Smrgsbord - Signe Johansen

Effortless entertaining the Scandinavian way.

Relaxed celebrations of food and friends, smrgsbords - of which cripsbreads are always a part - are served throughout the year. This collection of seasonal menus and recipes includes classics such as skagen (prawn salad) and citrus and spice cured gravadlax, but also modern, more informal dishes such as fried chanterelles on toasted sourdough, barbecued zesty cod burgers and orange and ginger waffles with rhubarb compote.

For spring, there are ideas for a bonfire party and for celebrating Easter; for summer a midsummer gathering. Autumn has a feast supper and foraged dinner and Winter a Christmas drinks and New Year's brunch. With the emphasis always on simplicity, but also quality, seasonal ingredients, these are dishes to share and enjoy with those you love.