No apologies: my favorite item on the McDonald’s menu is the Filet-O-Fish. Created in the early ‘60s for Catholic diners who were abstaining from meat on Fridays, its very simple recipe — warm, soft, ...

Ling cod: This type is found exclusively on the west coast of North America, especially near the coast of British Columbia, per the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Ling cod is slightly sweet and ...

The appeal is partly culinary. Alaska whitefish has a mild flavor and firm texture that works across a wide range of easy and delicious recipes for home cooks.

Growing up in a Catholic family, I have long been accustomed to the custom of abstaining from eating meat on Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent, and I know that many of my Protestant friends also ...