They're briny, salty, and delightfully tangy, making them excellent for enhancing myriad dishes (particularly those of Italian origin). But what is a caper, exactly—and where does it come from?

As a home cook, I never thought to buy capers. I associated the bright green buds with a fussy garnish on restaurant plates—hardly an essential pantry staple. Then I visited Italy. In Italian recipes, ...

If using capers in brine, rinse them thoroughly. If using salted capers, rinse them, soak them in 1 cup cold water for 10 minutes, and drain before proceeding with recipe. In a medium mixing bowl ...

lemon and capers in a move that’s genius in its simplicity. Husband-and-wife food bloggers and podcasters Sonja and Alex Overhiser swap fish for chicken in this classic Italian American dish ...