Cioppino

Cioppino is the ultimate expression of the bounty of the sea and something I can eat nearly every day, especially during the months when Dungeness crabs are abundant. I’ve tasted extravagant versions of this fisherman’s stew made with spiny lobster tail and sea urchin. But you can and should add whatever seafood is available to you; keep in mind that small crustaceans such as prawns, mussels, and clams are ideal, and cubed fish such as rock cod, salmon, ling cod, or sea bass are great. When