Recipes

This freshwater version of the tuna melt works well with any fish with an assertive flavor like white bass (my preference), striped bass, black bass, freshwater drum, or even catfish. Slowly cooking the fillets with olive oil then mashing and whipping them creates a fluffy, emulsified texture that’s...

Smoked fish dip and crackers is always a huge hit at parties. It’s also a great way to clean out the freezer or use up leftovers. I use white bass here, which smoke well because they’re more strongly flavored than other delicate warmwater fish like crappie or bluegill, but pretty much any flavorful...