Northern pike are one of the most widely distributed fish across the Ice Belt. It seems comparatively few people fish specifically for them in summer, but in winter, many anglers set out tip-ups ...

Fillets are usually sold skinned; pin-boning is essential. The quantity of bones in pike has made it a popular fish for use in creamy mousse-based recipes, such as Quenelles de brochet.

But it's a great way to make use of a widely available fish species. Although pickled pike recipe variations are more abundant than the white spots on a northern, this basic one will point you in ...

I usually try to select a holiday or seasonal recipe for this column. I’ve been writing this column since September 2000 so I am sure that I have repeated some recipes, but it’s always ...