More than 80 recipes introduce cooks to Scandinavian fare using simple, seasonal ingredients, with inspiring photography to send readers straight into the kitchen Discover the secrets of Scandinavian cooking--from delicious, healthy breakfasts and leisurely brunches to tasty suppers and plenty of stress-free, crowd-pleaser desserts. From cinnamon chestnut bread, cardamom cream buns, and homemade gravadlax to soups, salads, smoothies, and much more, Signe Johansen, a young cook steeped in the traditions of Scandinavia and trained by the best British chefs, shows that it's not all herrings and meatballs--although they are in here as well. This cookbook will teach readers the knack of putting together the perfect smorrebrod for a speedy Scandi lunch, as well as lovely cakes and biscuits to accompany afternoon tea. Fresh, light, and surprisingly indulgent, this is food to lift the spirits--it's quite simply scandilicious! Measurements are metric.