The Feast of the Seven Fishes with April Dodd

NOTE: iphone and ipad users, CLICK HERE to register for class.

What’s on the Menu:
Hot Oil-Flashed Garlic-Ginger Shrimp
Chickpeas and Pasta with Anchovies and Herbs (Ceci e Acciughe con Pasta)
Marinated Octopus Salad
Fish Soup with Rice & Lemon

In southern Italy, they know how to do Christmas Eve dinner the right way: with an exuberant marathon of dishes that celebrate seafood. It took us a while to wade through the nearly 1,000 recipes in our repertoire that feature fish and shellfish, but with our livestream regulars in mind, we’ve done it—and while we don’t want to brag, we’re feeling pretty proud of our version of the Feast of the Seven Fishes. We’re making super-quick, super-fragrant hot oil-flashed shrimp, a dish that borrows a Hong Kong technique and marries it with any aromatics you choose. We’re going off the beaten path to make an Italian chickpea-and-pasta dish that uses anchovies in our favorite way. You’ll be encouraged to keep it simple as far as octopus is concerned and focus on building a punchy, bright marinade. And we’ll make a warming, simple soup that’s perfect for cold nights and shows off the power of combining fish sauce with high-quality, quick-cooking fish. And for those of you over there counting on your fingers, don’t fret: we’ll give you two additional recipes for seafood-forward small bites to get your party started. The seventh? That’s going to be a surprise you’ll have to register to learn.

Thank you to the featured sponsors of this event:
Work Sharp makes sharpening products that are fast, easy to use and work every time. That keep your cutting tools, cutting at their best. They are dedicated to creating quality product with quality components and backing them with a 3-year warranty and the best customer service in the industry. Work Sharp designs, engineers and calibrates their sharpening machines all under one roof in Ashland, OR. They take care to ensure their products are sourced from the highest caliber manufacturers, both in the USA and globally. Southern Oregon is a beautiful place to live and work, and they strive to do their part in the community. Use code SHARPSMART for 10% all Work Sharp products - which are not typically eligible for discounts! - in the Milk Street Store: t.ly/SSsSz

Copper, which makes battery-equipped induction ranges that power premium cooking experiences and store renewable energy. Based and built in California, Copper enables renters and homeowners to decarbonize their homes and use less fossil fuels — without the need for complex, expensive electrical upgrades. Copper ranges are currently installed in hundreds of homes and multi-family buildings, and are available for purchase and delivery across the contiguous United States. Learn more here: t.ly/cU1pO

Wulf's:
Founded in Brookline in 1926, Wulf's Fish is a premium seafood company serving top restaurants and passionate home cooks in Boston, New York City, and across the country. We source only the best seafood, handle it meticulously, and cut fish by hand with an old school attention to detail and service. In addition to our work with chefs, Wulf’s runs an online store that ships nationally, providing home cooks with the same top-quality products usually reserved for chefs. Use code MILKSTREET for 20% off orders from Wulf’s (t.ly/REVSO)

Thank you to the other 2025 Annual Sponsors of the Cooking School, who make our livestream events possible:

• Coccinella, whose Oleavia Extra-Virgin Olive Oils are made with olives that are harvested early, hand-picked and cold-pressed to ensure impeccable flavor. Use code MILK STREET to get 20% off your first order: https://www.coccinellastore.com/oleavia-evoo
• Vermicular. With 80+ years of Japanese craftsmanship and heating innovation, they craft thoughtfully designed cast iron cookware that inspires chefs of all levels. Use code COOKLIGHT for 10% off their products at the Milk Street Store: t.ly/mu01T Savenor’s Market. Together, Wulf’s and Savenor’s provide premium seafood and gourmet meat to chefs and home cooks across the country. Use code MILKSTREET for 20% off orders from Wulf’s (t.ly/REVSO) and Savenor’s (t.ly/CRwjA).
  

If you have any questions about this class, please don't hesitate to get in touch via cookingschool@177milkstreet.com.

This event has limited spots and you must register in advance via Eventbrite in order to attend. One sign-up covers one device. Payments for Milk Street livestream events are non-refundable. If you find yourself unable to attend, you may transfer the ticket to someone else, but we are unable to refund fees and all payments are final.

Closed Captioning is available for all Milk Street virtual events.

Immediately after registering, you will get a confirmation email that contains the Zoom meeting log-in information. One week prior to the class (or within 48 hours, if you register less than one week in advance), you will receive instructions on how to prepare ingredients and equipment in order to cook along, if you choose.

After class, you will receive a recording of the event, as links to any additional recipes and resources that may come up. NOTE:The recording link is only available online for one month following each event. If you’d like to have access to the recording for longer than that, you'll need to save the recording locally by clicking on “download” on the top right corner of the recording page.

Proceeds from livestream cooking classes and workshops support Milk Street's non-profit work with The Big Sisters Association of Great Boston, The Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester, FoodCorps and other partners.

Bonus: All attendees of this class will receive a one-time 20% off coupon to the Milk Street Store after class.