Anchovy

This innovative take on the classic features an intensely flavored olive and raisin tapenade that is also great teamed with breadsticks or spread onto bruschetta. Crispy egg-bread croutons are also a nice addition

Anchovies really perk up plain wax beans, while celery adds a crisp, clean element to the dish. Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 25 min

Here, turkey stands in for the traditional veal in a do-ahead entré. Have your butcher bone, roll and tie the turkey breast.

Over the Fourth of July weekend in 1924, a group of unexpected guests arrived at Caesar’s Palace restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico. Running low on food, the owner, Caesar Cardini, threw together a salad with ingredients he had on hand. He made a thick dressing with a coddled egg, garlic-flavored oil, lemon juice, grated cheese and Worcestershire, which added a taste of anchovy. This dip has all the flavors of that first Caesar salad, and romaine lettuce and fresh veggies are nice “dippers.”

This stunner of an appetizer comes together with boquerones and a few pantry staples.

Steamed fish with potatoes get drenched in a flavorful brown butter infused with anchovies and chives for a bistro-like meal that comes together in no time.

A mix of leafy greens turns extremely tender with the simplest treatment. Topped with crispy breadcrumbs, this is proof that boiled vegetables aren’t boring.

Inspired by the Basque pintxo, this great-on-anything salsa packs a punch.

Black garlic can be found at some specialty markets and Asian grocery stores; it lends a deep, almost mushroom-like quality to classic Caesar dressing.

Jarred roasted red peppers take the place of traditional canned tomato for a smokier, sweeter riff on fra diavolo—a red sauce stalwart.

Anchovies add umami richness and broccolini brings freshness to this 30-minute weeknight meal.

This twist on a pissaladière features sweet Vidalia onions, olives, and anchovies on a store-bought pizza dough base for added ease.

Seared broccoli rabe and broccolini get dressed in a dairy-free, umami-jacked dressing and topped with crisp and nutty cornbread.

Transform preserved fish into a stunner of an entertaining appetizer with a handful of fridge and pantry staples.

Part Caesar, part patatas bravas, and supremely likeable, thanks to a sassy dressing with a clever shortcut.

Too much squash on your hands? Never a problem with this silky, creamy, low-effort pasta full of shallots, anchovies, and brown butter hazelnuts.

A great Caesar salad recipe like this one gets its swagger from cold and crisp greens, a creamy and briny dressing, and freshly made croutons.