Anchovy butter ups flavor of chicken and pasta

You may not like the looks of them whole on a pizza, but anchovies are an easy way to add tons of savory, salty flavor to a dish.

The best way to get over an anchovy aversion is to puree or saute them. Sauteed with a bit of olive oil, garlic and onions, anchovies dissolve in the pan, adding deep (not fishy) flavor to whatever you add (wilted greens, pasta and grated parmesan are nice).

Anchovies also can be pureed into butters and soft cheeses, then used as a spread on bread. In this recipe, they are used to create an anchovy butter in which flattened chicken breasts are browned. The butter also is tossed with fresh pasta.

Oil-packed anchovies are sold in small cans and jars alongside the tuna and other canned seafood.

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