Best Scandinavian Cooking, Food & Wine Books of 2026

The Gas Griddle Cookbook is a must-have for anyone who loves grilling. This cookbook is designed to help you become a master chef of your own kitchen with a wide range of delicious recipes and pro tips. With this book, you can learn how to set up a flat top griddle and master the entire griddling process. The cookbook features a wide selection of breakfast, burger, vegetable and side dishes, as well as the tastiest poultry, beef, and pork recipes. If you want to improve your cooking skills and learn a variety of delicious recipes to put into practice, this book is for you.

The Noma Guide to Fermentation is a must-have book for any home cook or professional chef looking to expand their culinary skills. René Redzepi and David Zilber, the masterminds behind Noma's extraordinary flavor profiles, reveal their never-before-revealed techniques to creating an extensive pantry of ferments. With over 500 step-by-step photographs and illustrations, this book goes beyond the typical kimchi and sauerkraut to include koji, kombuchas, shoyus, misos, lacto-ferments, vinegars, garums, and black fruits and vegetables. Moreover, the book features more than 100 original recipes that showcase the game-changing pantry ingredients. The Noma Guide to Fermentation is a fresh set of transformative cooking fundamentals that will make ferments something cooks reach for as readily as salt.

Nevada Berg takes readers on a culinary journey through Norway with her new cookbook, "Norwegian Baking through the Seasons: 90 Sweet and Savory Recipes from North Wild Kitchen". The book features 90 mouthwatering recipes for traditional Norwegian baked goods, organized according to Norway's five seasons. Each recipe is accompanied by stunning photography that captures the essence of Nevada's mountain farm home. The book is not only steeped in Nordic tradition but also delivered in a thoroughly modern sensibility, making it a must-have for anyone interested in Scandinavian cooking.

Scandinavian from Scratch by Nichole Accettola is a love letter to the baking of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The book features 75 delicious bakes and bites, ordered by occasion and arranged from simplest to most complex. Accettola explores the intersection of culinary cultures from different Scandinavian countries, offering easy-to-follow recipes that will expand your baking repertoire. From Coconut Dream Cake to Cardamom Morning Buns, Egg and Shrimp Smørrebrød, and Danish Dough, the book has something for everyone. The author's background as a trained chef and the owner of the San Francisco-based café, Kantine, adds authenticity to the book. Overall, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in Scandinavian baking.

The Blackstone Griddle Cookbook is a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of cooking on a Blackstone Griddle. It contains everything you need to know about grilling with a Blackstone Griddle, including helpful tips and tricks, maintenance, and cleaning. The book also features a wide variety of healthy and easy-to-make recipes, from breakfast to dinner and beyond, including vegetarian and vegan options. Whether you're a seasoned grilling enthusiast or a novice, this cookbook is sure to take your culinary skills to the next level and impress your family and friends. Overall, it's an excellent resource for anyone looking to elevate their grilling game.

The "Keto Cookbook For Beginners: 1000 Recipes For Quick & Easy Low-Carb Homemade Cooking" is an excellent resource for anyone looking to start their keto journey. With 1000 foolproof recipes, this easy-to-navigate cookbook offers a wide range of options, including vegetarian and vegan meals, for those looking to customize their approach to the keto diet. The book also includes recipes for snacks, side dishes, and desserts, making it easy to stick to the diet without sacrificing taste. Overall, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to live a sustainable, healthy lifestyle while being on the keto diet.

Noma 2.0: Vegetable, Forest, Ocean is a celebration of the pioneering restaurant's seasonal menus, offering a deep dive behind the scenes. René Redzepi, the chef behind Noma, provides a profound insight into the magic that makes the restaurant sit atop the list of the world's best. The book features nearly 200 dishes, each photographed in spectacular beauty and detail, showcasing Noma's true seasonality and its use of only local ingredients. It's a must-read for foodies, chefs, artists, and thought-leaders. Noma 2.0 is a gift book of the season that will leave readers delighted, challenged, and deeply satisfied.

The Nordic Cookbook is a comprehensive collection of over 700 authentic recipes from the Nordic region, including Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and more. Magnus Nilsson, the acclaimed Swedish chef, has collected these recipes while travelling throughout the region and presents them alongside beautiful photography of the landscapes and people. The book covers every type of Nordic dish, from meat and fish to vegetables, bread, pastries, and desserts. The recipes are achievable for home cooks of all abilities, and the book also includes narrative texts on Nordic culinary history, ingredients, and techniques. The Nordic Cookbook is a must-have for anyone interested in Scandinavian cooking and culture.

The Nordic Baking Book is a comprehensive guide to Nordic home baking, featuring 450 sweet and savory recipes for breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, and holiday treats. Magnus Nilsson, an acclaimed chef and photographer, explores the rich baking tradition of the Nordic region, documenting the landscape and collecting recipes from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. The book is beautifully illustrated with 100 photographs shot by Nilsson himself. This book is a must-have for serious home bakers looking to explore the warmth and coziness of Nordic baking culture.

Noma: Time and Place in Nordic Cuisine by René Redzepi is a must-read for food enthusiasts. The book offers a glimpse into the philosophy, creativity, and food of one of the world's most influential chefs. Redzepi's restaurant, Noma, was awarded the #1 spot on the San Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurant awards in 2010. The book contains over 90 recipes, along with behind-the-scenes insights and excerpts from Redzepi's diary. It also features 200 color photographs showcasing the Nordic region's unique landscapes and local ingredients. This book is a testament to Redzepi's commitment to sustainable, regionally-sourced ingredients and his dedication to creating delicious cuisine.