Gluten Free

Because this fish stock freezes well, you can double the recipe; use one batch, and freeze the second one for later use.

This fluffy cooked meringue makes the best pie topping. It is easiest to beat the mixture with an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.

You can use the same technique to make candied lemon or orange peel. The technique for candied grapefruit peel is slightly different (as detailed below) because more pith—the bitter white layer between the outer peel and the flesh of citrus fruit—must be removed.

You can make this sauce up to 2 days ahead; press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming, and refrigerate.

This meringue works well for piping shapes. Using the whisk attachment to beat the egg whites in the final stage works best; warming the egg whites helps dissolve the sugar, giving the meringue greater volume.

You can make any amount of simple syrup as long as you use equal parts sugar and water. If using additional flavorings, such as fresh basil, mint, or tarragon sprigs, or sliced ginger root, pounded lemongrass stalks, or citrus peel, add them to the prepared syrup, and let them steep while the syrup cools. Discard solid ingredients before using or storing the syrup.

Court bouillon, the vegetable and herb broth traditionally used for poaching fish, imparts subtle flavor to the fish as it cooks. The bouillon can be made 2 or 3 days ahead. If preparing the fish the same day, make the bouillon right in the poacher.

In addition to using this curd in other recipes, it is delicious on its own or as a spread for scones or shortbread.

You can ask your butcher to cut veal bones into small pieces for you.

Try this dip with sliced green apple, toasted rustic bread, or crackers.

If you plan to use the stock for a specific recipe, begin making it at least 12 hours ahead of time, and refrigerate for 8 hours so the fat has a chance to collect on top and can be removed.

In Argentina, garlicky chimichurri, a condiment as prevalent there as ketchup is in the United States, is spooned over all manner of grilled meats, especially steak. Make chimichurri at least 1 hour ahead to allow the flavors to meld.

The silky texture of this puréed sauce belies the kick of its chipotle and cascabel peppers, which are similar in heat to cayenne. Serve it with chips or crudités.