Small but mighty capers bring pops of flavor to these 8 recipes

Otherwise, capers are often added to bring a pungent, piquant sour-salty flavor to a wide variety of dishes. “The New Food Lover’s Companion” by Sharon Tyler Herbst and Ron Herbst recommends frying them for a crunchy garnish, too.

A jar of capers is a handy thing to keep around, especially when you’re looking to add a little zip to your pantry-friendly standbys. Here are some recipes from our archives to inspire you about how to use them.

Baked Trout With Caper Salsa. A mouth-puckering sauce made with capers, shallots, garlic and lemon goes atop your choice of simply baked white-fleshed fish.

Tofu Steak Veracruzana. Capers are just as happy on top of meatless dishes, including this Mexican-inspired one made with seared cutlets of tofu.

Pork Milanese With Gribiche. The capers feature here in the gribiche, a French cold egg sauce that also includes cornichons, shallot and herbs.

Dill and Mint Yogurt Dip. For a fun snack to enjoy in front of the TV, check out this updated take on sour cream-and-onion dip that boasts a scattering of capers on top.

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