Scandinavia

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Gísli Egill Hrafnsson, Inga Elsa Bergþórsdóttir

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French

Mitchell Beazley
24 June 2025

National & regional cuisine; Cooking with fish & seafood

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 Gisli Egill Hrafnsson and Inga Elsa Berg orsdottir 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

By: Gísli Egill Hrafnsson, Inga Elsa Bergþórsdóttir
Imprint: Mitchell Beazley
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 218mm, Width: 164mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 919g
ISBN: 9781840919387
ISBN 10: 1840919388
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 24 June 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gisli Egill Hrafnsson and Inga Elsa Berg orsdottir, originally from Iceland, are ardent food enthusiasts and culinary experts. With a passion for food and cooking, they have authored, photographed, and designed multiple books in Icelandic, English and French. Their extensive knowledge and family recipes are shared with authenticity, making them trusted voices in the world of Nordic cuisine. As hosts of a guest house, they introduce visitors to the bountiful ingredients sourced from their own garden, creating unforgettable culinary experiences.