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Swedish-born Henderson brings to American tables a refined and light version of traditional Swedish dishes. She makes an intense dish such as Jansson's Temptation less leaden by substituting smoked salmon for the usual anchovies, but she retains the cream that creates the dish's special character. Instead of pork shank, Henderson uses chicken and bacon to season her version of yellow pea soup, Sweden's national dish. Her Swedish pancakes lend themselves to both sweet and savory treatments, topping one with berries, the other with wild mushrooms. Her extensive treatment of yeast rolls shows the importance of pastry in Swedish cookery. No less compelling than her food is the story of Henderson's life. Daughter of a Swedish mother and a touring African American jazz musician, Henderson grew up cooking first for her family and then at a French bistro in her hometown of Lulea in Sweden's subarctic north. After a stint modeling in New York and Europe, she landed in Los Angeles, where she married and became a caterer to the Hollywood elite. Mark Knoblauch
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"As someone who loves to eat and has enjoyed Helene's cooking, I certainly recommend this very interesting cookbook." -Barbara Streisand
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  • Hardcover: 216 pages
  • Publisher: Univ Of Minnesota Press; 1 edition (April 14, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0816645132
  • ISBN-13: 978-0816645138
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 8.2 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #156,821 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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saffron sauce, cup assorted fresh herbs, arctic shrimp, conventional blender, hips soup, whitefish roe, lingonberry preserve, cup salted butter, sliced julienne, pearl sugar, stovetop grill pan, baby new potatoes, yellow pea soup, plastic food wrap, olive oil spray, toasted country bread, season with additional salt, chopped coarse, cold heavy cream, season lightly with salt, russet baking potatoes, process soup
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United States, Sweet Cape, Herb Vinaigrette, Fat Tuesday, Whitefish Roe Sauce, Santa Lucia, Cucumber Salsa
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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, October 20, 2005
The Swedish Table demonstrates that not only are the French good cooks, but so are the Swedes!

Helene Henderson was born and raised in Sweden. She learned cooking from her grandmother and worked in the family business. She owns a catering business in Los Angeles where she is known for utilizing organic food. She lives there with her husband and three children.

This book has some lovely color photos. Henderson takes us on a journey with each recipe and makes me feel her enthusiasm and love of her heritage. Her recipes are easy-to-read and being she has been living in the United States, she understands what we don't know of her culture and does an excellent job at explaining the food and culture. Her recipes are so well written that this book is perfect for the novice or for the person curious of Swedich cuisine.

The chapters included in this book are: Hot and Chilled Soups; Potatoes; Meat, Game and Chicken; Fish and Shellfish; Vegetables and Salads; Sandwiches; Eggs, Waffles and Pancakes; Desserts, Pastries and Bread; Beverages; and Wild Berry Preserves.

Some wonderful recipes you will find in this book are: Gravlax and Nasturtium Sandwiches with Mustard-Dill sauce, Lentil Soup with Roasted Garlic and Baby New Potatoes, Roasted Baby Beet Salad, Sweet Rolls with Almond Paste.

I would have never thought that I would be a fan of Swedish food, but now I am. This book has inspired me to research more about the country and desires to visit the country.
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5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING, May 29, 2005
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An amazing buy, simple easy to use recipies! i never realized how much I would love swedish cooking. I have been using it for almost every meal!
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5.0 out of 5 stars An inviting and unusual blend of dishes which blend traditional Swedish flavors with modern updates, September 7, 2005
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Author/cook Helene Henderson is an Afro-American, Swedish-born chef raised in Sweden, where she learned to cook: her childhood memories spice The Swedish Table, an inviting and unusual blend of dishes which blend traditional Swedish flavors with modern updates. Discussions of Swedish traditions and celebrations and many color photos spice a fine set of dishes, from a Lox and Cream Cheese Quiche to an unusual Juniper/Lavender Marinated Leg of Lamb. Where the usual Swedish cookbook emphases fish main dishes, The Swedish Table ably demonstrates the diversity of Swedish dishes available to cooks.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Friendly, authentic and down to earth
I got to Swedish cooking in a bit of an unorthodox way: I was reading the books of Stieg Larsson, and he spends a lot of time describing what his characters are eating. Read more
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I like books like this one - with memories, family stories and home recipes. The sweet rolls I baked were perfect. I miss pictures - there are only a few. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Discovering my Swedish heritage
I got this book from the library, and I'm going to have to buy my own copy. My children love the Swedish Pancakes (and I love how easy they are), and my husband and I enjoyed the... Read more
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