Scandinavian Style Fish and Seafood Recipes [Spiral-bound]

Melinda Bradnan (Author), David Fitzsimmons (Illustrator)

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Publication Date: June 1, 2003

SCANDINAVIAN STYLE FISH AND SEAFOOD RECIPES is a full "kettle of fish," from cold to hot and saucy, and more basic methods to prepare and cook fish along with recipes from a number of sources: old, authentic Scandinavian cookbooks from a time when the bounty of the sea was a main staple in the Scandinavian diet; contributions from some of the best Scandinavian cooks, and the author's own cache of recipes. Several recipes of the late Margaret I. Berquist, an outstanding Scandinavian American of Cloquet, Minnesota, who sought "to put a little bit of Scandinavia in every home in American" are found in this book, fondly dedicated to her. Tips and hints for the right methods of preparation the key to delicious fish dishes, from caviar to crayfish are included. Cold Table foods feature appetizers, salads, dressings, and open-face sandwiches. Hot and Saucy Fish recipes include boiled, poached, broiled, baked, and fried fish dishes with a variety of savory sauces, Salmon with Lingonberry Glze, for example. Soups and Chowders presents hearty fare such as a Crab Stew. On the Hook and In the Net is a miscellany of not only traditional foods such as Lutefisk PUdding, but also some of the most unique Carp Burgers. Delightful drawings of happy, friendly fish, all too eager to leap into the pan, are by David Fitzsimmons, cartoonist of Tucson, Arizona. Bernhard Hillila, Valparaiso, Indiana author and poet, shares a recipe for life in his Cook's Prayer. "My Fish Dish Wish," a whimsical poem by David Mather of Iowa City, Iowa, adds to the bountiful nature of this book.

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About the Author

Noted for her creative offerings, compiler Melinda Bradnan knows her way around the kitchen, working with husband Mike in their foodservice consulting business. She is also a major editor at Penfield Books and Penfield Press.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 160 pages
• Publisher: Penfield Books (June 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932043144
• ISBN-13: 978-1932043143
• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 3.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,202,117 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars My Fish Dish Wish, November 4, 2000

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This review is from: Scandinavian Style Fish and Seafood Recipes (Spiral-bound)

Scandinavian Style Fish and Seafood Recipes is a full "kettle of fish," from cold to hot and saucy and more-basic methods to prepare and cook fish along with recipes to prepare, even the most common catch, in savory, tasty dishes.

To find the best of the best, Melinda Bradnan compiled this collection of recipes from a number of sources: old, authentic Scandinavian cookbooks from a time when the bounty of the sea was a main staple in the Scandinavian diet; contributions from some of the best Scandinavian cooks, and her own cache of recipes. Noted for her creative offerings, Melinda knows her way around the kitchen, working with husband Mike in their food service consulting business.

Several recipes of the late Margaret I. Bergquist, an outstanding Scandinavian American of Cloquet, Minnesota, who sought to put a "little bit of Scandinavia in every home in America," are included in this book which is dedicated to her memory. Tips and hints for the right preparation-the key to delicious fish dishes from caviar to crayfish-are noted throughout the book. Cold Table foods feature appetizers, salads, dressings and open-face sandwiches; Hot and Saucy Fish recipes include boiled, poached, broiled, baked, and fried fish dishes with a variety of savory sauces, for example, Salmon with Lingonberry Glaze; Soups and Chowders presents hearty fare such as a Crab Stew; On the Hook and In the Net is a miscellany of not only traditional foods such as Lutefisk Pudding, but also some of the most unique-Carp Burgers.

Delightful drawings of happy, friendly fish, all too eager to leap into the pan, are by David Fitzsimmons, cartoonist of Tucson, Arizona. Bernhard Hillila, Valparaiso, Indiana author and poet, shares a recipe for life in his "Cook's Prayer." "My Fish Dish Wish," a whimsical poem by David Mather of Iowa City, Iowa, adds to the bountiful feast of this book.

Excellent for personal collections and as a special gift.