Salt Cod Cuisine

Known as fiel amigo (faithful friend) in Portugal, bacalao in Spain, saltfish in the Carribbean, and saltfiskurin Iceland, salt cod is eaten and appreciated around the world.

It is also deliciously versatile. Salt Cod Cuisine introduces you to delicate salads, elegant tapas, comforting pies, crispy fritters, colourful soups and stews, sumptuous soufflles... in all, over 200 recipes from 30 countries. Learn to salt your own cod, roast it over an open fire, or pair it with unexpected ingredients for any meal of the day. Create dishes from around world, from Canada to Cuba, Brazil to Belgium, Spain to St. Lucia, and beyond.

The centuries-old history of salt cod is also told, tracing iinternational trade routes and traditions and placing into context this unique collection of recipes.

Richly illustrated with full-colour photographs and original artwork, Salt Cod Cuisine is a celebration of salt cod and its place in history and culture-and on our table.

Edward A. Jones spent decades sampling and gathering salt cod recipes from around the world. He lives and cooks in St. John`s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.