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    A Sustainably Salty Sailor

    Net some fresh sardines while they're in season! They're a superior and sustainable source of heart-healthy omega 3s and vitamin B12.

    Edamam
    by Edamam

    Community Contributor

    Lemony Sardine Pate

    Via food52.com

    An elegant hors d'oeuvres in seconds!? Keep a few pantry staples on hand to whip up this bright, full-flavored spread anytime it's needed!

    Marinated Fresh Sardines

    Via marthastewart.com

    Pickle sardines on a raft of vegetables for an easy first course, or set a few on a bed of dressed lettuce for lunch!

    Grilled Sardine, Tomato & Mint Bruschetta

    Via myrecipes.com

    Add a briny bite to bruschetta!

    Sardine Skewers

    Via lacucinaitalianamagazine.com

    Skewer them and grill in a cloak of herbed breadcrumbs!

    Stuffed Sardines in Grape Leaves

    Via cookstr.com

    Grape leaves hold in a stuffing of rice, pignoli & plenty of herbs, which soaks up tons of flavor from its sardine hideaway!

    Zakary Pelaccio's Pasta Con Sarde

    Via foodrepublic.com

    With notes of anise, sweet raisins (we recommend golden), and buttery pine nuts enrobed by tomatoes and plenty of umami punch, this pasta tastes at once familiar & altogether exotic.

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