Fire and Ice: Classic Nordic Cooking

Bringing the best of Scandinavian home-cooking into your kitchen, Fire and Ice: Classic Nordic Cooking offers over 100 delicious recipes that showcase this region's most beloved sweet and savory dishes.

From smoked arctic char, meatball stew and savory puffed pancakes to Swedish almond wreaths, cardamom braids and whipped berry pudding, recipes in Fire and Ice illustrate the glorious and diverse flavors of classic Nordic cooking, and have been tailored for home cooks of all abilities.

Author Darra Goldstein, the foremost American authority on this region, offers readers an opportunity to discover the history, lore, and rich culinary traditions of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden with deeply personal essays about each country, as well as information on the history of foraging, the iconic ingredients of the north, and regional cooking techniques.

More than just a usable cookbook, Fire and Ice is a travelogue and love letter to Scandinavia, inviting readers and cooks alike on a guided exploration of this unique region, its people, and its culture.From the Hardcover edition.