Like cod, this is a versatile fish and can be cooked in the same kind of ways. Smoked haddock is a very tasty option, too. Hake The various fish that come under the banner hake are deep-sea members of the cod family and are popular throughout Europe and America. Hake is quite a mild fish, having a more subtle flavour than cod. One tip - if you're buying your hake frozen, avoid the South American variety, which has a poorer flavour.
Hake is easy to prepare, as it has few bones.
You'll usually see it for sale whole, or as fillets and steaks. A reliable fish fried or poached or used in fish soup. Whiting Whiting is a small member of the cod family, and should be bought very fresh as it loses its flavour if left too long. Like cod, this fish is best in winter but is on sale all year. Whilst it is not as exciting as some of the other whitefish, it is useful for turning into fishcakes or fish mousse.