Here is a traditional Christmas Eve Italian dish:

Baccala (Cod fish)

3 lbs. baccala
1 cup olive oil
small jar capers
1/4 cup pignoli nuts
1 tsp. oregano
salt / pepper
4 garlic cloves
1 cup black olives
1/4 cup raisins
1 tsp. basil
2 lbs. plum tomatoes, chopped

Soak dried baccala in the refrigerator for 3 days. Changing water 3 times a day. (Baccala can now be purchased presoaked.) Boil black olives for 2 minutes, drain; set aside. Run water over capers, drain; set aside. Place fish in baking pan in a single layer, sprinkle all ingredients over top. Bake 375 degrees for 1 hour.