# cookbook

## A Black Cod by any other name is a Sablefish

Words and pictures by Lara Ferroni

Or a Candlefish, Coalfish, Bluefish or perhaps the most descriptive, a Butterfish. So many names for one tasty fish! Black Cod has to be one of the simplest fish to prepare and still turn out restaurant-worthy. Chubby Hubby's blog first enlightened me to the ease of making a mind-blowingly delicious miso cod recipe. The moist, delicate flakes of the fish simply slide apart, somehow maintaining the perfect balance between smooth and firm.

- ### Rustic Cherry Pie

  My mom isn't a cake person. Growing up, our celebration treats were always pies, cupcakes were the closest thing to a birthday cake that she'd attempt, and then only under duress.

- ### Hot Asparagus Dip

  Here's a little spin on artichoke dip. Use asparagus instead. The result? Still creamy, but a bit more pungent and green, nutritionally excellent and easier to prepare.

- ### Rhubarb Scone Cake

  These are scones for the person who can't be bothered to make cute little triangles. Simply roll the dough out flat, smear on the fruit, roll and bake. And, what do you get for being this lazy? Gorgeous swirls in a tender crumb.

- ### Nancy's Pasta with Greens

  I was emotionally scarred by cooked greens. Greasy, mushy mustard and collard greens with overtones of lysol and sweat socks, any redeeming qualities long since boiled out.

- ### Sesame Noodles with Cucumber

  I always forget about tahini. I'm not sure why, when I have it, I'm always fond of the mild but nutty flavor. Sure, it's a touch paste-like. But paired with the right herbs or some chili flakes, it's a fantastic lower note.

- ### Spring Veggie Tart

  It has been well over a month since I've posted about a tart! I am going through tart-withdrawl, so last weekend whipped up this simple spring vegetable tart, with fresh, organic local asparagus, garlic shoots and morels that I picked up at Pike Place market.

## Baked Strawberry Pudding

What to do with those beautiful strawberries that you bought, and sadly didn't use, right before you went out of town for a long weekend? Still very delicious, they are no longer looking their absolute best. Cooking seemed like the best answer for the not-quite-perfectly gorgeous pint sitting in my fridge this morning. I hadn't made a baked pudding in a while, and while I couldn't find a recipe anywhere for a strawberry baked pudding, the Passionfruit Pudding recipe in bills food presented itself as a good starting point.