Alinea: HALIBUT, Shellfish, Water Chestnuts

Reading through this recipe in the Alinea cookbook I got the feeling that this will be a warm and comforting dish. What I could not wrap my mind around, was how all the components will fit together. Each component, taken on its own, sounded great but put them all together and I was not that sure.…… Continue reading Alinea: HALIBUT, Shellfish, Water Chestnuts

Basque Style Halibut with Clams in Salsa Verde – “Merluza” con Almejas en Salsa Verde

Merluzza en salsa verde is a traditional Spanish dish from the Basque region it consists of thick chunks of a fish called Merluzza, Hake in English, gently seared and simmered in a mixture of olive oil (lots of it), garlic (lots of that too) and parsley (yeap, also a healthy dose). It is also traditional to…… Continue reading Basque Style Halibut with Clams in Salsa Verde – “Merluza” con Almejas en Salsa Verde