Sweden cuisine is known as a rich history and unbelievable flavor combinations. However, the gastronomy of this country was once believed to be some of the least-known on the planet.
Nowadays, Swedish gastronomy is developing and very quickly becoming one of the most internationally recognized dishes in the world. Now, with 10 Swedish cookbooks that we share, the best of Swedish foods from culinary experts are right in front of you.
The Little Swedish Kitchen
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“Great book with a nice story for the recipes. Book is laid out beautifully with written element, recipe and photos arranged to keep your interest”- Charles L
“The Little Swedish Kitchen” allows you to discover what the Swedes often call Lagom – just the right amount of the art, neither too little nor too much. With this book, you will learn how to cook, beautiful fancy, and fuss-free dishes.
You will be presented with over 100 recipes as well as discover simple and balanced Swedish cooking methods. The dishes include:
- Boiled Chicken with Strawberry Salad Fast Soaking
- Peas Potatoes and Chicken in a Pot
- Midsummer Meringue Crowns
- The Tosca Plum
In addition to recipes containing separate and different meanings as well as delightful photos, the author also includes metrics so that you can easily track and adjust the portion of the diet accordingly.
About the author: Rachel Khoo used to study the pâtisserie at the Le Cordon Bleu culinary school. Rachel is not only known as a book writer but also as a filmmaker.
Her TV series “The Little Paris Kitchen” was broadcast by the BBC, and her beautiful tie-in cookbooks have been published worldwide.
Rachel’s other books include My Little French Kitchen and The Little Paris Kitchen. She currently lives in Sweden.
Fika: The Art of The Swedish Coffee Break, with Recipes for Pastries, Breads, and Other Treats [A Baking Book]
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“This is a great baking book as well as a cultural introduction of Sweden, which has been rarely discovered in Korea. The recipes are super simple to follow, and the result was wonderful.”- Soyoung Ahn
Sweden is known as one of the top coffee consuming countries in the world. They often take coffee breaks twice a day; this is a Fika tradition and a cherished Swedish custom. Fika is a reflection of the Swedish ideals of slowing down to appreciate the small joys of life.
The authors have shared nearly fifty classic recipes from their homeland in this lovely illustrated cookbook. You will get recipes with traditional Swedish charm no matter where you live.
About the author: Anna Brones works as a Swedish-American freelance writer. She is an editor of the online food magazine Foodie Underground and also a contributor to numerous publications, including Guardian, BBC, Sprudge, GOOD, and PUNCH. Currently, she lives in Paris.
Johanna Kindvall is a Swedish illustrator and food blogger. She has many works that have been published in many different books and magazines. Johanna also writes an illustrative cooking blog named a Saveur “site we love”.
The Traditional Swedish Cookbook: Recipes from the Land of the Midnight Sun
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“These recipes are easy to follow with nice pictures.”- Karin M Johanson
Sweden is a country surrounded by the sea, so Swedes always know how to make full use of its abundance. This cookbook introduces you to the dishes as well as the traditional Swedish breads.
“The Traditional Swedish Cookbook: Recipes from the Land of the Midnight Sun” will guide you through many traditional recipes for preparing seafood (herring, salmon, and other fish) in the traditional Swedish way. Besides, you will also find in this small cookbook some great ideas for the perfect crispbread sandwich.
The recipes in “The Traditional Swedish Cookbook” are easy to prepare, mouthwatering, and will make you feel like a true Viking.
About the author: Anthony Boundy is a food blogger with a deep understanding of many different cuisines in the world. If you love her recipes, you can read some of her other popular books:
- German Style Recipes: An Illustrated Cookbook of European Dish Ideas!
- Scrumptious Skillet Recipes: Your Go-to Cookbook of Quick & Easy Dish Ideas!
- Southern-Style Recipes: A Complete Cookbook of Down-Home Dish Ideas!
- The Polish Style Recipes: An Illustrated Cookbook of European Dish Ideas!
- Mouthwatering Miso Recipes: A Complete Cookbook of Asian Miso Dish Ideas!
- The Soup for Everyone Cookbook: Enjoy the Comfort of Soup
The Swedish Christmas Table: Traditional Holiday Meals, Side Dishes, Candies, and Drinks
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“Truly excellent book!! Wonderful pictures and drawings, stories, and recipes. Authors are Swedish, and they provide wonderful Swedish recipes, but they also provide wonderful ideas and recipes for the winter holidays.”- CC BBQer
Yuletide is a period of tradition and recipes are handed down from year to year. “The Swedish Christmas Table” brings a festive to honor the international history of snow and wine months, advent calendar, and gathering family.
This book will suggest your table with seasonal delicacies such as:
- Mulled wines, nog eggs, and seasonal cocktails
- Fudge, almond and macaroons
- Roasted seeds
- Roasted walnut vegetable cake
- Christmas ham
- Frozen fruit
- And much more for fun and impression
With vibrant and classic holiday collages attached to each page, The Yuletide Table promises to be a Christmas cookbook to cherish, inspire and keep for many years to come.
About the author: Jens Linder is not only a chef but also a talented journalist. He is the author of several outstanding cookbooks, awarded the Gourmand World Cookbook Award and the Tore Wretman Medal of the Swedish Chefs Association for “commendable efforts and commitment to Swedish food culture.” Jens Linder lives in Stockholm, Sweden, now.
Johanna Westman works as a television presenter and an author of many children’s books. She also currently lives in Stockholm, Sweden.
Traditional Swedish Cooking
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“This is a beautiful book on traditional Swedish recipes. I have not had a chance to try as many recipes as I have wanted to try.”- Carol A. Koon
Inspired by woods, lakes, ocean, and farms, Hofberg demonstrates his passion for Swedish cooking.
The author will introduce an attractive collection of modern and classic Swedish dishes. From baby potato salad with asparagus and cod with horseradish aioli to apple pancakes and lingonberry chutney, all Hofberg recipes have a little fresh variation but still retain the traditional Swedish character. Furthermore, the beautiful full-color photos will also be a powerful inspiration for any cook.
About the author: Caroline Hofberg is famous as one of the most prolific culinary writers in Sweden. She is the author of 2 books, “Traditional Swedish Cooking” and “Morocco on a Plate.”
Caroline Hofberg has received the Gourmand World Cookbook Award, the World Cookbook Award, and the Small Society medal. Hofberg lives in Stockholm, Sweden.
Swedish Cakes and Cookies
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“Great cookbook wish they printed the original recipe names too.”- Tommy Girl
Swedish Cakes and Cookies has become a popular modern classic since it first appeared in 1945. This book is the result of modernizing and improving over the years.
Today’s full version contains nearly 300 recipes with beautiful color photos in each method. Some very delicious and unique recipes you can see, such as:
- Berry Muffins
- Coconut Macaroons
- Linzer Torte and Jelly Donuts
- German Lemon Cake
- Almond Meringues
- Truffle Tarts
- Toffee Crunch Torte
The egg-free, sugar-free, and gluten-free recipes are guaranteed to reach all dessert lovers. Baking is both easy and enjoyable as beginners and experts read step-by-step instructions and practical advice in each section.
“Swedish Cakes and Cookies” cookbook is an essential resource for anybody who loves meeting friends and for any baker at home.
About the Author: This is one of the rare cookbooks that the author does not provide personal information to readers. Melody Favish translated this perfect English version.
Jul: Swedish American Holiday Traditions
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“This book is packed with great recipes, evoking memories of my Swedish mother-in-law. There are also stories, customs, and helpful hints to create a Scandinavian Christmas atmosphere.”- Cindy927
Christmas traditions, especially those related to food, often honor our ancestors. Across the Midwest, where Swedish immigrants settle, the dishes placed on the julbord tell stories about where we come from, who we are, and where we are heading.
As she explores the traditional Christmas holiday customs, Patrice Johnson begins her Christmas Eve reunion with her family. This book is the result of a fascinating discovery about the Swedish holiday calendar.
The perfect book offers excellent familiar dishes with beautiful stories and photos. You will find signature dishes such as:
- Yellow bean soup (ärtsoppa) and Swedish pancake (Svenska plättar)
- Swedish biscuits like pepparkakor, rose, and meringue
- Meatballs with pickled cucumbers
- Julhög, a breakfast pyramid consisting of bread, cheese, fruit and cookies, and more.
About the author: Patrice Johnson is a cultural communicator specializing in immigrant traditions and Nordic cuisine. She acts as an instructor for Nordic food classes and performs interactive cooking at locations across the Twin Cities.
In addition, she writes food and cultural articles for various web and print publications as well as the weekly “Called to the Table” column for Gaylord Hub (Sibley County community newspaper).
Swedish Cookbook: Traditional Swedish Recipes Made Easy
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“It was a gift for my daughter she loves this cookbook”- bellababy
Traditional Swedish dishes are famous for their contrast of unique flavors and colors. Their dishes are not only simple but also healthy and delicious.
“Swedish Cookbook: Traditional Swedish Recipes Made Easy” offers you the simple and easy-to-follow recipes for traditional Swedish fares from the comfort of your own kitchen. In this cookbook, you will learn how to cook:
- Healthy and simple Swedish breakfast
- Delicious Swedish appetizers
- Rich Swedish dinner
- Great Swedish dessert
About the author: Publishers Grizzly often publishes books with the capacity to help people. Books have fantastic content, useful and practical information, and can change the lives of those who read it.
Lagom: The Swedish Art of Eating Harmoniously
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“Gorgeous presentation with excellent content!”- KW
Balance in food is the most critical factor in Swedish cuisine. For them, cooking and eating in tune with “lagom” means getting food that is good for the body and soul, not fussy, and delicious. When everything is in balance and harmony, you will be content and satisfied.
This beautiful cookbook presents you with genuine insights into how Swedes eat and cook. You will learn recipes to fit around appetite, times of day, the seasons, and occasions.
About the author: Steffi Knowles-Dellner is a Swedish cookery writer, food stylist, and blogger. She often cooks the Nordic style and develops recipes for several Scandinavian brands.
Her Always So Hungry blog was shortlisted for the Good Housekeeping Food Award in 2015 and rated as one of the top food blogs of the UK by The Sunday Times Magazine. Steffi lives and works in Stockholm, Brussels, New York, Florence, and the UK.
Smorgasbord: The Art of Swedish Breads and Savory Treats [A Cookbook]
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“Great book! Perfect for someone who wants to know how to layout a proper smorgasbord. A nice introduction to the history of the smorgasbord. Varied and interesting recipes kept simple. Well organized.”- Grammy T
This cookbook is to illustrate and introduce classic breads and savory foods of a Swedish restaurant. These dishes can be used for snacking and small meals as well as for parties and holidays.
“Smorgasbord: The Art of Swedish Breads and Savory Treats [A Cookbook]” includes traditional and contemporary Swedish recipes for dishes like:
- Rye Bread
- Chicken Liver Pate
- Elderflower Cured Trout
- Fresh Cheese
- Swedish Deviled Eggs
- Buttery Red Cabbage
About the Author: Johanna Kindvall is a Swedish illustrator and food blogger. She has many works that have been published in many different books and magazines. Johanna also writes an illustrative cooking blog named a Saveur “site we love”. She is the co-author of Fika: The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break.
We hope you like this post and finally find out your favorite Swedish cookbooks. Meanwhile, we welcome you to explore our site and discover more cookbook recommendations from the same cuisine below.
