Cod is a fish you can sample pretty much anywhere you care to travel on the East Coast. Its a tastey white fish that is low in fat, low in calories and a good source of protein. Need B12? This is yer fish. Remember takin’ cod liver oil pills as a kid? Maybe not but its sure good fer what ails ya! You can find so many recipes for cod. Cod cheeks. Cod tongues. But I will share Cod au Gratin with ya. Its my best way to eat cod! My Mamma taught me!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb cubed cod
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour(I use gluten free)
• 1 1/4 cup milk(I use lactose free)
• pinch salt r not
• pepper…lots
• Parsley and thyme(optional)
• squirt of lemon juice
• 1 small onion chopped fine
• 1 stalk celery chopped fine
• mushrooms sliced
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs or cracker crumbs(gluten free Bretons)
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese(white/marble cheese=less fat)

Method

• Preheat oven to 375
• in a skillet melt butter and stir in flour til smooth
• remove from heat and add milk
• heat this till smooth and shiney
• add remaining ingredients and cook and stir till smooth and thick
• Place cod in greased casserole dish
• Top with the white sauce
• Sprinkle with bread crumbs and cheese.
• Bake 20 – 30 minutes till bubbles and slightly brown
• Serve with potatoes ‘n veggies or yer favorite salad.
• Yum! Enjoy!