Bacalhau(Codfish Balls)  
["1 lb. codfish (see note)", "1 clove fresh garlic, crushed", "1 sprig parsley", "slat (only if using fresh cod)", "1 lb. potatoes, boiled and mashed", "1 medium onion, diced fine", "1/4 c. chopped parsley", "pinch of red pepper flakes", "1 egg", "oil (for frying)"]
["Boil codfish with garlic and parsley until done.", "Drain and cool; flake and add onion, parsley and pepper flakes.", "Boil potatoes and mash them.", "Stir potatoes into codfish mixture with one beaten egg.", "Form into generous 1-inch balls or small patties (for fish cakes) and deep fry."]
["garlic", "parsley", "slat", "potatoes", "onion", "parsley", "red pepper", "egg", "oil"]