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, ...
Cook mostly on the first side. If you want your scallops to develop a nice crust ... Try a dried chile pepper, sprigs of fresh rosemary and thyme, capers, a smashed garlic clove, or a slice of citrus.