Cod Fish Cakes

Ingredients

• 12 ounces salt cod
• 2 quarts milk
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 pound white potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic, plus 1 tablespoon
• 3 cups water
• Salt
• Freshly ground white pepper
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 egg, plus 2
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• Essence, recipe follows
• 1 cup fine bread crumbs
• Oil, for frying
• Fondue Piquante, recipe follows
• Handful of fried spinach, optional garnish
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1/4 cup
• 3 tablespoons chopped onions
• 3 tablespoons chopped green bell peppers
• 1 tablespoon seeded and minced jalapenos
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes
• 3 bay leaves
• Pinch Essence, recipe above
• Pinch crushed red pepper
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley