The Magic of Tinned Fish

Named one of The Best Cookbooks of 2021 by The New York Times

A cookbook for the ultimate pantry staple, suddenly a major food trend—tinned fish.

"Excellent ... Salty and satisfying, these recipes hit the spot.” —Publishers Weekly

Tinned fish is one of the world's greatest ingredients: brilliantly versatile, harvested and preserved at the peak of its quality and flavor, more economical than fresh seafood will ever be, as healthy and nutrient-packed as food gets. Focusing on sustainable and easy-to-find anchovies, sardines, mackerel, shellfish, and more, The Magic of Tinned Fish contains 75 recipes that will change the way we think about and cook with tinned fish.

Whether it’s creating an addictively delicious Spaghetti con le Sarde, transforming a pork roast with a mackerel-based “tonnato” sauce, elevating mac and cheese with crab, or digging into the simplest and best snack ever—anchovies, bread, and butter—cooking with tinned fish is pure magic.

"Conjures extraordinarily delicious dishes ... The book is an enlightening and very useful compendium ... The Magic of Tinned Fish will help you learn to love your pantry again.” —Cleveland Plain Dealer