Add Capers to the Equation

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food and prop styling by Ali Nardi1/13Radish and Carrot Salad with Tuna and Capers
Thinly shaving bitter vegetables like radishes helps mellow them out, turning them almost sweet.
Con Poulos2/13Sea Bass With Citrus-Olive-Caper Sauce
Together, capers and olives pack one seriously briny punch, brightening up this mellow fish.
Christina Holmes3/13Roasted Poblano and Caper Salsa
Thinly sliced lemon rounds are mixed into this unique salsa, which is great served over grilled meat or fish.
Photo by Michael Graydon and Nikole Herriott4/13Smoked Salmon Tartines With Fried Capers
Crispy fried capers add a pop of salty crunch to each bite of these flavorful open-faced sandwiches.
Ditte Isager5/13Butter-Basted Halibut Steaks with Capers
The brininess of the capers is a great contrast to the buttery richness of the fish.
David Loftus6/13Pot-Roasted Artichokes with White Wine and Capers
Both white wine and capers help bring out the herbal, earthy flavor of baby artichokes.
John Kernick7/13Grilled Marinated Eggplant
Stuffed in a sandwich or served as an antipasto or a side to grilled meat, you can't go wrong with this eggplant.
Christopher Baker8/13Escarole Salad with Horseradish and Capers
With thinly sliced red onions, shaved horseradish, and capers, this salad is far from tame.
Nigel Cox9/13Seared Rib Eye Steak with Tomato-Caper Relish
Leftovers of the relish are delicious spooned onto crostini spread with goat cheese.
Joseph De Leo10/13Baked Tomatoes
These simple tomatoes are stuffed with a mix of bread crumbs, garlic, and capers and baked until golden brown and bubbling.
Levi Brown11/13Eggs in Purgatory with Artichoke Hearts, Potatoes and Capers
Capers add brightness to this comforting baked egg dish.
Romulo Yanes12/13Niรงoise Toasts
This deconstructed version of the classic French salad is no less delicious than the original.
Photo by Romulo Yanes13/13Spaghetti With Sardines, Dill, and Fried Capers
Toasted bread crumbs add texture and crunch to this Sicilian-inspired pasta.

Sheela Prakash


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