Split open the rye bread pockets and place face up on your work surface (or lay the rye bread slices on the work surface).

Nordic cuisine, often perceived as stark, is surprisingly comforting and practical. It emphasizes seasonal ingredients and clean flavors. Rye bread serves as a daily staple, while pickled vegetables ...

The 234 recipes in "Tina Nordström's Scandinavian Cooking: Simple Recipes for Home-Style Scandinavian Cuisine," are crammed with tips, shortcuts and suggestions.