Scandinavian Everyday : Vibrant, Simple Meals from Northern Europe

Contemporary Scandinavian cooking is approachable, fresh, and simple, made with an abundance of seasonal ingredients, artisan grains, and local and sustainable meat and fish.

Written with expertise and warmth, Scandinavian Everyday invites readers into Nichole Accettola’s kitchen to experience more than 85 easy-to-follow, savory, and sweet recipes inspired by the cuisines of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. As a chef for decades and now the owner of San Francisco’s beloved Kantine, Nichole shares glimpses of Scandinavian life and food culture, along with chapters full of clean, satisfying recipes to cook from morning to evening:

• BOWL ME OVER: Savory 3-Grain Porridge with Kale, Mushrooms, and Farmers Cheese; Granola with Chamomile and Dried Blueberries
• GROWN: Warm Potato Salad with Silken Leeks and Celery Seed Vinaigrette; Roasted Sunchokes with Dandelion Greens, Almonds, and Rye Crackers
• LUNCH-ISH: Smörgåstårta (Swedish Sandwich Cake); Chanterelle, Charred Corn, and Goat Cheese Tartlets
• SOUP’S ON: Lemony Chickpea and Green Split Pea Stew; Salmon and Roasted Corn Chowder
• NEW CLASSICS: Scandinavian Meatballs with Shaken Red Currants; Beer-Braised Lamb with Winter Vegetables and Kale Cream
• SIMPLE BREADS AND SWEET TREATS: Rhubarb Cake with Custard Sauce; Flødeboller (Danish Meringue Puffs)

Each recipe is broken down into clear, manageable steps and adapted for the American kitchen. With a focus on key elements of the Nordic diet, these vibrant dishes come together easily and turn everyday meals into an act of nourishment, care, and connection.