Salt cod fritters

Active: 45 minutes; Total: 45 minutes; Yield: 12 to 15

Salt cod fillets	500 grams
Potatoes, russet, scrubbed but not peeled	500 grams
Onions, finely chopped	2 medium
Parsley, chopped	1 bunch
Nutmeg, freshly grated	1 teaspoon
Eggs, lightly beaten	5
Vegetable oil	For frying
Salt
Pepper, freshly ground

1. Desalinate the cod for 24 hours in a bowl of water placed in the bottom of the refrigerator, changing the water two to three times during the soaking; drain off the soaking water. 
2. Place the cod in a wide saucepan of fresh cold water. 
3. Heat until the water is simmering, then turn off the heat and lave the cod to poach in the residual heat for 20 minutes; drain. 
4. Once cold, flake the cod, removing and discarding the skin and bones; set aside. 
5. Cook the potatoes in salted water, or steam them for 25 minutes, then remove the skins; mash to purée. 
6. Mix the flaked cod and mashed potatoes in a large bowl. 
7. Add the onions, parsley, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste. 
8. Add the eggs to the cod mixture, and mix until they bind the mixture well. 
9. Using two spoons, shape the mixture into fritters. 
10. Heat the oil to 350°F, or until a piece of the mixture, when thrown in, sizzles immediately. 
11. Carefully fry the fritters in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. 
12. Once they are golden brown, take them out and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Recipe from Portugal Recipes & Ingredients by Anaïs Bourny Delon & Nicolas Lobbestaël.

Lemony shrimp with bean stew

Active: 30 minutes; Total: 30 minutes; Serves: 4

Lemon zest	1 teaspoon
Lemon juice	2 tablespoons
Paprika, smoked	½ teaspoon
Garlic, grated	2 cloves
Salt, kosher	¾ teaspoon +
Pepper, freshly ground	¾ teaspoon +
Shrimp, deveined, peeled	1 pound
Butter, unsalted	4 tablespoons
Leeks, trimmed, halved lengthwise, white and light green parts sliced crosswise ½-inch thick strips	2 large
Cannellini beans, rinsed	15 ounces
Chicken stock, low sodium	2 cups
Parsley, fresh, finely chopped	2 tablespoons
Bread, toasted

1. In a medium bowl, combine the zest, paprika, garlic, ¾-teaspoon salt, and ¾-teaspoon pepper; add the shrimp, tossing to coat. 
2. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. 
3. When the butter is foaming, add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and starting to curl, 2 to 3 minutes. 
4. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a plate; set aside. 
5. Add the leeks, season with salt and pepper, and cook over medium heat until the leeks are soft and starting to brown on the edges, 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
6. Add the beans and chicken broth, and bring to a boil over high heat. 
7. Lower the heat and simmer about 8 to 10 minutes. 
8. Stir in the reserved shrimp and any juices from the plate, parsley, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. 
9. Serve with toasted bread. 

Recipe from nytimes.com.

Pork chops with sherry pan sauce

Active: 30 minutes; Total: 1 hour; Serves: 2

Pork chop, center-cut, bone-in, about 1 ¼-inch thick	2
Salt	1 ¾ teaspoons +
Pepper, freshly ground	1 teaspoon +
Oil, grapeseed	1 tablespoon
Shallot, finely chopped	¼ cup
Ras el hanout	1 ½ teaspoons
Sherry, dry	1/3 cup
Orange zest	1 teaspoon
Orange juice	2 cups
Figs, dried, chopped	3 tablespoons
Parsley, chopped	1 tablespoon

1. Season the pork with salt and pepper. 
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 
3. Add the pork chops; cook, flipping often, until well browned and a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of meat near the bone registers 130°F, about 15 minutes. 
4. Transfer the chops to a plate, and pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings, taking care to preserve the browned bits in the skillet. 
5. Add the shallot over medium-high heat; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 1 minute. 
6. Add the ras el hanout; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 10 seconds. 
7. Add the sherry; simmer, stirring to loosen the browned bits, until the liquid has reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes. 
8. Add the orange zest and juice and the figs; cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened slightly and reduced to about 1 cup, 3 to 5 minutes. 
9. Remove from heat, and stir in the parsley; season to taste with salt and pepper. 

Recipe from Food & Wine Annual Cookbook 2023.

Asparagus, Brussels sprouts, & French green beans with citrus butter sauce

Active: 15 minutes; Total: 25 minutes; Serves: 6

Olive oil, extra virgin	2 tablespoons
Asparagus, ends trimmed and stalks cut into 2-inch pieces	3 cups
Brussels sprouts, bottoms trimmed and quartered	3 cups
French green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces	3 cups
Garlic, minced	5 cloves
Chicken stock	½ cup
Butter, unsalted	¼ cup
Lemon juice and zest	1
Salt, sea	½ teaspoon
Pepper, freshly ground	½ teaspoon
Parsley, chopped	½ cup

1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. 
2. Add the asparagus, sprouts, and beans; sauté the vegetable for 3 to 5 minutes, tossing frequently. 
3. Add the garlic; continue to toss the vegetables while still crisp, about 2 minutes. 
4. Add the stock, butter, and juice; sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, until the vegetables are just tender; remove the pan from heat. 
5. Fold in the zest, salt, pepper, and parsley. 

Recipe from Alpine Fresh Inc.

Petrale with balsamic fennel

Active: 10 minutes; Total: 40 minutes; Serves: 4

Fennel, sliced into ¾-inch wedges	2 bulbs
Balsamic glaze	1 tablespoon
Oil, olive	1 tablespoon + 1 tablespoon
Salt, sea	1 teaspoon + 1 teaspoon
Petrale fillets, thick	4
Tomatoes, cherry, canned with sauce	14 ounces
Sugar, coconut	1 teaspoon
Parsley, freshly chopped	3 tablespoons
Pepper, freshly ground

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. 
2. Place the fennel wedges on a sheet pan, and drizzle with balsamic glaze, 1-tablespoon oil, and sprinkle with 1-teaspoon salt; bake 15 minutes, tossing once midway. 
3. Place the fish in a smaller rimmed baking sheet so that the fillets fit snuggly. 
4. Pour over the tomatoes, sprinkle the sugar and parsley, drizzle with remaining oil, and season with salt and pepper. 
5. Bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, until the fish is cooked through and the fennel is crisp at the edges. 

Recipe mildly modified from Sheet Pan Dinners by Jenny Tschiesche & Liz Franklin.

Pistachio-crusted baked salmon

Active: 10 minutes; Total: 30 minutes; Serves: 4

Salmon, whole fillet	1 ½ pounds
Salt, kosher
Pepper, freshly ground
Lemon juice, fresh	1 tablespoon
Olive oil	2 teaspoons
Honey	2 teaspoons
Mustard, Dijion	1 teaspoon
Garlic, minced	1 clove
Panko	¼ cup
Pistachios, crushed	1/3 cup
Parmesan, grated	2 tablespoons
Lemon zest	1 lemon
Parsley leaves	Garnish

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. 
2. Place the salmon on a large parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. 
3. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels, and season with salt and pepper; set aside. 
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the juice, oil, honey, mustard, and garlic. 
5. In another small bowl, combine the panko, pistachios, cheese, and lemon zest. 
6. Brush the salmon evenly with the lemon-honey mixture, evenly sprinkle the pistachio mixture onto the salmon, and then press lightly so it sticks. 
7. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. 
8. Serve with lemon slices and parsley. 

Recipe from the Costco Connection magazine.

Slow-roasted salmon with walnut-olive vinaigrette

Active: 20 minutes; Total 50 minutes; Serves: 6

Olive oil, extra virgin	½ cup + ¼ cup
Paprika, smoked	1 tablespoon
Lemon, zest and juice	1 tablespoon zest + 3 tablespoons juice
Salmon	2 ½ pounds
Salt, kosher	2 ½ teaspoon + ¼ teaspoon
Pepper, freshly ground	½ teaspoon + ¼ teaspoon
Parsley, flat leaf, finely chopped	½ cup
Walnuts, toasted, finely chopped	¼ cup
Vinegar, champagne or white wine	¼ cup
Olives, kalamata, pitted, chopped	¼ cup
Olives, Castelvetrano, pitted, chopped	¼ cup

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F; set a rack in the middle position. 
2. Whisk ½-cup oil and paprika in a small bowl; set aside 1 tablespoon of the oil mixture, and then stir the lemon zest and juice into the oil mixture in the small bowl. 
3. Place the salmon in a large baking dish; sprinkle both sides with 2 ½-teaspoons salt and ½-teaspoon pepper (tuck the tapered end of the salmon under if needed to fit in the dish). 
4. Pour the lemon-paprika mixture over the salmon; bake until the thickest party of the salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 30 to 35 minutes, spooning lemon-paprika mixture in the baking dish over the salmon every 10 minutes. 
5. Remove from the oven; let rest 5 minutes. 
6. Whisk together parsley, walnuts, vinegar, olives, and ¼-cup oil in a small bowl; season with ¼-teaspoon salt and ¼-teaspoon pepper. 
7. Using two large spatulas, carefully lift the salmon from the baking dish, and transfer to a large platter; discard remaining lemon-paprika mixture in the baking dish. 
8. Spoon the walnut-olive vinaigrette on the salmon. 
9. Drizzle the salmon with the reserved oil mixture. 
10. Serve warm or at room temperature. 

Recipe from Food&Wine, by Justin Chapple.

Cauliflower piccata

Active: 15 minutes; Total 30 minutes; Serves: 4

Cauliflower, cut into 2-inch florets	1 head
Oil, extra-virgin olive
Salt, kosher
Pepper, freshly ground
Chickpeas, drained	15 ounces
Shallot, finely chopped	1
Garlic, finely chopped	3 cloves
Stock, vegetable	1 cup
Butter, unsalted	4 tablespoons
Capers, drained	2 tablespoons
Lemon, zested and juiced	1
Parsley, chopped	Garnish

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F. 
2. Place the cauliflower florets onto a sheet pan, and drizzle with 2 to 3-tablespoons of oil. 
3. Season with salt and pepper, and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cauliflower is golden and tender. 
4. Remove from the oven, add the chickpeas, and toss to combine. 
5. Heat a medium skillet to medium high; add 1-tablespoon oil and the shallots, and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 1 minute. 
6. Add the garlic, and cook 1 minute longer, stirring constantly to keep from scorching. 
7. Pour the stock into the pan and simmer until reduced by half, about 4 to 5 minutes. 
8. Reduce heat to low, then stir in the butter, capers, lemon zest and juice. 
9. Season with ½-teaspoon salt, and a few pinches of pepper. 
10. To serve, place the cauliflower and chickpeas on serving plates, top with the lemon caper sauce, and garnish with parsley before serving. 

Recipe from NYT Cooking.