Swedish Summer Feasts: Favorite Recipes for Picnics, Brunches, and Barbecues by the Beach

Each summer, three sisters and their families meet at their summer cottage by the coast of Sweden. There ensue glorious, lazy days of relaxation by the water and cooking light, rustic meals to eat by the light of the fading sun. There’s something special about Swedish summers: the late evenings, the vast empty beaches, and the need to enjoy every minute because the darkest nights are right around the corner.

Food is naturally one of the highlights of the summer vacation, and in Swedish Summe...