You might think capers are a fancy ingredient reserved for chefs in expensive restaurants. Or perhaps you’ve seen them on the grocery store shelf but were never quite sure what to do with them.

Get to know these briny orbs—and how to use capers to make your meals even better.

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Take the pan off the heat and add a splash (about 2 tablespoons) of water to stop the cooking process. (Be careful when ...

Some of the biggest flavors come in the smallest packages: cardamom pods, Sichuan peppercorns, even the humble grain of salt. Add capers to that list, too. While they resemble a berry, capers are ...

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