Growing up, George Mendes hated salt cod, but now as chef of Aldea in New York City it’s become a centerpiece of his cooking. He says that the key to great salt cod is all about perfecting the ...

Use salted cod in stews and soups. Becuase you'll soak it before using it, it won't be too salty in the final recipes. Rinse the fish and dry it with a clean dishcloth. Spread a layer of salt at least ...

At Marea, Michael White is revered for his use of seafood, as in this lush pasta sauce with pureed potato, salt cod and speck (a cured and smoked Italian bacon). He even adds cod tripe (from the ...

Chickpea crepes with cod mousse are this awesome blend of two things the Veneto region in Italy is known for—seafood crepes ...

Instead of using salt cod, a classic Portuguese ingredient that takes days to soak, New York City chef George Mendes of Aldea quick-cures fresh cod by standing it in kosher salt for only 10 minutes.