Humans everywhere have always been fascinated by octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish, known biologically as cephalopods. They evolved hundreds of millions of years ago and are related to molluscs such as mussels and snails. They can grow to an enormous size with eyes as big as footballs, but they still live for only a couple of years. They mate once in their lifetime and die shortly after. They have blue blood and three hearts and they can shoot out jet-black ink. They have a brain and have behaviours that could be interpreted as signs of intelligence, even though more than half of their brain is distributed in their arms. They are colour blind, but they can change the colour of their skin in a flash. They are masters of disguise and are able to alter the texture of their skin and the patterns displayed on it at lighting speed. They can also 'taste' using the suckers on their arms. They can move extremely fast thanks to a jet-propulsion system built into their body cavity. Although they are soft-bodied and look vulnerable, cephalopods are formidable predators. Octopuses have arms that are so strong that they can exert a force equal to hundreds of times their own body weight. Squid and cuttlefish can shoot out a tentacle to capture prey at the speed of a javelin thrown by an expert athlete. Cephalopods are, however, so much more than just fascinating creatures with strange physical characteristics. They are a nutritious, delicious protein source that has found a place for thousands of years in many food cultures around the world. As squid, cuttlefish, and octopuses are native to virtually all parts of the ocean, they are an excellent and available alternative to meat from terrestrial animals. This book is written to promote the overall place of cephalopods in home kitchens and to inspire the uninitiated to add them to their diet. It describes the many facets of their anatomy that play a central role in their potential use as healthy, diverse, and interesting food sources, with a particular emphasis on their taste and texture. By way of an assortment of recipes, the authors hope to dispel the myth that it is difficult to prepare delicious dishes using squid, cuttlefish, and octopuses. In addition, there are contributions to the on-going discussions about how marine resources can be exploited more responsibly in a sustainable manner. Ole G. Mouritsen is a professor of gastrophysics and culinary food innovation at the University of Copenhagen,president of the Danish Gastronomical Academy, and director of the Danish national research and communication centre Taste for Life. Klavs Styrbaek is a chef and leader of the gastronomic enterprise STYRBAEKS, which includes a gourmet restaurant, a cooking school, a catering service, and a product development branch.

Humans everywhere have always been fascinated by octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish, known biologically as cephalopods. They evolved hundreds of millions of years ago and are related to molluscs such as mussels and snails. They can grow to an enormous size with eyes as big as footballs, but they still live for only a couple of years. They mate once in their lifetime and die shortly after. They have blue blood and three hearts and they can shoot out jet-black ink. They have a brain and have behaviours that could be interpreted as signs of intelligence, even though more than half of their brain is distributed in their arms. They are colour blind, but they can change the colour of their skin in a flash. They are masters of disguise and are able to alter the texture of their skin and the patterns displayed on it at lighting speed. They can also 'taste' using the suckers on their arms. They can move extremely fast thanks to a jet-propulsion system built into their body cavity. Although they are soft-bodied and look vulnerable, cephalopods are formidable predators. Octopuses have arms that are so strong that they can exert a force equal to hundreds of times their own body weight. Squid and cuttlefish can shoot out a tentacle to capture prey at the speed of a javelin thrown by an expert athlete. Cephalopods are, however, so much more than just fascinating creatures with strange physical characteristics. They are a nutritious, delicious protein source that has found a place for thousands of years in many food cultures around the world. As squid, cuttlefish, and octopuses are native to virtually all parts of the ocean, they are an excellent and available alternative to meat from terrestrial animals. This book is written to promote the overall place of cephalopods in home kitchens and to inspire the uninitiated to add them to their diet. It describes the many facets of their anatomy that play a central role in their potential use as healthy, diverse, and interesting food sources, with a particular emphasis on their taste and texture. By way of an assortment of recipes, the authors hope to dispel the myth that it is difficult to prepare delicious dishes using squid, cuttlefish, and octopuses. In addition, there are contributions to the on-going discussions about how marine resources can be exploited more responsibly in a sustainable manner. Ole G. Mouritsen is a professor of gastrophysics and culinary food innovation at the University of Copenhagen,president of the Danish Gastronomical Academy, and director of the Danish national research and communication centre Taste for Life. Klavs Styrbaek is a chef and leader of the gastronomic enterprise STYRBAEKS, which includes a gourmet restaurant, a cooking school, a catering service, and a product development branch.

From the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans, to the Mediterranean, North Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, "Cooking Seafood takes novice and advanced cooks alike on a delicious culinary cruise. Nibble your way around the globe with recipes like Thai Fish Cakes, the French classic Sole a la Meuniere, a zesty Mexican Seafood Stew with Avocado Salsa, a toothsome Italian Seafood Risotto, and one of Louisiana's all-time favorites, Oyster Po'Boys. Each recipe is presented in a friendly, step-by-step style, with beautiful, full-color photographs illustrating the cooking process, from preparation to table presentation. "Cooking Seafood is an essential addition to any kitchen library and sure to reel in many fish-loving fans.

Actress Abbie Cornish and chef Jacqueline King are best friends who bonded over their love of food and self-care. A few years ago, Abbie, a novice cook, asked Jacqueline, a graduate of the culinary program at the National Gourmet Institute, for cooking lessons. Every Sunday, they would take trips to the local farmers' market, spend all day cooking, and then serve these dishes to their family and friends. Pescan s an extension of this tradition and all the food they explored together. Their way of eating-which they call pescan-is centered on plant-based, dairy-free dishes, but with high-protein seafood and eggs incorporated. The recipes, like Veggie Tempeh Bolognese, Artichoke Hummus with Za'atar, and Miso-Ginger Glazed Black Cod, are highly nutrient dense, incredibly energizing, and very accessible. Pescan is a collection of healthy recipes, but it's also a story of friendship, healing, and developing a more positive relationship with food.

This handy little cookbook is filled with recipes for many of the delicious dishes served at the renowned Dons Seafood restaurants of south Louisiana a corner of the world well-known for its outstanding food. Its 152 pages and features more than 80 easy-to-prepare classics of Cajun cooking. For example, Crawfish Etouffee, Crabmeat au Gratin, Blackened Redfish, Shrimp & Okra Gumbo, Eggplant Casserole, Smothered Okra, and Syrup Cake.

Sushi is not only tasty, but incredibly healthy, as it's low in fat and high in essential vitamins and minerals. While it may seem intimidating, sushi is surprisingly simple to make at home--and this book shows you how! From traditional hand-rolls to poke bowls, this sushi cookbook will show you how to make 30 of these elegant dishes with ease. Step-by-step instructions and color photographs show how to make a variety of sushi and sashimi. Readers will also find information on the history and the health benefits of Japanese sushi, as well as directions on using sushi-making tools, making perfect sushi rice, how to cut vegetables and decorations and selecting fresh fish. The 30 sushi recipes in this book include: Nigiri Vegetable Sushi Sushi in a Bowl California Rolls Thin Rolls All the recipes in Sushi are easy to follow and are suitable for both beginners and experienced home cooks.

In this mouth-watering collection of seafood recipes, simplicity and great taste are key. For every home cook who has ever been intimidated by seafood, "Fish On" is a call to foster one's own tastes and opinions. The book focuses exclusively on preparing and cooking the most commonly harvested seafood found on the Pacific West Coast. Try your hand at dishes with salmon, halibut, snapper (rockfish), cod, prawns, mussels, clams, oysters, Dungeness crab, and scallops. Learn the different cooking methods (poaching, roasting, grilling, planking), and how they work for seafood.A reminder that "good" and "complicated" aren't synonyms, this is the go-to place for tasty recipes using seafood. Sidebars are included throughout the book with interesting facts on the science of cooking, and the nutritional information is included with each recipe for easy reference. Try recipes such as Tequila Lime Grilled Halibut, Thai Curried Mussels, or Drunken Prawns en Flambe. Impress friends and family by serving Tandoori Salmon with Mango Chutney, or Crab Bisque.With accessible and easy-to-make recipes, "Fish On" is a selection of Pacific Northwest favourites sure to satisfy the seafood lover's appetite.

Tender, plump, and tasty, the blue mussel (Mytiius edulis) is treasured in most of the world's cuisines but strangely ignored in North American cooking. This edible mollusk is naturally abundant on both American coasts and easily cultivated. As over-harvesting makes many other seafoods ever more scarce and expensive, the blue mussel offers an inexpensive and attractive alternative to more costly and wasteful sources of protein. To tempt American palates and draw attention to this remarkably versatile and nutritious seafood, Sarah Hurlburt has written The Mussel Cookbook. In her entertaining introduction, Hurlburt tells about mussels-how they live, how they saved a bridge from collapsing, why barrels of them appeared in American police stations, how they are farmed in Spain, France, and Holland. Then she offers over a hundred recipes. Whether you are a beginning cook or a devotee of haute cuisine, you will find recipes to match your abilities: simple dishes for the out-of-doors, appetizers, soups and stews, salads, casseroles, main dishes from abroad, and elegant party entrees. From Europe Hurlburt brings back paella, cannelloni, and souffle of mussels, among many others. From Asia come curried and stir-fried mussels as well as the delectable midia dolma. There are a dozen quick-and-easy tricks; there are flamed mussels and mussels Rockefeller. She describes how to clean and freeze mussels, and gives tips on how to use them. Sarah Hurlburt in collaboration with her husband, Graham, has spent many years learning about the blue mussel. Together they have studied European methods of mussel farming and begun their own experimental Cultivation project in Massachusetts. Ms. Hurlburt's recipes have been featured in the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Boston Herald American, and Harvard Magazine. Stories about the Hurlburts' adventures with mussels have appeared in the Washington Post, the Cornell Quarterly, and the Marine Fisheries Review. A discussion of their work has appeared in the Congressional Record.

Fresh, fast, and delicious, these are the quintessential recipes every West Coast fish and seafood lover must have. The islands of Canada's West Coast are home to some of the freshest and most sustainable seafood in the world. In this exquisitely photographed and curated cookbook you'll find 60+ easy and approachable recipes using simple techniques written for home cooks of any skill level. From Peel 'n' Eat Spot Prawns to Dungeness Crab Cakes to Beet Smoked Salmon Lox, the bounty of the Pacific Northwest comes to life in recipes that will inspire delight. Food photographer Danielle (DL) Acken and food stylist Aurelia Louvet deliver classic recipes with a uniquely modern West Coast twist.

"Bart van Olphen elevates canned tuna to the heights of deliciousness."--The New York Times Scrumptious recipes for tuna, mackerel, herring, and more--so tasty, you won't believe it's from a can! Quick: What ingredient is delicious, sustainable, easy to store, and adds protein and healthy fats to any dish? Why, it's tinned fish, of course! Whether you're a seafood lover or a home cook craving something new, The Tinned Fish Cookbook is for you. Sustainable fishing advocate Bart van Olphen shines a light on the superstar potential of canned tuna, salmon, anchovies, and more, with recipes that are ready in a jiff. Here are hearty mains from Tuna Lasagna to Mackerel and Potato Frittata, fresh salads like the classic Nicoise Salad and crisp Crab and Fennel Watercress Salad, and creative takes on normally less-fishy fare, such as Anchovy Dumplings, Salmon Pizza, and Quinoa Tabbouleh with Sardines. The possibilities are endless--and the photos by David Loftus are irresistible. What's more, Bart dives into the wonders of modern fishing and canning, helping you recognize eco-friendly fish, so you can enjoy your ocean-to-plate meal with confidence. There's more to tinned fish than ever before!

The complete guide to cooking fish and seafood by our most famous cook - fully updated for the 21st-century kitchen. Mrs Beeton knew that a fish recipe was the staple to hearty family cooking. With a focus on seasonality and local produce, Mrs Beeton created the best mouth-watering fish and shellfish dishes for the British kitchen. From fish pie, smoked haddock, soused mackerel and potted shrimp, this cook book will give you the know-how to prepare and cook fresh and delicious recipes for all of the family, all year round. All of the recipes have been drawn from Mrs Beeton's original Book of Household Management and have been updated for the 21st-century kitchen. Combined with sound, modern advice on how to source good food, plus detailed information on ingredients and equipment, and illustrations of all the techniques required, this is the go-to mini-book for any aspiring or experienced home cook.

'No fuss fish. It's the ultimate supper in one' - Daily Mail Cooked in the oven in just one dish or roasting tin, all the recipes here are ready within 20, 30 or 45 minutes, allowing you to enjoy a wide variety of fish and seafood with no faff or fiddle. Even those who are otherwise confident in the kitchen can sometimes feel intimidated by fish, but Lola Milne proves there's no need to be fearful, with 70 delicious, foolproof dishes that are perfect for seafood lovers of all cooking abilities. From Panko-Crusted Cod, Monkfish Tagine and Peppers & Aubergine with Anchovies & Olives to Slow-roasted Salmon with Citrus, Harissa & Capers, these are the ideal recipes to solve your weeknight dinner dilemmas. Lola Milne's first book, Take One Tin, was selected as one of the Independent's 10 best store cupboard cookbooks. 'Our top pick for vegetarians or pescatarians' YOU Magazine on Take One Tin

'With equal parts of birch wood and passion, we keep the flames alive. We cook all our ingredients over an open fire. Charcoal and smoke are our most powerful tools. No electric griddle, no gas stove - only natural heat, soot, ash, smoke and fire. We have chosen these ways to prepare our food as a tribute to the ancient way of cooking. At Ekstedt it is the flames that are superior.' Through his bold flavours at the eponymous Michelin-starred restaurant, Niklas Ekstedt ignites our primal fire-side instincts. His abandonment of modern technology may be a little difficult to replicate in your own kitchen, but his spirit will convince you to get back to basics where you can. The restaurant, Ekstedt, is at the very heart and centre of the book, providing the foundation for Niklas' stories of seasonal, and regional, traditional Swedish cooking. Dishes from the restaurant, and in the pages of this sumptuous book, include braised lamb shoulder with seaweed butter and wild garlic capers, juniper-smoked pike and perch, ember-baked leeks with charcoal cream, pine-smoked mussels, and wood-oven baked almond cake. Stunning photography from David Loftus brings Niklas' recipes and the Nordic seasons to life. This special is uniquely and sumptuously packaged and signed by Niklas.

Fish is a delicious and healthy food option, but many people find cooking it quite daunting, tending to default to a limited range of well-tried dishes. Alison Howe is here to inspire cooks to change that in her debut cookery book, Pescatarian Paradise. In this book, Alison encourages readers to create tasty seafood dishes packed with flavour, based on a wide range of cooking styes, including recipes for everyday meals and for special occasions. It provides the technical and cooking support needed to give readers the confidence to try something different and which tastes way better than they thought possible with a fish dish! This book focuses on fish caught in British coastal waters, and therefore widely available. Through the use of appropriate herbs, spices and cooking techniques it creates dishes that the author has personally enjoyed while travelling in regions as diverse as SE Asia, Europe, Scandinavia and North America. There are tips throughout the book anticipating issues that the reader might encounter, and ensures first-time success with each new recipe. This will make preparing these dishes stress-free, fun - and a pleasure to eat. There is also a Store Cupboard section which provides details of where the more unusual ingredients can be sourced from widely available supermarkets, and online. All author proceeds will be donated to Cancer Research UK to help further their critically important work to further our understanding of what causes cancer and to improve the outcomes of patients.

Oysters are having a moment. Like craft beer before them, oysters are being discovered by discerning foodies who love that they're a tide-to-table, sustainable form of protein, and an adventurous food trend that's as Instagrammable as they come. Oyster expert and founder of the Oystour app Dana Deskiewicz takes readers of a salty ride through the current craft oyster scene. The 85 varieties profiled are lovingly raised on small farms along America's coasts, with names as memorable as their flavors-Murder Point, Choptank Sweets, Fat Dogs, Lady Chatterleys, and many more. Whether you seek they eye-opening brine explosion of an East coast Breachway, or the cucumber-and-melon delicacy of a West coast Church Point, Deskiewicz will guide you through the best bivalves North America has to offer.

Tom Walton is renowned for his low-fuss, max-flavour, family-friendly food. More Fish, More Veg is a collection of his go-to recipes that helps you put meals featuring sustainable seafood and seasonal veg on high rotation at your place. Some people are a little nervous about cooking fish, but with a few super simple techniques in your toolkit you'll be confident to give it a go. Tom walks you through these key cooking methods step-by-step, plus he provides pointers on sustainability and seasonality that will take the guesswork out of what fish to buy. He'll also show you how to make veg the star of the show with his vibrant veg-driven dishes that are full of life, colour and deliciousness. Season by season, this book is bursting with easy-to-make recipes that celebrate the abundance of top-quality ingredients and make it a breeze for you to eat more fish, more veg.

What are you growing in your garden this season? Do you get carried away at the farmers' market, filling your basket with heaps of fruits and vegetables. Everything looks so fresh and tasty! Do you wonder how to prepare them in ways that will tickle your family's taste buds. Wonder no more...here's your answer! A delicious harvest of easy recipes to add more fresh produce and other healthy ingredients to family meals. Start the day off with Country Breakfast Pie and Very Blueberry Coffee Cake. For lunch, how about Roasted Sweet Corn Chowder and a basket of warm Ginger Squash Muffins or Easy Pan Rolls? At dinnertime, serve up flavorful dishes like Grandma Simms' BarBQ Chicken, Herbed Marinated Pork Chops, Baked Stuffed Eggplant and Sun-Dried Tomato Meatloaf. Round out meals with Grand Champion Broccoli Salad, Cheerful Black Bean Salad, Granny's Fried Green Tomatoes and Garlic Creamed Potatoes. For parties and snacking, we've included Raspberry Chicken Wings, Loaded Cauliflower Bites and other yummy appetizers. We couldn't forget dessert! You'll be proud to serve Glazed Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie, Blackberry Ricotta Pound Cake, Really Fabulous Brownies and Speedy Almond Bars to family & friends. Bread-and-Butter Pickles, Sweet Cherry Freezer Jam and other canning and freezing recipes let you preserve the freshest flavors to enjoy later. We've added lots of handy tips for enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables.

In this book, the tempting recipes for every occasion include soups; appetizers and light snacks; mousses, pates and terrines; salads; pasta, noodles and rice dishes; fried and grilled dishes; pies and baked dishes; casseroles, stews and slow-cooked dishes; and sauces for fish and shellfish. It features exciting international cuisine, from Tuna Salad Nicoise and Salmon Teriyaki to Thai Green Fish Curry and Louisiana Seafood Gumbo. You can enjoy the very best in classic and contemporary fish cuisine with Truffle and Lobster Risotto, Trout with Curried Orange Butter, and Fish and Chermoula Mini Pies. Each recipe is illustrated with an enticing photograph of the finished dish and includes practical step-by-step instructions and a full nutritional breakdown, including carbohydrate, sodium and cholesterol. Low in fat and rich in protein, minerals and vitamins, fish and shellfish make a magnificent contribution to good health. Every recipe in this collection has tried-and-tested instructions, a finished photograph to ensure perfect results and a complete nutritional analysis. These easy-to-follow recipes make certain that any standard of cook will be able to achieve delicious results every time. Included are popular classics such as Clam Stovies, Seared Scallops with Chive Sauce, and Salmon with Light Hollandaise and Asparagus as well as contemporary dishes including Chilli Crab Cakes, Moroccan Fish Tagine, and Halibut Steaks with Lemon Butter. In this comprehensive cookbook you can discover recipes from all over the world, with something to please every palate, for every occasion and every season of the year.

Shrimp is easily America's favorite seafood, but its very popularity is the wellspring of problems that threaten the shrimp industry's existence. Asian-Cajun Fusion: Shrimp from the Bay to the Bayou provides insightful analysis of this paradox and a detailed, thorough history of the industry in Louisiana. Dried shrimp technology was part of the cultural heritage Pearl River Chinese immigrants introduced into the Americas in the mid-nineteenth century. As early as 1870, Chinese natives built shrimp-drying operations in Louisiana's wetlands and exported the product to Asia through the port of San Francisco. This trade internationalized the shrimp industry. About three years before Louisiana's Chinese community began their export endeavors, manufactured ice became available in New Orleans, and the Dunbar family introduced patented canning technology. The convergence of these ancient and modern technologies shaped the evolution of the northern Gulf Coast's shrimp industry to the present. Coastal Louisiana's historic connection to the Pacific Rim endures. Not only does the region continue to export dried shrimp to Asian markets domestically and internationally, but since 2000 the region's large Vietnamese immigrant population has increasingly dominated Louisiana's fresh shrimp harvest. Louisiana shrimp constitute the American gold standard of raw seafood excellence. Yet, in the second decade of the twenty-first century, cheap imports are forcing the nation's domestic shrimp industry to rediscover its economic roots. "Fresh off the boat" signs and real-time internet connections with active trawlers are reestablishing the industry's ties to local consumers. Direct marketing has opened the industry to middle-class customers who meet the boats at the docks. This "right off the boat" paradigm appears to be leading the way to reestablishment of sustainable aquatic resources. All-one-can-eat shrimp buffets are not going to disappear, but the Louisiana shrimp industry's fate will ultimately be determined by discerning consumers' palates.