From the North: A Simple and Modern Approach to Authentic Nordic Cooking

Contemporary Nordic Dishes Inspired by Tradition

In From the North, Katrín Björk commends the kinds of her youth with new fixings and interesting turns. Her cutting edge procedures make customary Nordic cooking straightforward and agreeable, regardless of how far south your kitchen.

This flexible assortment can be utilized for remarkable snacks, easygoing suppers or rich occasion dinners. The Rack of Lamb with Seaweed and Almond Crust joins the comfortable solace of Katrín's familial kitchen with the champion taste of the Nordic Seas. Culinary explorers won't need a parka to encounter Danish Crackling Pork with a side of Sugar-Glazed Potatoes. Have a go at staggering fish and shellfish dishes like Pan-Fried Haddock, refreshed with tart flame broiled rhubarb and rosemary, or Blue Mussels stewed in a Nordic white brew and lit up with new fennel. Praise the late spring a long time with Icelandic Skyr Cake, made with conventional thick yogurt and dissipated with new berries; and there's nothing superior to Whole Roasted Goose with Prunes, Apples and Cinnamon to bring a sentiment of hygge to your vacation table.

With supportive tips on the best way to choose the freshest fish, save fixings securely and heat the rural bread fundamental to any Nordic dinner, it's anything but difficult to make these dishes your own. In spite of the fact that Katrín isn't hesitant to disrupt a couple of guidelines for the sake of comfort and flavor, her plans remain attached in the association with nature and family that is at the core of Nordic life.

About the Author
Katrín Björk is the voice and cook behind the popular food blog Modern Wifestyle. Her photography and recipes have been featured in major publications such as Martha Stewart, Lucky Peach, Wine Enthusiast and the Huffington Post. Originally from Iceland and Denmark, Katrín now lives in New York’s Hudson Valley with her husband and son.

This is an absolutely gorgeous cookbook and the recipes are so tantalizing! I have never been to Iceland or Denmark but both countries are high on my list to visit. Now especially that I have spent time with this cookbook. I was so intrigued by the smoked butter recipe that I ordered the maple shavings online (very cheap and easy) and tried it at home. OMG! Smoked butter is out of this world delicious! I used it on Katrin's very nice brussel sprout's dish but then I spread it on some homemade brown bread. SO AMAZING. I also tried the blistered radishes which is a totally different take on radishes I never would have thought of! I love cottage cheese, lemon and mint so the combo was tantalizing. I can't wait to try the meat dishes this winter. I never know how to prepare red meat, lamb or duck and she has some incredible sounding recipes explained in a way that makes it clear and not intimidating. I highly recommend this cookbook for a gorgeous display of photos and a lovely intro to scandi cooking. --Lit234

It truly is a modern and simple approach to the Nordic cuisine. Who would have thought smoking butter and berries was this easy and so delicious? Glorious fish and interesting game recipes too. A great book with stunning photography for everyone interested in Nordic culture and lifestyle. Perfect coffee table book! --Evin Ode

This book is so interesting even to a seasoned cook as myself. I learned so much about Nordic cusine & I love the recipes the author chose. It feels so modern but it is one of the oldest cusines there is. It’s also gorgeous—one of those books you can put on the coffee table. Love it. --Tehra Throp