The Swedish Cookbook

Lagom flavours for the modern kitchen

Niklas Ekstedt (Author)

The Swedish Cookbook

Lagom flavours for the modern kitchen

Niklas Ekstedt (Author)

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Lagom [lo-gawn]
(noun) Swedish, meaning 'just the right amount' or 'in balance'

Join Niklas as he captures the essence of simplicity in the Nordic way of cooking, empowering home cooks to confidently create delicious and perfectly balanced Swedish dishes in their own kitchens, all with a special touch of lagom.

Niklas delves into the rich culinary traditions of Sweden, showcasing a collection of recipes that highlight simplicity, fresh ingredients and a harmonious balance of flavours. From classic dishes to modern twists, this book offers a range of options that will suit both everyday meals and special occasions.

For example, Niklas' Gravlax recipe explores the traditional method of curing salmon with sugar, salt, and dill, resulting in a delicately flavored and tender dish, and he also dedicates a whole chapter to the art of Fika - a coffee break with a lagom twist, a daily chance to pause, enjoy good coffee and a sweet treat; think cinnamon, vanilla or saffron buns and Swedish pancakes, almond biscuits or caramel cookies. And of course, Niklas shares his recipe for classic Scandinavian recipes, including Swedish meatballs, pickled herrings, Danish open-faced sandwiches and potato gratin. And in other recipes, everyday ingredients and traditional recipes get a modern twist, including a cabbage salad with blueberries and shaved frozen feta cheese.

These are fuss-free recipes handed down through generations, full of nourishment and sure to become family favourites.

So whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, it's time to find your lagom in the kitchen and savour the delightful simplicity of Swedish cuisine.

Introduction
Meat
Fish
Vegetables
Fika

Product details

Published	Apr 09 2026
Format	Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition	1st
Extent	272
ISBN	9781526679710
Imprint	Bloomsbury Publishing
Illustrations	Fully illustrated with colour photography
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing

Author

Niklas Ekstedt

If I get lost in the woods one day, I hope I stumble upon Niklas Ekstedt. He could charm a bear, and he cooks like a Swedish one with a Michelin star.

Financial Times
[Ekstedt] is both a purist and a tinkerer. . . He carries on with typical Swedish humility, not chasing stars or lists, but committing night after night to purity, history, and heritage. To delivering pleasure and honoring his ancestry.

Forbes
Ekstedt, 44, is a Swedish national treasure, in part for his championing of Nordic cuisine, his growing restaurant empire, and his mastery of open-fire cookery. But also, surely, for his easy charm, rugged good looks, and embodiment of a very Scandinavian vein of gung-ho.

Esquire
Niklas Ekstedt is a chef, and an exceptionally good one, but a better description may be alchemist... His cooking is as much about philosophy as it is flavor. This incredible book delivers the message of both.

GQ Magazine, on Ekstedt
The Swedish cookbook that's about to set your world-OK, your dinner-on fire.

Esquire, on Food on Fire
[Ekstedt's] passion is contagious . . . This is a book for the enthusiast and it will not disappoint.

The Caterer, on Ekstedt