The Main Attractions

Tinned fish may be a pantry item, but like any other meat or seafood, you can build a meal around it. If you don’t want to blow through that pricey tin of cockles during cocktail hour, turn them into a sophisticated spaghetti dish that tastes like the sea, and punctuate it with crispy petals of prosciutto. Need an easy spring brunch centerpiece? Make a smoked salmon frittata with fresh peas and caramelized onions, and serve it with a crusty baguette.

The recipes in this chapter have you covered, whether you’re stuck at home craving pub fare, in the mood for a gutsy pasta, or just looking for a satisfying, protein-packed way to feed yourself during a busy workday.