Horseradish Root

For most of us, horseradish means the pungent, vinegar-soaked stuff you buy in a jar at the grocery store. But fresh horseradish root—usually available at specialty stores and markets in late summer and early fall—has a much milder kick, which makes it the perfect accompaniment for delicate white fish. Sonoskus likes to use it to bread fish by combining fresh shredded root with panko and butter. When selecting the roots, avoid bulbs with soft spots, as they tend to be bitter.