Capers,what are they used for?

scottishminnie

My favourite way to use them is to cut a bagel in half and toast it. Spread with Philadelphia cheese then scatter the capers over before topping with thinly sliced red onion rings. Lovely but it won't use as many as you have.

If you mixed them with philadelphia it would be nice spread on roast beef in a sandwich.

I've also made this chicken piccata recipe which was delicious

[Deleted User]

Hi, yes I bought capers from AF - just the one jar mind, but its HUGH - 2.44kg. I just stare at it unopened, not knowing what to do with them. Maybe this link will help http://www.recipes4us.co.uk/Caper%20Recipes.htm

Callie22

scottishminnie wrote: »

My favourite way to use them is to cut a bagel in half and toast it. Spread with Philadelphia cheese then scatter the capers over before topping with thinly sliced red onion rings. Lovely but it won't use as many as you have.

That sounds really good - I love capers with smoked salmon and cream cheese, but tbh I love capers, so I often eat them straight from the jar (although that's probably really bad for you!)

kochi1

I love capers too - usually have them on salads, in tuna & tomato pasta sauce. But my fav is a jacket potato with cottage cheese, spring onions and capers - lovely

Anacrusis

you could give some away on freecycle?!

FrugalWorker

You bought these for the same price as an individual bottle. As someone else suggested give the rest away - they are taking up valuable space.

I'd find something to give it away with, and wrap up as presents. E.g. add a nice mustard and it's a condiment present. add olives and anchovies and put write recipe for home made tapenade (on link other poster put up). But if you're going to buy more to go with it make sure the person would like the food.

If someone comes to my house for dinner, as a foodie, I'd love a jar of capers and would prefer it over a box of choc!

zippychick

ive merged this with an older thread which has some great ideas

Zip

Swan_2

zippychick wrote: »

ive merged this with an older thread which has some great ideas

Zip

capers are great with tuna mayo & alfalfa

tiredwithtwins

ive often wondered about capers ... what do they taste of?

Hawthorn

Tiredwithtwins, I couldn't describe it if I tried. They are kind of salty, with a green type of taste. They are not like anything else I have eaten

Thanks for the suggestions all. I am now.......tada.......one jar down. 47 more to go! So far they have been added to a pasta sauce, a bolognaise and a chilli. And not one person noticed

Thankfully they are small jars, and not the 2.44kg one save dosh purchased. Can you imagine getting rid of 48 of those? :rotfl: