culinary traditions of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. From the bold aroma of smoked arctic char to the delicate flavor of saffron buns, and from the earthy taste of chanterelle soup to the fragrant aroma of raspberry-rose petal jam, this beautifully curated cookbook features over 100 inspiring and achievable recipes that introduce home cooks to the glorious and diverse flavors of Nordic cooking.introduction . . . 1


Appetizers . . . 11
breads . . . 37
Sweden . . . 64
Soups + Porridge . . . 77
Salads . . . 99
Denmark . . . 116
Fish + Shellfish . . . 127
Meat + Poultry . . . 163
Norway . . . 186
Vegetables . . . 197
Desserts . . . 217
Finland . . . 248
Larder . . . 259
sources . . . 283
acknowledgments . . . 285
metric conversion charts . . . 290
index . . . 291“Darra Goldstein is the best kind of food scholar. She’s a gourmet and a gourmand, driven by equal parts hedonism and curiosity. Both are here on full display in this Nordic cookbook and culinary genealogy, providing a delicious context for the region’s lÃp