Use salted cod in stews and soups. Becuase you'll soak it before using it, it won't be too salty in the final recipes. Rinse the fish and dry it with a clean dishcloth. Spread a layer of salt at least ...

If ever a food needed a brand overhaul, it is salt cod. Because nothing about that name inspires cravings. It actually sounds like something you spread on an icy walkway to keep people from slipping.

Robert Sietsema is the former Eater NY senior critic with more than 35 years of experience covering dining in New York City. Salt cod, also known as bacalao, is having its moment in NYC. While the ...