Chapter 18 — Northern & Eastern Europe

Hearty Food for Colder Climates

Pickling, curing, smoking and preserving helped colder-climate kitchens stretch harvests. Root vegetables, cabbage, potatoes, rye, dairy, mushrooms and fish become deeply comforting dishes.

Recipes

• Swedish Meatballs
• Norwegian Fish Soup
• Danish Open Sandwiches
• Polish Pierogi
• Hungarian Goulash
• Ukrainian Borscht
• Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
• Potato Pancakes