What to make with capers

Tapenade is a traditional provencale paste of olives, anchovies and capers. Although some versions exclude the capers, the word tapenade has its origins in the provencale tapena (caper).

Also needs: anchovies, olives

Also needs: garlic, olives, onion, lemon, thyme, bread

Spaghetti alla puttanesca (Italian: "whore's spaghetti") is a spicy, tangy and somewhat salty Italian pasta dish.

Also needs: pasta, anchovies, garlic, olives, tomatoes, parsley

Also needs: garlic, tomatoes, olives, red pepper flakes, oregano, parsley

Steak and peppers is a simple dish to throw together with leftover meat. Sliced seitan, seared flank steak, or any other protein would probably work as well.

Also needs: onion, bell pepper, beef, tomatoes, basil, red pepper flakes

This practical and tasty recipe can be served either hot or cold as a fast main course or for a picnic or a buffet.

Also needs: tuna, ricotta, eggs, breadcrumbs, parmesan, parsley, lemon

Also needs: asparagus, garlic, lemon, chickpeas, parsley, mint, spinach

This recipe is a modified version of a crab cake recipe found at Chefs.com.

Also needs: crab, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, mustard, worcestershire sauce, eggs, garlic, lemon

Caponata is a Sicilian eggplant dish consisting of cooked vegetables with chopped up fried eggplant, celery, sweetened vinegar, and capers with sweet sauce.

Also needs: eggplant, olives, celery, onion, tomatoes, vinegar, basil, pine nuts

Try this recipe for a festive Friday night meal.

Also needs: eggplant, mushrooms, tomatoes, onion, garlic, cinnamon, walnuts, tomato paste

This is a German meatball recipe that is easy and utterly delicious. These are known in Germany as Konigsberge Klopse, or sometimes as Konigsberger Klopsies.

Also needs: beef, pork, onion, anchovies, wine, sour cream, italian seasoning, eggs, bread, lemon, lime, cloves, flour

Ajiaco is a quintessential dish from Bogotá, Colombia.

Also needs: chicken, broth or stock, onion, green onions, carrots, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, cumin, cilantro, tomato paste, potatoes, peas, corn, cream, sour cream, avocado