The Swedish Table

by Henderson, Helene

• ISBN13: 9780816645138
• ISBN10: 0816645132
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-04-14
• Publisher: Univ of Minnesota Pr

Summary

"Although I never physically fit in . . . being the sole tall, awkward African American among a sea of beautiful blonde, blue-eyed Swedes, it was my home. When I tasted the first potato of the summer, just dug out of the ground, or when I picked the first ripe cloudberry and popped it in my mouth, or when I took in the scent of seawater and we grilled salmon just off the boat, it didn't matter what I looked like - I was Swedish. I was home, and I did belong." -Helene Henderson Drawing on her fondest childhood memories, Helene Henderson offers welcome insight into the treasures of Swedish cooking. From the potato, a Swedish staple, to dessert, the start of Swedish cuisine, The Swedish Table contains more than 125 recipes, including Yellow Pea Soup with Bacon (Artsoppa), Lentil Salad with Radishes (Linssallad), Aquavit and Dill Marinated Salmon (Gravlax), Swedish Meatballs with Gravy (Kottbullar), and the country's traditional pastry, Bulla. Encompassing both traditional Swedish dishes and modern, updated recipes, Henderson combines the ingredients and scents from the past with the produce and flavor of today. The Swedish Table includes an extensive guide to Swedish traditions and celebrations, the foods that accompany them, and a color gallery of photos. With this complete collection of elegant yet easy-to-follow recipes, Henderson takes us on an enticing tour through the magic of the forest, the lakes, and the farms of the Swedish countryside.

Author Biography

Helene Henderson is an African American, Swedish-born chef who was raised in Lulea, Sweden, where she learned cooking.  In 1997, she started Lavender Farms Catering in Los Angeles, specializing in organic foods and feeding some of the most famous mouths in town.  She lives with her husband, screenwriter and director John Stockwell, and their three children.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Swedish Holidays, Customs and Celebrations From Heaven

Hot and Chilled Soups Ice Blended Rosehips Soup/Tea with Whipped Cream

Nyponsoppa Chilled Blueberry Soup with Citrus Infused Creme Fraiche

Blabarssoppa Vanilla Rhubarb Soup

Rabarbersoppa Yellow Pea Soup with Bacon, Cherry Tomatoes and Parsley

Artsoppa Vegetable Soup with Prosciutto filled Gnocchi

Gronsakssoppa med Kroppkakor Nettle, Sorrel and Baby Spinach Soup with Garlic Croutons

Nasselsoppa Asparagus and Yukon Gold Potato Soup with Roasted Tomatoes

Sparrissoppa Potato and Leek Soup with Fried Parsley

Potatis och Purjoloksoppa Red Beet Soup with Carrots and Balsamic Vinegar

Rodbetssoppa Lentil Soup with Roasted Garlic and Baby New Potatoes

Linssoppa Grilled Fish Soup with Saffron and Bacon

Fisksoppa med Bacon Sweet Pea Soup

Gronartsoppa Wild Mushroom Soup

Svampsoppa From the Earth: Potatoes Baby Potatoes with Sea Salt and Dill

Potatis med Orter och Salt Grilled Baby New Potato Salad with French Green Beans and Mint

Potatissallad med Haricot vert Layered Three Cheese Russet and Sweet Potato Gratin

Potatis Gratang Potato Salad with Herb Vinaigrette, Olives sand Red Onions

Potatissallad med Oliver Tri-colored potato hash with bacon, corn and roasted red pepper

Pytt-i-panna Jansson''''s Temptation with Smoked Salmon and Capers

Jansson''''s Frestelse Skillet Roasted Potatoes with Fresh Herbs and Lemon

Rastekt Potatis med Orter och Citron Hasselbacks Potatoes

Hasselbackspotatis Potato Pancakes

Rarivna Potatisplattar Classic Mashed Potatoes

Potatismos Potatoes Cooked in Cream and Dill

Dillstuvad potatis Vegetarian Potato Lasagna

Potatis Lasagne From the Forest and the Farm: Meat, Game and Chicken Absolut Wild Game with Chanterelle Mushrooms

Algstek med Kantarellsas Roasted Rack of Venison with Herb Vinaigrette

Renkotletter med Basilikasas Beef Tenderloin with Sweet Corn Sauce

Fillet Mignon med Majssas Juniper and Lavender Marinated Rack of Lamb

Marinerade Lammkotletter Calf''''s Liver with Bacon and Caramelized Onion

Lever Stekt i Skivor med Lok och Bacon Roasted Garlic and Sun Dried Tomato Stuffed Loin of Pork

Flask Fille med Vitlok Oven Baked Veal Roast with Parsley Vinaigrette

Kalvstek med Persiljesas Swedish Meatballs with Gravy

Kottbullar Chicken with Prosciutto and Gruyere Cheese with Apple Pomegranate Relish

Kycklingrulader med Ost, Skinka och Appelchutney Rosemary Chicken Skewers with Bacon Wrapped Figs

Rosemarin Marinerade Kycklingspett med Fikon Chickensnitzel with Caper Berries, Parsley and Lemon

Kycklingschnitzel Pineapple, Orange and Lime Marinated Chicken Breast

Ananas Marinerade Kyckling Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables

Kyckling i Ugn From the Sea: Fish and Shellfish Aquavit and Dill Marinated Salmon

Gravlax Gravlax with Mustard Dill Sauce and Fresh Baby Spinach

Gravlax med Dillsas Smoked Salmon Tartar

Gravlax Tartar Grilled Salmon Fillets with Tarragon and Pink Peppercorn Sauce

Grillad Lax med Rosepepparssas Grilled Salmon Fillets with Herb Butter and Cucumber Salsa

Grillad Lax med Gurksalsa Oven Baked Whole Salmon with Dill, Rosemary and Lemon

Lax med Rosamarin och Citron Marinated Arctic Char with White Fish Roe Sauce

Fisk med Lojromsas Grilled Fish Kebabs with Tomato Salad

Fiskspett med Tomatsallad Cabbage Wrapped Sea Bass with Saffron Sauce

Fisk Kaldolmar Halibut with Fresh Herb Crust

Halleflundra med Ort Skorpa Fillet of Sole with Lemon Sauce and Baby Artichokes

Fisk med Citron och Kronartskocka Fillet of Sole with Leeks, Tomatoes and Olives

Fisk med Tomater och Oliver Grilled Lake Trout with Lemon and Mint

Gadda med Citron Cornflake Crusted Crispy Fried Fresh Water Perch

Abborre med Majsfling Skorpa Lake Trout Stuffed with Tomatoes and Garlic

Abborre med Tomater Shrimp with Orange, Tomato and Tabasco

Rakor med Apelsinsas Crayfish feast

Kraftor From the Garden: Vegetables and Salads Spring Green Beans with Anchovies Tomatoes and Olives

Haricot Verts med Olvier Celery Salad

Sellerisallad White Asparagus Salad

Sparrissallad Lemongrass and Lime Cucumber Salad

Gurksallad Roasted Baby Beet Salad

Rodbetssallad Dandelion Green Salad with Gooseberries and Cilantro Vinaigrette

Maskrossalad Dandelion Greens with Bosc Pears and Shallots

Kokta Maskrosor med Paron Apple Jalapeno Red Cabbage Salad

Rodkalsallad med Appel Pizza Salad

Pizzasallad Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Onions and Italian Sausages

Brysselkal med Lok och Korv White Bean Salad with Roasted Red Peppers and Cherry Tomatoes

Vitbonsallad Refried Hot and Sweet Swedish Brown Beans

Bruna Boner Red Beet Latkes with Creme Fraiche and Chives

Rodbetsbiffar Lentil Salad with Radishes

Linssallad From the Deli: Sandwiches PLT: Pancetta, Lettuce and Tomato sandwich

Skinksmorgas SLT: Salmon, Lettuce and Tomato sandwich

Laxsmorgas Grilled Cheese Panini

Grilled Ostsmorgas Sandwich Cake

Traditional

Smorgastarta Sandwich Cake

Grilled Vegetable

Smorgastarta med Grillade Gronsaker Curried Egg Salad Sandwiches with Sunflower Sprouts

Aggsalladsmorgas Arctic Shrimp and Cucumber Sandwiches with Chipotele Creme

Raksmorgas Gravlax and Nasturtium Sandwiches with Mustard Dill Sauce

Gravlaxsmorgas med Senapsas Smoked Salmon Sandwiches with Herb Butter

Gravlaxsmorgas med Ortsmor Lime Marinated Chicken Salad Sandwiches with Radicchio and Olives

Kycklingsallad smorgas Whitefish Roe Sandwiches with Chives and Shallots

Lojromsmorgas From the Chicken Coop: Eggs, Waffles and Pancakes Oven Baked Swedish Bacon Pancake, 4-1-1 Pancake

Flaskpannkaka Waffles with Lingon Berries

Vafflor Swedish Pancakes

Pannkakor Swedish Pancakes with Bacon, Shrimp and Corn filling

Pannkakor med Rakor, Bacon och Majs fyllning Swedish Pancakes with Wild Mushroom Filling

Pannkakor med Svamp Fyllning Swedish Pancakes with Arctic Shrimp Filling

Pannkakor med Rak Fyllning Lost Eggs with Serrano Ham and Baby Spinach

Forlorade Agg med Skinka Fresh Herb Omelet with Gravlax

Gravlaxomelett med Orter Lox and Cream Cheese Quiche

Lax och Ostpaj Potato Quiche with Prosciutto

Potatispaj med Flask Frittata with Potatoes, Salmon and Tomatoes

Potatis och Lax Aggrora From the Oven: Desserts, Pastries and Bread Saffron and Raisin Buns (Santa Lucia buns)

Lusse Katter Fat Tuesday Buns

Semlor Bulla

Bulla Gifflar, Sweet Rolls with Almond Paste

Gifflar Cinnamon Rolls

Kaffebrod med Kanel Cardamom Rolls

Kaffebrod med Kardemumma Apple Cranberry Coffeecake

Appelkaka Kaffebrod Dream Cookies

Drommar Whiskey Ginger Snaps

Pepperkakor Pearl Sugar Cookies

Karl XV''''s Kakor Swedish Cheese Cake

Ost Kaka Three Berry Birthday Cake

Fodelsedagstarta med Jordgubbar Cloud Berry Short Cakes

Smakakor med Hjortron Flourless Meyer Lemon Apple Cake with Vanilla Sauce

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Acknowledgements

Introduction Swedish Holidays, Customs and Celebrations From Heaven

Hot and Chilled Soups Ice Blended Rosehips Soup/Tea with Whipped Cream

Nyponsoppa Chilled Blueberry Soup with Citrus Infused Creme Fraiche

Blabarssoppa Vanilla Rhubarb Soup

Rabarbersoppa Yellow Pea Soup with Bacon, Cherry Tomatoes and Parsley

Artsoppa Vegetable Soup with Prosciutto filled Gnocchi

Gronsakssoppa med Kroppkakor Nettle, Sorrel and Baby Spinach Soup with Garlic Croutons

Nasselsoppa Asparagus and Yukon Gold Potato Soup with Roasted Tomatoes

Sparrissoppa Potato and Leek Soup with Fried Parsley

Potatis och Purjoloksoppa Red Beet Soup with Carrots and Balsamic Vinegar

Rodbetssoppa Lentil Soup with Roasted Garlic and Baby New Potatoes

Linssoppa Grilled Fish Soup with Saffron and Bacon

Fisksoppa med Bacon Sweet Pea Soup

Gronartsoppa Wild Mushroom Soup

Svampsoppa From the Earth: Potatoes Baby Potatoes with Sea Salt and Dill

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