capers

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A small jar of drained capers, some lightly crushed with the side of a fork, suspended in a generous slick of olive oil.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Wild king salmon topped with tomatoes, olives and capers was accessorized with a puff pastry in the shape of a cartoon fish.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

He recommends chicken piccata, a bright and acidic dish that’s heavy on butter, capers, lemon juice and lemon zest.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

Then scatter olives and capers on top, and let the pan bubble away on the stovetop over high heat until the sauce reduces and the flavors meld.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

She stepped on the brake, leaned out the window, and called to the spare figure in the distance: “But we only cut respectable capers, don’t we, Uncle Jack?”

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee