The Easter holiday is the best indicator of how great food combined with family togetherness guarantees quality time spent and ultimately the creation of unforgettable moments. Gastronomy and food are a universal language known to everyone, and since each dish can be prepared in a different way and according to your own taste, culinary skills can actually be equated with creativity and a dose of imagination. Creativity and passion for food, specifically cod, are the virtues of the Banko family, which can proudly say that the history of their company Alden dates back to Austria-Hungary. The traditional cod recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation will satisfy the palate of every gourmet and fit perfectly into almost any dish. All the products offered are the result of true dedication and exceptional culinary skills of cod masters, and cod on white Mantecato stands out as a true specialty. This ready-made fish specialty is intended for the preparation of delicious snacks and dishes, and is available in four variants – classic, with green pepper, capers and olives. The different flavors of Mantecato cod allow you to combine it with various other foods such as polenta, potatoes, pasta or simply toasted or bread on which you will spread Mantecato to your liking. The preparation of any dish with the use of Mantecato cod will result in refined flavors and aromas, which make your mouth water. The superior taste quality of Mantecato cod can be justified by the fact that it is produced according to the highest hygienic and production standards without the addition of additives, preservatives and artificial colors. The choice of Mantecato cod and the dish you want to prepare with it is up to you, and don’t forget to be creative and imaginative in the kitchen, because what is chosen with the heart is prepared with love.

Cod is a fish that is prepared in countless ways and goes well with a variety of ingredients that you can choose according to your own preferences. You can adapt each recipe, including the ones with cod, to your preferences and the desired taste of the dish. That is why cod is the perfect food for experimenting and combining flavors and textures, as well as testing culinary skills and creativity in the kitchen. As Easter approaches, it is necessary to plan the dishes that will be served at the holiday table, which is a place of family gathering and enjoyment. The richness of the Easter table is reflected in the quality of the ingredients, the texture and taste of the dishes on the table, not the quantity served. Teh preparation of a delicious Easter dish requires only a little creativity and Alden cod products that will ensure the extraordinary taste and quality of the prepared dish. In its assortment, Alden offers a ready-made fish specialty produced without preservatives, additives and artificial colors – cod Mantecato. Mantecato is a great choice for preparing cod dishes, which can win the palates of family or friends for Easter and complete the celebration and joy of that special day. Alden produces Mantecato in as many as four flavors – classic, with green pepper, olives and capers, and it is up to you to choose the flavor that best suits the taste of the dishes you want to prepare. In order to inspire you in the preparation of cod dishes this Easter, Alden brings a couple of recipes that you can see by clicking on the following link: https://alden.hr/recepti/.  Alden products will perfectly complement the warmth of your home accompanied by gastronomic delicacies and finesse of cod, so it is worth trying the delicacies that Alden provides.

Cod is traditionally prepared on the eve of holidays that symbolize family togetherness and warmth, and therefore it is the ideal fish to prepare for the upcoming Good Friday, which is marked by strict fasting,. Accordingly, one full meal (“until the personi s full” ) is consumed on that day, but this meal does not include meat. Cod on white is a great alternative that can be combined with other foods such as vegetables, polenta or traditional pasta such as pljukanci and prepare on Good Friday. In order to prepare a meal as delicious as possible with cod on white, Alden offers top-quality cod on white Mantecato.  Cod Mantecato is a ready-made fish specialty in which the passion and love of the Banko family for cod is woven. They produce and sell cod together, like a family, which is exactly in the spirit of the Easter holidays. Cod Mantecato can be tasted in four flavors; classic, with green pepper, caper and olives, and all products are sterilized without preservatives, additives and artificial colors. By fasting, we welcome Easter a holiday that is characterized by families gathering around the Easter table and enjoying various delicacies. It should be borne in mind that it is not the quantity of dishes on the Easter table that is important, but the quality of the selected ingredients used to prepare a small number of various dishes. Cod on white Mantecato with its extraordinary quality therefore fits perfectly into the Easter table, but also the preparation of meals on the eve of Easter, a holiday shrouded in family unity and reunion.

Regardless of whether cod is prepared in a traditional way or according to a slightly more modern recipe, its flavor conquers each generation, and different recipes and cooking secrets of cod preparation are passed from generation to generation. One of the phenomenal feature of cod recipe is that they can be changed and adapted to the preferences of each of us, which at the same time stimulates our culinary creativity and results in a dish that best meets our palate. There are numerous variations of modern recipes for preparing cod, so sometimes it can be challenging to choose which of them to follow.To make your search easier, below we bring a few recipes that have won us over.

Did you know that you can prepare cod as a salad?All it takes for an extraordinarily delicious cod salad is to cook a cod fillet for 20 min, cool it and then slightly crush with your fingers. Then peel  whole potatoes and boile them in water in which cod was cooked (about 45 min).The cooled potatoes should then be cut into 1cm cubes and mixed with cod. Next, add sliced olives, onions, finely cut garlic, parsley and spices. Mix and voilà, a quick and simple dish with cod.

The recipe that particularly delighted us was the preparation of cod in the oven with vegetables.This recipe requires you to cut cod fillets into wider strips, salt them, pepper them and soak with lemon juice, then let them rest briefly. Roll the marinated fillets in flour and bake on oil on both sides. Cut the carrots and celery into sticks. Peel and halve the potatoes, cut the onions and broccoli. Arrange the cod in a refractic pan, distribute sliced vegetables over it, pour water and oil over it, add rosemary and bay leaf.Bake in an oven heated to 180°C for about 40 minutes. Pour wine during baking.When the cod is finished sprinkle with a mixture of parsley and garlic and serve.

Cod dumplings are a great appetizer or a side dish for rich dishes.To prepare this simple meal, first boil cod and clean it from the skin and bones. Cook the potatoes in salted water, peel them and mash. Finely chop the cod and mix it with potatoes, 4 eggs, chopped parsley and a little salt. Mix everything well and form dumplings, Fry the dumplings in a larger amount of oil until golden.

For the end, we saved the traditional way of preparation well known to everyone – cod in white. In order to make it easier for you to prepare and consume cod dishes, Alden produces cod on white according to the highest production and hygienic standards. In their offer, Alden has Bakalar Mantecato, a ready-made fish specialty of top quality that is produced in four flavors- classic, with green pepper, caper and olives.

You can easily use Mantecato cod in recipes that include cod on white and thus make zeh preparation easier and shorter.In order to inspire and encourage you to prepare cod dishes, you can find a couple of recipes that contain Cod Mantecato at the following link: https://alden.hr/recepti/ Do not be afraid to prepare dishes with cod and enjoy the splendor of flavors that this fish provides!

Cod flavors have been enjoyed since ancient times, and when we talk about cod we can say that we like this fish or not, there are no indifferent people. Cod is one of those fish that goes great with other foods, be they traditional or somewhat modern. Therefore, the recipes for preparing cod are numerous as is the amazing splendor of the taste of this fish. The most common ways to prepare cod are on white, red or as a casserole., while potatoes, vegetables, polenta or various types of pasta are often prepared as a side dish, ranging from spaghetti to posutica and pljukanca- traditional Istrian pasta. According to a traditional Istrian recipe, white cod is served with posutice, Alden, as a producer of white cod, respects the tradition of this fish and strives to weave it into its products with both quality and taste. In order to prepare the best and most delicious dish with cod, Alden can help with their recipe that follows the traditional way of serving cod but with a modern twist. To prepare a dish according to this recipe it is necessary to follow a few easy steps. Firstly posutice need to be cooked in salted water and drained. For the dressing,which goes on top of posutice, it is required to fry red onion, sugar and bread lace on seed oil. When the onion turns golden brown, the topping is poured over the posutice and served with the Mantecato cod, which you can find in Alden’s offer in four flavors – classic, with green pepper, olives and capers. As a side dish, you can cook kale and then fry it in a pan on olive oil with the addition of garlic. All details about the exact quantities and ingredients can be found at the following link: https://alden.hr/recept/posutice-s-bakalarom/ . Cod dishes are perfect for family gatherings, when friends come to visit or your better half that you can treat on the upcoming Women’s Day. Roll up your sleeves and tackle the preparation of cod dishes, which Alden can make easier with their recipes and ready-made products.

Cod is often classified as a food that requires hours of preparation, and although in some cases this statement is true, it does not diminish the fact that cod is a very diverse food that adapts well to the life and nutritional needs of each individual. As a highly nutritious food, cod should be found more often in our daily diet, and precisely because of its simplicity, it is usually eaten as a spread. This form of consumption does not reduce the richness of many vitamins, minerals and omega-fatty acids that cod possess and which have many positive effects on physical health. Therefore, in order to consume cod more often, the best option is cod spread, which can be supplemented with many other foods for a quick but also healthy meal. The spread can be combined with a slice of toast, bruschettas to which olives or even salty fillet can be added, while the simplest way to consume it is with plain crackers. This quickly prepared dishes with cod spread are ideal for breakfast and will give you extra energy for a hard day at work or a demanding day at school. Bearing in mind the fast pace of life and the lack of time that characterizes it, Alden offers cod Mantecato, a cod spread that you can try in four flavors – classic, with green pepper, capers and olives. With its refined taste and exceptional quality, Mantecato cod is the perfect choice for quick preparation of cod snacks that are both extremely healthy and delicious. So do not hesitate, introduce cod spread in your diet and enjoy delicious and quick prepared snacks.

Cod is a foodstuff that, regardless of the different ways of preparation, is one of everyone’s favorite dishes. In many parts of Croatia, this delicacy is prepared for Christmas Eve, but it is an excellent choice for the rest of the year precisely because of its nutritional values. In Istria, cod is traditionally prepared white. There are several ways of preparation, depending on the added ingredients and spices, but it is most often eaten as a spread. In Istria, white cod is served as a stand-alone dish, but also with posutice, greens or polenta. The tradition of preparing top-quality cod on white, among other things, has been passed down in the Banko family for generations. Alden prepares fish specialties of high nutritional value in strictly controlled conditions and according to a secret family recipe. Three types of products come from the plant of this family business: Mantecato cod, white cod and dried cod, prepared without preservatives, additives and artificial colors. Three types of products come from the plant of this family business: Mantecato cod, white cod and dried cod, prepared without preservatives, additives and artificial colors. The family’s knowledge and passion for cod is woven into white cod, which results in a quality product made according to a traditional recipe, which satisfies the palate of every gourmet. By adding spices to traditional cod on white, Alden gave a modern note, thus creating cod on white Mantecato, which can be tasted in three variants – with capers, green pepper or olives. Fragrant and intense in taste, white cod is a traditional dish that wins every taster, and if you want to treat yourself or your loved ones with cod of unique taste and top quality, Alden is at your disposal.

Although cod is often called a “stinky fish”, don’t let the smell of this fish distract you from its phenomenal taste and health benefits. White cod meat has a mild taste, and is rich in protein, minerals (phosphorus, calcium, iodine and iron), has very little fat and is low in calories. Precisely because of the quality protein, cod is recommended in the diet of athletes to build muscle mass.  Cod has little fat, but those it contains are high in value and belong to the group of essential fats (those that cannot be formed in the body, but must be taken in with food). These are primarily fats from the group of omega-3 fatty acids that protect against diseases of the cardiovascular system and even the occurrence of stroke. In addition, cod is rich in vitamins vitamin A and vitamin D. These two vitamins are essential for the health of our mucous membranes and for strengthening bones. Vitamin D is essential for the proper growth and development of children. Cod liver oil also contributes to children’s health by protecting eyesight and heart health, preventing rickets and boosting immunity. Besides vitamins A and D, cod also contains vitamins B12 and B6, which lower homocysteine ​​levels; a dangerous compound that damages blood vessels, and elevated levels are associated with an increased risk of getting a heart attack or stroke, and is also associated with the occurrence of osteoporosis.

The health benefits of cod are numerous, and only by consuming quality cod can the nutrients it contains be taken into the body. Alden uses only the highest quality cod for production and thus ensures the outstanding taste of its products, but also the nutrients needed to preserve your health.

When somenone mention the word cod, the first thing that come to mind are the winter holidays, the snow on Christmas Eve and the family gathered around the table. This traditional holiday food is well known to everyone, but it also hides many interesting things that make everyone who taste cod love it even more. Although cod is constantly present on the gastronomic scene, its history dates back to the 14th century. The man responsible for the disovery of cod to the rest of the world, includind Croatia, is Pietro Quirini, When Quirin crossed the La Manche a terrible shipwreck had happend due to a strong storm. Quirin and the surviving sailors boarded the evacuating boats,which where carried by the storm all the way to Norway, where the Norwegians hosted them with stock fish (cod). Querini then returned to Venice and the rest is of course history. Cod soon crossed the borders of Italy and won over many people with its excellent taste.

But what kind of fish is cod exactly and what areas does it inhabit? Cod is a fish from the Gadidae family that lives in cold seas. These are primarily seas in the North Atlantic, along the coasts of Norway, Iceland, Canada, Greenland and the Americas, the Polar Sea and the North Sea. Cod has a gray-brown color with dark spots, a white belly, an elongated large head and strong lower jaw. The appearance of cod can be the key when recognizing real an dried cod. Many say that real cod is recognized by its tail, which must be in the shape of a broom, and not in the shape of the letter “V”. All cods have an intense smell, but the real one smells strong but healthy, with no moldy aroma. A bad smell can mean that the fish is not well dried. Experts explain that real cod can be recognized by soaking in water. Real cod sinks, and the “copies” swell and float on the water. When it comes to the health properties of cod, many studies have shown that consuming fish that live in cold seas protects against cardiovascular disease and the onset of diabetes, and cod itself is rich in minerals and vitamins.

This food is so valued that in Croatia there is a Cod Lovers Club that deals with promoting the culture of eating cod and exchanging recipes for its preparation. It has more than 200 members from various countries, and once a year the awarde of Knight of Cod is given.

Cod is truly a fish of the world sea, which can be prepared according to numerous traditional and modern recipes. If you want to try fish of extraordinary taste that at the same time has an interesting history and hides many oddities, look no further than cod and Alden products.

A foodstuff that is an indispensable part of the holiday tradition and satisfies the palate of every taster, while also being extremely curative is cod. Cod is a fish that lives in cold seas and numerous studies have shown that regular consumption of fish that inhabits such seas can prevent many diseases of the cardiovascular system or even the onset of diabetes. It is an excellent source of low-calorie protein, as in 100 g it provides almost 50% of the daily needs for this nutrient. Cod contains useful omega-3 fatty acids, and is also a good source of vitamins B6 and B12, which lower homocysteine ​​levels. Homocysteine ​​is a dangerous compound that damages blood vessels, and elevated levels are associated with an increased risk of getting a heart attack or stroke. In addition to all the listed nutritional values, cod is also a rich source of minerals such as phosphorus, selenium and magnesium and contains very low levels of harmful fats. An additional plus to cod is the high content of the amino acid trypofan, which plays an important role in relaxation and sleep. Tryptophan is an amino acid necessary for the body’s synthesis of serotonin, which is popularly called the “happiness hormone”. Another advantage of cod can be recognized in the way it is prepared. Cod is rarely prepared fried, ie it is usually prepared in red or white and as a casserole. A rich source of numerous nutrients that are suitable for the health of the human body with a phenomenal and luxurious taste makes cod the perfect food that should be found more often in everyone’s diet.