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    caper
    /ˈkeɪpə/

    verb

    • 1. skip or dance about in a lively or playful way: "children were capering about the room"

    noun

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  2. www.foodnetwork.com › what-are-capersWhat Are Capers? | Cooking School | Food Network

    Dec 19, 2023 · Capers are the unriped green buds of a prickly bush called capparis spinosa that grows wild across the Mediterranean and parts of Asia. Those briny globes we buy in jars at the grocery...

  3. www.realsimple.com › what-are-capers-8629836What Are Capers, and How Do You Cook With Them? - Real Simple

    Apr 10, 2024 · Capers are little flavor bombs, typically small, round, and dark green in color. They’re the buds of a caper bush, and while they taste vegetal, like olives, they’re technically considered a fruit. Capers grow predominantly in the Mediterranean, as well as in parts of Asia and Australia.

  4. www.thespruceeats.com › what-are-capers-1807002What Are Capers? - The Spruce Eats

    Mar 18, 2024 · Capers are the immature, unripened, green flower buds of the caper bush (Capparis spinosa or Capparis inermis). The plant is cultivated in Italy, Morocco, and Spain, as well as Asia and Australia. It's most often associated with Mediterranean cuisines, but enjoyed worldwide.

  5. www.britannica.com › plant › caperCaper | Definition, Species, & Uses | Britannica

    May 2, 2024 · Caper, genus of some 250 species of low prickly trees, shrubs, or lianas (family Capparaceae). Several species are cultivated for their edible parts. The flower buds of the European caperbush are commonly pickled in vinegar and used as a pungent condiment.

  6. medium.com › illumination › what-are-capers-ultimate-guide-forWhat Are Capers? (Ultimate Guide for Chefs and Foodies) - Medium

    Sep 21, 2023 · Capers are the unopened flower buds of the caper bush (Capparis spinosa). Before they bloom into flowers, these buds are harvested. Once harvested, they undergo a curing process to...

  7. www.firstforwomen.com › posts › food-recipesWhat Is a Caper and How to Use Them in Recipes | First For Women

    Jul 21, 2023 · Capers are tiny buds that pack a big flavor punch. Here's how to use them to flavor-up your favorite recipes, plus 8 new caper recipes. A complete guide to using the tangy buds to flavor-up sauces, stews, pasta and marinades

  8. www.themanual.com › food-and-drink › what-are-capersWhat are capers, anyway? Learn all about the briny ingredient...

    Sep 6, 2023 · What are capers? Actually, capers are far less exciting than any of those theories, but that doesn’t make them any less delicious. They’re actually the green flower buds of a bush called capparis...

  9. www.simplyrecipes.com › what-are-capers-and-when-to-use-themWhat Are Capers, and When to Use Them - Simply Recipes

    May 26, 2024 · Think of capers as tiny, salty flavor bombs that go well with everything from pasta to seafood. And bagels.

  10. chefd.com › different-types-of-capersDifferent Types of Capers: Unveiling the Caper Varieties

    Apr 9, 2024 · In this guide, we will delve into the different types of capers available, from common varieties like brined and vinegar capers to less known ones like wild capers and caper berries. Capers are small, unripened flower buds harvested from the caper plant, scientifically known as Capparis spinosa.

  11. www.yahoo.com › lifestyle › caper-why-them-kitchen-plusWhat Is a Caper and Why You *Need* Them in Your Kitchen - Yahoo

    Jul 21, 2023 · What is a caper? Bright, tangy, and infused with floral notes, capers are the small, unripe buds of the caper bush ( Capparis spinosa ), a plant grown in Italy, Spain, France, Morocco and...