They're by no means a humble offering: Gordon Ramsay uses fresh sardines in his recipes. But the knowledge of what to look for in choosing the best fresh sardines is a different skill entirely.

Once in decline, fresh domestic sardines are making a big ... or home-cured and tossed into a perky winter salad as in this recipe from Frank Castronovo of Frankies 457 Court Street Spuntino.

Equipment and preparation: for this recipe you will need a barbecue and ... When the barbecue coals are red hot, nail four sardines by the tail to each plank of wood. Place the pieces of wood ...

3 hard boiled eggs-shelled 2 tbsp butter 250 gm tomatoes- skinned, deseeded and roughly chopped 1 tin sardines- flaked 2 tbsp chopped garden herbs 4 tbsp fresh breadcrumbs 3 eggs 200 ml cream 1 tsp ...

Sardines are best when cooked near where they're caught - they don't travel well. They're available throughout the winter but are at their best in spring. Sardines are usually sold whole, whether ...

Long sold as a cheeky gift in European candy shops, chocolate sardines are making their way stateside (and making a splash) ...