Some things our mothers teach us are concrete: How to drive a car, read a W-2 form or hem a pair of pants. Other life lessons sneak up on us. My mother taught me to cook almost by osmosis. It was ...

If you've ever visited an Italian market and wondered what the dried fish "salt cod" - also known as baccale -is used for, you wouldn't be alone. What good could come from a fish as dry as a wooden ...

"When I was growing up on the Jersey Shore, fish was a staple protein in our community and household. I like to use cod for my fish cakes, but using what looks freshest at your local market is ...

This recipe calls for salt cod, available in a few markets in small wooden 1-pound boxes. It needs to be soaked at least six hours and the water should be changed several times until no saltiness is ...

Ingredients:1 pound cod fillets2 medium russet potatoes1 cup bread crumbs1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley2 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese2 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 teaspoon salt1/2 ...

After returning from a brief visit to Alaska, I have experimented with few recipes involving cod fish. I must say that I have developed a real appreciation for fresh, wild Pacific cod fish. It is a ...